This episode of This Round Is On Me With Gauri Devidayal, we will take you on a journey of Cacao beans to a Chocolate bar. Carving a niche in the chocolate industry, joining Gauri is Sanjana Patel, Director & Executive Chef- La Folie. The duo speaks about what it takes to ace the game, sustain it and further branch out in trying hands at new things. She spoke about her love for chocolate and what pushed her to gift Mumbai, Artisanal Chocolate and the ups-downs she faced in her business. You can follow Sanjana Patel on Instagram: @Chef Sanjana You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails Tune into fresh episodes every Wednesday on IVM Podcast Networks and all audio streaming platforms. This Round Is On Me is an insightful show which focuses on global topics and trends emerging post the pandemic and deep dives into them with industry Thought Leaders and Experts. The show aims to inspire and challenge you, and perhaps help you rewire your approach going forward. Your host, Gauri Devidayal, is a Partner at Food Matters India Pvt. Ltd. and co-founder of F&B brands including The Table, Magazine St. Kitchen, Mag St Bread Co, The Table Farm, Miss T, Mei 13 and Iktara. Being an entrepreneur in the F&B industry, Gauri Devidayal will bring in her experience and stories to cover different viewpoints in the show along with the guests. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website, app or any other podcast app.

Restauranteur, women entrepreneur, podcaster, and now an author, our host Gauri Devidayal, adds one more feather to her cap with her latest venture. Know all that went into giving the city of Mumbai, one of its finest restaurants, The Table and everything that followed in this tell-all book, Diamonds for Breakfast. In conversation with Gauri is Vishwas Kulkarni, the co-author of the book about the ups down and most importantly the why and how of writing it. Disclaimer: It is everything but a cookbook. Vishwas Kulkarni speaks about the book, right from the day of conceptualisation, the hiccups this project suffered, till it made it to the book stands for readers to finally grab a copy. Just like the tagline of the book, Coolest Stories from Bombay's Hottest Kitchen, Vishwas does not hold back in spilling the beans of the saucy and sweet journey of him penning the book alongside Gauri. The book is available to order at https://foodmatters.in/product/dfb-book/ You can follow Vishwas Kulkarni on Instagram: @thevishingwell You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails Tune into fresh episodes every Wednesday on IVM Podcast Networks and all audio streaming platforms. This Round Is On Me is an insightful show which focuses on global topics and trends emerging post the pandemic and deep dives into them with industry Thought Leaders and Experts. The show aims to inspire and challenge you, and perhaps help you rewire your approach going forward. Your host, Gauri Devidayal, is a Partner at Food Matters India Pvt. Ltd. and co-founder of F&B brands including The Table, Magazine St. Kitchen, Mag St Bread Co, The Table Farm, Miss T, Mei 13 and Iktara. Being an entrepreneur in the F&B industry, Gauri Devidayal will bring in her experience and stories to cover different viewpoints in the show along with the guests. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website, app or any other podcast app.

The last two decades have witnessed a renaissance of private member clubs across key cities around the world. This new genre of clubs which are referred to as urban city lifestyle clubs lie at the intersection of commerce, community, culture/content, and creativity. With increasing urbanization, growing prosperity, and an aspiration to belong to a community of likeminded people with shared interests, The Quorum seems to be addressing the gap in the market.  Joining Gauri Devidayal on This Round Is On Me is Vivek Narain, the founder of The Quorum. The Quorum, launched in 2018, is India's first homegrown work & social lifestyle club, it has two branches – in Gurugram and Mumbai and is set to grow further.  Tune into this episode as he shares more insights on this subject, what made him dive into this niche sector and what’s in store in the near future. Follow Vivek Narain on Instagram You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails Tune into fresh episodes every Wednesday on IVM Podcast Networks and all audio streaming platforms. This Round Is On Me is an insightful show which focuses on global topics and trends emerging post the pandemic and deep dives into them with industry Thought Leaders and Experts. The show aims to inspire and challenge you, and perhaps help you rewire your approach going forward. Your host, Gauri Devidayal, is a Partner at Food Matters India Pvt. Ltd. and co-founder of F&B brands including The Table, Magazine St. Kitchen, Mag St Bread Co, The Table Farm, Miss T, Mei 13 and Iktara. Being an entrepreneur in the F&B industry, Gauri Devidayal will bring in her experience and stories to cover different viewpoints in the show along with the guests. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website, app or any other podcast app.

In the era of right & left swipe, finding a perfect match in life is a task, but not for our guest. Celebrating the month of love and as we inch closer to Valentine's Day, our host Gauri Devidayal talks to Naina Hiranandani on This Round Is On Me, to understand matchmaking and relationships for the global Indian. Naina Hiranandani is Co-Founder & COO of Sirf Coffee, a dating platform for the global Indian. She helps people find love in modern times, Naina has a deep understanding of the Indian and international dating landscape through her 10 year journey with Sirf Coffee. Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, Naina started her career as a journalist with The Indian Express and joined Ogaan Publications (which runs luxury and fashion publications such as ELLE India). She has contributed to GQ, Sommelier India, Harpers Bazaar, Tweak India, and Hindustan Times. Follow Naina Hiranandani on Instagram. You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails Tune into fresh episodes every Wednesday on IVM Podcast Networks and all audio streaming platforms. This Round Is On Me is an insightful show which focuses on global topics and trends emerging post the pandemic and deep dives into them with industry Thought Leaders and Experts. The show aims to inspire and challenge you, and perhaps help you rewire your approach going forward. Your host, Gauri Devidayal, is a Partner at Food Matters India Pvt. Ltd. and co-founder of F&B brands including The Table, Magazine St. Kitchen, Mag St Bread Co, The Table Farm, Miss T, Mei 13 and Iktara. Being an entrepreneur in the F&B industry, Gauri Devidayal will bring in her experience and stories to cover different viewpoints in the show along with the guests. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website, app or any other podcast app.

