Lavanya Mahate is participating in Breakfast With an Expert.
Lavanya Mahate
Founder @ Saffron Valley Restaurants
Lavanya Mahate is a celebrated restaurateur, nonprofit founder, and champion for women’s empowerment. An immigrant entrepreneur based in Salt Lake City, she is the visionary behind the award-winning Saffron Valley restaurants and the founder of the RISE Culinary Institute, a nonprofit offering free culinary training to refugee and immigrant women. Named Utah Business Person of the Year in 2024, Lavanya blends entrepreneurial grit with heart-centered leadership. Through her platform The Power of Ownership™, she mentors women at a crossroads—whether in career, identity, or purpose—to reclaim their time, wealth, and worth—without burning out or starting over.
Organization Website: https://www.saffronvalley.com
Social or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavanyamahate/
