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The Brand Called You
Welcome to ‘The Brand Called You’, a platform that brings you Leadership Lessons, Knowledge, Experience and Wisdom from leading Global personalities from diverse backgrounds, who have contributed significantly to make the world a better place. Listen to the brightest minds from the world of business, startups, technology, professionals, arts and social sector. Stay in the know as we talk to high achievers and gurus from across the world. Find out what is shaping the world.
Episodes
The Brand Called YouLooi Teck Kheong, President, Global Council for Responsible AI (Singapore): Leading with Law, Technology & Ethical AI
Welcome to The Brand Called You! In this insightful episode, host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Looi Teck Kheong, President of the Singapore Chapter of the…
The Brand Called YouTransforming Cities & Impact Investing | Anthony Stephan, Chairman of Cornerstone Development, on Sustainability, Education & the Metaverse
Dive into an inspiring conversation with Anthony Stephan, Chairman of Cornerstone Development, hosted by Stephen Ibaraki on The Brand Called You Podcast. From…
The Brand Called YouExploring the Future of Computing and AI with Dr. Vassil Dimitrov, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Calgary
In this episode, host Stephen Ibaraki interviews Dr. Vassil Dimitrov, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of…
The Brand Called YouUnlocking the Future of Crypto Accounting | Mark Mueller-Eberstein, CEO & Co-Founder, CodexDF
How do you build a category-defining company in blockchain while navigating regulatory chaos and cultural shifts? In this episode of The Brand Called You…
The Brand Called YouRamsay Brown, CEO of The AI Responsibility Lab: Shaping the Future of Safe and Ethical AI
How do we ensure that AI’s rapid evolution aligns with human values, responsible use, and a flourishing future for all? In this episode of The Brand Called You…
The Brand Called YouChanging the Global Economy: Carissa Reiniger, Founder & CEO of Small Biz Silver Lining, on Empowering Small Businesses
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY)! In this episode, our host Frits Bussemaker sits down with Carissa Reiniger, Founder & CEO…
The Brand Called YouBelonging Beyond Borders | Dario Cvencek, Immigrant, Refugee Poet from the Balkans; Author, 'PTSD Martini'
Immigrant and refugee poet Dario reflects on war, displacement, identity, and healing—revealing how poetry becomes both a refuge and a form of resistance in a…
The Brand Called YouHappiness in Action | Peter Samuelson, Co-Founder and President, First Star; CEO, PhilmCo Media llc
In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, Peter Samuelson—film producer, philanthropist, and founder of multiple global charities—shares a remarkable…
The Brand Called YouDecoding India’s Budget 2026–27: Insights with Jairaj Purandare, Founder Chairman, JMP Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY). In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Jairaj Purandare, Founder Chairman of…
The Brand Called YouLeadership Beyond the Title | William C Davis, Leadership Expert and Speaker, Author and Mentor
In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, leadership expert and author William Davis explains why true leadership is built on trust, empathy…
The Brand Called YouLeading with Values in a Volatile World | Senthilnathan Shanmugam, Global CEO, EFL Global
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Senthilnathan Shanmugam, Global CEO of EFL Global, shares his remarkable journey from a disciplined upbringing in Sri…
The Brand Called YouGeorgia Thomas, CEO of e!studios: From Corporate Law to Entrepreneurship
Join us for an inspiring episode of "The Brand Called You" as Ashutosh Garg sits down with Georgia Thomas—CEO of e!studios, Co-Founder of VentureHaus Group…
The Brand Called YouNurturing Innocence in Early Education: Insights with Sunil Tyagi, Director, ICON Nurturing Innocence Preschool
In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Sunil Tyagi, Director of ICON Nurturing Innocence Preschool, about the…
The Brand Called YouAwakening India’s Potential: Shailesh Haribhakti on Leadership, AI, and an Era of Abundance
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You! Today, we sit down with Shailesh Haribhakti—pioneer, entrepreneur, author of "Awake", and a…
The Brand Called YouLeadership Beyond Data | Chitra Nayak, Board Director, Infosys; Executive Advisor, BCG; Cofounder, Neythri
In this episode of The Brand Called You, board director and global leader Chitra Nayak shares hard-earned lessons from engineering to the boardroom—on building…
The Brand Called YouRedefining Success Through Joy | Parul Punjabi Jagdish, Global Head, Impact, AIME; Co-founder, Oslo Project
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Parul Punjabi Jagdish shares her powerful journey from strategy consulting to global systems change. She redefines…
The Brand Called YouSeeing Around Corners | Kelli Richards, Innovator; Leader; Visionary; Trusted Advisor, Force Multiplier
A remarkable journey through music, technology, and innovation—shaped by early validation, iconic mentors, and the rare ability to anticipate the future. This…