A wedding is a timeless affair in everyone's life. As we step foot in the month of February that celebrates love, Gauri Devidayal welcomes pioneers of the wedding business - Joseph Radhik (Joe), founder of 'Stories by Joseph Radhik' and Devika Narain.  Joseph is one of India's most influential photography icons, known for his breathtaking imagery of Indian weddings and Devika Narain has mastered the art of creating wedding experiences that are unique and personal. As a power couple, there have been some iconic projects they have worked on together such as the weddings of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, but independently, their celebrity client roster includes Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Isha Ambani, Masaba Gupta, and Rajkumar Rao to name a few.  Catch this episode of This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal as they talk about their passion for their work, how they create stories with through their work, what makes them stand out from the rest and future trends in the wedding industry.  Follow Joseph Radhik & Devika Narain on Instagram.  You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails Tune into fresh episodes every Wednesday on IVM Podcast Networks and all audio streaming platforms. This Round Is On Me is an insightful show which focuses on global topics and trends emerging post the pandemic and deep dives into them with industry Thought Leaders and Experts. The show aims to inspire and challenge you, and perhaps help you rewire your approach going forward. Your host, Gauri Devidayal, is a Partner at Food Matters India Pvt. Ltd. and co-founder of F&B brands including The Table, Magazine St. Kitchen, Mag St Bread Co, The Table Farm, Miss T, Mei 13 and Iktara. Being an entrepreneur in the F&B industry, Gauri Devidayal will bring in her experience and stories to cover different viewpoints in the show along with the guests. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts website, app or any other podcast app.

Women have always been responsible for managing the household budget and cash, but they are notoriously bad when it comes to planning their financial assets. In this episode of This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal, we will be talking about women and finance. All the triggers that get them to take charge of their money and also the barriers that prevent them from doing so. And that’s where fin tech comes in.  Joining Gauri, is Shinjini Kumar, the Director and Co-Founder of SALT-mysaltapp, a women-first fintech platform. Prior to this, she was the business head for Citibank’s consumer businesses in India. Shinjini has spent over thirty years in senior leadership positions across organizations including  the Reserve Bank of India, Bank of America Merryll Lynch, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Paytm Payments Bank. She served as an independent director on the Boards of a few companies and is a Member-at-large on the Executive Council of CGAP. In between entrepreneurship, public speaking, contributing articles, and points of view on business and finance, she also writes short fiction and is the founder of the Indian Novels Collective, an initiative to popularize translation of Indian literature. Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") Follow Shinjini Kumar on Instagram: @shinjinikumar You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails Tune into fresh episodes every Wednesday on IVM Podcast Networks and all audio streaming platforms. This Round Is On Me is an insightful show which focuses on global topics and trends emerging post the pandemic and deep dives into them with industry Thought Leaders and Experts. The show aims to inspire and challenge you, and perhaps help you rewire your approach going forward. Your host, Gauri Devidayal, is a Partner at Food Matters India Pvt. Ltd. and co-founder of F&B brands including The Table, Magazine St. Kitchen, Mag St Bread Co, The Table Farm, Miss T, Mei 13 and Iktara. Being an entrepreneur in the F&B industry, Gauri Devidayal will bring in her experience and stories to cover different viewpoints in the show along with the guests. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or any other podcast app.

The biggest challenge for an entrepreneur is building a solid team and in the long run, moulding it to be a great team. But with changing times, innumerable aspects also demand an entrepreneur’s attention, including building trust towards their employees, work-culture and breaking invisible barriers between hierarchies. Answering all this and much more on This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal, is the man who wears many hats, Prabir Jha. A human resources strategist with diverse industry experience, from civil service to engineering, IT, pharmaceuticals, automotive, retail, media, telecom and digital services. He has been the CHRO of two New York Stock Exchange-listed companies as well as two Fortune 500 companies. He is a LinkedIn Power Profile, a TEDx speaker, a columnist and an active Tweeter. Presently, he runs his own advisory for start-ups and large corporations on all things related to HR. Find out more about Prabir Jha on Instagram Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails Tune into fresh episodes every Wednesday on IVM Podcast Networks and all audio streaming platforms. This Round Is On Me is an insightful show which focuses on global topics and trends emerging post the pandemic and deep dives into them with industry Thought Leaders and Experts. The show aims to inspire and challenge you, and perhaps help you rewire your approach going forward. Your host, Gauri Devidayal, is a Partner at Food Matters India Pvt. Ltd. and co-founder of F&B brands including The Table, Magazine St. Kitchen, Mag St Bread Co, The Table Farm, Miss T, Mei 13 and Iktara. Being an entrepreneur in the F&B industry, Gauri Devidayal will bring in her experience and stories to cover different viewpoints in the show along with the guests. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or any other podcast app.

Bidding goodbye to his job as a lawyer, our guest today is Karan Gokani, who channelled his passion for food by putting up some amazing South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine on the plate for people across the borders in London.  Tune into this episode of This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal to listen to the co-founder and creative director of the much-lauded Sri Lankan restaurant concept, Hoppers' share his journey in the restaurant business.  Adding a feather to his cap, Karan donned the author's hat with his book Hoppers, the Cookbook, a recipe book that pays homage to the restaurant and its cuisine. Find out more about Karan Gokani on Instagram Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or any other podcast app.

