The Brand Called You

Join us for an inspiring episode of The Brand Called You featuring Richard Blossom, Co-Founder & CEO of Hill Tribe Organics, in conversation with Mark Sadovnick.

Richard takes us through his remarkable journey—from growing up in Connecticut and building an early entrepreneurial spirit to leading major businesses at Kraft, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, and Del Monte.

The conversation then takes a powerful turn as Richard shares how his corporate experience evolved into a mission focused on social entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, and community transformation.

Discover how Hill Tribe Organics created a model designed to increase family incomes, empower women farmers, and strengthen rural communities in Thailand. Richard also discusses Perfect Earth Foods and the Wawi Foundation, and explains why he believes the future of agriculture lies in moving from organic practices toward regenerative organic agriculture.

The episode explores the importance of building businesses around real community needs, creating market-driven opportunities for farmers, and developing solutions that generate lasting economic, social, and environmental impact.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, business leader, impact investor, agricultural innovator, or simply passionate about sustainability and community development, this conversation offers valuable insights into building businesses that create meaningful change.

• How Richard’s early experiences shaped his entrepreneurial mindset.

• Lessons from his leadership journey at Pepsi, Frito-Lay, and Del Monte.

• How the Catapult project inspired his move into social entrepreneurship.

• How Hill Tribe Organics helped increase incomes for rural families.

• Why empowering women can transform entire communities.

• The role of Perfect Earth Foods and the Wawi Foundation.

• Why regenerative organic agriculture is the next step beyond sustainability.

• How market-driven business models can create better opportunities for farmers.

• Why community and belonging are essential to a meaningful life.

In this inspiring episode of TBCY’s Leaders Who Care series, Brontë Hamilton, VP, Strategy & BD at TE Connectivity, shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a remote farm in Western Australia to becoming a leader in global technology, strategy, and innovation.

Hosted by Mark Sadovnick, the conversation explores Brontë’s experiences in the Australian Army, her deployment to Iraq, leadership lessons learned through working with horses and high-performing teams, and her transition from military service to the corporate world.

Brontë also shares her perspective on the future of AI, technology, the workplace, and the 5th Industrial Revolution, while discussing the unique challenges and opportunities facing women in leadership.

• Building resilience through challenging experiences

• Learning trust and leadership from horses

• Turning diverse experiences into professional strengths

• Transitioning from military service to corporate leadership

• Building high-performing teams through trust and clarity

• Understanding the complexity of global technology and supply chains

• Preparing for AI-driven disruption and the future of work

• Balancing technological progress with humanity and social responsibility

• Leading with optimism, empathy, and purpose

Brontë’s reflections on career transitions, military service, leadership, innovation, and the future make this episode a valuable conversation for leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating a rapidly changing world.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Chris McShanag, Founder & CEO of Virtual Teammate, as we explore the evolving world of healthcare operations, virtual teams, and the impact of AI on the future of work.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges faced by healthcare practitioners, and the innovative solutions transforming the industry.

Discover how Virtual Teammate is revolutionizing staffing models, reducing administrative burdens, and enabling doctors to focus on what they do best—caring for patients. Chris also discusses how businesses can delegate effectively, build trust with remote teams, and harness AI as a productivity tool while retaining essential human accountability and judgment.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, business leader, or simply curious about the future of virtual teams, this episode is packed with actionable insights on scalability, virtual culture, and technology-driven innovation.

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, we sit down with Shashank Akinapalli, Senior Data Engineer at TCS, who shares his inspiring journey from India to the United States and offers valuable insights into the evolving world of data engineering.

Shashank explains the differences between data engineering, data analytics, and data science, while exploring modern data platforms, cloud migration challenges, data governance, and the growing influence of AI on the data industry.

He also discusses how organizations can prepare their infrastructure for generative AI and shares valuable advice for young professionals looking to build successful careers in the rapidly changing technology landscape.

Whether you’re a technology enthusiast, data professional, student, or aspiring data engineer, this episode offers practical insights into the future of data, AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation.

