The Brand Called You

In this thought-provoking episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with renowned trauma expert and author Eugene Lipov. Dr. Lipov, Chief Medical Officer at Stella Mental Health and author of “The God Shot,” discusses his groundbreaking approach to trauma, the true nature of PTSD (or, as he suggests, Post-Traumatic Stress Injury), and how a pain management technique is transfor...

Join us for an inspiring episode of "The Brand Called You" featuring bestselling author and entrepreneur Kae G Wagner, founder of The Bold Authors Network. In this rich conversation, Kae unveils her remarkable journey from winning her first writing award at 13, through her transition from nonfiction to fiction, and her success with the "Frankie Girl" series. She shares the pers...

Step into the world of self-love, resilience, and authenticity in this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You! Host Ashutosh Garg welcomes multi-talented author, journalist, and dance movement therapist Michal Bardavid from Istanbul, Turkey. Discover the wisdom behind her book, "Becoming a Peacock: Strut Your Way Into Self-Love," and learn how the majestic peacock serves as a powerful...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , a Dubai-based industrial leader shares how family values, resilience through crises, and long-term thinking have helped build globally competitive businesses—while staying deeply aligned with the UAE’s vision for innovation, diversification, and social impact. 00:38- About Kabir M Valrani Kabir is the vice chairman of the Al Shirawi group.  He's the CE...

In this insightful conversation, Tushar Kansal—Founder & CEO of Kansaltancy Ventures—shares his journey across marquee institutions, his philosophy on venture capital, and hard-earned lessons on resilience, trust, and mentorship. From evaluating founders to navigating investor dynamics, this episode offers grounded wisdom for entrepreneurs building for the long term. 00:32- About Tushar Kansal...

A remarkable journey from rural grit and early entrepreneurship to pioneering digital health innovations. This episode traces how integrity, service, and relentless curiosity shaped a healthcare innovator who is redefining remote patient care, empowering seniors and veterans to live healthier, longer lives at home. 00:09- About Kent E Dicks Kent Dicks is a seasoned entrepreneur and digital health...

A deep dive into how Microsoft for Startups has evolved into a powerful global ecosystem—accelerating founders from idea to scale—through insights from Sally Ann Frank, author of The Startup Protocol and The Unicorn Protocol . 00:09- About Sally Ann Frank Sally Ann Frank is Global Lead for Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft for Startups, driving digital health and life sciences innovation and...

In this powerful episode of “The Brand Called You,” host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Amber Hollingsworth , an addiction recovery specialist and content creator from South Carolina, USA. Amber shares her journey from an unexpected entry into addiction counseling to founding the Hope for Families Recovery Center , where she emphasizes the often-overlooked role of families in recovery. Learn about her Inv...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You ! Host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Hanna D. Bauer , Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics Enterprises , to explore the powerful intersection of leadership, operational excellence, and love. Hanna shares her remarkable journey—from overcoming a life-threatening childhood heart condition to building a leadership framework that aligns human pot...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You ! Host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Ashu Khanna , Founder & CEO of Arka Leadership, spiritual teacher, and bestselling author. In this deep conversation, Ashu shares her journey from corporate success to spiritual awakening and explains why true happiness comes from within. Learn how to distinguish intuition from ego, bring awareness...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) , host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Daniela Dragomir , Executive and Energy Leadership Coach, about how energy leadership can transform the way leaders show up—at work and in life. Philosophizing about life’s purpose from a young age Observing how differently people respond to challenges at work Noticing the ease and flow with which some indiv...

In this compelling episode of The Brand Called You , futurist and author Richard Yonck explores the fragile boundaries between truth, technology, and human agency. From AI and surveillance to free will and the future of society, Mindstock offers an unsettling yet hopeful vision of what lies ahead—and why we must actively shape it. 00:39- About Richard Yonck Richard is a futurist speaker and an aut...

A deep conversation with G. Shankaran Nair reveals how boredom sparked disruption, how entrepreneurship accelerated learning, and why people remain at the heart of business. From early struggles in a VC-less India to the furnace of practice that shaped his leadership, Shankaran shares candid insights on failure, creativity, and the evolving challenges of an AI-driven world. 00:34- About G Shankara...