“The more you expose yourself to other people, you get to discover about yourself,” says our first guest of 2023. Welcomed on the hot seat on This Round Is On Me, is Aditi Surana, an internationally renowned high-performance coach, behavioural analyst, TEDx speaker & podcaster.  In conversation with our host Gauri Devidayal, Aditi talks about the new year and resolutions, the five 'Why' technique, how to stick to resolutions by embracing them, the casting vote technique and more. Also the founder of APT - India’s Only mental gym for high-performance & the official High-performance coach for Femina Miss India 2022, she further emphasizes on mental health and its importance today.  Tune into the episode now! Tune into This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal every Wednesday.  Know more about our guest Aditi Surana on Instagram & Twitter.  Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or any other podcast app.

And it's a WRAP! Making This Round Is On Me year-ender special is none other than Jay Yousuf. Gauri's better half and her business partner. The duo opens up about their highs-lows, learnings and achievements of 2022, with a dash of hilarious stories. Don't miss the segment when they reveal what happens when they go on vacation. The episode also drops a big reveal for something Gauri has been working on. So peeps do tune into this fun candid episode. Meanwhile, wishing all our listeners a Happy New Year! Find out more about Jay Yousuf on https://www.instagram.com/jayyousuf/?hl=en Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal (https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal) Twitter: @gauridetails(www.twitter.com/@gauridetails) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app, website or any other audio streaming platform app.

Are we tapping into people’s insecurities for them to feel more confident or is there more to cosmetic dermatology? Did you know that in 2022, one of India’s most circulated Hindi-language newspapers, Dainik Bhaskar, said that it will no longer publish matrimonial advertisements that mention details of a woman’s skin tone or colour complexion, in an attempt to fight colourism. Joining Gauri Devidayal on This Round Is On Me, is Dr. Jaishree Sharad, a respectable name in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology. Practicing for over 22 years, she spoke about what is cosmetic dermatology, picking the right skincare regime for your skin, the changing definition of beauty and much more. Find out more about Dr. Jaishree Sharad on- Jaishree Sharad (@drjaishreesharad) Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal  (@gauridevidayal)) Twitter: @gauridetails (www.twitter.com/@gauridetails) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

Chef Rahul Akerkar is undoubtedly the pioneer of Indian fine dining outside of five star hotels. He’s the person behind some of Mumbai’s most iconic bars and restaurants including the erstwhile Indigo, Tote and Qualia. But today, all three are no longer open. On this episode of #ThisRoundIsOnMe, Gauri and Rahul talk about the ins and outs of creating a successful restaurant brand, as well as the closure of one. Tune into This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal every Wednesday.  Find out more about Rahul Akerkar and his amazing ventures on- https://www.instagram.com/rahulakerkar/ Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal (https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal) Twitter: @gauridetails(www.twitter.com/@gauridetails) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or any other podcast app.

Jaytirth Ahya, Founder of the Experience Co., dreamed of creating a community of ever-growing eclectic storytellers, musicians, entrepreneurs, influencers, go-getters and the trendsetters in an effort to be sustainable and generate impact. In the conversation, Jay reveals how the process of inducting people on every experience is a sensitive task. The location, projects and potential collaborations all follow up, all being equally demanding in their own merit. Listen to his story, what his learnings have been in the last 8 years and what the future of the creator economy looks like. Tune into This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal every Wednesday.  Find out more about JayTirth Ahya and his amazing ventures on- https://www.instagram.com/jaytirth/ Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

Joining our host Gauri Devidayal on This Round Is On Me, is the CEO of NAO Spirits, Anand Virmani.  Anand walks us through the history of Gin in India and the world, his origin story which took him across the world, including studying at Babson College, Massachusetts, USA to helping set up Perch, Delhi's first Wine Bar in Khan Market. Anand shares with us the nuances of the alcohol-beverage industry, from branding to India's regulatory environment.  Know more about Anand Virmani- https://www.instagram.com/anandinaglass/ https://in.linkedin.com/in/anandvirmani Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal (https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal) Twitter: @gauridetails (www.twitter.com/@gauridetails) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

If you are someone who loves the world of fine spirits, then this episode of This Round Is On Me is clearly for you. Our guest today on This Round Is On Me is Keshav Prakash, Founder & Curator of The Vault. The man is responsible for getting some of the finest spirits around the world to our tables in India. Catch him in conversation with Gauri Devidayal on our podcast, as he talks about his transition from an ad filmmaker to this less tapped into business, the challenges he faced, the first craft spirits festival- The Vault Biennale and the future of luxury spirits in India. Know more about Keshav Prakash & his venture The Vault here https://www.instagram.com/spiritedstories/ https://www.instagram.com/the.vault.collection/ Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: ("This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal") You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal (https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal) Twitter: @gauridetails (www.twitter.com/@gauridetails) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

Irrespective of how old you are, filing Taxes can be an intimidating experience. In today’s episode of Investverse, an investor education initiative by HDFC MF, Anupam will be in conversation with Gauri Devidayal who is an entrepreneur, tax consultant, and the podcast host of This Round Is on Me. In this episode, we will cover everything from Equity-linked saving schemes to asset allocation and so much more. Follow HDFC MF on all platforms - HDFC Mutual Fund (@hdfcmf) • Instagram photos and videos (29) HDFC Mutual Fund: Overview | LinkedIn HDFC Mutual Fund (@hdfcmf) / Twitter Follow Gauri Devidayal on all platforms - Gauri Devidayal (@gauridevidayal) • Instagram photos and videos (45) Gauri Devidayal | LinkedIn Gauri Devidayal (@gauridetails) / Twitter Gauri Devidayal | Facebook Follow our host Anupam Gupta on all platforms -Anupam Gupta (@b_50) • Instagram photos and videos Anupam Gupta (@b50) / Twitter (1) Anupam Gupta | LinkedIn This is an Investor Education Initiative by HDFC Mutual Fund For KYC, change of address, investor complaints redressal, etc. visit, https://www.hdfcfund.com/information/key-know-how Mutual Fund Investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

