Sucheta Rawal

Award-Winning Food & Travel Writer; Founder of "Go Eat Give" & Author of the "Beato Goes To" Series

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Sucheta Rawal Biography

Sucheta Rawal is an award-winning food and travel writer, cooking instructor, philanthropist, and author of "Beato Goes To" series of children’s books. She has traveled to 115+ countries with a mission to raise awareness of global cultures through meaningful travel, culinary explorations, and community interaction.

Rawal was born and raised in India. As a kid, she accompanied her social worker grandmother to volunteer at schools and shelters and realized early on how important it was to serve one's community. Rawal graduated from Georgia State University with a Masters in Finance and worked in investment banking, market research and human capital consulting, before realizing her true passion was learning and giving back. Her vacations to Russia and Morocco, where she volunteered at a boarding school and women’s empowerment center, inspired her to get out of the cubicle, and uncover facts of life by encountering everyday people in different parts of the world. Since then, she transitioned from being a tourist to a meaningful traveler. Now she educates others how they can also forge friendships across nationalities, race, religions and customs.

In 2011, Rawal founded Go Eat Give, a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit with a mission to raise awareness of different cultures through travel, food and community service. The Atlanta-based organization brings people from varied backgrounds together to enjoy authentic ethnic meals, travel meaningfully, and discuss important issues facing the world.

Rawal started writing "Beato Goes To" series to young readers about far off places and spotlight the diversity we have on this planet, so they grow up to be informed and accepting global citizens. Rawal uses her own personal experiences from traveling around the world to showcase facts about food, music, nature, animals, religion and more. The stories were inspired by actual kids Rawal met and the illustrations based on places she visited.

Rawal also works as a freelance writer, contributing to two dozen publications including TIME Magazine, CNN, Travel+Leisure, HuffPost and AAA. She shares her experiences and inspires people by speaking at travel shows, corporations, universities, schools, clubs and nonprofit organizations around the world.

Rawal was named 'Georgia's 40 Under 40 - Best and the Brightest' and ‘One of The Most Influential Cultural Bloggers in the World,' and nominated for ‘Georgia’s Author of The Year’ in Children’s Books Category.

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Sucheta Rawal Speaking Topics

  • DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S THE LEAST UTILIZED ASSET IN YOUR ORGANIZATION?

    Did you know that companies with more women in leadership positions tend to have better financial performance, lower costs, and higher customer satisfaction? In fact, according to the ""Delivering through Diversity"" report by McKinsey & Company which analyzed data from over 1000 companies across 12 countries, companies with gender-diverse leadership teams are 21% more likely to outperform their competitors.

    In Botswana, a safari game lodge was able to achieve a five-star hotel rating, gained an increase in positive reviews and a decrease in overhead expenses by recruiting an all-women guide team.

    It's time for organizations to take advantage of the unique set of emotional and intuitional intelligence that women bring to work, even to workplaces that are traditionally classified as male dominant. By doing so, you can unlock the full potential of you workforce, improve your bottom line, and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world.

  • DISCOVER BHUTAN’S WAY TO HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY

    How do you measure success in your personal or professional life? Is it by the wealth you create or the goals you achieved? Discover the Bhutanese Way to Happiness and Prosperity.

    Gross National Happiness (GNH) is a unique approach that the small Himalayan kingdom, Bhutan, is using to measure progress and development for the country and its people.

    For decades, countries have used Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of their progress and development. However, the people in these high GDP countries are not always happy. Bhutan has taken a unique approach by prioritizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the tool to transform the future generation and as basis of decision-making in governance.

    Implementing GNH can also be helpful to companies in managing their own businesses. By prioritizing the well-being and happiness of their employees and customers, companies can create a more positive and productive work environment.

  • CITIZEN DIPLOMACY & TRAVEL

    As travelers, we have a unique opportunity to represent not only ourselves but also our countries, cultures, and beliefs. This concept is at the heart of citizen diplomacy, which involves individuals building relationships and promoting mutual understanding across borders. Sucheta Rawal, the founder of the Atlanta-based nonprofit 'Go Eat Give', is a passionate advocate for citizen diplomacy and has traveled extensively to promote cross-cultural connections. Sucheta believes that by connecting people from different cultures and backgrounds, we can create a more compassionate and understanding world.

