

The Brand Called You
The Brand Called You
Welcome to ‘The Brand Called You’, a platform that brings you Leadership Lessons, Knowledge, Experience and Wisdom from leading Global personalities from diverse backgrounds, who have contributed significantly to make the world a better place.
Listen to the brightest minds from the world of business, startups, technology, professionals, arts and social sector. Stay in the know as we talk to high achievers and gurus from across the world.
Find out what is shaping the world.
Listen to the brightest minds from the world of business, startups, technology, professionals, arts and social sector. Stay in the know as we talk to high achievers and gurus from across the world.
Find out what is shaping the world.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 26min
Scale of YPO and All you need to Know about it | Sean Magennis, Former International President, YPO; CEO, Mutual Capital Alliance Inc
YPO has launched 75 years ago with the purpose of creating an organization that stands for learning and supporting. It is an organization where its members can actually connect and reach out to other members regardless of their age or position. They are now operating in 128 different countries. Its sole focus is to make its members more and more capable by giving them access to other members. Today we have with us Sean to tell us in detail about YPO.
00:39- About Sean Magennis
Sean Magennis is the CEO of Mutual Capital Alliance Inc.
He has specialized in scaling professional services firms
Former International President of YPO
Past International Global President of the Entrepreneurs Organization, (EO).

Jun 13, 2023 • 23min
Regulating Home Services Industry in the UK | Anuj Gupta | Founder, Greenvan, A Home Services Company
We have all at some point struggled with finding the right professional for our home service needs. Be it finding the right skilled person, or a tradesman charging a decent price, we have all argued or have been cheated in getting our home repairs done. Greenvan is a solution that works to eliminate this challenge by finding the right professional at the most economical prices. Tune in now to learn more about the company.
[00:39] - About Anuj Gupta
Anuj is the founder of Greenvan, which is a home services company.
He is also the Managing Trustee of Sukarma Trust.
Anuj is a serial entrepreneur.
He is the Indian national champion in squash.

Jun 12, 2023 • 27min
What Are the Real Challenges of Plastic Use? | Dr. Sameer Joshi | Vice Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute
With climate change and glaciers melting, the use of plastic has garnered negative traction owing to the drawbacks it has for the environment. However, the blame game has been targeted toward the plastic industry. But the industry makes goods for the end users, and it is the choices of the common man that will eventually impact the whole game. In this episode, we discuss the responsible use of plastic, the management of plastic, and possible solutions to find sustainable alternatives.
[00:35] - About Dr. Sameer Joshi
Dr. Joshi is the Vice Chairman of the Indian Plastics Institute.
He is the owner of Knoesis Enterprises.
Dr. Joshi is also the holder of the Guinness world record for the largest t-shirt from plastic waste.
He has been called The Plastic Man of India, a hero of the environment and recycling.

Jun 12, 2023 • 26min
Embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the DNA of Your Organization | Manoj K Saxena
Broad, versatile, and visionary leader with a twenty-five-year record of exceptional performance in surpassing business goals through strategic management of all critical business functions including business planning, stakeholder engagement, operational leadership, partnership building and team development. Manoj K Saxena is recognized for his ability to translate corporate vision and mission into strategies that exceed business targets and contribute to better profitability, cost controls, customer satisfaction, process optimization, and service delivery
00:35- About Manoj K Saxena and his journey.
Manoj Saxena is the Managing Director of Bayer Zydus Pharma.
He is also the Country Division Head of South Asia for the Pharmaceuticals division of Bayer.
Manoj is passionate about Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) and represents the I&D Council of Bayer Pharma globally.
He has a deep understanding of the healthcare industry along with immense experience across functions through senior roles in sales and marketing, business analysis and general management.
Manoj is a graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (Hons) and has completed his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing.

Jun 12, 2023 • 23min
Helping you to get your dream home | Rauhena Chase | Founder | Rauhena Chase Commercial Real Estate
As commercial property owners/managers, you come across road bumps which sometimes seem overwhelming. Your solution is obtaining advice from your own personal consultant who has broad industry experience. Rauhena Chase is a real estate professional representing Raine & Horne Commercial - Bayside & Brisbane Southside.
00:41- About Rauhena Chase and her journey.
I am an Australian/New Zealander of Māori descent, and living in Brisbane. My first introduction to commercial property came after being a stay-at-home mum for 12 years.
It began when I landed a receptionist job in the head office of a shopping centre management company. So, you could say I stumbled into the industry and have never looked back over these past 18 years.
I was involved in all aspects of shopping centre management with Retail First Pty Ltd, then progressed to an asset management role with Raine and Horne Commercial Brisbane Southside looking after office, retail and industrial sites.
These opportunities helped me acquire industry skills and experience which I now inject into Rauhena Chase Commercial Real Estate.