In a world where we have an overload of information and extensive media exposure, there is one topic that is still kept under wraps. It is not something everyone talks about even though they should. We still have many myths, taboos, and stereotypes around it. Yes, we are talking about SEX.  In this round, Gauri is joined by Leeza Mangaldas, Author & Sex Positive Content Creator. Leeza shares how she started her journey as a ‘Sexpert’ and how important it is to normalize conversations around sex. Parenting plays a huge role in the way children interpret sex in adulthood. When is the right time for a child to get their formal sex education? How can we as a society come together to work towards the destigmatization of sex education? Tune in for the answers and much more on this episode of #ThisRoundIsOnMe.You can follow Leeza Mangaldas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/ Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: (https://ivm.today/30CmLD3) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal (https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal)Twitter: @gauridetails(www.twitter.com/@gauridetails) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

Did you know that fashion contributes to 10% of all carbon emissions across the world which is actually higher than all flights and shipping combined or that textile dyeing is the second largest water polluter across the world? Shocking, right? In this round, Gauri is joined by Kirti Poonia, Co-Founder of Relove, a Niti Ayog & UN Award winner, and the Ex-CEO of Okhai. Gauri and Kirti start with her time at Tata Group, to starting a non-profit company called Okhai, and finally starting Relove. Kirti shares her views on greenwashing, and how the industry is moving to more sustainable products, and with her marketing background, she also shares some great Instagram tips for our listeners. All this and much more on this episode of #ThisRoundIsOnMe with Gauri Devidayal. You can follow Kirti on Instagram: @raising_relove_restoring_earth https://www.instagram.com/raising_relove_restoring_earth/ You can also check out Relove's website: http://www.relove.in Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: https://ivm.today/30CmLD3 You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal  https://instagram.com/gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails www.twitter.com/@gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

In this Round, we have one of the members from the three generations of the Bachchan Family. She has seen it all, her father's legacy, her mother's illustrious career, her brother's fame, and her children's achievements. But today, we will unravel who she really is. We are talking about none other than, Shweta Nanda, an Author, and an Entrepreneur. Gauri and Shweta talk about her childhood days, being a women entrepreneur, how important it is to be financially independent and the lessons they have learned as a parent. They also discuss the newly launched podcast by Navya, called 'What The Hell Navya', exclusively produced by IVM Podcasts.  In the end, Gauri plays a rapid-fire round with Shweta where she gives some quick and quirky answers. Listen to this very interesting conversation on this week's episode of This Round Is On Me podcast.You can listen to What The Hell Navya Podcast: https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/show/what-the-hell-navya-bzb7-RlHj2FAFeqlnZIiG You can follow Shweta on Instagram: @shwetabachchan (https://www.instagram.com/shwetabachchan/) Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: (https://ivm.today/30CmLD3) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal (https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal) Twitter: @gauridetails (www.twitter.com/@gauridetails) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

Imagine a story of a journey from Bombay to Oakland, or the life of a 19-year-old college dropout in New York, or maybe a story of almost forgotten Indian spices. Now, imagine that all these stories are actually a part of the journey of the same person. In this episode of #ThisRoundIsOnMe, Gauri is joined by Sana Javeri Kadri, CEO & Founder of DiasporaCo. Gauri and Sana talk about the impact of her childhood, living the supposed New York dream, hustling and networking in the food and beverage industry, the role of the pandemic, and lots more about the impactful journey of DiasporaCo. Listen to this very interesting conversation with many more interesting twists and turns. You can follow Sana on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/sanajaverikadri/) You can check out the Diaspora Co. website here: https://www.diasporaco.com/ You can follow Diaspora Co. on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/diasporaco/) Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' Podcast: (https://ivm.today/30CmLD3) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal (https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal) Twitter: @gauridetails (www.twitter.com/@gauridetails) You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

Did you know that a Locavore is a person who only eats food that is grown or produced in their local area? Gauri didn’t. She learned this and lots more on this episode of This Round Is On Me, where she is joined by Chef Thomas Zacharias, Founder of The Locavore. Gauri and Chef Thomas start by talking about the journey of The Locavore, the epiphanies he has experienced on the road during his #ChefontheRoad travels, and what it meant for him to tell stories through his food. Chef Thomas shares his views about greenwashing, plant-based meats, how sustainability goes much beyond just switching our plastic, the switch from the kitchen to entrepreneur, and more. You can follow Locavore on: https://thelocavore.in/ You can follow Chef Thomas on: https://www.instagram.com/cheftzac/ Check out all the amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' (https://ivm.today/30CmLD3) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails www.twitter.com/@gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Anant Goenka, Executive Director of The Indian Express Groups. Gauri and Anant talk about the early years when he entered the industry being a 3rd generation entrepreneur. They also discuss whether it is possible to replicate the success story of NYT in India and as there has been a huge shift from traditional print media to digital media, how is he moving a legacy print brand to the world of clicks and scrolls? All this and much more on this episode of the #ThisRoundIsOnMe Podcast. Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' (https://ivm.today/30CmLD3) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails www.twitter.com/@gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

Exactly 100 years ago, Mr. Pherozesha Sidhwa, a businessman started a company in India as a part of the Swadeshi Movement. Little did he know, that the company that he started would eventually become a huge part of the architectural history of the country. In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Firdaus Variava, Vice Chairman of Bharat Flooring & Tiles. Gauri and Firdaus talk about how Bharat Tiles became a part of every building of the city, the transitioning of the legacy of his grandfather to his mother and eventually then to him, and what is the ethos that they have tried creating with their service. They further discuss the restoration projects that Bharat Flooring & Tiles has been working on. All this and much more on this episode of #ThisRoundIsOnMe Podcast. Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' - (https://ivm.today/30CmLD3) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails www.twitter.com/@gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

