The Brand Called You

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sunil Kumar Sharma, CEO, Kherwadi Social Welfare Association (KSW), as he shares his journey from the corporate world to the social impact sector. Discover how KSW—founded nearly a century ago—has evolved to empower underprivileged youth and women across India through skilling and livelihood programs such as Yuva Parivartan. Learn about the unique challen...

Unlock the secrets of conscious leadership and business transformation with Linda Berger , Founder of the Mission-Led Institute and creator of the Mission Activation Framework. In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Linda about her 27 years of experience advising business owners, the principles behind her framework, and practical strategies for identifying and ove...

Join us in this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You as we welcome Jasmine Romaine , international keynote speaker, communication and presence strategist, and author of Speak to Profit: Speak with Confidence and Jazz Up Your Sales . Discover the journey behind her passion for communication, her approach to finding your authentic voice, and practical strategies for turning conversations into o...

In this episode of TBCY, Ashutosh Garg sits down with acclaimed global filmmaker, cultural bridge-builder, and founder of Desert Rose Films, Nancy Paton. Broadcasting from Cancun, Nancy shares insights from her journey living and working across continents—from Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi to London, New York, and Poland. Discover how her multicultural background shapes her unique approach to storyte...

In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with acclaimed author, screenwriter, and producer Reenita M. Hora about her powerful novel, Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh. Set against the backdrop of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Reenita discusses her transition from journalism to fiction, the inspiration behind her book, and the importance of narrating history through...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Frank ter Horst, Founder of Gvidado, on The Brand Called You podcast. With a diverse background spanning interior design, hospitality, and entrepreneurship, Frank now serves as a professional thinking partner—a role often associated with coaching, but one that he approaches through a uniquely visual and transformational lens. In this episode, Frank share...

In this insightful episode of TBCY, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Lindsay White, Founder of High Voltage Leadership and a leadership and people strategy expert, about the critical lessons every founder must learn when scaling a business. Lindsay shares practical insights on the realities of transitioning from entrepreneur to CEO, building resilient company cultures, and creating sustainable high-perfo...

Unlock the secrets of human behavior in branding and business with Paul Larche, author of The Divided Brain: Understanding Human Behavior in Branding and Business. " In this thought-provoking episode of The Brand Called You, Paul breaks down the powerful old brain vs. new brain model, revealing how our subconscious shapes decisions, leadership, and marketing. Discover actionable insights for...

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You featuring Shubham Mishra, Founder & CEO, Energy AI Labs. In this enlightening conversation with Ashutosh Garg, Shubham shares his entrepreneurial journey—from building E-bikes to pioneering cutting-edge battery diagnostics in India. Discover the challenges of Deep Tech innovation, the evolution of EV Doctor, and the vision behind creating a un...

Join us in this insightful episode of TBCY, where Ashutosh Garg sits down with S Devarajan, former Managing Director of Tata Elxsi and author of Designed to Win. Discover how S Devarajan led a remarkable turnaround at Tata Elxsi, building a world-class technology and design company against all odds. Learn about leadership, innovation, team building, and how organizations can stay ahead in a rapidl...

In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Piyush Bagaria, Co-founder of SalarySe, a pioneering salary-powered fintech platform from India. Discover how SalarySe is redefining financial wellness for middle-class salaried Indians by leveraging technology, AI, and India's digital public infrastructure. Piyush shares insights from his journey across technology, inv...

Join us in this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg welcomes renowned author and former corporate leader Richard Moran, who shares his transformative journey from the high-stakes world of consulting to restoring a 19th-century farmhouse and cultivating a vineyard in California's wine country. Discover the story behind his book, The Accidental Vineyard: An Old House,...

