We spend our lives chasing milestones and managing logistics, while the depth of the present moment slips through our fingers. Too often, we miss out on our own lives while they are actually happening. Neelam Patel is coming to shake things up. Neelam—a former high-tech executive turned Amazon bestselling poet and SXSW speaker—is bringing a blend of raw poetry and her signature “Optimistic Rebel” style, as The Washington Post put it.  This isn’t just a talk; it’s an invitation to feel connection rather than just hear about it. Come prepared to look at the person next to you, sink into the richness of a life well-lived, and find the medicine.