In this episode of This Round Is on Me, Gauri is joined by Kainaz Messman Harchandrai- Founder & Creative Director of Theobroma Patisserie. She takes us through her journey from being a small Colaba neighborhood business to becoming a pan-India brand and opening of her 100th store 18 years later. Gauri & Kainaz discuss the importance of Branding and Packaging, Menu design, Product development, strategic recruitment, and work-life balance. Kainaz also highlights how having a CEO helped her scale the business and the process of getting funded and its challenges. Find Theobroma at https://theobroma.in/ Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' (https://ivm.today/30CmLD3) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal https://instagram.com/gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails www.twitter.com/@gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Kalpesh R. Parmar, Country General Manager, Mars Wrigley, India. Gauri and Kalpesh talk about the impact of the pandemic on the food and beverage industry, specifically on companies that indulge in treats. They further discuss the changes that Mars Wrigley made in channel routes of distribution to get the consumer their portion of snacks, how did they create a habit of people buying chocolates while traveling to another country and how plant-based food technology is emerging in the global market. All this and much more in this episode of #ThisRoundIsOnMe. Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.

"You can't treat, what you can't measure" is a motto that our guest for today really believes in. In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Dr. Marcus Ranney, Founder & CEO of Human Edge. What is Bio-Hacking and how can one achieve it? There are 5 pillars namely - sleep, fuel, movement, environment, and emotions to the best biohacking which when modified in a certain way can lead to one living a really healthy long life. Gauri and Doc M. talk about how we use the data that we each are creating to augment the best health experience for ourselves. They also deep dive into each pillar to explain the best prescription that can be used at the right time, for the right person, and in the right context. Listen to this conversation to understand how to create a mechanism in which each one of us is empowered through technology to understand what biology is telling us and to use this methodology to become the best version of ourselves. Check out the Bluezone Study here: https://www.bluezones.com/ You can buy the book - At The Human Edge by Dr. Marcus Ranney here: https://atthehumanedge.com/ You can listen to The Peter Attia Drive Podcast here: https://peterattiamd.com/podcast/ and check out www.medsformore.org as mentioned by Doc M. You can also follow Doc M on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/docmranney Twitter: https://twitter.com/docmranney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docmranney/ Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Starting his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 20, this founder now has multiple start-ups under his name, a music single dedicated to his way of entrepreneurship and on most weekends you'll find him in remote parts of Maharashtra working with villagers and farmers to help them problem solve for some of their commercial challenges. In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Harshil Karia, Founder of Schbang & Co-Founder of Level. Gauri and Harshil have a great conversation about finding the perfect co-founders for his start-ups and how he started building a high-performance work culture in both, Schbang and Level which benefits the company as well as an individual working in it. Harshil shares his perspective on balancing his work on different businesses and how he is overcoming the challenge of expansion and finding the right team members at different geographical locations. Listen to this very insightful conversation in the world of entrepreneurship to know more. You can follow Harshil Karia on: LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/harshilk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harshiljkaria/ You can also watch the full video episodes on the This Round Is On Me Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRbsV7giWm8 Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me'. You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Having a strong professional network can help entrepreneurs achieve things that they can never accomplish on their own. Contrary to the popular belief, networking is not that easy for women because they tend to hold back themselves. It would be important to create avenues where they can find like-minded people and leverage the power of the network. In this round, Gauri is joined by Aabha Bakaya, Founder of Ladies Who Lead. Gauri and Aabha talk about creating a community of powerful women entrepreneurs challenges that Aabha has faced as an entrepreneur while building the team, tips on how to be an excellent networker, and much more. Tune in to this conversation to know more! You can join the club here: https://ladieswholead.in/ or follow it on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ladieswlead You can follow Aabha Bakaya on:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aabha-bakaya-ab118353/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/aabhabakaya Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

In this round, Gauri is joined by Sonal Ved, writer of Tiffin, and Whose Samosa is it anyway? Gauri and Sonal start by talking about the recent controversy that happened in New York where a restaurant gave credit to the sous chefs for the dishes that they prepared on the menu, what is the important details that are needed to be shared in the menu, and the take of food and beverage industry on the credibility of awards and lists of the industry. They further discuss writing for food which is also Sonal's forte for different publications and also share a piece of advice for budding food writers. Tune in for all this and more. You can follow Sonal Ved on: https://instagram.com/sonalved Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

The place that started as a tiny restaurant in Mumbai and has now branched out to 4 additional places, Swati Snacks, has made an impact on all by consistently delighting guests with its distinctive flavors. A brand that was made with love, taste, and tradition, is still standing tall in this competitive and 'fusion' era of the Food & Beverage space. After being a restauranter for almost 40 years, Asha Jhaveri recently published a book titled, Swati Snacks: A Culinary Journey Of Hope And Joy. In this round, Gauri is joined by the owner of Swati Snacks, Asha Jhaveri, and her nephew Karan Shah, Director. They talk about the journey of Swati Snacks from the time Asha joined, how the sole objective of Swati Snacks is to increase loyal customers by being consistent in their traditional taste and quality, and why they feel the need to keep innovating their menu even if their customers come back for staple dishes. Tune in for all this and more. Find Swati Snacks and Karan Shah on Instagram:  Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Gauri is joined by Yash Kotak who works with the Bombay Hemp Company. Yash started his career as a media & advertising professional at leading global agencies and is now the CMO of BOHECO. He opens the wings of business development and places the company’s central communication strategy, performance marketing initiatives, sales, and conventional media planning in the center of his workday. Bombay Hemp Company was incorporated in 2013, is an Agro-based enterprise reimagining the future of Indian agriculture and sustainable living with Hemp as their lens. Yash tells Gauri about the various parts of a Hemp plant, the specific uses, and how is BOHECO working to make the nutritional and well-being properties of Hemp known to the world. He also informs us about a few myths and misconceptions, the regulations around it in India, the kind of products they are building, and much more. Find Yash on Instagram Check out BOHECO on their Website | Instagram | Twitter Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