Discover the inspiring journeys of Dr. Christyl C. Johnson and Christian Elam, co-founders of Andromeda Ventures, in this captivating episode of TBCY. Dive deep into their transformative experiences in NASA, technology, policy, and entrepreneurship that led them to pioneer a new kind of venture fund—one set to shape humanity's future on the Moon and beyond. Learn about the critical technologie...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, Shaun Lang, Airline Captain, from London shares his extraordinary journey of resilience, adaptability, and leadership. From growing up across different countries because of his father’s military career, to facing repeated rejections before joining the Royal Air Force, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, and eventually transitioning into comme...

In this inspiring episode of TBCY, we welcome Adebimpe Jesujobi, Founder & Executive Director of the EDEN-EDUCARE Foundation, who shares her remarkable journey from overcoming personal adversity to championing the cause of vulnerable and marginalized children in Nigeria. Adebimpe Jesujobi discusses the experiences that inspired her commitment to educational advocacy, the challenges she faced w...

Dive into an insightful conversation with Rajesh Talwar, award-winning author of Bollywood, Hollywood and the Future of World Cinema . In this engaging episode of TBCY, Rajesh Talwar shares his journey from a passionate storyteller and academic to a United Nations veteran, revealing how his experiences have shaped his unique perspective on global cinema. Explore the dynamic world of Bollywood and...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Peter Ivany, Chairman of Ivany Investment Group and a renowned leader in business, geopolitics, and the arts, from Sydney, Australia. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Peter shares his perspective on Middle East realignments and the future of regional stability. An overview of the Abraham Accords and their...

Discover the inspiring journey of Avi Kumar, Founder & CEO of House of Avi, in this episode of The Brand Called You. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Avi Kumar shares how his global footwear brand blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern design, inclusivity, and style. Learn how House of Avi addresses unique gaps in the footwear market by offering sizes from 4 to 20, along with the sto...

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You ! In this inspiring conversation, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Shibani Sethi, Founder of Chapters by Shibani, an innovative and community-driven book platform based in Gurgaon, India. Drawing from her background in hospitality and telecom, Shibani shares her journey from corporate leadership to creating meaningful storytelling spaces through books an...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Alberto Di Meglio, Digital Strategy Lead at CERN’s CIO Office, as he shares his remarkable journey and decades-long experience at the world’s leading particle physics laboratory. Discover CERN’s core mission, behind-the-scenes stories of groundbreaking discoveries such as the Higgs boson, and transformative innovations ranging from the World Wide Web to t...

Welcome to TBCY! In this insightful episode, we sit down with Reddy Mallidi, Chief AI Officer and COO at J&R Consulting, renowned for his practical expertise in implementing AI solutions across industries. Hosted by Stephen Ibaraki, this conversation explores the rise of agentic AI, practical AI adoption strategies, governance challenges, and how organizations can build trust in AI systems. Re...

Dive into the fascinating journey of Kenneth Berkleef, Of Counsel in Legal and Finance, founder and chair of the International Sports Group, in this episode of TBCY. From humble beginnings in Suriname to entrepreneurial breakthroughs in the Netherlands, Kenneth Berkleef shares his story of resilience, innovation, and groundbreaking contributions to sports technology. Discover how early hardships s...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with James Lo, CEO of Lumin8, hosted by Stephen Ibaraki. James shares his remarkable journey from childhood in Singapore and Thailand to leading global technology innovation initiatives across the United States, China, and Southeast Asia. In this episode, he discusses: • Key life lessons from family and early education • Navigating elite education at Georgia T...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with James Lo, CEO of Lumin8, hosted by Stephen Ibaraki. James shares his remarkable journey from childhood in Singapore and Thailand to leading global technology innovation initiatives across the United States, China, and Southeast Asia. In this episode, he discusses: • Key life lessons from family and early education • Navigating elite education at Georgia T...

In this episode of TBCY, host Frits Bussemaker welcomes back Keith Harrison-Broninski, CEO of Collaboration Tools Ltd, author, keynote speaker, technology consultant, and magician. They explore the urgent topic of AI safety, discussing what it truly means for artificial intelligence to be “safe,” the complexities of trust in modern AI, and how international standards and regulations can be operati...