The Brand Called You

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.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Professor Salvatore Babones, acclaimed author and professor at the University of Sydney, as he discusses his latest book, Dharma Democracy: How India Built the World’s First Third World Democracy. Hosted by Ashutosh Garg on TBCY (The Brand Called You), this episode dives deep into the unique foundations of India's democracy, the role of Hindu civil society, the differences between Western and Indian democratic thinking, and the global misconceptions about India’s political landscape.Professor Babones shares his motivation behind writing the book, reveals eye-opening discoveries from his five years of research, and offers his perspective on the integration of religious pluralism, freedom of expression, and the evolution of political parties in India. He also addresses why Western academics often misunderstand Indian democracy, debunks myths about declining freedoms, and explores lessons that developing democracies worldwide can draw from India’s journey.Whether you're a student of politics, an India enthusiast, or just curious about democracy in the 21st century, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss!

Join us on this inspiring episode of TBCY as host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Kurian Jacob—a retired international banker turned gold medalist at the World Masters Games 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan. From his humble beginnings in a village by the river in Kerala to becoming an international master swimmer and wellness enthusiast, Kurian shares his unique journey, his passion for fitness and swimming, and the secrets behind his success at an age where most slow down.Discover how he overcame unique challenges as a senior athlete, his insights on India’s national sports policy, strategies for mental strength, his daily wellness and intermittent fasting routines, and his thoughts on gut health. Kurian’s story proves it’s never too late to chase excellence—whether in sports or wellness.

In this inspiring episode of TBCY, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Bhavna Toor, Founder and CEO of Shenomics and author of "The Conscious Choice: 100 Ideas for Living and Leading Mindfully." Join us as Bhavna shares her fascinating transition from Wall Street to conscious leadership, her experiences living in eight different countries, and the founding vision behind Shenomics—a mindful leadership platform that has empowered over 100,000 women across Asia and beyond.Discover how Bhavna integrates Eastern mindfulness with modern leadership frameworks, tackles systemic challenges in women's leadership, and the powerful ideas from her latest book. Whether you're passionate about leadership, personal growth, or gender equity, this episode will leave you with practical, mindful strategies for leading authentically and making conscious choices every day.