The Brand Called You

Join us for an insightful conversation with Mary Inman , Partner at Whistleblower Partners LLP and Board Member of the nonprofit PSST.org . With over 30 years of experience, Mary shares her journey supporting whistleblowers worldwide and explains the crucial role they play in society as “canaries in the coal mine.” In this episode of The Brand Called You , hosted by Frits Bussemaker , you’ll disco...

How can women break free from family guilt, embrace their inner strength, and lead authentically in both the workplace and at home? In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Mita Chaudhury , a transformation coach and social entrepreneur, to explore the deep connections between personal values and professional success. Drawing from her extensive experie...

The Brand Called You, featuring Benoy Tamang, President & CEO of Blueriver Direct, hosted by Ashutosh Garg, explores the realities of leadership, coaching, and founder challenges. Benoy shares: Pivotal moments and failures that shaped his leadership philosophy Stories from coaching CEOs and founders How to distinguish real leadership from authority (and why first-time founders often get it wro...

In this episode, host Stephen Ibaraki interviews Florian Kemmerich, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Human Planet . Florian shares his inspiring journey at the intersection of impact investing, humanitarian work, and AI-driven innovation . He discusses the challenges and opportunities involved in mobilizing capital for purpose-driven initiatives, shares case studies about refugee impact bonds,...

Join us for an enthralling episode of The Brand Called You , where host Ashutosh Garg explores the imaginative world of acclaimed Pennsylvania-based author Richard Spegal . Hear how his military service shaped both his worldview and his writing, why he believes adult fantasy readers are often overlooked, and the profound themes woven into his popular trilogies, Eternal Nights and Wolves and Ravens...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You! In this conversation, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Josh Epperson, senior manager of Organizational Development at Amazon and author of "Bacon, Bots and Teamwork: How to Orchestrate Success When Agents Join Your Team." Josh shares the story behind his book’s unique title and dives into the powerful “bacon moment” that tran...

Join us in this insightful episode as Aditi Kumar sits down with Willy Boulter , a globetrotting airline consultant, advisor, and author. With over 40 years of experience, Willy shares candid stories covering military leadership lessons, adapting to the airline industry's unique demands, team building, motivation, global citizenship, and cross-cultural experiences.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You ! In this conversation, host Stephen Ibaraki reconnects with his long-time colleague and friend, Richard Longworth , author of Becoming Whole in a Fractured World . Richard shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey—from his early days in Manchester, England, through a distinguished academic career in Canada, to his current passi...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You , host Lisa Lipkin sits down with Miryam Kabakov , Executive Director and Co-Founder of Eshel —the largest organization supporting LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jewish individuals and their families. Miryam shares her powerful journey of growing up in an Orthodox Jewish environment while keeping her sexuality a secret. She discusses the complexities and struggle...

In this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You , host Frits Bussemaker sits down with Frank Wouters, Chairman MENA at Hydrogen Alliance and a renowned “green hydrogen evangelist.” Discover Frank’s inspiring journey from renewable energy projects in Africa to leading major clean energy initiatives in Abu Dhabi. He discusses the future of green hydrogen, the challenges of energy infrastructure...

In this episode, host Lisa Lipkin sits down with Gazit Chaya Nkosi—nervous system educator, SSP provider, and somatic parts work coach—to explore how we can rewire our brains for healing and connection. Gazit shares her deeply personal journey from struggling with depression to discovering transformation through neuroplasticity, polyvagal theory, and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). Together, th...

