
On February 12, 2025, Ms Manaswi Madichetty took the TEDxGNMS stage with her talk, Subtraction with Flavour, sharing how removing dairy from her diet transformed her health, helped her manage PCOS, and opened doors to creativity, connection, and joy. By subtracting limitations, she added wellness and purpose—proving that sometimes, less is more. Manaswi Madichetty is a finance graduate from AUS and a reinsurance broker at Marsh, but beyond the corporate world, she’s madicheffy—a food enthusiast proving that plant-based eating can be both delicious and exciting. Balancing a fast-paced career with her passion for cooking, she shares recipes, caters events, and explores the endless possibilities of flavor. When she’s not in the kitchen or at work, she’s reading, hitting the gym, or dancing her heart out. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at