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 ...
Mar 01, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 86
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 coo...
Feb 22, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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 I...
Feb 15, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 84
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 ...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 83
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 be...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 82
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 wo...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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 exper...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 80
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...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 79
“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 fou...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 78
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 N...
Dec 28, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 77
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 Derm...
Dec 21, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 76
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 abo...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 75
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 learn...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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.insta...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 73
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...
Nov 23, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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 vide...
Nov 16, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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 s...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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...
Nov 02, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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 ha...
Oct 19, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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 beverag...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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...
Oct 05, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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 legac...
Sep 21, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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 he...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 63
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 p...
Aug 31, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 62
"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 w...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 61
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 conversatio...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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 entrepr...
Jun 08, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 59
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...
May 25, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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....
May 11, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 57