The Brand Called YouRina Parikh: Leading with Integrity — Insights from a Grant Thornton Partner on Finance, Leadership & Community Impact
In this insightful episode of "The Brand Called You," host Ashutosh Garg is joined by Rina Parikh, Partner at Grant Thornton, USA, and leader for asset…
The Brand Called YouUnlocking Business Growth with EOS | Sid Jashnani (Certified EOS Implementer & Founder, Rekruuto)
Ready to break through your business growth ceiling? In this insightful episode of TBCY, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Sid Jashnani, a Certified EOS…
The Brand Called YouAligning Purpose with Profession: Impact Investing & Vocation with Florian Kemmerich, Author & Leadership Mentor
Welcome to another powerful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY)! Today, we sit down with acclaimed author, impact investor, and purpose-driven leader…
The Brand Called YouZiv Raviv, Supercoach & CEO of Kivi Media: Mastering Micro Niches and Super Coaching Success
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You! Today, Ashutosh Garg sits down with the multi-talented Ziv Raviv—supercoach, CEO of Kivi Media…
The Brand Called YouCompassion to Creation: Building a Wellness Revolution | Ruchika Rajbans, Founder & CEO, Arechar Group; Creator of Vitagoli
This episode explores the inspiring journey of Ruchika Rajbans, founder and CEO of Arechar Group and creator of Vitagoli. From an early life rooted in…
The Brand Called YouA Life Led by Opportunity | Eric Falt, Regional Director, UNESCO, Caribbean
In this episode of The Brand Called You, a senior UNESCO leader reflects on a 35-year journey across continents with the United Nations. From embracing…
The Brand Called YouLicense the Hidden Gold | Mitch Russo, Author, 'Licensing for Leverage'; Author, Founder, Strategist
In this episode of The Brand Called You, entrepreneur and author Mitch Russo reveals how businesses can uncover hidden value within their systems and transform…
The Brand Called YouBuilding the AI Brain of Wealth Management | Vineet Mohan, Co-Founder and CEO, FastTrackr AI
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Vineet Mohan—Co-Founder and CEO of FastTrackr AI—shares his journey from a global leadership career at HSBC to…
The Brand Called YouThe Emergent Mind: Exploring Intelligence in Humans & Machines with Gaurav Suri, Distinguished Scientist at Stanford
What if the mind is more like a colony of ants than a supercomputer? In this eye-opening episode of The Brand Called You, Gaurav Suri—Distinguished Scientist…
The Brand Called YouDr. Eugene Lipov, Chief Medical Officer at Stella Mental Health, on Breaking the Stigma of Trauma and The God Shot Solution
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…
The Brand Called YouKae G Wagner: Bestselling Author & Founder of The Bold Authors Network on Mastering Book Marketing
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…
The Brand Called YouEmbracing Self-Love: Insights from Michal Bardavid, Author & Dance Movement Therapist
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…
The Brand Called YouBuilding Industry. Shaping a Nation. | Kabir M Valrani, Vice Chairman, Al Shirawi Group
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…
The Brand Called YouWhere Capital Meets Purpose | Tushar Kansal, Founder and CEO, Kansaltancy Ventures
In this insightful conversation, Tushar Kansal—Founder & CEO of Kansaltancy Ventures—shares his journey across marquee institutions, his philosophy on venture…
The Brand Called YouFrom Grit to Groundbreaking Care | Kent E Dicks, Founder, CEO, Life365
A remarkable journey from rural grit and early entrepreneurship to pioneering digital health innovations. This episode traces how integrity, service, and…
The Brand Called YouFrom Startup to Unicorn | Sally Ann Frank, Global Lead, Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft for Startups
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…
The Brand Called YouAddiction Recovery Specialist on Family Support & Overcoming Challenges | Amber Hollingsworth
In this powerful episode of “The Brand Called You,” host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Amber Hollingsworth, an addiction recovery specialist and content creator from…
The Brand Called YouLeading with Heart: Hanna D. Bauer, Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics Enterprises, on Love, Leadership, and Innovation
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…
The Brand Called YouDiscovering True Happiness: A Spiritual Journey with Ashu Khanna, Founder & CEO of Arka Leadership
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You! Host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Ashu Khanna, Founder & CEO of Arka Leadership, spiritual…
The Brand Called YouUnlocking Energy Leadership: Transform Yourself, Transform Your Team
In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Daniela Dragomir, Executive and Energy Leadership Coach, about how…
The Brand Called YouWhen the Future Lies Back | Richard Yonck, Futurist Speaker and Author, ‘Mindstock’
In this compelling episode of The Brand Called You, futurist and author Richard Yonck explores the fragile boundaries between truth, technology, and human…
The Brand Called YouForged in the Furnace of Entrepreneurship | G Shankaran Nair, Partner, Slingshot Accelerator
