SOCIAL IMPACT

TEDx Talk by Poonam Patel

Poonam Patel is a TEDx speaker, award-winning home designer, and founder of Urban Loop Studio , a Dallas-based luxury home design firm specializing in wellness-centered residential design. Her 2020 TEDx talk, "How to Live Life on Your Own Terms," has been viewed over 23,300 times and explores how intentional design of your life by being aware of your surroundings and advocating for your needs can becomes the foundation for living authentically. The same philosophy drives every project at Urban Loop Studio: designing homes that don't just look beautiful, but actively support the health, joy, and highest potential of the women who live in them.

In her inspiring TEDx talk, Urban Loop Studio founder Poonam Patel shares her personal journey of breaking free from societal expectations and building a life of purpose, creativity, and empowerment. Drawing from her experiences as a first-generation American and a woman in the male-dominated field of architecture, Poonam explores how embracing your authentic self can lead to extraordinary transformations—both in life and in design.

At Urban Loop Studio, the principles from this TEDx talk are woven into every aspect of what we do. Just as Poonam encourages individuals to live life on their own terms, our mission is to design homes that reflect

your unique vision and values, allowing you to thrive in spaces that inspire and empower.

Through the talk, Poonam shares actionable insights on:

Breaking free from limiting beliefs and expectations. Balancing creativity with practicality to achieve your goals. Building a life that aligns with your story, needs, and dreams.