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Aishani Chatterjee
@Aishani · 0:54
More than just a love story: Rhea and Aravind
Having founded India's first vegan sweets and snacks company, Vijay Sweet, together, welcome Rhea and Urban. I'll start off by asking you which was the first vegan sweet you introduced and why
Hi Aishani, thank you so much for having us here. We are very glad to be a part of this well community. And I think what got us together is the love of food in general. And that is why we started the company with Juitez. And us being vegan together also was because of food. Irvine will tell you more about the first sweet
Hi. This is arowin. The first week which we came up was the maisl park. So why we came up with the Maiso Park was because when I was a non vegan, my Super Park was my very favorite suite beet. After I went vegan, we could not taste my surprise and we could not get a vegan version of my soul park anywhere
Aishani Chatterjee
@Aishani · 0:30
Veganizing. Your favorite. Sweet. That's the way to go, isn't it? Well, my next question is for Riya. Arvind is now known for his fiery and powerful speeches on weakness. Is that what drew you to him? Can you share a bit about how you met and how things evolved
If fiery is definitely the right way to describe him talking about veganism, because he is really passionate about the cause. And I wouldn't say that is what drew me to him. I would say his generosity, his compassionate nature and his love for animals in general is what drew me to him. And actually, we went vegan after we met. So I think we grew together as a couple and we grew with this passion for veganism
Aishani Chatterjee
@Aishani · 0:20
Even though you say it's complicated, you guys totally sound like Ghost to me. Could you tell us about the most interesting vegan recipe you worked on introducing to the vegan market and how it has been received
Aishani Chatterjee
@Aishani · 0:44
Whoa. That's quite a story, isn't it? I mean, it must not have been easy being Palmiers and then cracking India's first vegan Gulab jamun. But you guys made it. And together, you emerged victorious. So, Irvine, in a world where couples meet each other on Tinder, you met each other at the Human Animal Society. How has this shared passion to rescue abandoned animals, love for nature. And we can help you discover each other and stay in love
Well, this question makes us both go back to those good times. And we are just thinking, how did it all start and how did we end up here? And I think you are right. It's a common issue interest and shared passion for animals, nature and veganism together. So initial days when we were in College
Aishani Chatterjee
@Aishani · 0:32
So in the end it all boils down to connection, comfort and the homelike feeling right. The person who feels like home. You are also an artist, a Corporate Communication Specialist Besides being an animal Vegan activist and an excellent Cook. So how do you manage to stay on top of work and your passion
Definitely comfort is the key here. Because even before we were lovers, we were friends and we are still very good friends. We are best friends. And that's what keeps us going. You know, even like when we have fights, we talk to each other as is this RIA the wife or RIA the friend. And really the friend is what makes him happy
Aishani Chatterjee
@Aishani · 0:17
All the very best for Milky. I'm sure it'll do. As amazing as Vijay Swedes has been doing. How, according to you, has the weakness of movement taken wings in India
If you see veganism, it's not a food choice, or it is not just people who do not eat animals and animal products, but veganism is a complete lifestyle. So I think when we went vegans, like longtime in back, let's take like 78 years back, the awareness of veganism was pretty much low. I mean, the number of vegans are very scarce. There are very less options available and all of that
Aishani Chatterjee
@Aishani · 0:15
That was really insightful. Arwind, what is the roadmap for Vijay Suites which are the countries you are serving now Besides India? Our users would love to know
Aishani Chatterjee
@Aishani · 0:20
Hey, that's great. And hopefully you'll be achieving what you've been trying to judge real soon. And well, this is my last question to the two of you. How has married life 15? And please, a word of advice for youngsters
We are young, married life has actually been the same with us because we both haven't changed and we're just friends who are married, you know, and that's how you should be. I guess that's what is our mantra. And if I would want to say anything else, I would say just keep supporting each other for your growth and give space to each other. I and do things which you really love doing and makes you happy. Just be your partner in crime for sure
Aishani Chatterjee
@Aishani · 0:27
Being there for each other and being partners in crime is definitely, definitely some of the things that seal the deal. Thank you so much, Rhea and Aravind, for this conversation. It has been absolutely wonderful chatting with you. Our listeners are welcome to join in and chime into the conversation. Thank you. Bye