The Brand Called You

Dr. Maryam R. Aliabadi, CEO & Co-Founder of Kids Shield Services Inc. A childhood lesson from her grandfather about the ripple effect of words and actions. A lifelong commitment to making a positive impact. Podcast Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), Dr. Maryam R. Aliabadi, CEO and Co-Founder of Kids Shield Services Inc., shares her journey from childhood lessons about the...

Dr. Jason Moore, Chair of Computational Medicine at Cedars-Sinai His lifelong fascination with biology and computation. The influence of early home computers, including the Atari 800, and programming languages such as BASIC and Assembly. Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), Dr. Jason Moore, Chair of the Department of Computational Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, sh...

Ryan Breslow, Founder and CEO of Bolt, on Innovating with Purpose Growing up in Miami and attending a large, diverse public high school. Striving for academic excellence without privileged guidance. Podcast Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Ryan Breslow, Founder and CEO of Bolt, to explore his entrepreneurial journey—from his formative years in...

Shaping the Future of Quantum Computing: Dr. Marta P. Estarellas, CEO of Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech Growing up in a family of educators who encouraged curiosity and questioning. Discovering a passion for problem-solving through an inspiring mathematics teacher. Podcast Overview In this episode of TBCY, host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Dr. Marta P. Estarellas, CEO of Barcelona-based Qilimanjaro Qu...

Kent Thoresen, Author of Donecraft, on Turning Ideas into Results Project success often depends more on the approach taken than on the country or industry. Projects that begin successfully can lose momentum when leadership or ownership changes. Podcast Overview Welcome to an insightful episode of The Brand Called You, in which host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Norwegian author Kent Thoresen about his...

Dr Michael Filosi’s Journey to Building Adelaide’s Largest Dental Practice Recognising potential beyond poor appearances. Identifying core strengths, including quality dentistry and a steady flow of patients. Podcast Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Dr Michael Filosi, an entrepreneur, dentist, and self-confessed business nerd. Dr Filosi shares how...

Join host Ashutosh Garg in this episode of The Brand Called You as he explores the entrepreneurial journey of Dr Michael Filosi, an entrepreneur, dentist, and self-confessed business nerd from Adelaide, Australia. Discover how Dr Filosi transformed a rundown dental practice—where even possums had taken up residence in the walls—into Adelaide’s largest dental practice. He shares how he transitioned...

Ulf Stenerhag, Founder & CEO of WayOut, on Innovation and Sustainability Ulf’s interdisciplinary educational background in technology, economics, and musicology The connection between leadership skills and his experiences in music Podcast Overview Explore an inspiring conversation with Ulf Stenerhag, Founder & CEO of WayOut, in this episode of The Brand Called You, hosted by Frits Bussemak...

 Anne Candido, Co-Author & Co-Founder, Forthright People Anne Candido discusses her 20-year career at Procter & Gamble. The gap between R&D and business decisions sparked her transition. Podcast Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You, hosted by Ashutosh Garg, special guest Anne Candido, co-author of The Power of Your Personal Brand and co-founder of Forthright People, delves...

Insights from Zakir Hussain Rangwala, CEO of BD Software Distribution Pvt. Ltd. Early inspiration from computer training institutes in 1989. A preference for sales over engineering or coding roles. Podcast Overview In this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Zakir Hussain Rangwala, CEO of BD Software Distribution Pvt. Ltd., to discuss evolving cybersecur...

David Gottfried, Author & Co-Founder, U.S. Green Building Council David Gottfried discusses his engineering and real estate background. Buildings account for 30–40% of global electricity use. Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg sits down with David Gottfried, author of Regen360: An Operating System for a Regenerative Earth and co-founder of the U....

Joris Merks, Author & Leadership Trainer, Founder of Managing Without Power B.V. Most books focus on AI strategy and governance rather than using AI to become a better manager. Joris Merks’ book offers a practical framework and more than 100 AI prompts for everyday leadership. Podcast Overview In this engaging episode of TBCY, host Frits Bussemaker reconnects with leadership trainer and author...

