The Brand Called You

Dive into an inspiring conversation with Ben Hawken on The Brand Called You, exploring his transition from video storytelling to writing his debut novel Chandelier. Discover insights on creativity, discipline, authentic dialogue, and blending science, espionage, and childhood innocence.

00:34- About Ben Hawken

• Ben is the author of a book titled Chandelier.

Join Strategic Foresight with futurist Peter Johnson as he shares how leaders can anticipate change, embrace uncertainty, and build resilient strategies for the world of tomorrow.

00:33- About Peter Johnson

• Peter is a strategic foresight adviser and the founder of the Ayadee Foundation. 

• He's a diplomat, futurist and technologist.

• He's an educator, advisor and a global connector. He's also a fellow member of the YPO. 

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "The Brand Called You"! Today, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Prof. Raghav Chandra, a retired Secretary to the Government of India, acclaimed author, and Professor at IIM Calcutta. With a vast and diverse career spanning top-level bureaucracy, academia, and literature, Prof. Chandra shares powerful leadership lessons, personal anecdotes from his remarkable IAS journey, and fresh insights on transitioning into education and mentoring future leaders.

Discover how formative experiences shaped his leadership style, the evolving nature of governance with technology, and the essential skills needed for modern civil servants. Prof. Chandra also reflects on his time at Harvard, his continued service to public and private sectors, and the importance of empathy and continuous learning.

Don't miss invaluable advice on leadership, innovation in public policy, and how art & literature festivals can enrich community thinking. Whether you are an aspiring civil servant, business leader, or anyone passionate about nation-building, this conversation is filled with wisdom you won’t want to miss

Welcome to another impactful episode of The Brand Called You! Today, we’re joined by Mary Foxworth, Founder of the Foxworth Institute, and a pioneering voice in intimacy, relationships, and sexual health education in Hong Kong. Mary shares her journey from corporate banking to championing critical gaps in sexuality and relationship education, with a special focus on neurodivergent and diverse communities.

In this insightful conversation, Mary discusses:

• The inspiration behind leaving the corporate world

• The unique cultural challenges of talking about intimacy in Hong Kong and Asia

• Key gaps in sex education, especially for neurodivergent individuals and those experiencing hormonal changes

• Inclusive and intersectional approaches to sexual health and relationship education

• Tackling misconceptions and misinformation, especially for young adults

• Making educational content accessible and safe through technology

• How the Foxworth Institute is building supportive, research-driven communities

If you want to understand how inclusive, research-backed intimacy education is changing lives and societies, this episode is for you!

Join Sarika Goel on The Brand Called You, a resilience coach from Melbourne. Discover how to navigate change, overcome self-doubt, and build sustainable confidence through empathy, self-compassion, and actionable steps.

00:33- About Sarika Goel

• Sarika is a resilience coach, helping you thrive through change. 

Join  Andrew Newland with Ashutosh Garg on The Brand Called You as Andrew shares his journey from running a landscaping business to revolutionizing marketing for functional medicine practices. Learn the SEO secrets, website strategies, and AI tips that help clinics attract the right patients and build lasting trust.

00:34- About Andrew Newland

• Andrew is the founder and CEO of Functional Medicine Marketing.

Julie Kay Roberts shares her journey from FEMA and federal leadership to founding JK Roberts LLC and PSEMA, empowering businesses and communities to respond effectively to disasters. Learn how collaboration, technology, and preparedness build resilience across sectors.

00:36- About Julie Kay Roberts

• Julie is the president of JK Roberts. 

• She's also the president of PSEMA, which is the Private Sector Emergency Management Association and the PSEMA Foundation. 

Discover how Ashish Gupta, CEO of ScaleUpExec, helps businesses scale, navigate crises, and transform cultures with fractional leadership and practical spirituality. Learn the power of strategy, execution, and inner stability in high-stakes decision-making.

00:33- About Ashish Gupta

• Ashish is the CEO of ScaleUpExec.

In this inspiring episode of TBCY (The Brand Called You), host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Jillian Reilly, acclaimed author of "The 10 Permissions" and a global expert on change and adaptation. Jillian shares her incredible journey from aid work across Africa and Asia to writing and consulting on how individuals and organizations can thrive in today’s unpredictable world.

Dive deep into the 10 Permissions, Jillian’s blueprint for updating adulthood and embracing change in the 21st century—whether you’re navigating career pivots, overcoming fear of failure, or seeking more meaning and creativity in life. Jillian discusses why self-permission is more powerful than following rules, how "thinking small" leads to big growth, and practical ways to "travel light" and adapt in uncertain times.

In this captivating episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), host Ashutosh Garg sits down with acclaimed author Lya Badgley to explore the fascinating intersections of art, politics, multicultural identities, and personal transformation in storytelling. Lya, known for her novels The Foreigner's Confession (Cambodia), The Worth of a Ruby (Myanmar), and her forthcoming The 35th Page (Bosnia), shares her personal journey from being born in Yangon to American parents, to her unconventional career traversing the worlds of music, human rights, and literature.

Discover how her multicultural upbringing, intellectual parents, and global adventures informed her unique approach to writing. Dive into discussions about the delicate balance between mystical and real, the impact of grief and moral complexity in her books, and the evolution of her protagonists. Lya also delves into how her works preserve fragments of history, speculate on the untold stories, and why facing our personal shadows is key to collective healing.