    Sucheta Rawal shares her personal experiences from living in two countries and traveling to over 100. She discusses the many ways in which travelers can influence and build cross-cultural connections at any age, both while traveling and when they are back home. By engaging with locals, trying new foods, and learning about different cultures, travelers can break down barriers and promote a more peaceful world.

    Citizen diplomacy is an essential aspect of travel, and we all have a responsibility to represent our countries and promote cross-cultural connections. Sucheta Rawal's experiences and insights are a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the world and building relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

  • HOW FOOD CONNECTS PEOPLE ACROSS CULTURES

    Food has the power to connect people from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. It plays a significant role in bringing people together and breaking down barriers. Sucheta Rawal, an award-winning food and travel writer, has experienced this firsthand in her travel to over 100 countries.

    Sucheta has been able to connect with people from all walks of life because of a single common denominator • food. She has shared meals with locals in remote villages, tasted traditional dishes at family gatherings, and experienced culinary traditions that have been passed down through generations.

    Find out how sharing food with others allows us to learn about different cultures, traditions, and histories. You can too connect with people on a personal level and break down cultural and political barriers simply by enjoying a great meal together. Using the language of food, you can better understand and develop empathy for people from different cultures.

    For Sucheta, food is not just about satisfying hunger; it is about experiencing new flavors, learning about different cultures, and connecting with people. Her stories of breaking bread with citizens around the world are a testament to the power of food in bringing people together and bridging cultural divides.

  • SECRETS OF JAPANESE SAMURAI THAT CAN MAKE YOU A POWERFUL LEADER

    In a study published in the World Journal of Social Science Research, traditional leadership skills from the 19th and 20th centuries are no longer applicable in today’s work environment. This has caused senior leaders to feel that that they don’t have the capacity to meet the demands of their work, consequently causing work stress and inefficiency in the organization.

    However, some Japanese business men and women have found an unconventional way to become a corporate samurai! Keynote speaker Sucheta Rawal can share these transformative lessons of Yamabushi aka forest training to the boardroom and help you as a leader feel more empowered to manage your own self and others.

    Sucheta herself trained with a 13th generation master in Japan whose family trained the samurai on how to survive and fight in all circumstances, and is now using the same techniques to help corporate leaders. Hear about Sucheta’s powerful experience and get ready to overcome today’s challenges using ancient Japanese techniques.

Sucheta Rawal Videos

  • Using Travel to Develop Cultural Intelligence | TEDxClintonMiddleSchool
    In this captivating talk, Sucheta recounts her adventurous journey to a remote sheep farm in Southern Greenland, where she encountered a remarkable...
  • IACA interview with Atlanta author Sucheta Rawal
    Ritu Bansal from the India American Cultural Association (IACA) interviews Sucheta Rawal for the monthly author series. Sucheta is an Asian-American...

Sucheta Rawal Books

  • Beato Goes to Brazil
    Beato Goes to Brazil
  • Beato Goes to Japan
    Beato Goes to Japan
  • Beato Goes to Indonesia
    Beato Goes to Indonesia
  • Beato Goes to Greenland
    Beato Goes to Greenland
  • Beato Goes to Israel
    Beato Goes to Israel

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Sucheta Rawal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S THE LEAST UTILIZED ASSET IN YOUR ORGANIZATION?, DISCOVER BHUTAN’S WAY TO HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY, CITIZEN DIPLOMACY & TRAVEL, HOW FOOD CONNECTS PEOPLE ACROSS CULTURES and SECRETS OF JAPANESE SAMURAI THAT CAN MAKE YOU A POWERFUL LEADER. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sucheta Rawal for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Sucheta Rawal generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lucy Westlake, Meg Lowman, Laura Numeroff, Doug Lansky and Mona Das. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sucheta Rawal for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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