web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:19:59 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Pivots & Plot Twists - Episodes Tagged with “Indian” https://pivotsandplottwists.fireside.fm/tags/indian Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0100 The podcast where I invite a group of inspiring change makers and leaders from different industries and walks-of-life to discuss the topic of being brave, navigate change and what to do when life throws a plot twist or two. en-gb episodic Being brave, learning how to navigate change and throwing in a plot twist or two in life and business. Tamsyn Allington The podcast where I invite a group of inspiring change makers and leaders from different industries and walks-of-life to discuss the topic of being brave, navigate change and what to do when life throws a plot twist or two. no change, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business, culture, pivots, plot twists, Tamsyn Allington hello@tamsyn.co Episode 4 : Founding a gay owned restaurant, how Covid forced her to pivot and learning how to juggle building a family alongside building a business. With Resh Sonchhatla https://pivotsandplottwists.fireside.fm/ep4 9b635905-d1b8-4c58-b3eb-c1ebff75c4a1 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0100 Tamsyn Allington full Tamsyn Allington After working in the private equity sector for many years, Resh decided to leave her well paid career to follow her passion and open up an Indian restaurant with her partner, Heena. 29:44 no On this week's episode, we are joined by Resh Sonchhatla - founder of Chapati Club. After working in the private equity sector for many years, Resh decided to leave her well paid career to follow her passion and open up an Indian restaurant with her partner, Heena. "As gay women of colour, we were initially wary of being an 'out and proud' LGBTQ+ business, but quickly found that this was a strength, with peers, suppliers and most importantly, customers, all embracing them. In our four years, almost five years in business, chapati club has attracted a loyal, diverse clientele of regular 'clubbers' who value the inclusivity of the restaurant, whether they are dining with family, friends or indeed alone." Topics we discuss: Leaving a well paid career to follow your passion Growing up with asian expectations Juggling business and building a family The struggles covid had on the business and having to pivot hard The importance of following your passion Please like, subscribe, share and review our podcast - it means the world to us! Connect with us Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/ Our Website : www.tamsyn.co LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamsynco/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/ Connect with Resh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/resh-sonchhatla-3b668610/ Website: https://www.chapaticlub.co.uk/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/chapaticlub/ business, LGBT, hospitality, Indian, managing change, adversity, entrepreneurship, self employed On this week's episode, we are joined by Resh Sonchhatla - founder of Chapati Club.

After working in the private equity sector for many years, Resh decided to leave her well paid career to follow her passion and open up an Indian restaurant with her partner, Heena.

"As gay women of colour, we were initially wary of being an 'out and proud' LGBTQ+ business, but quickly found that this was a strength, with peers, suppliers and most importantly, customers, all embracing them. In our four years, almost five years in business, chapati club has attracted a loyal, diverse clientele of regular 'clubbers' who value the inclusivity of the restaurant, whether they are dining with family, friends or indeed alone."

Topics we discuss:

  • Leaving a well paid career to follow your passion
  • Growing up with asian expectations
  • Juggling business and building a family
  • The struggles covid had on the business and having to pivot hard
  • The importance of following your passion

Please like, subscribe, share and review our podcast - it means the world to us!

Connect with us

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

Our Website : www.tamsyn.co

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamsynco/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/

Connect with Resh

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/resh-sonchhatla-3b668610/
Website: https://www.chapaticlub.co.uk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chapaticlub/

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After working in the private equity sector for many years, Resh decided to leave her well paid career to follow her passion and open up an Indian restaurant with her partner, Heena.

"As gay women of colour, we were initially wary of being an 'out and proud' LGBTQ+ business, but quickly found that this was a strength, with peers, suppliers and most importantly, customers, all embracing them. In our four years, almost five years in business, chapati club has attracted a loyal, diverse clientele of regular 'clubbers' who value the inclusivity of the restaurant, whether they are dining with family, friends or indeed alone."

Topics we discuss:

  • Leaving a well paid career to follow your passion
  • Growing up with asian expectations
  • Juggling business and building a family
  • The struggles covid had on the business and having to pivot hard
  • The importance of following your passion

Please like, subscribe, share and review our podcast - it means the world to us!

Connect with us

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsynandco/

Our Website : www.tamsyn.co

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamsynco/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsynallington/

Connect with Resh

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/resh-sonchhatla-3b668610/
Website: https://www.chapaticlub.co.uk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chapaticlub/

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