For a global brand to target a particular market, it is very important for it to tap into its culture, currency, dynamics, network, and media. And to facilitate this, it needs the help of an insider who understands both sides and can accordingly help with progressive next steps for the same. Times Bridge, as the name suggests, has been one such insider that has been helping global marquee brands thrive in the India market. On this Round, Gauri is joined by their EVP & India Country Head- Viral Jani, to talk about these projects and what the process is like. Viral Jani has been the driving force behind several challenging projects in Consumer Tech, Television Broadcasting, Digital, Social Media and Media Planning. Armed with more than 15 years of experience in media and technology, Viral today is playing a key role in spearheading Investment Operations at Times Bridge. Viral is based in Mumbai and overlooks the success of Times Bridge’s rising investment portfolio in India through an innovation network of partner companies spread across the country. Time Bridge’s portfolio includes Uber, Airbnb, Coursera, Houzz, MUBI, Thrive, Vice, Business Insider, The Weather Channel, and others. Prior to this, Viral was part of the early leadership team at Twitter in India. He led strategy and media partnerships for Twitter across India and was instrumental in launching many new initiatives/products for Twitter in India including videos and content monetization. In the early part of his career, he was associated with launching and driving growth for major media houses like NDTV, Disney, Viacom, Times Television, and GroupM in India. Viral & Gauri chat about India as an undeniable market, its strengths and weaknesses, the big moments that shaped the digital revolution, and what can we expect going forward. Tune in for all this and more. Find Viral on Twitter & LinkedIn Check out Times Bridge's website. Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Women's activewear as a category is often a subset of the larger category that prioritizes men's wear. Minu saw this as not just an issue but also an opportunity and built BlissClub, a company that focuses on the best quality, comfortable, pocket enriched activewear for women. In this episode of This Round Is On Me, Minu Margeret, CEO & Founder, BlissClub, speaks to Gauri about why she chose to build a start-up, how did she identify a problem statement to solve, the fashion industry and its love-hate relationship with women, the importance of pockets, marketing initiatives for BlissClub plus building a community, and so much more. Find Minu on Instagram & Twitter  BlissClub on Twitter | Instagram | Website Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

It's none other than Vidya Balan on the episode today! Catch her in a candid conversation with Gauri about her journey so far, the ups and downs, coping mechanisms and much more. She tells us how did she get her first role, her debut Bengali film, her love for acting and how she has enjoyed working on every project so far. Gauri and Vidya discuss how failure affects them and their various means of dealing with it, what are some support systems they have in place. Further, she tells us how she feels in the pink of health presently, after having struggled with body image issues and fad diets; and how OTT platforms have been a blessing to the entertainment industry. Vidya also divulges some details about her upcoming projects. Find Vidya on Instagram @balanvidya Catch the trailer of her upcoming show- 'Jalsa'. Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

In this Round, Gauri is joined by Jaisal Singh of the Sujan group. He recalls his parents' discovery of Ranthambore and how that place eventually became home for the family, his initial years around forts and wildlife, the love and passion for animals, his business initiatives at a young age, and how they are an established hospitality brand in the region working to provide luxury with a conscience. You can find him @jaisalsujansingh on Instagram Check out Sujan, & Relais Chateux on Instagram Find Jaisal's books on Amazon Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

It's Valentine's week and a very special episode with a beautiful couple who have known each other for 2 decades, are the most adorable in reel and real life, and have recently launched their own company. Presenting Genelia & Riteish Deshmukh- Actors, and co-founders of Imagine Meats. They tell us how they went from being hard-core non-vegetarians to pure vegetarians and then slowly transitioning to Veganism; and how this laid the foundation for Imagine Meats- a plant based meat venture that gives the same taste and nutrition as conventional meat but with zero cholesterol and lesser environmental impact. You can find Genelia & Riteish on Instagram @riteishd @geneliad Check out Imagine Meats at https://www.imaginemeats.com/ Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' (https://ivm.today/30CmLD3) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

We turn the tables and this round is on Kavita Rajwade, IVM Podcasts' co-founder, who takes over host duties as Gauri is on the hot seat. They reflect upon the 50 episodes published so far and recall some special moments from the recordings. They look back at how far Gauri, as a host; and the show, as a way to empower its listener via bringing forth empowering stories of folks, have come. And towards the end, we also put Gauri on the spot with some tricky Rapid Fire questions. We look forward to the next 50 and many more! All this and much more in this fun episode, stay tuned! Kavita is on Instagram @kavitarajwade Check out 50 amazing episodes of 'This Round Is On Me' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal& Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

A friend of Mother Nature and nurturer to many plants and worms, here is Vani Murthy, the queen of composting joining Gauri Devidayal on the show today. She is an urban farmer, an advocate of sustainability, a practitioner of the zero-waste lifestyle, a citizen activist for waste management, and a social media influencer. In this episode, she talks about her journey into composting, why is waste segregation important for the planet's health and how it prevents global warming, the idea of 'grow what you eat, eat what you grow', terrace gardening, the different worms, and insects that she comes across in the process, making sustainable and eco-friendly choices, and much more. Find her on Social Media:Twitter | Instagram Check out the book 'Trashonomics' You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

