The Brand Called You

Today, China is the second-largest economy in the world and produces a massive chunk of the global GDP. Tune into this interview and learn about the rise of the Chinese economy over the decades with our guest Steve Pistono who has spent his last 20 years in China! Listen to Steve’s fascinating journey of moving to China with only $700 in his pocket and a backpack with nothing but hope for an adven...

Formal Coaching is gaining a lot of demand from large businesses and even startup entrepreneurs in the modern-day. However, if we look at the skill requirements for coaching, we will have to go into an extremely ancient and totally different dimension ie- The Mahabharata. Lord Krishna is considered the very first coach known to humankind. He strategized and mentored, consulted, and reformed. He po...

It is a different kind of monarchy where the newspapers and media are controlled by influential people. Babar Khan Javed is bringing honest journalism to the folks of Pakistan in this day and age where almost every media channel is a sell-out. Let’s learn from him the challenges he faces on a daily basis as an impartial newsman, from being forced to remove the published articles or death threats f...

What was once the guidance of elderly family members or school mentors, is now a fully-functioning profession! Coaching has transformed from homes to giant businesses and professions. Every company and many individuals are taking up coaching to have clearer perspectives and assured success in what they need to overcome. The Brand Called You brings you an executive coach from California, Ankha Marz...

The pandemic has proven that businesses that need to stay in the market must give back to society in any way possible. Tune in to this episode of The Brand Called you and learn how businesses can continue to earn profit for a longer period of time with Prof Alex Edmans. Alex is a professor at London Business School and the author of “Grow The Pie”, a book that was featured in The Financial Times l...

Rail and road accidents often occur due to irresponsible infrastructure and untimely maintenance of technical and physical issues. Technology has helped the infrastructure industry to fix these flaws and create advanced preventive measures to confirm safety. The Brand Called You welcomes Sanjay Razdan on the podcast today. He is the Managing Director of Omnicom Balfour Beatty, a company that provi...

Employment has always been a very tough pedestal for the young as well as older population. Rural areas and smaller towns have an employment gap that leads to the migration of students into bigger cities. Sanjay Jotshi, a corporate professional turned social worker is in conversation about his organization NextWealth Entrepreneurs Pvt Ltd. A venture that fills this employment gap and brings jobs i...

India is a country of small farmers with over 90% of its population as small farmers. These farmers rarely ever have enough profits to invest in high-cost farming equipment like tractors which forces them into a vicious cycle of debt through generations. Adwitiya Mal has found a way to facilitate the farmers with the necessary equipment on a pay-for-use basis. His company EM3 AgriServices is the “...

Alaska is the northern west state of America. The state is known for its extraordinary wildlife and picturesque scenery including glaciers, fjords, mountains, and lakes. A large state with only a population of 700,000 with most of the population living is the native Americans. Today we bring you the President & CEO of Rasmuson Foundation of Alaska, Diane Kaplan who talks about the beauty of Al...

The education systems around the world differ considerably and rely on catering to the social and cultural norms of society. There have been several critics that challenge these education systems and try to bring about positive changes. Claire Boonstra, an engineer who has led a top-notch tech company and now is on a journey towards changing and subsequently challenging the education system. Tune...

Failure is a part of life. But what does one do after failing at something? Be it a failed business, or marriage, failures happen but what’s important is that we learn from them. Today we bring you a world leader, Warwick Fairfax who shares the story of his own failure for our viewers. At the age of 26, Warwick led and lost a multi-billion dollar family company that was in his family for over 150...

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In this day and age when there is a scarcity of freshwater reserves, we must constantly think of our future generations while consuming the precious resources. A lot of water is wasted in every household due to poorly manufactured taps or showers. Today we bring you the Country Manager of Lixil India, a company that ensures that you save water by manufacturing products that either save water or re...

The HR department is the heart and soul of any company or business. People are drivers of change and the oldest tool of marketing and recruiting known to man. In a more technology-driven environment, the field of HR has gone through several changes. Resources are being highly managed by computers and people are more responsible for maintaining and rightly using these resources. A senior corporate...

“After Covid” world has made us realize that ‘Change is the only constant.’ Shops became online stores, newspaper readers shifted to digital papers, and radio audiences turned to podcasts. While this may also depend on personal choices, millennials and gen z’s have turned to digital platforms for their daily needs. Today we bring you the CEO of Radio and Digital Audio at Ht Media, Ramesh Menon who...

Women have always been subjected to inferior treatment and inequality in society. Right from our familial regulations to inequalities on a broader spectrum, women have had to work twice as hard to earn basic rights. Even today, while there is a great deal of talk around the subject of gender equality, there are still a shocking number of women who face abuse and inequality at home as well as in th...

Did you know that cutting trees was a legitimate crime? With increased Global Warming and a constant threat to humanity, trees and forests are our last resort to save the planet. Our forests are our last remaining treasure. Constant cutting and chopping of trees cause a severe loss not only to the indigenous people and animals of that forest but also to nature. Tune in to our new episode and learn...

Want to buy an established company instead of starting from scratch? Allard Droste’s story will definitely intrigue you! From picking the right industry to following his instincts and bringing in a new regime to his new company, Allard has experienced it all! And in this episode, he narrates this very story of his journey of acquiring ALDOA. Learn about his entrepreneurial work and about the socia...

Does a greater GDP also have to increase our greenhouse gas emissions? Our guest Dr. Mukund Rajan does not think so. As we go up the scale to reach greater heights in terms of production, our environment is slowly deteriorating creating an even bigger issue for our progeny. Large corporations have produced the greatest amounts of carbon emissions making India the third-largest producer of greenhou...

Going green is the new normal and a much-needed change the environment demands. The automobile industry shifting towards electric mobility can make a huge shift to a more sustainable environment. Tesla Inc is one Brand that has taken over the world when it comes to electric vehicles. The Brand Called You welcomes tech entrepreneur Ravikiran Annaswamy who runs a digital platform that connects the e...

How did 90s headhunting evolve to become a search firm? Find out in this episode of The Brand Called You where Mark Sadovnick explains all things related to search firms for our viewers. Mark is recognized as one of the 150 most influential headhunters in the world by Business Week and the only executive search consultant invited to the United Nations to celebrate International Women’s Day and be...

Media and advertisement are two of the strongest and most relied pillars of business & marketing. They have faced considerable changes over the past few years. From print ads, to banners, to radio and finally mobile phones and social media- the advertising field has had a diverse makeover.  The Brand Called You features media guru Bhavesh Talreja on the vodcast today. Bhavesh who runs a movie...

If you are looking for the fundamentals of entrepreneurship or if you want to learn how to achieve success in your startup you are at the right place! The Brand Called You brings you tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Rehan Yar Khan in conversation about capital investments, startups, co-founders, success, and more! Did you know that Rehan found his first company right out of college and so...

When we hear the word design, we often associate it with fashion, art, architecture, etc. However, we never look at design from a business or entrepreneurial point of view. Today on The Brand Called You vodcast, we have a guest who has successfully integrated design into business and uses this integration in her writing. Aparna Piramal Raje is a columnist and a very accomplished author. With a ver...

Indian weddings are nothing short of a festival, from delectable delicacies from around the world to glittery ambiance. It is a huge occasion when two families get together for a few days and celebrate love and marriage. According to Business Insider, the Indian wedding business currently values at a whopping $50 Billion. So what goes into planning a Big Fat Indian Wedding? Today we bring you the...