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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...