In the video, a woman is standing on a stage in front of a large audience. She is wearing a light blue blazer, a white shirt, and a pearl necklace. She is speaking into a microphone, and her hands are moving as she speaks. The stage has a large sign with the letters "TED" on it, indicating that this is a TED Talk. The audience is not visible in the video, but the setting suggests that it is a large venue. The woman appears to be confident and engaging as she speaks.