A deep conversation with G. Shankaran Nair reveals how boredom sparked disruption, how entrepreneurship accelerated learning, and why people remain at the…
The Brand Called YouBecoming JFK: Unmasking the Making of a Leader | Scott Badler, Author, 'Becoming JFK - John F. Kennedy’s Path to Leadership'; Historian
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…
The Brand Called YouTransforming Leadership from the Inside Out | Dennis Akkerman, Managing Director, Orbis Business School
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…
The Brand Called YouLeading with Purpose: Noni Purnomo, President Commissioner of PT Blue Bird Tbk, on Values, Innovation, and Impact
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…
The Brand Called YouTransforming Humanitarian Innovation: Bernhard Kowatsch, Director, Global Accelerator & Ventures, World Food Programme
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…
The Brand Called YouLeading with Heart: Dr. JJ Peterson—Author, Speaker & Podcast Host on Storytelling, Leadership, and Authentic Messaging
Unlock the secrets to impactful leadership and clear communication with Dr. JJ Peterson, author, speaker, and host of the Badass Softy Podcast, in this…
The Brand Called YouEmpowering the Creator Economy: Himanshu Singh, Founder & CEO of Echio, on AI-Driven Influencer Marketing
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…
The Brand Called YouFrom PR to Purpose: The Alchemy of Love | Arielle Ford, Author, 'The Love Thief'; A Love Alchemist and Bestselling Author
Bestselling author and love alchemist Arielle Ford shares her extraordinary journey from high-end PR to becoming a global voice on love, relationships, and…
The Brand Called YouDiscipline Beats Motivation | Dre Baldwin, Owner, Work On Your Game Inc
From the courts of professional basketball to the boardrooms of business, Dre Baldwin unpacks why discipline, systems, and consistency—not motivation—separate…
The Brand Called YouRewriting Publishing with AI | Yehuda Niv, CEO and Co-Founder, Spines, the world's first tech-powered publishing platform
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…
The Brand Called YouNora Agbahamen: Social Impact Storyteller & Personal Brand Strategist on Empowering Voices and Inspiring Change
Welcome to TBCY’s latest episode featuring Nora Agbahamen, a leading social impact storyteller and personal branding expert from Lagos, Nigeria. In this…
The Brand Called YouUnpopular Opinions in Cybersecurity: Redefining Leadership & Burnout with Joshua D. Copeland, Director of Cybersecurity at Crescendo AI
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…
The Brand Called YouUnlocking the Art of Really Living: Olympic Medalist John K. Coyle on Time, Storytelling & Success
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…
The Brand Called YouLove Beyond Time | Adjiedj Bakas, Presenter, 'The Male Harem', by Vinco David
In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, trend watcher and author Adjiedj Bakas talks about The Male Harem, a novel by the late Vinco David. Blending…
The Brand Called YouPink Socks, Powerful Connections | Nick Adkins, Co-Founder, Pinksocks Life
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Nick Adkins shares his extraordinary journey from suit-wearing healthcare CEO to founder of the Pinksocks movement—a…
The Brand Called YouLeading the Market, Not Following It | Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of BSE, reflects on four decades in capital markets, contrasting global banks with…
The Brand Called YouDigital Innovation That Delivers Impact | Nils Fonstad, Academic Research Fellow, MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)
In this episode of The Brand Called You, MIT researcher Nils Fonstad unpacks digital innovation as a disciplined, impact-focused process. From end-user…
The Brand Called YouBeautiful Light: Rabbi Yafa Joanie Tsehaynesh Chase, President & Founder of Ezra’s World, on Uplifting Families and Soulful Leadership
In this deeply moving episode of The Brand Called You, host Lisa Lipkin speaks with Rabbi Yafa Joanie Tsehaynesh Chase, President and Founder of Ezra’s World…
The Brand Called YouFixing the Broken Internet: Insights from Marleen Stikker, Founder & Executive Director, Waag Futurelab
Discover the origins, evolution, and future of the Internet in this in-depth conversation with Marleen Stikker, founder of Waag Futurelab and a pioneer of…
The Brand Called YouInnovating Healthcare: Mark Wehde, Chair of Engineering at Mayo Clinic, on the Future of Medicine
In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Mark Wehde, Chair of the Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering, about the intersection…
The Brand Called YouIlyas Khan, Founder & Vice Chairman of Quantinuum: Leading the Quantum Computing Revolution
In this compelling episode of TBCY, host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Ilyas Khan about the rapid evolution of quantum computing—from foundational science to…
The Brand Called YouGuardians of the Digital Age | Brewster Kahle, Founder & Digital Librarian
A deep dive into Brewster Kahle’s journey from MIT engineer to the visionary founder of the Internet Archive. In this conversation, he reflects on building the…