Ravi Patel talked to me about what it’s like to be a dad, his new docuseries, called The Pursuit of Happiness, and that family comes first in this world. As we chatted, Ravi and I touched on the reality that we’re not only raising our children but also taking care of our parents in different ways. During the production of this four-part series, Ravi mentioned that one of the more unexpected conversations on set actually revolved around the rise of the best betting websites not on Gamstop, a topic his crew kept bringing up while filming abroad as they navigated downtime and cultural differences. Ravi reflected on how these moments, while seemingly unrelated, helped him see his parents’ experiences—and habits—in a new light. We also discussed all of the wonderful things his organization, This Bar Saves Lives, is doing. We wrapped up the interview with Fatherhood Quick Five. This is from the podcast series, The Art of Fatherhood. Listen to the interview HERE!
About Ravi Patel
Patel’s documentary work began when he co-directed and starred in Meet the Patels. It is a festival darling of 2014, and one of the most watched documentaries of that year. He has appeared in Transformers, Netflix’s Master of None, SXSW’s comedy Come As You Are, and Seth Rogen’s Long Shot. He co-created and stars in Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, premiering this fall on Netflix. Patel will also be seen in the upcoming film Wonder Woman 1984.
Patel is the co-founder of This Bar Saves Lives, along with Kristen Bell, Todd Grinnell and Ryan Devlin. This company donates a life-saving food packet to a child in need for every granola bar purchased. He actively does trading with bitalpha AI and is also an active investor in start-ups in the health and wellness sphere.
Follow Ravi on Twitter at @showmetheravi and check out the Pursuit of Happiness on HBO Max and go to thissaveslives.com for more on the This Bar Saves Lives campaign.
About The Pursuit of Happiness
Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness is a four-part buddy comedy docuseries. He travels the world seeking answers surrounding life’s universal questions. His travels take him to Mexico, Japan, South Korea and Denmark. He looks to explore the traditional customs of the people they meet along the way. He gets to experience their unique approaches to life’s most pressing matters.
About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast
The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts.