What does it take to go from standing outside the principal’s office for failing school exams… to becoming the founding director of two of New Zealand’s most innovative restaurants… and now, a transformative coach reshaping lives?
In this deeply moving and powerful episode of Baskets of Knowledge, we sit down with Chandni Sahrawat , entrepreneur, advocate, and coach to unpack a life story that will stay with you.
- From surviving societal pressure and a cry for help in her teenage years…
- To arriving alone in New Zealand with no accommodation, no support, and no plan B…
- To reshaping how Aotearoa views Indian food, migrant rights, and female entrepreneurship…
Chand’s story is one of grit, reinvention, and radical authenticity.
Whether you know her through her leadership at Cassia, Sidart, or her new chapter in transformational coaching, this episode will make you rethink what success really looks like and why work-life balance is a myth.
Key Learnings:
✅ Your past doesn’t define your future even if you’ve hit rock bottom
✅ There’s power in starting from the bottom (yes, she started as a hostess in her own restaurant)
✅ True leadership means being in the trenches with your team
✅ Burnout is real and recognising it early is a superpower
✅ You don’t need to “have it all figured out” to take the next step
But perhaps the most important takeaway?
You don’t have to wait for a crisis to do something meaningful.
Chand reminds us that we all have potential even if we can’t see it yet. And that the right mentor, the right moment, or the right mindset shift can change your life.
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