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Dec 18, 2014
"Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change." --Stephen Hawking
An Incredible Story of a Young Woman's Courage
Malvika Iyer is the essence of courage and optimism. At 13, a freak accident caused her to lose both her hands and severely damaged her legs, raising serious doubts about whether she would ever walk again. But young Malvika braved the odds and emerged victorious. Today she is a dedicated social worker, a motivational speaker, a model for accessible clothing in India, and part of the "Global Shakers" initiative of the World Economic Forum. In this interview, Malvika gives a first-person account of her ordeal and how she overcame it to become the incredible young woman she is today.
BE THE CHANGE
Has fear of failure been holding you back from working on something you've always wanted to work on? Take inspiration from Malvika's story to embrace the uncertainty and take that chance!
