Despite losing her limbs to a severe bacterial infection, Shalini has refused to let her disability define her. Through her motivational talks, Shalini shares her journey of overcoming adversity, finding strength in vulnerability, and embracing life with courage and gratitude. Her message of hope, resilience, and self-acceptance resonates with audiences of all ages, inspiring them to face their challenges with grace and resilience.

Achievements:

• Quadruple amputee turned marathon runner
• Motivational speaker and disability rights advocate
• TEDx speaker
• Featured in numerous national and international media
• Inspiration for many with disabilities

Why: 

Shalini Saraswathi’s incredible journey of overcoming physical challenges to become a marathon runner makes her an inspiring speaker on resilience, adaptive sports, and changing perceptions about disability.