In this insightful conversation on The Brand Called You, historian and author Scott Badler traces John F. Kennedy’s evolution from rebellious youth to wartime hero and transformative leader. Drawing from his latest book, Becoming JFK , Badler explores Kennedy’s resilience, pragmatism, family influence, and enduring public fascination, offering leadership lessons that remain relevant today. 00:34-...

This episode of The Brand Called You presents an engaging conversation with Dennis Akkerman, Managing Director of Orbis Business School and author of The Naked Leader and Business as Unusual. Through his global leadership journey, Dennis unpacks why transformation begins with the individual, how adversity reshaped his leadership philosophy, and why awareness, authenticity, and trust are the corner...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY) , host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Noni Purnomo , President Commissioner of PT Blue Bird Tbk , one of Indonesia’s most iconic transportation companies. Noni shares her remarkable journey—from humble beginnings and navigating a male-dominated industry to leading through digital disruption and the COVID-19 pandemic—while staying anchored in st...

Join us for an inspiring episode of TBCY as Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Bernhard Kowatsch, the visionary Director of the WFP Global Accelerator & Ventures. Dive deep into Bernhard Kowatsch's fascinating journey from growing up in Austria, earning three master’s degrees, and working at Boston Consulting Group, to becoming a driving force for innovation at the United Nations World Food Pr...

Unlock the secrets to impactful leadership and clear communication with Dr. JJ Peterson , author, speaker, and host of the Badass Softy Podcast , in this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You with Ashutosh Garg. From his roots in storytelling with his father to his expertise in narrative theory, Dr. Peterson shares how he helps global brands like Microsoft and Tempur craft messages that truly...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI-driven influencer marketing with Himanshu Singh, Founder & CEO of Echio. Discover how Echio is transforming the influencer marketing landscape by connecting brands, influencers, and agencies on a single platform—and using advanced AI tools to ensure authenticity, transparency, and un...

Bestselling author and love alchemist Arielle Ford shares her extraordinary journey from high-end PR to becoming a global voice on love, relationships, and spiritual awakening. In a deeply reflective conversation, she speaks about destiny versus free will, lessons from spiritual masters, the true meaning of love, and how India—and Rishikesh in particular—shaped her latest novel The Love Thief . 00...

From the courts of professional basketball to the boardrooms of business, Dre Baldwin unpacks why discipline, systems, and consistency—not motivation—separate the top 2% from the rest. A masterclass on structure, presence, confidence, and sustainable success. 00:35- About Dre Baldwin Dre is the owner of Work On Your Game Inc. He's also an author of several books. 

In this episode of The Brand Called You , Yehuda Niv—CEO and Co-founder of Spines—explains how his AI-first publishing platform is transforming a centuries-old industry. From cutting publishing timelines from 18 months to three weeks to empowering authors worldwide, Yehuda shares the moment he realized publishing needed disruption and how Spines is redefining the future of books. 00:34- About Yehu...

Welcome to TBCY’s latest episode featuring Nora Agbahamen , a leading social impact storyteller and personal branding expert from Lagos, Nigeria. In this inspiring conversation with host Ashutosh Garg , Nora shares her journey, insights, and actionable advice for anyone looking to create meaningful change through storytelling and authentic personal branding. Below is a breakdown of key moments and...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg sits down with cybersecurity leader, educator, and author Joshua D. Copeland. Joshua dives deep into his book "Unpopular Opinion," uncovering the myths, flaws, and hidden truths behind the cybersecurity industry. From tackling grind culture and the myth of certifications, to discussing the real impact of leadership, burnout, an...

In this inspiring episode of TBCY, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Olympic silver medalist, Emmy-winning producer, author, and CEO of The Art of Really Living, John K. Coyle. Dive into a rich conversation about the power of kairos moments, redefining success, the art and science of unforgettable storytelling, and mastering the currency of time. John K. Coyle shares pivotal stories from his life,...