Loving Conflict: Insights from Anna Lecat, Author & 3-Time Global CEO Leaving Soviet Ukraine at 17 in search of safety and freedom Realizing that freedom is found within, not externally Podcast Overview In this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Anna Lecat, author of Loving Conflict: Creating Collaboration Where Others See Division, three-time globa...

Unlock the potential of AI in modern leadership! Join Frits Bussemaker as he welcomes Joris Merks, author, leadership trainer, and founder of Managing Without Power B.V., for a compelling conversation about his latest book, Leading with AI. Discover how AI can transform the way managers and leaders work, empower teams, and help build high-performance organizations—even for leaders who did not grow...

Empowering India Through Tourism: Hemant Joshi, CEO, Atithi Foundation From his army family roots and grassroots development experience to consulting and institution-building. The importance of understanding and designing systems. Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Hemant Joshi, CEO of Atithi Foundation, to explore the transformat...

Pioneering Innovation in Sensor Networks & Academia | Dr. Amir G. Aghdam, Former Chair, IEEE Medals Council Fascination with competition and the drive for success Family’s strong emphasis on education and health Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of TBCY, Stephen Ibaraki welcomes Dr. Amir G. Aghdam, Former Chair, IEEE Medals Council, to explore his remarkable journey from early childh...

Insights from Andrea Mancuso, Founder & Leadership Coach The profound impact of her brother’s ICU stay during the pandemic. Recognizing her own anxiety and channeling the experience into creating Intentional Healing and Wellness. Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , Ashutosh Garg sits down with Andrea Mancuso, Founder of Intentional Healing and Wellness, Leader...

Insights from Julie Gowthorpe, PhD, RSW, Author, Speaker and Clinician Julie Gowthorpe’s gradual journey through education and private clinical practice Early experiences with anger, anxiety, relationship issues, and contentious family conflicts Podcast Overview In this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Julie Gowthorpe, PhD, RSW, Author, Speaker and Clinici...

Insights from Ashish Taneja, Founder & CEO, GrowX Ventures Ashish Taneja explains his career journey from strategy consulting at Accenture to operating at Vertex and eventually moving into venture capital. Consulting taught him how to break down complex problems and become comfortable with diverse challenges. Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg in...

Yash Shekhar, Grandmaster Reiki Healer, Yogacharya & Yogaguru, India A natural inclination to sit in Padmasana from an early age A childhood memory involving a formative experience with hot tea Podcast Overview Join The Brand Called You (TBCY) for a deeply insightful conversation as Ashutosh Garg welcomes Yash Shekhar—Grandmaster Reiki Healer, Yogacharya, Yogaguru, and Padmasana record holder—...

Elangovan Perumal, Author & Strategy Leader, on Career Growth and Transformation Elangovan Perumal describes a gradual realization rather than a single defining moment. He reflects on how simply accumulating years of experience or working for major brands does not automatically create value. Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , Ashutosh Garg engages Elangovan P...

Unlocking Effective Corporate Learning: Insights with Alex Mozes, CEO of Gravity Learning His experience as employee #15 at Udemy and witnessing the limitations of its asynchronous learning model The realization that asynchronous learning primarily serves highly self-motivated learners Podcast Overview Welcome to the latest episode recap of The Brand Called You , featuring an insightful conversati...

Joshua Evarts, Author, Entrepreneur & Relational Leadership Advocate The importance of finding and attracting talent Adapting to technological evolution, from the internet and smartphones to AI Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Joshua Evarts, author, entrepreneur, and advocate for relational leadership. Joshua Evarts shares lesson...

Insights with Delphin Kyubwa, Branch Chief at California Department of Technology & Author AI affects everyone, not just technical experts. The focus is on helping non-technical people understand and use AI practically. Podcast Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You **, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Delphin Kyubwa , Branch Chief at the California Department of Technology, AI researche...

Insights with Janeen Gelbart, CEO & Co-founder of Indiggo Exposure to both positive and challenging leadership experiences while living in South Africa, Europe, and the US. Early curiosity about what drives leaders’ actions and motivations. Podcast Overview In this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Janeen Gelbart, CEO and Co-founder of Indiggo, about...