Join Ashutosh Garg in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as he speaks with bestselling author Dr. Lintao Lu, whose extraordinary journey took him from a mud-walled home in rural China during the Cultural Revolution to becoming a successful business leader and author in the United States.

Discover how Dr. Lintao Lu’s memoir, In Through the Window, captures powerful lessons on resilience, dignity, adaptability, and finding opportunity when conventional paths are blocked.

Hear about navigating adversity, cultural differences in leadership, and ancient Chinese wisdom for the modern business world. Learn why a closed door does not necessarily mean a closed future—and how parents and educators can help young people develop resilience in a constantly changing world.

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Join Ashutosh Garg as he engages in an insightful conversation with Drea Lynn, author of Smart Quit: Cash In, Clock Out. Discover the story behind her transition from a high-powered attorney and COO to entrepreneurship, and learn practical strategies for making smart, purposeful career pivots.

Drea Lynn explores the four crucial phases of transition—Prepare, Position, Pivot, and Profit—and explains why fulfillment and success are not always the same.

Whether you’re considering leaving your job or looking to find greater purpose in your current role, this episode offers actionable advice, valuable mindset shifts, and inspiring lessons from Drea Lynn’s journey and book.

If you’re ready to design your ideal life and live free, don’t miss this empowering episode!

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In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg interviews Robert Wolf, MD, author of the award-winning book Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man’s Fight for Freedom.

Robert shares the extraordinary journey of his father, Irvin Wolf, who survived both Nazi and communist oppression in Hungary. His story offers a remarkable account of courage, resilience, survival, and the pursuit of freedom.

Robert discusses what inspired him to bring his father’s memoir to the public, the painful and miraculous experiences woven throughout his family’s history, and the often-overlooked history of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust and the years of communist rule.

This conversation explores the importance of remembering history, confronting intolerance, protecting freedom, and passing the lessons of the past on to future generations.

Join us in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as we converse with Anant Bengani, Director & Co-Founder, Zell Education.

Anant shares his entrepreneurial journey, the origins of Zell Education, and how his formative experiences shaped his mindset. Discover why finance and accounting became the company’s focus, how traditional and global professional education differ, and how industry-academia collaboration can help bridge critical skill gaps.

Anant also shares his perspective on the impact of AI on finance, the growing importance of soft skills, and what long-term success could look like for Zell Education.

Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or aspiring professional, this episode offers valuable insights into careers in finance, education trends, and the future of work in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Explore the future of quantum computing and its transformative impact on industries in this episode of The Brand Called You.

Join us as we welcome Sumit Kapur, CEO of Zapata Quantum, who shares his personal journey—from early childhood curiosity and a passion for building to leading innovation at the forefront of quantum technology.

The conversation explores the key inflection points that shaped Sumit’s career, his philosophy of combinatorial thinking, and how diverse experiences across finance, technology, communication, and leadership have influenced his approach to innovation.

The episode also examines real-world quantum breakthroughs, including pioneering work in quantum-enabled drug discovery targeting previously “undruggable” cancer mutations. Sumit discusses how quantum applications could transform industries such as finance, logistics, materials science, and drug discovery, as well as the distinction between quantum-native and quantum-mapped applications.

The conversation further explores the growing convergence of AI and quantum computing, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical considerations for organizations looking to develop quantum capabilities.

Whether you are an executive, technologist, researcher, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of quantum computing, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the rapidly evolving quantum landscape and the opportunities it may create.

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Get an insider’s perspective on the race to build the world’s first universal photonic quantum computer with Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of QuiX Quantum.

In this in-depth interview, Dr. Hengesbach shares his journey from childhood curiosity to leading one of Europe’s most innovative deep-tech companies. Discover how QuiX Quantum’s breakthrough technologies and unique architecture are helping advance quantum computing, along with the company’s collaborations with NVIDIA, government partnerships, and the real-world implications of “Q-Day”—the moment when sufficiently powerful quantum computers could threaten today’s encryption.

From the fundamentals of integrated photonics to quantum computing’s potential impact on finance, chemistry, and cybersecurity, this episode is essential viewing for anyone interested in the future of technology.