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.
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From PR to Purpose: The Alchemy of Love | Arielle Ford, Author, 'The Love Thief'; A Love Alchemist and Bestselling Author
<p>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.</p><p>00:39- About Arielle Ford </p><p>Arielle is a love alchemist, bestselling author, and a trusted guide for women seeking to find love, sustain love, and embody love in their lives.</p><p>She has led transformative works...
Discipline Beats Motivation | Dre Baldwin, Owner, Work On Your Game Inc
<p>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.</p><p>00:35- About Dre Baldwin</p><p>Dre is the owner of Work On Your Game Inc.</p><p>He's also an author of several books. </p>
Rewriting Publishing with AI | Yehuda Niv, CEO and Co-Founder, Spines, the world's first tech-powered publishing platform
<p>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.</p><p>00:34- About Yehuda Niv</p><p>Yehuda is the CEO and co-founder of Spines, which is the world's first tech powered publishing platform. </p>
Nora Agbahamen: Social Impact Storyteller & Personal Brand Strategist on Empowering Voices and Inspiring Change
<p>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.</p><p>Below is a breakdown of key moments and insights from the episode, highlighted with timestamps in a question format for easy navigation.</p>
Unpopular Opinions in Cybersecurity: Redefining Leadership & Burnout with Joshua D. Copeland, Director of Cybersecurity at Crescendo AI
<p>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, and imposter syndrome, this conversation is a wake-up call for professionals craving authenticity and practical solutions. Joshua shares candid advice on AI in security, building resilient teams, and why true cybersecurity is always about people—never just technology. Whether you’re a cy...
Unlocking the Art of Really Living: Olympic Medalist John K. Coyle on Time, Storytelling & Success
<p>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.</p><p>John K. Coyle shares pivotal stories from his life, including the emotional moment that changed his outlook after missing his second Olympic team. Learn how he reframed his relationship with failure, found meaning beyond medals, and discovered the real value of crafting...
Love Beyond Time | Adjiedj Bakas, Presenter, 'The Male Harem', by Vinco David
<p>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 medieval Indian history with a contemporary narrative, the book challenges societal norms, explores homosexuality across cultures and eras, and makes a compelling case for acceptance, empathy, and love in all its forms.</p><p>00:35- About Adjiedj Bakas</p><p>Adjiedj is a trend watcher, author, TV personality and a speaker.</p><p>He is also the presenter of The Male Harem, a novel by the late Vinco David.</p>
Pink Socks, Powerful Connections | Nick Adkins, Co-Founder, Pinksocks Life
<p>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 global symbol of gifting, connection, and human kindness. What began as a simple way to stand out at conferences evolved into a worldwide reminder that real change starts with authentic human connection.</p><p>00:49- About Nick Adkins</p><p>Nick is the co-founder of PinkSocks (pinksocks.life) a movement about creating a global community of empathy, community and love.</p>
Leading the Market, Not Following It | Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE
<p>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 domestic institutions, decoding BSE’s resurgence, and sharing lessons on leadership, regulation, innovation, and purpose-driven growth.</p><p>00:48- About Sundararaman Ramamurthy</p><p>Sundararaman is the MD & CEO of BSE.</p>
Digital Innovation That Delivers Impact | Nils Fonstad, Academic Research Fellow, MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)
<p>In this episode of The Brand Called You, MIT researcher Nils Fonstad unpacks digital innovation as a disciplined, impact-focused process. From end-user centricity to improvisation, modularity, and learning at scale, the conversation reveals how organizations can innovate without wasting resources—and turn digital from hype into measurable value.</p><p>00:35- About Nils Fonstad</p><p>Nils was educated at Cornell and MIT Sloan and earned his PhD from MIT.</p><p>He has held senior research roles at INSEAD/eLab in Paris and MIT, publishing widely, including in Harvard Business Review.</p><p>He co-founded the European CIO of...
