Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine

He started by selling treadmills in 2002. Today, Vikas Jain, Managing Director of Anytime Fitness India, leads a network of 200+ gyms serving nearly 2 lakh members across the country. In this episode of Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine, Vikas opens up about building trust for a global brand in India, why "fitness club for busy people" became a movement, the biggest myths around fat loss and...

In this episode of the CEO Magazine Podcast, Dr. Anjani Kumar Agarwal — Managing Director & CEO of Agarwal Packers and Movers and DRS Group — shares the untold story behind building one of India's most recognized relocation brands. From working 16-20 hour days and sleeping at railway stations in the early years, to scaling to 75+ branches across India and operations in 100+ countries, Dr. Agar...

In this episode of Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine , Shweta sits down with Dr. Srinivasarao Veluvolu , Founder of Nikhila Constructions and Developers, for a conversation on real estate, trust, entrepreneurship, and the evolving mindset of today’s homebuyers. From his professional journey to building NCD into a trusted real estate brand, Dr. Srinivasarao shares his perspective on customer...

Most companies say people are their biggest asset. Very few actually build their organisations that way. In this episode, Shweta sits down with G. S. Ramesh, Founder & Chairman of Layam Group, a leader who has spent over four decades shaping organisations through people, values, and purpose. From his early years with the Tata Group and Hyundai Motor India to building Layam Group into a trusted...

Are you spending ₹25,000 on clothes but ignoring your blood tests? Do you think popping a foreign multivitamin will fix a bad diet? It's time to wake up. In today’s eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Deepika Krishna (Founder of Neuro Science & Learn) to decode the massive gaps in the Indian mindset regarding preventive healthcare. From exposing the truth behind "imported" supplements be...

Welcome to The Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine! In this episode, Shweta sits down with Advocate Sushila Ram Varma, Founder of The Indian Lawyer & Allied Services — one of India’s pioneering full-service law firms that blend legal expertise with business insight. From being a first-generation woman lawyer from Darjeeling to leading a PAN-India practice, Sushila’s story is one of courage...

Not every brand grows through noise. Some are built through discipline, consistency, and long-term relationships. In this upcoming episode of The CEO Magazine Podcast , Raj Kumar Dewani, Director of Butterfly Authenticwear, shares how decades in retail, distribution, and manufacturing shaped a menswear brand grounded in product strength, financial prudence, and retailer trust. From resisting disco...

In this eye-opening podcast episode, we sit down with a former IT President turned Transformation Coach to discuss the dark reality of modern success, corporate burnout, and why making millions doesn't guarantee true happiness. If you are feeling stuck in life, facing relationship issues, or wondering what the true purpose of your life is, this episode will completely change your perspective. 👇 I...

“Comfort is far riskier than starting over.”After 25 years in senior HR leadership, Vishwajeet Tyagi explains why he chose purpose over security — and what hiring leaders must relearn today. Welcome to The Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine. In this episode, Shweta Singh speaks with Vishwajeet Tyagi, Founder & CEO of SynergyCraft Consulting, a human-centric talent and workforce advisory f...

Welcome to The Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine! In this inspiring episode, Shrikant Pandey sits down with Dr. Mayank Agarwal , the dynamic Managing Director of the IIMT Group of Colleges — a leader redefining access, quality, and industry-aligned education for India’s next generation. Guiding a vast educational ecosystem of universities, colleges, schools, medical institutions, and even an...

Welcome to The Leadership Lounge by The CEO Magazine! In this powerful episode, host Shweta sits down with Dr. Gauravv Mittal — widely known as “The Monk” — a modern polymath, strategist, and founder of ITCONS e-Solutions , an IPO-listed, multi-award-winning enterprise in IT staffing and consultancy. Dr. Mittal’s journey spans IT, stock market strategy, Ayurveda, astro-numerology, education, green...

Welcome to The Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine ! In this inspiring episode, host Shweta sits down with Shilpa Guruprasanna , Founder of SecureVisage , an advanced AI-powered identity verification and liveness detection platform built to restore trust in a world impacted by deepfakes, fraud, and digital impersonation. With more than 12 years of experience in software engineering and product...

Welcome to The CEO Magazine Podcast – Leadership Lounge! In this episode, Shweta sits down with Koustubh Gosavi , Founder & Principal Facilitator of Money Works For Us , who is on a mission to make mutual funds understandable and accessible to every Indian. From his early days in mechanical engineering and aluminium manufacturing to building a trusted mutual fund distribution firm , Koustubh s...

