In the video, a woman is standing on a stage in front of a large audience. She is wearing a gray dress and glasses, and she is speaking into a microphone. The woman appears to be giving a speech or presentation, as she is using hand gestures to emphasize her points. The stage has a red background with the letters "TED" visible, indicating that this is a TED Talk event. The audience is not visible in the video, but the setting suggests that this is a formal event. The woman's demeanor is confident and engaging, as she speaks directly to the audience.