The Brand Called You

Explore the future of quantum computing and its transformative impact on industries in this episode of The Brand Called You . Join us as we welcome Sumit Kapur, CEO of Zapata Quantum , who shares his personal journey—from early childhood curiosity and a passion for building to leading innovation at the forefront of quantum technology. The conversation explores the key inflection points that shaped...

Get an insider’s perspective on the race to build the world’s first universal photonic quantum computer with Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of QuiX Quantum . In this in-depth interview, Dr. Hengesbach shares his journey from childhood curiosity to leading one of Europe’s most innovative deep-tech companies. Discover how QuiX Quantum’s breakthrough technologies and unique architecture are helping...

Join us for an inspiring episode of The Brand Called You as we talk to Neil Solomon —author, entrepreneur, multi-unit franchisee, international real estate investor, and executive leader. In this candid conversation, Neil shares his transformative journey from mechanical engineer to business owner, the pivotal moments that shaped his path, and the deeply personal lessons he learned along the way....

Discover profound insights into human behavior, resilience, and the quest for the meaning of life with therapist and author Bryan Blakney in this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You . Host Ashutosh Garg explores Bryan’s journey from studying social psychology to writing his book, Top Secret: Declassifying the Meaning of Life . The conversation delves into the transformative power of emotiona...

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You ! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg is joined by Sharon McLaughlin, Leadership Coach, HR and Change Leadership Advisor , from Ottawa, Canada. With over 30 years of experience in HR and corporate services, Sharon shares her valuable perspectives on leading through change, developing self-awareness, overcoming the fear of the unknown, a...

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You ! In this insightful conversation, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Hunter Hastings, Managing Partner at Bialla Venture Partners and acclaimed author of Venture Mode: How to Escape the Administration Trap by Finding and Unleashing Entrepreneurial Leaders. Hunter Hastings shares his journey from brand manager to CEO and venture investor, revealing what...

In this inspiring episode of the Leaders Who Care series, we explore the journey of Matt Soule, Co-Founder & CEO of Parallel Systems , and his mission to transform the future of freight rail transportation. From aerospace engineering at companies like SpaceX to founding a technology company focused on modernizing rail, Matt shares how his passion for engineering, sustainability, and mission-dr...

In this inspiring episode of the Leaders Who Care series, Mark Sadovnick welcomes Helena Wasserman , Co-Founder of Investors for Climate and Unstoppable . Helena shares her remarkable journey, shaped by a unique blend of creativity and business acumen rooted in her Italian, Swiss, Russian, and German heritage. She opens up about her personal experiences, including the profound impact of her brothe...

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Derinda Brown , Principal Consultant at Wilde Ace Pty Ltd , to discuss business transformation, adaptive leadership, customer experience, and the evolving role of AI in today's business landscape. Drawing on decades of experience across multiple industries and continents, Derinda shares practical ins...

Discover the inspiring journey of Boudine Berkleef, Founder of De Puppy Specialist , in this episode of The Brand Called You . Hosted by Frits Bussemaker , Boudine shares her transformation from police officer and PTSD case manager to becoming a renowned canine behavior therapist. Learn about the challenges and rewards of working with dogs, why training owners is just as important as training thei...

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You , where Ashutosh Garg speaks with Gauri Jauhar , Global Executive Director, Strategic Climate and Energy Initiatives at S&P Global Energy . Gauri shares her remarkable journey from studying economics to leading global initiatives in the energy sector. She introduces her Five Leadership Signatures —building kind workplaces, simplifying c...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , Ashutosh Garg speaks with Gautam Ganglani, CEO, Right Selection Corporate Events, and author of Breaking Bread , about his remarkable journey from a family bookstore to building a global thought leadership business. Gautam shares what truly distinguishes a transformational thought leader from a keynote speaker, explores the future of conferences in the age...

In this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Monique DiMonaco , Life, Leadership & Career Coach and Founder of EQ Wize , to explore why emotional intelligence (EQ) is becoming one of the most valuable skills for personal and professional success. Monique shares her inspiring journey, what motivated her to found EQ Wize , and her mission to help young adults and professionals...

Join us for an inspiring episode of The Brand Called You featuring Brigid Kennedy , author from Virginia, USA. Brigid shares her extraordinary journey from professional violinist, teacher, and mother to publishing her debut novel, Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold . Discover how her family's remarkable history inspired the story, how she overcame imposter syndrome, and why preserving family le...

Join us for a groundbreaking episode of the Leaders Who Care series as we welcome our first cardiologist, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum , CEO & Founder of Heart-Tech Health . Discover Dr. Steinbaum's inspiring journey from the worlds of dance and the performing arts to becoming a leading innovator in women's heart health. She shares powerful stories about growing up in a family of physicians,...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You – Leaders Who Care . In this episode, Mark Sadovnick speaks with Brenda Andress , Founder & President of SheIS Sports Network and former Commissioner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) . Brenda shares her remarkable journey—from growing up with a passion for hockey in small-town Canada to becoming one of the most influentia...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You ! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg is joined by Vishal Kumar Singh , Super Dad Coach and Founder of Platform of Papas , for a thought-provoking conversation on redefining modern fatherhood. Vishal shares his journey from corporate leadership to becoming a coach dedicated to helping fathers build deeper relationships with their childre...

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You! In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Scarlett Stanhope , known as The Biz Hippie , who has made it her mission to help coaches, healers, and creative professionals master money and own their worth. Scarlett shares her remarkable journey from being a corporate high achiever to hitting rock bottom and ultimately transforming her relati...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Manoj Gupta , Founder of Consciouspreneur®, bestselling author, and global technology leader. Manoj shares his remarkable journey from corporate success to a life centered on purpose, presence, and inner fulfillment. Discover how a life-changing experience inspired the Consciouspreneur® mo...

In this engaging episode of The Brand Called You , Ashutosh Garg hosts A. Manimekhalai , Former MD & CEO of Union Bank of India, the country's fourth-largest public sector bank. With over three decades of experience, A. Manimekhalai shares her journey from humble beginnings at Vijaya Bank to breaking barriers as a woman leader in Indian banking. Discover the values and leadership philosophies...

How is technology changing the way we think—and are we unknowingly outsourcing our minds? In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , Ashutosh Garg speaks with Sanjay Jain , Former CMD of Accenture and author of Are We Outsourcing Our Minds? , about the evolving relationship between technology, artificial intelligence, and human cognition. Drawing on more than four decades of leadership e...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Stephen Rolle —an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, and author of the upcoming book The Future You Choose . In this episode of The Brand Called You , hosted by Ashutosh Garg , Stephen shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a low-income household in Washington, D.C., to building businesses that have generated more than $100 mill...

Join us for this episode of the "Leaders Who Care" series as Mark Sadovnick sits down with Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO of Convanto , one of India's most recognized boutique investment banks led by a female founder. Vandana shares her inspiring journey from Singapore and Jakarta back to India, revealing how she built a successful career in wealth management and broke through gen...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You , host Mark Sadovnick speaks with Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Founder & Chief Vision Officer of Open Origin . From her distinguished family heritage in Bengal to founding a school for women and underprivileged children in India at the age of 18, Indrani's journey brings together global citizenship, creative innovation, and an unwavering commitme...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You , Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Theadora Sauvé , Board Member, Million Peacemakers, and a rising leader in the Canadian legal profession. Theadora shares her journey from competitive figure skating to earning McGill University's prestigious dual law degree, while discussing leadership, governance, ethics, and the growing role of artificial intell...