The Brand Called You

In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Piyush Bagaria, Co-founder of SalarySe, a pioneering salary-powered fintech platform from India.

Discover how SalarySe is redefining financial wellness for middle-class salaried Indians by leveraging technology, AI, and India's digital public infrastructure. Piyush shares insights from his journey across technology, investment banking, private equity, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship, revealing the challenges faced by India's workforce and how SalarySe empowers both employees and employers.

Learn about the unique value SalarySe offers, the misconceptions surrounding financial wellness platforms, and how AI and UPI integration are transforming access to credit, flexible benefits, and financial planning for millions. Whether you are an HR professional, a fintech enthusiast, or a salaried employee, tune in to gain actionable leadership lessons and understand the future of financial wellness in India.

Join us in this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg welcomes renowned author and former corporate leader Richard Moran, who shares his transformative journey from the high-stakes world of consulting to restoring a 19th-century farmhouse and cultivating a vineyard in California's wine country.

Discover the story behind his book, The Accidental Vineyard: An Old House, New Vines, and a Changed Life in Wine Country, and the lessons he learned about success, patience, community, and embracing uncertainty.

Whether you're considering a career pivot or simply seeking greater meaning in life, this episode offers valuable insights on recognizing internal signals, taking calculated risks, and building the life you truly want.

Discover the inspiring journeys of Dr. Christyl C. Johnson and Christian Elam, co-founders of Andromeda Ventures, in this captivating episode of TBCY. Dive deep into their transformative experiences in NASA, technology, policy, and entrepreneurship that led them to pioneer a new kind of venture fund—one set to shape humanity's future on the Moon and beyond. Learn about the critical technologies needed for lunar living, how venture capital meets space and terrestrial innovation, and the power of agency in shaping one’s destiny.

Whether you're passionate about science, tech, investing, or personal growth, this episode is packed with wisdom, insights, and motivation to fuel your own ambitions. Watch to hear firsthand what it takes to lead in aerospace, policy, venture, and impact-driven innovation!

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, Shaun Lang, Airline Captain, from London shares his extraordinary journey of resilience, adaptability, and leadership.

From growing up across different countries because of his father’s military career, to facing repeated rejections before joining the Royal Air Force, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, and eventually transitioning into commercial aviation, Shaun Lang’s story is filled with lessons on perseverance, responsibility, teamwork, and personal growth.

In conversation with Ashutosh Garg, Shaun Lang reflects on the cultural differences between military and civilian aviation, the importance of communication under pressure, and how setbacks can become opportunities for growth.

He also shares the humbling experience of losing his aviation role during the COVID-19 pandemic, stacking shelves, driving trucks, and eventually returning to the cockpit of the Airbus A350 with renewed gratitude and perspective.

Whether you aspire to work in aviation or simply seek motivation to overcome life’s challenges, this episode offers valuable lessons on ambition, humility, adaptability, and resilience.

In this inspiring episode of TBCY, we welcome Adebimpe Jesujobi, Founder & Executive Director of the EDEN-EDUCARE Foundation, who shares her remarkable journey from overcoming personal adversity to championing the cause of vulnerable and marginalized children in Nigeria.

Adebimpe Jesujobi discusses the experiences that inspired her commitment to educational advocacy, the challenges she faced while building her foundation, and the innovative Educare philosophy that distinguishes her work.

Discover the impact of initiatives such as “I Adjust,” which significantly reduced absenteeism, along with “Feed a Child” and “Clothe a Child,” programs designed to restore dignity, confidence, and joy to children in need.

Gain insight into how Adebimpe and her team support children affected by trauma and neglect, the operational and funding realities of running a tuition-free educational model, and the broader challenges of poverty, abuse, and child trafficking in Nigeria.

Stay tuned for inspiring stories of transformation and learn about the vision for a sustainable village that provides education, shelter, emotional support, and safety for vulnerable children and the women who care for them.

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Dive into an insightful conversation with Rajesh Talwar, award-winning author of Bollywood, Hollywood and the Future of World Cinema. In this engaging episode of TBCY, Rajesh Talwar shares his journey from a passionate storyteller and academic to a United Nations veteran, revealing how his experiences have shaped his unique perspective on global cinema.

Explore the dynamic world of Bollywood and its evolving place on the international stage, the influence of regional Indian cinema, the impact of technology and AI, and the critical findings of the Justice Hema Committee report on the Indian film industry.

• What inspired Rajesh Talwar to write about the future of world cinema

• How Indian stars are celebrated globally

• The importance of professionalisation and reforms in Bollywood

• How regional cinema is redefining Indian filmmaking

• Whether Indian cinema can truly rival Hollywood

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Peter Ivany, Chairman of Ivany Investment Group and a renowned leader in business, geopolitics, and the arts, from Sydney, Australia. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Peter shares his perspective on Middle East realignments and the future of regional stability.

• An overview of the Abraham Accords and their transformative impact on Middle Eastern diplomacy and trade

• Israel’s evolving regional strategy amid changing Gulf alliances and security challenges

• The growing influence of the US and China, and whether the region is shifting from security-led to economy-led engagement

• Future scenarios for Middle Eastern stability: fragile equilibrium or deeper realignment

Discover the inspiring journey of Avi Kumar, Founder & CEO of House of Avi, in this episode of The Brand Called You. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Avi Kumar shares how his global footwear brand blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern design, inclusivity, and style. Learn how House of Avi addresses unique gaps in the footwear market by offering sizes from 4 to 20, along with the story behind its renowned Avaras sandals.

From operational challenges to opportunities in underserved markets, including the transgender community, and the importance of customer education in sizing, Avi Kumar offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and lovers of craftsmanship alike.

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You! In this inspiring conversation, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Shibani Sethi, Founder of Chapters by Shibani, an innovative and community-driven book platform based in Gurgaon, India.

Drawing from her background in hospitality and telecom, Shibani shares her journey from corporate leadership to creating meaningful storytelling spaces through books and conversation.

Discover how empathy, emotional intelligence, and authenticity shape her philosophy, and learn why “Pause, Smile, Think” has become the foundation of a community built on reflection and connection.

If you are a bibliophile, an aspiring storyteller, or someone seeking deeper human connection in a digital world, this episode is for you.

• Building emotional intelligence in leadership

• Why books are gateways to self-reflection

• Creating safe spaces for honest conversations

• Redefining the traditional book club experience

• The lasting value of in-person communities

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Alberto Di Meglio, Digital Strategy Lead at CERN’s CIO Office, as he shares his remarkable journey and decades-long experience at the world’s leading particle physics laboratory. Discover CERN’s core mission, behind-the-scenes stories of groundbreaking discoveries such as the Higgs boson, and transformative innovations ranging from the World Wide Web to the origins of cloud computing.

Alberto also discusses the importance of multidisciplinary thinking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, while offering valuable advice for future scientists and leaders. If you are passionate about science, technology, and global collaboration, this episode is a must-watch.