It Takes a Village | Rinita Laskar | TEDxThe Knowledge Habitat Pune Youth

Rinita Laskar, an HR leader and executive coach, talks about her journey of adoption and single parenthood at a TEDx event organized independently by a local community in Pune. Drawing on personal stories of courage, resilience and unconditional love, she questions traditional ideas of what a family is. She argues that a community can come together to nurture a child, and that love, support and belonging can change lives. The speaker has more than 20 years of experience in shaping people, teams and organizations, including senior leadership roles at global companies. In this talk she shares how small shifts in mindset and human connections can create lasting impact.

• Personal journey of adoption and single parenthood
• Redefining what family means beyond traditional models
• The role of community in nurturing a child
• Small shifts in mindset and human connection

What does it truly mean to be a family? In this heartfelt TEDx talk, Rinita shares her journey of adoption and single parenthood. Through personal stories of courage, resilience, and unconditional love, she challenges traditional definitions of family and demonstrates how a community can come together to nurture a child. Her talk is a powerful reminder that love, support, and belonging can transform lives. An HR leader, executive coach, and leadership development expert with over 20 years of experience in shaping people, teams, and organizations. Having held senior leadership roles across leading global companies, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals discover their strengths, unlock their potential, and lead with purpose. Today, she shares her insights on how small shifts in mindset and human connections can create lasting impact. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx