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When Life Whispered, I Spoke: Shrenik Shah

Ever had life throw you a curveball that changes everything?



I was cruising along in my marketing career, satisfied, stable, and maybe even a little complacent. Then cancer struck – vocal cord cancer. Losing my voice felt like losing a piece of who I was.



But life has a strange way of nudging us toward something new. What started as a personal challenge turned into a calling I never anticipated.



I found myself drawn to #motivationalspeaking, sharing my journey not just to find my voice again, but to help others find theirs.



Fast forward to today, and I’ve had the privilege of delivering 5 TEDx talks. Standing on that red dot, sharing my story, and seeing the impact on others has been surreal.


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Here’s what I’ve learned along the way...



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Have you ever been moving full steam ahead, only to be hit by something that completely changes your course? That was me, once upon a time.


I was doing well in my marketing career – life was on track, and everything felt solid. But then, out of nowhere, cancer came into my life. Specifically, vocal cord cancer. It’s hard to explain the whirlwind of emotions that hit – disbelief, fear, anger. And as a marketer, someone who depended on my voice to make an impact, the irony wasn’t lost on me.


For a while, I thought my voice was gone forever. I had to accept that life as I knew it had changed.


But looking back, I realize that losing my voice was only the beginning of a new chapter – one I never expected.


As I recovered, I found myself wanting to do something more meaningful with my story, to share


what I’d learned in a way that could help others. That’s when speaking became a part of my life – and it didn’t take long before I was standing on a TEDx stage, sharing my journey.


I still remember my first TEDx talk. The nerves, the doubts, the imposter syndrome – all of it hit me at once. But as I spoke about my journey, I saw faces in the audience light up, nodding as if they


understood every word.


And in that moment, I realized something powerful: my experience could offer hope to others. Every talk since has been an opportunity to connect on that level.


Since then, I’ve had the honour of delivering 5 TEDx talks https://youtu.be/q0kCnv9loyM?si=CaJglE2ic4SOpZM3





Each one was a chance to relive parts of my story and, more importantly, to show others that they could overcome their challenges, too. TEDx gave me a platform not just to speak but to truly connect and give back in a way I’d never imagined as a marketer.


Here’s what I’ve taken away from this journey:


Embrace Change: Sometimes life changes so drastically that we have no choice but to let go of the past and move forward. I learned that resilience isn’t about holding on but about


growing with each step.


Our Stories Have Power: We all have unique experiences, and when we share them, we give others the courage to face their own. What started as a personal struggle became a bridge to connect with people worldwide.


Purpose Evolves: I used to think purpose was a fixed destination. Now I know it’s a journey – a series of moments that shape us. My purpose grew out of adversity, and today, speaking is my way of helping others find hope in their own lives.


Reflecting on this journey, I feel incredibly grateful.


From being a marketer to a motivational speaker on the TEDx stage, it’s been a ride I never saw coming – but one I wouldn’t trade for anything.


If there’s one thing I hope you take away, it’s this: Life may not always go according to plan, but sometimes the most unexpected detours lead us to where we’re truly meant to be.


Wishing you all the best on your own journey, Shrenik Shah

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