Jun 10, 2023 • 37min
Washing for Profit: The Joys of Owning a Laundromat | Jason Foster, Laundromat Owner, and Serial Entrepreneur
When we go to a new place we can check out their local offerings to get an idea of their culture. When it comes to business, one business might not prepare you for another and it’s not easy. Some businesses require less attention than others but there is no such thing as an easy business. If we give time to understand our business and try to manage the things that have the potential to drive our revenue then we can make our business grow. Today we have with us Jason Foster tell us about his business and how he is growing the laundromat business.
About Jason Foster
He got a degree in finance from Emory University.
He used to work in multinational quality control at a consultancy firm.
He also started his own market research company.
He currently owns a laundromat and is a serial entrepreneur.

Jun 10, 2023 • 19min
Striving for Harmony: The Importance and Challenges of Achieving World Peace | David L Steinberg, 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
David L Steinberg, a senior and accomplished professional from Philadelphia, was a nominee for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. He is an award-winning writer and poet, as well as an award-winning environmental activist. Steinberg is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2019 Change Maker Award, the 2020 Collaboration Award, and the 2021 Certified Community Heart and Soul Coach. Steinberg founded The Society for Poets of Southern New Jersey, one of the oldest poetry groups in the state. Steinberg believes that peace starts within and that the biggest challenge to achieving peace is not blaming the other person for one's feelings. He emphasizes that creating peace begins with creating peace within oneself, then within the family, neighborhood, state, nation, and eventually the world.
00:37- About David L Steinberg
David L Steinberg is a "2018 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee" by the (IWA) International Writers and Artists Association.
He is the recipient of the “2019 Changemaker Award” granted by the NJ League of Conservation Voters.
He is also the Recipient of the "2020 Collaboration Award" as Tri-County Sustainability Chair, Towns Helping Towns Committee.
He is a 2021 Certified Community Heart and Soul Coach.
He is an Award Winning Writer and Poet.
He is also an Award Winning Environmental Activist.

Jun 10, 2023 • 22min
Setting big gorgeous goals | Julie Ellis | CEO & Founder | J ulie Ellis & Co | Coach to Scaling Entrepreneurs | Author |
Julie Ellis is an executive coach to corporate leaders and scaling entrepreneurs. Her unique experience and expertise stem from twenty-five years of working first in the corporate world and then as a leading Canadian entrepreneur. She is a co-founder of the award-winning company Mabel’s Labels, one of Canada’s greatest small-business success stories.
00:32- About Julie Ellis and her journey.
My journey includes, Co-founding, building and exiting an 8-figure business
Building an adored mom-centered D2C brand; Leading a retailer with 9 bricks-and-mortar stores, a thriving online business, and 135 team members reporting to me; and selling out my book on Amazon during its launch party
I am the author of Big Gorgeous Goals: How Bold Women Achieve Great Things
Award-winning entrepreneur.
I have dedicated hundreds of hours to coaching corporate leaders and entrepreneurs.
I am convinced that if we work together, many more things are possible than if we do it alone.
I have been on the edge of product development, doing things that I was told were impossible.

Jun 9, 2023 • 24min
Making the World a more entrepreneurial place | John Mullins | Associate Prof | London Business School | Author | Break the Rules |
John Mullins is an associate professor of management practice in marketing and entrepreneurship at London Business School. He is also the author of Break the Rules! The six counter-conventional mindsets of entrepreneurs can help anyone change the world.
00:38- About John Mullins and his journey.
John Mullins, PhD, is a best-selling author, an internationally recognized thought leader, and a world-renowned Pied Piper for everyone and anyone who seeks to grow their business faster.
A veteran of three entrepreneurial ventures and a professor of management practice at London Business School, he’s published four books, each of which has become the go-to source on its stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
John is a sought-after speaker to communities of entrepreneurs (YPO and EO), CEOs and top management teams of fast-growing companies, and other innovators worldwide.
His highly interactive and inspiring workshops on matters relating to starting, financing, and growing fast-growing entrepreneurial companies have found their way to all but two of the world’s seven continents.

Jun 9, 2023 • 28min
How we can strategize to Build a better Future? | Sandeep Barve, Founder & CEO, InUnison Strategy Consultancy
We can get better at something or work towards a better future if we have clarity in our goals and vision and have a sound strategy to get what we want. A good strategy gives us an idea of where we are and where we want to be and the steps to take to get there. Data also plays a very important role in building a good strategy because it also allows us to have clear metrics to measure our performance. Today we have Sandeep with us to elaborate on this.
00:42- About Sandeep Barve
Sandeep Brave is the Founder & CEO of InUnison Strategy Consultancy.
He is a Futurist, Strategist, and Thought Leader.
He was earlier with Citigroup, HSBC & Barclays.
He is among the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders.


