Hello UPDEEDers, I am Dr. Yoga Nambiar. I've spent the last two decades in India working for the rights and dignity of India's transgender minority. Throughout my life, I have been subjected to a great deal of prejudice and injustice from society, as well as from family and friends. Rather of shattering my spirit, these experiences strengthened my will to attain my goals. Today, I am the proud founder of the Global Rights Foundation, an NGO dedicated to the empowerment of transgender people, and The KalaSiri Academy of Art & Culture, which offers free performing art instruction to children who otherwise would not be able to afford it. In addition, I hold the distinction of being India's first transsexual Ph.D. in mental health. I've expanded my profession as a performing artist while learning and working for my community, collecting numerous national and international accolades. My three mantras for success are that I accept myself completely; I am unconcerned about what others think; and I feel that the best way to demonstrate your worth is via your job. It is my goal to instill the same mantras in as many members of my community as possible. #mystory #pride #transgender #selfacceptance