The power of embracing a non-linear path | Smita Malhotra | TEDxTemecula

While Dr. Smita Malhotra has been a pediatrician for more than a decade, her unconventional career path may surprise you. From photography to a unique medical practice to becoming the Chief Medical Director of a large school district- her story is one filled with introspection, pivots, the universal struggle between risk and security and tremendous leaps of faith. Listen as she shares how embracing a non-linear career path can help you to be comfortable in the midst of uncertainty and bring the depth and vastness of your entire being into all the areas where you live, work and play. Dr. Smita Malhotra is a pediatrician, author and photographer. Her journey has brought her through several transitions including owning her own wedding photography business and becoming the Chief Medical Director of a large school district. Each transition has required adjusting to the unknown and the willingness to embrace new opportunities. Her career path is an incredible testament to following your own ‘inner-knowing’ to achieve the success that can only happen from a life authentically lived. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@vidhyaravi200]

Amazing talk Smita! So inspired by you!

[@drsmita_md]

Thank you!

[@fevenyohannes9024]

Dr. Smita! I have chills! Thank you for sharing your story, for demonstrating the power of unwavering faith! You are a role model for so many of us! Cheers to taking risks, for believing in that inner voice. God bless you!

[@drsmita_md]

Thank you! ❤❤

[@ROSINAFRANCO]

What an inspiring talk. Thank you for encouraging us to take the risks our passions want to lead us to!

[@drsmita_md]

Thank you so much!

[@saronamathware1844]

am at 4:55 and you have already summarized the struggles i have of redefining how the rest of journey goes. thank you Smita, and thank you for sparing time to talk to me the other day

[@saronamathware1844]

wow!!! you go girl, this is an impressive presentation!

[@drsmita_md]

Thank you! I really appreciate you watching!

[@ERIKADODGE]

What an AMAZING story along with Dr. Malhotra being an AMAZING mentor and friend!!

[@drsmita_md]

Thank you! That means so much to me!

[@AnimeshPathak]

Amazing talk Smita! Very inspiring. 👍👍

[@drsmita_md]

Thank you Animesh!

[@dbrichards2012]

This is such an amazing talk and it will inspire so many people to embrace a non linear path (including me). I’m so proud of you 😊

[@drsmita_md]

Thank you! I’m so proud of you too! 😊

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One of the best TEDx Talks of the year thus far

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the world needs to hear more of this

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AMAZING talk thank you for sharing !

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