The Brand Called You

In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Kirsten Karchmer, Founder & CEO of Conceivable, based in Austin, Texas.

Kirsten shares her inspiring journey from managing MS to building AI-powered personalized solutions for women’s reproductive health.

This conversation explores:

• Precision medicine in fertility
  

• Gaps in conventional care
  

• Biobehavioral interventions
  

• Stress physiology and emotional regulation
  

• Ethical challenges in health tech
  

• The future of AI-driven women’s healthcare

From mechanical engineering to intellectual property leadership, Suneet Sabale shares how patents are not just legal protection but strategic business tools. This conversation unpacks why IP is the backbone of startups, how smart patent strategy reduces R&D time, and how innovators can turn ideas into long-term, monetizable assets.

00:34- About Suneet Sabale

• Suneet is the founder, director and CEO of Brainiac IP Solutions.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Neil, Founder of Multiplier.Agency, shares how mission-driven companies can achieve sustainable, predictable growth without compromising authenticity. Drawing from his background in tech, wellness, and systems thinking, Neil breaks down value-first marketing, ethical scaling, subscription economics, and the mindset shifts founders must make to grow responsibly in volatile markets.

00:38- About Neil Ateem

• Neil is the founder of Multiplier.Agency.

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, Lior Klisman, Founder and Conscious Leadership Coach, joins host Ashutosh Garg to unpack the realities of entrepreneurship, reinvention, and inner growth.

Broadcasting from San Francisco, Lior shares hard-earned wisdom from scaling companies across seven countries and explains why conscious leadership is essential in today’s complex work environments.

You’ll discover:

• What it means to lead from inner alignment
  

• How to overcome imposter syndrome
  

• Why scaling yourself matters as much as scaling your company
  

• How to repair strained relationships
  

• Why resilience is about recovery—not hustle

Join Ashutosh Garg in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as he speaks with Dr. Ramya Kumar, Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at CIDRZ Zambia.

Dr. Kumar shares her journey from growing up in a low-income immigrant community in Massachusetts to working at the forefront of global health systems in Zambia. She explains how feminism and intersectionality shape her approach to epidemiology, health equity, and outbreak response.

From investigating cholera and plague outbreaks to addressing the communication challenges seen during COVID-19, Dr. Kumar highlights critical gaps in global health — especially around dignity, lived experience, and who gets to be called an “expert.”

In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why public health can create broader impact than clinical medicine • How feminist frameworks uncover structural inequities • What outbreak investigations look like on the ground • Why lived experience matters as much as scientific expertise • How health systems can prioritize dignity over surveillance • What gives hope for the future of global health

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Dr. Amrit Chandan, Founder & CEO of Lorefully, about building businesses at the intersection of sustainability, artificial intelligence, and human impact.

Dr. Chandan shares how his early work in chemical engineering led to launching Acceleron, a startup focused on sustainable battery design and circular economy solutions. He explains the scale of the global battery waste crisis and how innovative reuse models can improve energy access in developing regions.

The conversation then shifts to Lorefully — a platform designed to capture and scale human expertise using AI. Dr. Chandan discusses why AI should augment human intelligence rather than replace it, the importance of ethical data practices, and the leadership qualities needed in an AI-driven future.

Whether you’re a founder, sustainability advocate, board member, or young professional, this episode offers actionable insights on driving impact responsibly.

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Poonam Barua, CEO of WILL Forum India and Chairman of the Forum for Women in Leadership.

Poonam shares her evolving leadership philosophy, discusses the importance of equal opportunity, and explains why addressing the trust deficit in boardrooms is critical for India’s corporate future.

From dismantling stereotypes to redesigning leadership education, this episode offers a powerful call for inclusive leadership and systemic change.

If you are passionate about boardroom diversity, gender equity, and the future of corporate India, this is a must-watch.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Norman Wolfe—Founder & CEO of Quantum Leaders and author of The Living Organization—shares how decades across Fortune 500 companies and startups led him to reimagine organizations as living entities. He explains why execution fails, how belief systems shape outcomes, and what leaders must do to build mature, resilient, and high-performing organizations.

00:35- About Norman Wolfe

• Norman is the founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, Inc. 

• He's the creator of the Living Organization Framework. He's an author of a book titled The Living Organization: Transforming Business to Create Extraordinary Results.

• He's got a new book coming out in the second quarter of 2026 which is titled, Leading the Living Organization. 

In this compelling conversation, Rodger Halston shares a life shaped by art, intuition, and reinvention. From performing at age four to acting on global stages, choosing focus over comfort, and innovating in the beauty industry, his story is a masterclass in listening to your inner voice and riding life’s waves instead of fighting them.

00:32- About Rodger Halston

• Rodger Halston is a multifaceted entertainment professional known for his work as an actor, singer, musician, writer, director and acting coach, with credits in film and television including Blue Crush 2, Scorpion King and True Detective.

• He is the founder and leader of Amera Distributors (also referenced as Era Beauty), where he has blended creativity and business innovation in the beauty industry.

• Halston is also an active speaker and storyteller with a large online following, sharing motivational insights on mindset, creativity and personal growth.

A powerful journey of an academic leader who blends information technology, STEM education, and inclusive innovation to empower learners—especially students with disabilities. From hands-on pedagogy and award-winning teaching to national and international impact, this story shows how technology can unlock human potential and transform societies.

00:09- About Dr J Watthananon

• Dr. Julaluk Watthananon is an Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Thailand, and serves as the Program Chairperson of the International Bachelor of Science in Information Science for Digital Innovation.