To give you a context about the rebellion mentioned in the title, our guest for the day chose hospitality to avoid the 'told you' statement from her parents. And that worked in her favour for today she is one of the most recognised overseas chefs of India. Aarthi Sampath is a New York-based renowned chef, restaurant consultant, food truck expert and TV personality, one of the industry’s rising stars, now gaining popularity with her stint as judge on MasterChef Tamil.Born and raised in Mumbai, she began her culinary journey at IHM Jaipur. Post that, she forayed into the culinary world in the diverse kitchens of India at the prestigious Taj hotels and the curiosity for learning and exploring global cuisine took her to America where she specialized in Food Service Management and Baking and Pastry at one of the best culinary schools in the US; Johnson & Wales Culinary University. During her masters programme, she got the opportunity to intern at fabled Michelin-star Junoon in NYC, Where Aarthi was honored to work on The “Billionaire’s Club Dinner” hosted by Prime Minister Modi at the Waldorf Astoria in NYC.Aarthi has made several appearances on American television, in their popular food contests. She made her latest television appearance on MasterChef Tamil’s debut season where she was invited as a judge. Currently she is Head Chef at Chinese Tuxedo , a modern fine dining Asian restaurant in New York City. She is also the consultant chef for numerous restaurants and curates several high-end private dining experiences. On today's round, she talks about her passion for food, her struggles with stereotypes, what makes a great chef, the multiple food contests she's won, how can the industry get better and more inclusive, and what she's looking forward to in her shining career. You can find Chef Aarthi Sampth on Instagram & Youtube. You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

She says conversations spark action. And she has struck conversations, pointed out the issues and searched for solutions all her life so far and continues to do so. Championing for the cause of bringing women into the mainstream, yearning for equality at the workplace, and society in general; breaking the shackles of patriarchal thought and encouraging everyone else to do so, questioning the wrong and highlighting the right. Shaili Chopra is the founder of Asia's biggest media platform for women, SheThePeople.TV. An award winning journalist, and fellow from Stanford University, she is putting perspectives of women on the decision making table and making democracy more equal. As the force behind SheThePeople, Girl Talk India and Period Talk India, Shaili is now looking to use data and chatbots to take this story to the next level. She will be building a safe bot-driven space for women to access information on personal health and their reproductive rights. Tune in as she shares her journey and thoughts with Gauri, in this insightful episode. Find Shaili on Social Media:Instagram | Twitter Find SheThePeopleTVWebsite | Instagram | Twitter You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

News connects us to the rest of the world, shapes our opinions, makes us concerned, helps us take awareness of our habits and privileges, promotes empathy, and just keeps everyone connected. And it's only fair that we have access to facts and true figures. Indian readership has majorly been newspapers, and the present time has seen a shift to e-papers or digital media outlets that either take sides or bombard you with information. Lakshmi Chaudhry recognised this and based on her rich experience running FirstPost & Broadsheet, launched a newsletter format portal-Splainer Media. Lakshmi and her team go through numerous reports and bring to you the most important stories in a very chewable read with adequate segments that serve as a side dish and dessert to make your news assimilation experience more positive and endearing. Listen in to her speak to Gauri Devidayal about her Journalism journey, the lessons gained from observing the evolution of news media, her pet peeves when it comes to how news is presented, and how she intends to make a difference. Find Lakshmi on twitter: https://twitter.com/ElChaudhry Check out Splainer: https://splainer.in/ Check out Press Decode, a news broadcast on the network in association with Splainer.  Find Gauri on Instagram @gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

A regular day's commute is just a few kilometres to office and back. Maybe a detour to the cafe/bar/restaurant/departmental store which hardly counts. And if you count for a month, 6 months, or even a year- that amounts to a significant number of days. And imagine the amount of fossil fuel use saved, the amount of pollution avoided, the money saved and the carbon footprint reduced. And all of this is possible by encouraging more Electric vehicles that can sustain a day's commute in a basic charge and majorly contribute in saving the planet. To discuss the mathematics, practical application, challenges and advantages of the EV, Gauri is joined by Kartikey Hariyani, founder & CEO of Charge+Zone, a company that assists refuelling of Electric vehicles with their facilities. Tune in to know more about how EVs can make a difference to the pocket and planet, and how they are not just a step in the right direction but the future of mobility. You can find Kartikey on LinkedIn Check out Charge+Zone: (https://www.chargezone.co/Home/Index) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal Twitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

They say Art is a brave choice. To pursue an art form is purely based on passion and almost always takes you beyond a comfort zone. Our guest today comes from a mixed culture, has led a life at the confluence of tradition and modernity, and has chosen the road less travelled. She is Sukki Menon, known by her stage name- Sukki Singapora, a Burlesque artist with a story of self discovery and empowerment. Tune in to listen to her share her inspiring journey with Gauri Devidayal. Find her on Social Media:YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Netflix You can follow Gauri:  Instagram: @gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Some days he is the Chief Executive officer, some days, the Chief Energy Officer and on some days, he even takes the role of a plumber/referee and what not. As much as it has been a tough but adventurous climb to the top, the view is amazing and being able to see the bigger picture is being able to, therefore, solve bigger issues. Having stepped up with the help of a, now slightly archiac, management degree, work and life have been his biggest teachers. To get an almost accurate insight into a consumer, apply it to the commercials of the product and almost doubling the sales- he has done it all, and trained many a successful people. Times are constantly changing, and having tapped into a consumers mind, Dheeraj is aware of how, revolutionary times, will need evolutionary measures. He is the Chief Executive Office and Chief Strategy Officer of Leo Burnett, South Asia and has authored 2 insightful books. Catch him on This Round Is On Me with Gauri Devidayal as he gives us a tour of the Indian marketplace. Links to his books: 1. India Reloaded: Inside India's Resurgent Consumer Market2. Consumer India: Inside the Indian Mind and Wallet Find Dheeraj Sinha on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalhttps://instagram.com/gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetailswww.twitter.com/@gauridetails/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

