The Brand Called You

Colin Donohue’s path from Boston to Georgia weaves together activism, community building, startups, and honoring legacy. A story of resilience, relationships, and global impact—proving that purpose-driven leadership transcends borders.00:29- About Colin M DonohueColin serves as CEO of Kernel Finance, a digital toolkit for microentrepreneurs enabling compliance with E-invoicing mandates, efficiency of digital documents and automations, and access to finance via invoice-based financing.Colin is also cofounder of Global Innovation Dojo, a founder development program operating in Nigeria, Georgia, Japan and other startup ecosystems.

Chief Economist Liz Wilke shares her journey from philosophy to big data, her passion for small businesses, and her views on AI, remote work, and mentorship. A powerful conversation on how grit, excellence, and curiosity shape success.00:37- About Liz WilkeLiz is the chief economist at Chase.She was a principal economist at Gusto.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg welcomes Jackson Wightman, founder of Proper Propaganda PR and author of “The Tech PR Playbook.” Broadcasting from Montreal, Jackson shares his remarkable journey from the world of politics to founding a leading tech-focused PR agency. He uncovers industry gaps he set out to address, such as frank client conversations and performance-based billing models, and explains how these innovations help tech companies tell compelling, customer-focused stories.We dive deep into what successful tech PR looks like today, common pitfalls when handling PR in-house, and key strategies for building and evolving a brand narrative. Jackson also explores influencer marketing, the importance of AI-driven generative search engines, and best practices for building long-term journalist relationships.Additionally, we discuss unique characteristics of the US tech market, what international brands often misunderstand, and the types of technology products that resonate most with American consumers. Finally, Jackson shares insights behind his book, “The Tech PR Playbook,” and how it addresses common misconceptions about PR in the tech industry.Don’t miss this masterclass for founders, marketers, and communications professionals seeking real-world PR strategies in a rapidly changing landscape!

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Hilton Barbour, renowned Marketing Provocateur and Culture Champion from Toronto, Canada. Hilton shares his unique journey from Zimbabwe to Canada, his deep passion for marketing, and how workplace culture fuels creativity and agility.Hilton discusses the importance of EQ & IQ in leadership, the myths of modern marketing, and how AI is transforming the marketing landscape—for better or worse. He also dives into how organizations can create truly aligned cultures, avoid the pitfalls of “cosmetic” values, and harness culture as a powerful competitive advantage.Whether you're a marketer, business leader, or someone passionate about building vibrant company cultures, you’ll find actionable insights and inspiring stories in this episode.

Martin Rich, Co-Founder & CEO of Future-Fit Foundation, shares his inspiring journey from London’s trading floors to shaping systemic change for a sustainable future. Discover how finance, purpose, and impact can rewire our global systems for good.00:37- About Martin RichMartin is the Co-Founder & CEO of Future-Fit Foundation.He's a sustainability and impact specialist with nearly 30 years’ experience in both mainstream and social investment. 

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Andrew Cannon, CEO of Medica Group, the UK’s leading teleradiology and diagnostics provider shares his journey from finance to healthcare, his purpose-driven leadership, and how Medica is leveraging AI and data to transform patient care across the UK, Ireland, and the US.00:35- About Andrew CannonAndrew is the Chief Executive Officer of the Medica Group, which is the leading provider of teleradiology diagnostics and imaging services in the UK, Ireland and the US.He was earlier the Chief Executive Officer at Voyage Care Ltd. and the Managing Director at Bupa Care Services.

Join us for an inspiring episode of The Brand Called You as our host, Ashutosh Garg, sits down with Deepmala, Founder & CEO of The Visual House and a recognized expert in digital marketing, communication, and storytelling. Deepmala shares her fascinating journey from commerce to media, the story behind founding The Visual House, and valuable insights on building impactful communication campaigns.Discover how Deepmala balances artistic storytelling with client objectives, adapts to evolving digital marketing trends—including the rise of AI—and why authenticity and understanding your audience remain at the heart of every successful campaign. She also discusses the challenges and strategies for communicating across urban and rural markets, and why on-the-ground research is essential for meaningful brand messaging, especially in humanitarian and sensitive sectors.

Join us in this inspiring episode of "The Brand Called You" as host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Olympian and Chief Partnerships Officer of OGQ, Neha Aggarwal Sharma. Hear Neha recount her unique journey from picking up a table tennis paddle at age 7 to becoming the only female table tennis player to represent India at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Neha opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her sporting career, her transition from athlete to sports leader, and her pivotal role at Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ)—an organization dedicated to supporting Indian athletes in their quest for Olympic glory. She shares powerful insights into the importance of family, coaching, and mental strength, while shedding light on how OGQ is bridging the gap for Indian athletes in areas like mental health, injury management, and access to world-class facilities.Discover what it takes to reach the highest echelons of sport, the realities athletes face after the limelight fades, and how India's sports ecosystem is rapidly evolving.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Jonathan Domsky shares his journey from building a global children’s brand to becoming a transformational coach. Discover how his Untangled Method helps leaders align with their true selves, navigate complexity, and create lives and businesses that feel effortless, purposeful, and joyous.00:30- About Jonathan DomskyJonathan is the founder of Untangled Coaching.He's also the co-founder of kidorable, which is now a global brand that produces fun, practical and unique children's accessories.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Tara Halliday, an expert in imposter syndrome, shares how to overcome self-doubt, embrace unconditional worth, and transform stress into effortless confidence that elevates your leadership and personal growth.00:40- About Tara HallidayTara is an imposter syndrome coach. She is the author of two books: Outsmart Imposter Syndrome (2023) and Unmasking: The Coach’s Guide to Imposter Syndrome.