The Brand Called You

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You , where Ashutosh Garg speaks with Elizabeth Rosenberg, Global Marketing and Communications Advisor , about personal branding, authentic leadership, intuitive intelligence, and the future of leadership in an AI-driven world. Elizabeth shares her entrepreneurial journey, practical strategies for helping senior executives build authentic perso...

In this episode of TBCY, we sit down with Richard Barnes, Founder & CEO of Select Research and the visionary behind the groundbreaking Body Volume Index (BVI). Richard shares his journey from pioneering body-shape imaging in retail to revolutionizing health assessment with BVI—a powerful alternative to the nearly 200-year-old Body Mass Index (BMI). Discover how BVI leverages advanced imaging,...

In this episode of The Brand Called You, we welcome Justin Byers, Founder & CEO of Axio BioPharma, for an insightful discussion on transforming the biopharma industry through data coordination and infrastructure innovation. The conversation focused on lessons from Justin’s experience at leading pharmaceutical companies, the challenges of fragmented process data, and why connecting siloed syste...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , Ashutosh Garg speaks with Shanil Ebrahim , Partner and Head of AI Strategy at Deloitte Canada, about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in business. Shanil shares his expertise on what defines an effective AI strategy, why many organizations struggle to scale AI beyond pilot projects, and why leadership in the AI era requires a hands-o...

Welcome to this episode of The Brand Called You , featuring Michael Ambrosino, Partner at Access Ventures . In this in-depth conversation with Stephen Ibaraki , Michael shares his journey from a passionate young athlete in the Bronx to a top-performing sales professional and, ultimately, a leading figure in tech talent acquisition and venture capital. Discover how pivotal childhood experiences, me...

Discover the remarkable journey and visionary leadership of Prof. Chua Kee Chaing, President of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) , in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) . The conversation traces Prof. Chua's inspiring path—from becoming the first member of his family to attend university to leading Singapore's first university of applied learning. Along the w...

In this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) , Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Jan Romportl, PhD, CEO & Co-Founder of Elin.ai , about his remarkable journey through applied linguistics, cybernetics, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. The conversation explores how Jan has bridged the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world applications, drawing on an interdisciplinary approach t...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , we sit down with Dr. Sam Schrevel , Postdoctoral Researcher at Leiden University Medical Center and qualitative researcher at The Hague University of Applied Sciences . Dr. Schrevel specializes in healthcare and public policy, focusing on how the lived experiences of individuals—particularly marginalized communities—should shape health systems a...

In this episode, Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Prof. Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban , Full Professor of Electrical Power Engineering at the University of South-Eastern Norway . Prof. Padmanaban shares his remarkable journey from India to Italy, South Africa, Denmark, and Norway, highlighting the academic milestones, international collaborations, and research breakthroughs that have shaped his career. D...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, we welcome David Shami, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Consumer Justice Law Firm. David shares his journey as a first-generation lawyer and explores the critical issues surrounding consumer justice, civil rights, and the profound human impact of inaccurate background and credit reports. He explains how technology, automation, and AI are trans...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg is joined by Meghann Dawson , Founder of The Unperfect Life Co and author of the forthcoming memoir Becoming is Messy . Meghann opens up about her journey as a chronic trauma survivor, exploring how early hardships shaped her resilience, leadership style, and coaching philosophy. She shares insights on reclaiming power through storytelli...

Dive into the inspiring journey of Steve 'Moby' Leitch, an ultramarathon channel swimmer, speaker, author, and founder of Beyond the Shoreline. In this episode, Steve joins Ashutosh Garg to share his remarkable transformation from addiction to becoming one of the few people to complete six of the legendary Ocean 7 swims. Discover how swimming became his path to recovery, the lessons the oc...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Shagorika Heryani, Founder of Athina, speaker, and writer with more than two decades of experience studying the intersections of culture, consumer behavior, and branding across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Discover how hidden cultural signals shape today's markets, why some products become inevita...

Join host Stephen in this compelling episode of TBCY as he sits down with Simon Pereira Shorey, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of the International Foundation for the Displaced. Simon shares his incredible life journey—from his early days in British boarding schools, his transformative experiences during 9/11 in Manhattan, to his extensive humanitarian work in disaster response and resilience-bu...

In this episode, host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Dr. Celia Merzbacher , Executive Director of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) , about the rapidly evolving world of quantum technologies and their growing impact on business, cybersecurity, public policy, and the global economy. Discover how quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications are advancing from researc...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , Ashutosh Garg speaks with Coach Kevin Voisin , Mindset Coach, Speaker, and CEO of We Live Legend, about overcoming perfectionism, preventing burnout, and creating a fulfilling life across five essential areas: faith, family, finance, fitness, and fun. Kevin shares his philosophy of being "powerfully imperfect," explains why excellence...

Unlock the secrets of building a powerful speaking career with Ashley Stahl, Founder of Wise Whisper Agency, in this episode of The Brand Called You, hosted by Ashutosh Garg. Discover how to craft your signature talk, understand the difference between credibility and authority, and turn personal stories into impactful, actionable insights that inspire audiences and drive meaningful results. Ashley...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Devendra Kumar, Founder of Ladli Foundation Trust. From surviving extreme hardship as a child labourer in a Delhi slum to becoming a nationally and internationally recognized social leader, Devendra's journey is a remarkable story of resilience, empathy, and impact. He shares powerful lessons from his childhood, the i...

Unlock the secrets behind resilient brands, leadership transformation, and sustainable business growth with Jonathan Lewis, President of McKee Wallwork. In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg explores how organizations navigate pivotal moments, overcome stalled growth, and build stronger identities that drive long-term success. Drawing on decades of experience advis...

In this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You, we welcome Ferdinand Mehlinger, Founder of G-Stacker, a cutting-edge AI application focused on local business authority stacking and entity verification. Ferdinand, an early contributor to Google's original BackRub project, shares vivid stories from his time at Google, offers an insider's perspective on how search has evolved from SEO t...

Unlock the secrets to powerful presentations in the virtual age! In this episode of "The Brand Called You," we welcome Jeffrey Brandeis, CEO and Founder of Engaging Webinars, who shares actionable insights on making presentations truly impactful for business success. Discover why most presentations fail to engage audiences, the key differences between simply presenting information and creating rea...

In this insightful episode of TBCY, communication strategist Laura Doman shares her expertise on how to transform from being overlooked to unforgettable. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Laura dives into the nuances of executive presence, the true value of authenticity in an AI-driven world, and actionable steps professionals can take to enhance their communication skills—whether on Zoom, LinkedIn, or t...

Welcome to another episode of "The Brand Called You"! In this insightful conversation, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Navneet Gupta, Founder and CEO of ServiceGTD, a health tech platform designed to support families—especially NRIs—in managing personal services and elder care for their loved ones in India. Navneet Gupta delves into the inspiration behind ServiceGTD, the unique challenges of e...

Join us for an enlightening conversation on The Brand Called You with Marti Forrest, Master Empath Coach and Divine Calibrator. In this episode, Marti explains what it truly means to be a Divine Calibrator and how empaths can embrace their gifts without sacrificing their own energy. Discover practical techniques for energetic recalibration, setting boundaries, and turning emotional sensitivity int...

Join us for this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Pavithra Venkatesan, author of Archetypal Remembering and Pattern Intelligence Practitioner. Discover the personal journey that inspired her book and learn how early-life conditioning shapes the patterns and archetypes we embody. Pavithra explores the concepts of archetypes, shadow and awareness, femin...