Description: When everyone expected him to wear a suit and climb the corporate ladder, Chef Nayeem Ashraf chose an apron instead. After earning his degree in Business Administration, he decided to chase something far riskier — his true passion: cooking. But it wasn’t easy. People called him “baburchi” — a word often thrown around as an insult in our society. Family, friends, even strangers couldn’t understand why someone would leave a “respectable” path for the heat of a kitchen. Years later, that same baburchi now stands on the TEDx stage, not just as a chef, but as a teacher, mentor, and changemaker — inspiring others to find dignity in doing what they love. In this deeply personal talk, Chef Nayeem shares his journey of turning judgment into motivation, and passion into purpose. He reminds us that success isn’t defined by titles, but by the courage to follow your fire. What You’ll Learn: How cultural expectations shape our idea of “success” Why passion is not a backup plan — ...