Join Stephen Ibaraki as he sits down with Dr. Caroline Chung , Vice President, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, and Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center , for an inspiring conversation about transforming medicine through data, technology, and human-centered innovation. In this episode, Dr. Chung shares her incredible journey—from her early years as a second-generation Canadian to leading pion...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) , host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Uma Subramanian, Founder of Limitless Leaders and a former leader at Microsoft. With nearly two decades of experience in the tech industry, Uma shares powerful insights on leadership, career growth, and the hidden challenges that many high-performing professionals face when transitioning into leadership roles...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You , hosts Lisa Lipkin and AG sit down with Fabienne Jacquet—the dynamic founder of InnovEve, award-winning author, former innovation leader at Colgate-Palmolive and International Flavors & Fragrances, and a passionate advocate for feminine energy in innovation. Fabienne shares the transformative journey behind her latest book, "Champagne and...

Welcome to The Brand Called You (TBCY) ! In this insightful episode, host Ashutosh Garg interviews Dianne Chase , Principal and Founder of Chase Media and author of The 7 Cs of the New Communication Compass . With decades of experience in broadcast journalism, strategic communication, and crisis management, Dianne Chase shares her wisdom on what makes communication truly effective in business and...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Salma Refass — researcher, artist, educator, and founder of Yadra & The Radical Commons. Broadcasting from Brussels, Salma shares her journey from studying economics during the 2008 financial crisis to reimagining public policy and creating spaces for radical knowledge. Discover why mainstream economic...

Cybersecurity is often perceived as merely a technical challenge. However, as JC Gaillard emphasizes in his insightful conversation with Ashutosh Garg, it encompasses leadership, governance, and business alignment. This episode explores common organizational pitfalls and highlights the strategic thinking necessary to safeguard businesses in an evolving threat landscape. 01:01 – Leadership & Go...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You . Today, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Vedika Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Yein Udaan , a social entrepreneur creating meaningful change for children, youth, and women in Chennai’s urban communities. In this candid conversation, Vedika shares her journey of discovering social inequalities, the challenges of building trust in marginalized...

In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Indrajit Lahiri, the founder of Foodka and Pickle Solutions Pvt. Ltd., to unravel the extraordinary journey of a food documentarian who bridges the worlds of IT, entrepreneurship, and Indian culinary storytelling. Indrajit shares insights on his transition from corporate IT to food documentation, why story always comes before food on his channel,...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Darryl "DJ" Heffline, author of Shifting Gears in the Crossroads , to explore the tough moments of change we all face—both professionally and personally. Darryl "DJ" Heffline shares candid stories of entrepreneurship, overcoming setbacks, and the crucial importance of recognizing crossroads in life. Tog...

In this inspiring conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Sophie Shah , the 16-year-old founder of Chronically Me. Sophie is a speaker, researcher, and patient advocate whose work spans healthcare innovation and global equity. She shares her personal journey with chronic illness, the challenges of navigating an often isolating healthcare system, and how she transformed her experiences into a...

Join us for a transformative conversation with Keenan L. McBride, author of VIRX-LEONATUS and Founder of Virx-Leonatus (VX) Culture. Hosted by Ashutosh Garg, this episode explores Keenan’s 30-year leadership journey, the profound influence of his father, and the principles behind the VX Culture philosophy. Discover why discipline, empathy, presence, and courtesy are not merely “soft skills” but po...

How can leaders embrace chaos, foster belonging, and find genuine meaning in their work? In this episode, Pierre du Plessis shares insights from his diverse career across fashion, advertising, branding, product design, strategy, and theology. He explains why strategy is about positioning, not just growth , and why embracing complexity and chaos is essential for true innovation. Pierre also delves...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Marcus Fontoura, Technical Fellow at Microsoft and author of “A Platform Mindset: Building a Culture of Collaboration.” Drawing on leadership roles at some of the world’s most influential tech companies—including Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, IBM Research, and StoneCo—Marcus shares his perspective on what truly defines a...

Join us for a compelling episode of The Brand Called You, featuring entrepreneur, game developer, and author Jeroen Derwort. Hosted by Ashutosh Garg, this conversation explores Jeroen’s journey from a childhood spent programming alone in his attic to building the globally successful Online Soccer Manager (OSM) and later sharing his entrepreneurial lessons through his book Score! Online Soccer Mana...