The Brand Called You

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 million in sales.

Drawing on his experience in the U.S. Army, Stephen discusses the mindset shifts required to become an entrepreneur, the importance of side hustles, how to navigate setbacks and failure, and what true business ownership means beyond financial success.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a young professional, or someone looking to take greater control of your future, this conversation offers practical insights and actionable strategies. Stephen also introduces the key ideas from his upcoming book, The Future You Choose, including frameworks for building a freedom-first business and designing a life on your own terms.

Don't miss this masterclass on entrepreneurship, resilience, and personal agency.

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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 gender barriers in the investment world.

Discover Vandana's personal story, the challenges she faced as a self-made woman, and the values that drive her mission to empower founders and startups across the globe. Learn about her approach to fundraising, the importance of building trusted relationships, the evolution of technology and AI in business, and her leadership style, which focuses on empowering employees.

Stay tuned for valuable advice for entrepreneurs, insights into the future of work in the age of AI, and what gratitude means to a leader who truly cares.

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 commitment to social and environmental change.

Discover how her collaborations with icons such as David Bowie, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga, combined with her work in climate action, filmmaking, and social justice, have shaped her mission to build a more regenerative future. As the visionary behind Open Origin, Indrani shares how AI, green energy, and sustainable innovation can help solve some of humanity's greatest challenges.

In this conversation, she explores the mindset shifts leaders must embrace for a regenerative future, the evolving relationship between AI and community well-being, and what it truly means to become a "good ancestor" for generations to come.

Join us for an engaging discussion on leadership, purpose, innovation, sustainability, and creating lasting impact in a rapidly changing world.

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 intelligence in legal practice. She explains the path to becoming a lawyer in Canada, how AI is transforming legal work, and why adaptability is becoming one of the profession's most valuable skills.

The conversation also explores her work with Million Peacemakers, where she is helping expand youth-led peacebuilding initiatives and global partnerships. She concludes by sharing practical advice on curiosity, kindness, and creating a more peaceful world through everyday actions.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on leadership, legal innovation, AI, and global peacemaking.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Ronald C. Shon, President of Shon Group and Founding Partner & Co-Chairman of REDDS Capital.

Ron shares the defining moments of his remarkable journey—from taking over his family's investment business at a young age to building a successful career across real estate, venture investing, technology, and philanthropy. He reflects on the lessons learned from his father, the importance of humility and lifelong learning, and how attention to detail has shaped his investment philosophy.

The conversation explores why Ron recognized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence more than a decade ago, how AI is reshaping industries worldwide, and why responsible investors should pay close attention to emerging technologies. He also discusses value creation in real estate, opportunities in natural resources, community leadership, and the importance of staying curious throughout life.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, business leader, or technology enthusiast, this episode offers practical insights into leadership, innovation, investing, and preparing for the future.

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Join Ashutosh Garg in a profound conversation with Jaya Row, CEO of Vedanta Vision and Managing Trustee of Vedanta Trust, on The Brand Called You.

In this enlightening episode, Jaya Row explores the timeless wisdom of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita, discussing the true nature of happiness, the role of the ego, the importance of self-knowledge, the meaning of dharma, and practical ways to achieve spiritual growth in today's fast-changing world.

Discover:

• Why suffering persists despite our true nature being bliss.

• How desires and the ego shape our experiences.

• Why the Gita emphasizes action over attachment to results.

• How Krishna guides Arjuna from confusion to clarity.

• Why mastering the mind is the key to inner freedom.

• How the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita remain relevant in the age of AI, social media, and constant distraction.

Whether you're new to the Bhagavad Gita or a lifelong seeker, this episode offers practical wisdom for achieving greater clarity, resilience, and inner transformation.

Unlock the secrets to lasting financial freedom as Ashutosh Garg sits down with seasoned financial advisor and author Maneesh Taneja in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You.

Drawing from his book, 7 Steps to Financial Freedom: Simple Habits, Compounded Returns, Maneesh shares practical, easy-to-understand financial lessons that cut through the noise and empower individuals to build lasting wealth through discipline and smart decision-making.

From understanding risk and the importance of diversification to harnessing the power of compounding and building an emergency fund, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies that can transform your financial journey. Maneesh also shares practical advice on asset allocation, selecting the right financial advisor, and developing the mindset required for long-term financial success.

Whether you're just beginning your investment journey or looking to refine your financial strategy, this episode offers timeless insights for investors at every stage.

All royalties from Maneesh's book are donated to Sakshi's Joy Foundation, supporting pediatric oncology at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre.

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Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Jyothika Raju, Co-Founder and Program Director of ImpactAI Foundry.

Discover how Jyothika's journey—from studying engineering in Bengaluru to leading initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public policy, and social impact—has shaped her vision for responsible AI.

In this conversation, she explores:

• What responsible and accountable AI truly means

• The challenges NGOs and nonprofits face when adopting AI

• Why capacity building is more valuable than technology dependency

• Practical AI solutions already transforming the social sector

• The importance of collaboration between governments, universities, startups, and nonprofits

• Actionable advice for young professionals pursuing careers in AI for social good

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Jyothika Raju, Co-Founder and Program Director of ImpactAI Foundry.

Discover how Jyothika's journey—from studying engineering in Bengaluru to leading initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, public policy, and social impact—has shaped her vision for responsible AI.

In this conversation, she explores:

• What responsible and accountable AI truly means

• The challenges NGOs and nonprofits face when adopting AI

• Why capacity building is more valuable than technology dependency

• Practical AI solutions already transforming the social sector

• The importance of collaboration between governments, universities, startups, and nonprofits

• Actionable advice for young professionals pursuing careers in AI for social good

Whether you're passionate about artificial intelligence, nonprofit innovation, public policy, or ethical technology, this episode offers valuable insights into building AI that creates meaningful and lasting impact.

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Thorsten "Thor" Claus, Founding Partner of the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), venture capitalist, technologist, engineer, and educator.

From dismantling discarded electronics as a curious child in Germany to leading investments across Silicon Valley and Europe, Thorsten shares lessons from a career spanning hypergrowth startups, global venture capital firms, and the pioneering NATO Innovation Fund. He discusses the importance of curiosity, servant leadership, supporting diverse emerging fund managers, strengthening transatlantic technology ecosystems, and balancing venture investing with hands-on engineering in advanced manufacturing.

Whether you're a founder, investor, innovator, or lifelong learner, Thorsten's journey offers practical insights into building resilient organizations, embracing continuous learning, and creating meaningful impact.