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Portfolio

I’ve spoken and moderated at events both globally and in the United States, written articles, and have been interviewed about women’s empowerment, DEI, motherhood and entrepreneurship.

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For Our Future: NextGen Elected Leaders Impact Summit 2026
Deepti Sharma Deepti Sharma

For Our Future: NextGen Elected Leaders Impact Summit 2026

Moderator: Deepti Sharma moderated the NextGen Elected Leaders panel at the 2026 Impact Summit in Washington DC — a national gathering of South Asian American change makers exploring how a new generation is building political power and shaping what belongs next.

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Forbes Council: Building Community: Lessons from the Field
Deepti Sharma Deepti Sharma

Forbes Council: Building Community: Lessons from the Field

As a panelist in a Forbes Business Council conversation on community building, Deepti Sharma joined fellow leaders to explore what actually makes communities strong. The discussion surfaced a simple but powerful truth: strong communities aren’t engineered — they’re tended, and trust is the foundation. This reflection shares key lessons on authenticity, shared purpose, and the human practices that help communities thrive.

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Indian American Impact Summit: Art & Storytelling for Social Change
Deepti Sharma Deepti Sharma

Indian American Impact Summit: Art & Storytelling for Social Change

Art & Storytelling: Reclaiming Narrative, Moving Hearts and Minds

From the stories we tell to the art we create, South Asian American communities are reclaiming narrative power to resist harmful stereotypes, counter disinformation, and drive social change. In this session, we’ll explore how storytelling and art can move hearts and minds and how you can use both to amplify issues that matter most to you.

You'll hear from artists and storytellers using their craft for activism, get tools to tell compelling stories rooted in values and identity, and collaborate with others to brainstorm how creative strategies can support your work.

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