Hello Dear Readers,
I write this post today with a heart full of gratitude and a mind overflowing with reflection.
I’m absolutely thrilled to share that my story — the journey I’ve walked, the challenges I’ve embraced, and the purpose I continue to nurture — has been featured by none other than the TEDx team.
Yes, that TEDx — a platform known for celebrating bold thinkers, change-makers, and passionate doers.
Their article, “How Satyasri Akula is Shaping the Future of Digital Innovation with SAP and Data Science”, shines a light on my work, my books, and my ongoing mission to make a difference in the realms of tech, leadership, and digital innovation.
This moment didn’t arrive overnight.
The seeds were quietly sown back in 2016, when I nervously published my very first blog.
Back then, I had far more fears than followers.
I remember second-guessing every sentence:
What if someone laughs at my blog?
What if I don’t sound smart enough?
There are bloggers with lakhs of views — what am I even doing here?
My early posts weren’t perfect. They didn’t go viral. They stumbled. They were rough around the edges.
But they were mine. And they were honest.
I didn’t begin writing to impress — I began writing to express.
To express the pain people live through.
To reflect on stories that don’t make the news but shape our hearts.
To give voice to thoughts that often remain unspoken.
And post by post, I slowly grew.
I grew not just as a blogger but as a person.
I began to understand that storytelling isn’t about structure alone — it’s about soul.
It’s about how a single line from a blog, written at midnight, can light up hope in someone reading it miles away.
In time, friends turned into supporters.
Mistakes turned into lessons.
And with every blog, I found a deeper purpose.
Then came the next leap — becoming an author of two books:
📘 Leadership: The Art of Inspiring Others
📗 Corporate Finance Unveiled: Insights & Applications
These weren’t just books. They were my perspectives — shaped by experience, driven by curiosity, and anchored in truth.
They shifted my writing focus. I stopped writing for likes.
I started writing for impact.
Today, my blogs are not about metrics — they’re about meaning.
If even one reader walks away with a little more strength, a little more clarity, or a little more peace — that, to me, is success.
Because I know how it feels to sit in silence with self-doubt.
To feel invisible. To wonder if what you’re doing matters.
So if you’re in that space now — this post is for you.
“You are not here to impress the world. You are here to express your truth — and that truth will light the way for someone else.”
Here’s what I’ve learned along the way:
- Greatness doesn’t begin with confidence. It begins with courage.
- Every misstep is just a rehearsal for something remarkable.
- The energy you send out — when it’s genuine — finds its way back to you.
- Thoughts don’t need flawless grammar to be understood. Feelings are felt. Not proofread.
- Music needs no language to move you. And just like that, your thoughts don’t need perfection to touch someone’s soul.
Even as someone who now reviews academic papers for IEEE, I still hold space in my heart for a simple, heartfelt blog. Because sincerity always speaks louder than polish.
And yes — I often find myself thinking like an author.
One particular line from “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost lingers in my mind:
“Why not the other road? Why not the other perspective?”
Sometimes, it’s the road less blogged about that makes all the difference.
So today, I just want to say:
Thank you, TEDx, for believing in my story.
Thank you, blogging, for being the space that let me begin — shaky hands and all.
And thank you, reader — for being part of this journey, post by post, word by word.
I’m opening up the comments below — because I want this to be a space for connection.
If you’re in a season of struggle, lacking clarity or motivation — reach out.
You’re not alone. None of us are. And sometimes, one conversation can change everything.
This isn’t a destination — it’s just a meaningful pause along the journey.
With love and gratitude,
Satyasri Akula
P.S. If this post resonated with you, or if you’re silently walking through something right now, drop a comment or a message. Sometimes, a stranger’s words can become your strength.
Originally published at https://tedxindia.com on June 3, 2025.