Welcome to The CEO Magazine Podcast – Leadership Lounge! In this episode, host Shweta sits down with Ishwar Kumhar, CEO of Brandworks Technologies , to uncover how this visionary leader is transforming India’s electronics design and manufacturing ecosystem . From starting his journey at NIT Jaipur to building one of India’s fastest-growing ODM/OEM companies , Ishwar shares his inspiring entreprene...

In this episode of Leadership Lounge , host Shweta sits down with Dr. Purendra Bhasin , a visionary ophthalmologist who has revolutionized eye care in Central India. From starting with a modest five-bed clinic in Gwalior to building the world-class Ratan Jyoti Netralaya and RJN Apollo Spectra Hospitals , Dr. Bhasin’s journey is a story of compassion, innovation, and dedication to accessible health...

Welcome to Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine ! In this episode, ShriKan Pandey dives deep into the spiritual, scientific, and practical significance of Rudraksha . Rudraksha is more than a religious item—it can bring mental peace, inner strength, health benefits, and financial prosperity into your life. In this video, you’ll discover: 1️⃣ What Rudraksha is and how wearing it can transform yo...

Welcome to The CEO Magazine Podcast – Leadership Lounge , where stories of passion, purpose, and powerful leadership unfold. In this episode, host Shweta sits down with Sapna Khandelwal , founder of RE-DO Jewellery , a revolutionary brand that's transforming heirloom jewellery into modern luxury pieces with soul. 🌟 Discover how Sapna is blending tradition, sustainability, and emotional storytelli...

Welcome to The CEO Magazine Podcast! In this insightful episode, Shweta sits down with Tom Gera, the founder of Wine & Champagne Gifts, whose entrepreneurial journey spans agriculture, software, and now, luxury e-commerce. With an eye for detail and a passion for reinvention, Tom has built a niche brand that’s redefining how people connect through premium gifting. From his early exposure to bu...

Welcome to The CEO Magazine Podcast! In this thought-provoking episode, Shweta speaks with Dr. Chandrashekar Dikshit DS, Certified Independent Director, bestselling author, and host of EthicalEyesOnBoard. Known for his rare ability to blend strategic governance with ancient Indian philosophy, Dr. Dikshit is on a mission to humanise leadership and inspire values-driven decision-making. From decodin...

Welcome to The CEO Magazine Podcast! In this episode, Shweta sits down with Adv. Radhika Thapar Bahl is, founder of Fertility Law Care, whose journey spans pioneering fertility law advocacy in India. From starting her career in law to becoming a leading voice in fertility rights, Radhika’s story is one of grit, empathy, and innovation. With a vision rooted in empowering families and shaping legal...

Welcome to The CEO Magazine Podcast! In this episode, Shrikant Pandey sits down with Maneesh Srivastava, Founder and CEO of The Bull Wedding, a brand that has carved its name in India’s luxury wedding industry with its signature blend of precision, empathy, and seamless execution. From early days in advertising to building a brand known for unforgettable celebrations, Maneesh shares how he turned...

In this episode, Shweta sits down with Lakhendra Singh, Founder & CEO of iQuinceSoft, a global IT solutions provider that has successfully expanded across Europe and North America. From humble beginnings in Mathura, Lakhendra's journey reflects vision, determination, and an belief in the potential of small-town entrepreneurship. Lakhendra shares how he built iQuinceSoft from the ground up, car...

In this episode, Shweta sits down with Mr. Vidya Shankar Ramaiyer, Founder & CEO of Shivaram Associates and RVS International FZE, whose journey spans over 37 years in international trade, sales, and consultancy. From selling typewriters in the 80s to spearheading a global export strategy across 14+ countries, his story is one of grit, resilience, and transformation. With a vision rooted in lo...

What is astrology really about? Is it just about predictions, or something deeper? In this exclusive interview, our Senior Editor Shweta sits down with Shefali Kapil Sharma, a 5th-generation Vedic astrologer with 25+ years of experience. Shefali breaks down the myths vs reality of astrology, talks about karma, manifestation, spiritual practices, and how astrology can help us align with our true pa...

Welcome to The CEO Magazine Podcast! In this episode, Shweta sits down with Arti Kochhar, the visionary leader behind BNI Gurgaon & Faridabad, a thriving business community of over 1600+ entrepreneurs. As a seasoned networker and mentor, Arti has helped countless professionals grow through the power of referral marketing and trusted relationships. Join us as we dive into her journey—from overc...