While everything around this place underwent massive changes, it stood tall silently in service and observation. It witnessed generations of buildings, human beings and companies, and lived to tell the tale. What is it we are talking about? Shree Thaker Bhojanalay, nestled in the Kalbadevi street in SoBo, contrasting the tall glass buildings and overlooking the pastas and pizzas of today. It has retained the old world charm, the taste of home and exudes the warmth of the familiar. This Round, Gauri Devidayal is in conversation with the second generation owner, Gautam Purohit who takes us through the 75 years of the establishment and tells us the story behind it, tales of his father, Mr. Maganlal, and how food is an emotion in India. Follow Shree Thaker Bhojanalay on Twitter and also catch their daily menu there! @shreethaker  You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Before summiting Mount Everest - the highest peak in the world, Harshvardhan had many more things to conquer- physical health, his mind, the financial difficulties, and it being 2021- even Covid 19. At multiple points, there were obstructions leading to several changes of plans but that did not deter him, and this year in May, he made history. Join Gauri Devidayal as she speaks to Harshvardhan Joshi who shares his journey to the top of the world, his love for the mountains, and how he got there. Follow his journey at https://sangharsh.co/ Facebook| LinkedIn | Instagram In good news, 'The Table' has been nominated for 'India's Best Restaurant 2021' at the World Culinary Awards. You can vote here:(https://worldculinaryawards.com/award/india-best-restaurant/2021) Find the podcast 'Land of the Giants' as mentioned in the intro and do check out their 4-part special on Delivery wars.   Find out more about Delivery rules in India. You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetails You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android or iOS, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Some actors leave a mark on you because they are so good, so different and so versatile. Poorna Jagannathan was first seen in Delhi Belly, and we could never forget her. And to our surprise, when she came on the screen in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, even for a few minutes, we were so happy to see her and remembered her! And now she is winning hearts with her role as the Desi NRI mum with a difficult teenage daughter in Netflix's series 'Never Have I Ever', the second season of which drops on 15th July 2021. On this round, Gauri Devidayal is joined by Actor-Producer Poorna Jagannathan to talk about her experiences in Hollywood and Bollywood, leaving behind a career in Market research, landing the role in Delhi Belly and life post that, getting inspired by Suhasini ManiRatnam, working with Mindy Kaling in Never Have I Ever and much more. You can follow Poorna as @poornagraphy on Instagram. Find the trailer of the second season of Never Have I Ever here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FakCjoNnxik) In good news, 'The Table' has been nominated for 'India's Best Restaurant 2021' at the World Culinary Awards. You can vote here:(https://worldculinaryawards.com/award/india-best-restaurant/2021) You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalhttps://instagram.com/gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetailswww.twitter.com/@gauridetails/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

If we recollect, the first 20 years of our life were more or less predefined by the state. Preschool, school, college, and university. Like guinea pigs on a wheel, we kept going and stopped only when the state-mandated prescriptions were done and we had to think for ourselves. And in spite of working so hard all through the years, we had no clue what to do next. So, meet Chaitanya Motwane. He is 20, done with the 12th grade and he has been accepted by a prestigious university abroad. But he chose to step away from the wheel, decline the online classes and defer joining to make the most of the classes. Stuck with a gap year and no plans of what to do next, he ended up having the best lessons outside of a classroom. He spent the year trekking in the Himalayas and Kilimanjaro, to Scuba Diving in the Andamans. It was a discomfort zone for him but he made it to tell the tale. Catch Chaitanya speak to Gauri about his adventures and how breaking out of the system was such a liberating experience. You can find Chaitanya on Instagram @chaitmotwane. You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalhttps://instagram.com/gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetailswww.twitter.com/@gauridetails/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

When the second wave hit, nobody was prepared for it. And when things got worse, people who had the resources and ability offered help in whatever way possible. Some donated money, some volunteered with organizations, some mobilized resources via social media, and some, like our guests, arranged fresh and healthy home-cooked meals and bake sales for those in need. It was a situation- grandparents who couldn't cook for themselves, kids whose parents were on duty/hospitalized, people living alone and down with the virus; and so many of them in need of funds for treatment as it involved hospitalization and expensive drugs. This round, catch Chef Saransh Goila, best known for his brand- Goila Butter Chicken talk about how he crowdsourced data on organizations and individuals willing to provide meals to Covid-19 patients and with help from a friend, launched https://covidmealsforindia.com/ that works across multiple cities in India to ensure home-cooked meals to those in need. Joining him is Neysa Mendes of the Good Slice brand who channeled her baking skills into raising funds by organizing a bake sale under the hashtag #bakeforindia, and had multiple big and small bakers from across the country join her and raise money in a similar way. Gauri and the guests discuss the process and efforts that went behind making it a success and the satisfaction thereafter. Find Neysa on social media:https://www.instagram.com/goodslice/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/neysaa?lang=en Find Saransh in Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/saranshgoila/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/saranshgoila?lang=en Follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal https://instagram.com/gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetailswww.twitter.com/@gauridetails/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

If you are a Mumbaikar, you're well aware of the very popular and loved 'Mumbai Mirror'. The first page would carry the city's big news and the next one would carry, what everyone would say, gossip, but was actually just news about popular people. You liked it, you hated it, but you'd always read it. And one of the major contributing members, Namrata Zakaria joins Gauri Devidayal on this round. Namrata is a journalist and columnist for various publications where she mainly writes on fashion & culture. She’s vocal about preserving India’s legacy of weaving craftsmanship and has even initiated a fundraising program to this end. Tune in to hear all about her journey. Find Namrata on Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/namratazakaria/)On Twitter:(https://twitter.com/namratazakaria)You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayalhttps://instagram.com/gauridevidayalTwitter: @gauridetailswww.twitter.com/@gauridetails/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at IVM Podcasts - Indian Podcasts for you to listen to