About Gauri Devidayal
Gauri Devidayal is a trained lawyer turned award-winning restaurateur, entrepreneur, and content creator. She is the co-founder of The Table and Magazine Street Kitchen, a founding partner at Food Matters Group, and co-host of the This Round Is On Me podcast. Gauri is also part of the founding team at Colaba Cartel, a collective of Mumbai-based entrepreneurs. Her honest voice inspires women to lead with purpose, joy, and grace.
Podcast Overview
In this heartfelt episode of The Happiness Hour, Ashu Khanna speaks with Gauri Devidayal about her journey of juggling entrepreneurship, motherhood, and personal evolution. From building iconic restaurants to parenting and personal growth, Through this lens, she reveals how happiness is less about balance and more about living with harmony—even in the middle of chaos.
Key Takeaways
Happiness is Living in Harmony
Happiness isn’t about doing more, but about being more present and authentic in everything you do. “Balance is overrated,” Gauri says. “I’m learning to live with harmony—allowing the chaos and the calm to coexist.”
From Lawyer to Restauranteur
Gauri candidly shares about her surprising career shift and the lessons she’s learned while growing a successful hospitality brand with integrity and passion.
Conscious Parenting and Joy
She reflects on the raw, unfiltered joy of her young daughter and how it continually reminds her to return to the present and embrace life as it is.
Perfection is overrated
Ashu and Gauri discuss how striving for perfection often leads to burnout, the societal pressures women face to “have it all” and how letting go of that expectation is the key to inner peace.
Why You Should Listen
Honest and real, Gauri shares how small rituals like her morning workout and honest communication with her daughter and team help her stay centered in the chaos of life and business. If you're trying to juggle multiple roles or seeking clarity on what truly matters, this episode will inspire you to embrace the imperfections of life as it comes to live more joyfully. Listeners will gain relatable insights into modern womanhood, leadership, and redefining success on your own terms.
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