Bite-Sized Brilliance with the Unstoppable Payal Khanna

Charting new territories is almost second nature to Payal Khanna, as her zest for life and appetite for adventure have led her through myriad experiences. From soaring the skies in New Zealand as a commercial pilot—and even serving a mean drink as a part-time bartender—to transforming the healthy snack space with FoodForia, her entrepreneurial venture, she is a shining example of the fact that women can accomplish anything they set their hearts and minds to.

 

 

 

 

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Complacency is not a term in Payal’s dictionary, as she is always keen on making the best of life. In 2008, after having received her commercial pilot license in New Zealand, she started living her dream of flying. With the adrenaline of soaring the skies and the adventurous lifestyle of a part-time bartender at different pubs in Wellington, life was indeed buzzing. However, life had a different plan as she returned to India in 2010 to support her ailing father. Despite the emotional turbulence at home, Payal refused to sit idle and went ahead to become a content writer and movie jockey.

In 2018, her father’s passing left her broken. As a diabetes patient, he could no longer consume many foods, while the healthier options didn’t inspire happiness or joy. “It wasn’t diabetes that killed him, it was losing the zest for life that did," Payal knew.

She set out on a mission to change that—creating food that was healthy and fun to eat. She created FoodForia, an ode to the sheer euphoria food could bring to people. She turned the tragedy and the biggest challenge of her life into a revolutionary idea. The journey was challenging yet thoroughly enriching, leading her to meet dieticians, farmers, and women of all ages and backgrounds. Her interactions and learnings fuelled FoodForia’s vision to revolutionize healthy snacking in India.

FoodForia utilizes select grains from across the country to give consumers the healthiest, crunchiest, and tastiest products. Today, FoodForia products are enjoyed by visitors at luxury hotels and even the security guard at her society. This is her ultimate goal - democratising healthy snacking.

Payal Khanna believes that food can be a big force of change in making people’s lives better. As she continues to make FoodForia a household name, Payal profusely thanks the many inspiring personalities that have helped her arrive at this juncture of her life today. If someone personified the word unstoppable, it would be Payal Khanna.

Vision Board: Dream big, work hard, stay focused.

Inspiration: The desire to inspire healthier lifestyles and make a positive impact on people's well-being.

Awards and accolades: Winner of the Healthy Living Entrepreneur Award, Featured in Forbes' Women Entrepreneurs to Watch list.

Words of wisdom for future women leaders: Believe in yourself, embrace challenges as opportunities, and never quit.

Lady-boss inspiration: My Mum (Ms Usha Khanna), for her leadership and commitment to learning every day.

Favourite travel itinerary: Exploring the serene landscapes, indulging in local cuisines, and finding inspiration in cultural experiences.

Must-haves for all women leaders: Confidence, resilience, continuous learning, and self-belief.

Bigest Money lesson: Re-invest in your business, invest in yourself, and give back to society.

What makes me unstoppable:SMy Grit and Belief that I can make a change in people through healthy eating which would lead to a healthier mind, body, and soul.

Connect with Payal

Website: https://zuffonbyfoodforia.company.site/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payal-khanna-4a367b27a/

Email: pkhanna@foodforia.in