"We all have dreams, right? But not all of them come true. Sometimes, we don't have enough money, time, or we just lose interest. Today, I want to tell you a story about how I never gave up on my dream, even when things got tough.

Back in 2006, I started a job that didn't pay much. You might wonder why I bothered with such a low salary. Well, it wasn't enough for fun stuff like eating out or going to the movies. But I had a bigger goal—I wanted to save up for my further studies because my parents couldn't afford it then.

A few years later, in 2008, I heard about a cool opportunity to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). It was something I'd always wanted to do. But doubts started creeping in—about money, about whether I could do it. I almost gave up on the idea more than once.

Life kept moving forward, with work and family stuff taking up most of my time. But the dream of becoming a CFP never went away. In 2023, even with a busy life as a mom, I decided to go for it. And now, I'm proud to say I'm one of the 2731 CFPs in India!

The journey wasn't easy. There were times when I doubted myself and wondered if I could handle it all. But I didn't give up. I kept believing in my dream and took small steps every day to make it happen.

Let me share a little tip that helped me along the way: the ABCD of Manifestation—Ask, Believe, Continuous Action, and Desired Goal Achieved.

So, here's what I want to tell you: Hold onto your dreams tightly. Believe in them with all your heart. Take small steps towards them every day, no matter what. Because when you believe in yourself and keep going, amazing things can happen.

Just remember, your dreams are within your reach. All it takes is believing in yourself and never giving up. So go ahead, dream big, and chase those dreams until they come true!
"Prominent speaker & financial planner Nutan Kashyap is dedicated to assisting women in achieving both financial and personal independence. Over the course of her career, Nutan has devoted more than ten years to mentoring and motivating women to attain their objectives and lead satisfying lives.
Nutan Kashyap is an experienced life mentor and financial planner who uses her tried-and-true 3P approach to provide women with individualized coaching and financial planning services. Her method is carefully collaborating with clients to set realistic objectives, assess strengths and weaknesses, and develop customized strategies that open doors to achievement.
Nutan helps women to create financial freedom, manage professional transitions, and improve personal relationships in addition to standard coaching and financial planning. Her area of expertise is assisting people in overcoming hurdles in their lives so they can create the lives they envision. 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