The Brand Called You

In this inspiring episode of TBCY's "Leaders Who Care" series, host Mark Sadovnick sits down with Justin Breen, CEO and Co-Founder of BeEpic Network and BrEpic, to dive deep into the journey of a visionary leader connecting purpose-driven minds across the globe.Justin shares his unique perspective on the meaning of "business," why he's swapped that word for "purpose," and how overcoming personal tragedy shaped his mission to serve humanity. From his early days in journalism to founding global networks that connect top visionaries, Justin reveals the four life patterns of visionary leaders, the power of having someone who believes in you, and his philosophy on living a life of full abundance and no excuses.You'll also hear powerful stories about resilience, family, mentorship, and how to build lasting impact combining economic success and social good. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone seeking to live with greater purpose, you’ll find practical wisdom and actionable insights to grow your impact.

Unlock the secrets to energizing workplaces and progressive leadership with Dr. Rob Lion, Principal of Black River Performance Management and Professor of Human Resource Development at Idaho State University! In this engaging episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg explores Dr. Lion’s unique perspective that "work should fuel the human spirit, not drain it." They dive deep into actionable leadership strategies, intuitive management, culture-building, and navigating the shifting workplace landscape—including remote work, burnout prevention, and the impact of AI.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, HR professional, or simply excited about modern workplaces, this episode is filled with invaluable advice on sustaining employee engagement, balancing empathy with accountability, fostering psychological safety, and future-proofing your organization.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Achilleas Lazarou, business developer of Coffee Island shares his journey from a physics instructor to an international coffee franchise leader, Achilleas shares his journey, the importance of cultural intelligence, how to scale a brand globally, and why experience—not just coffee—drives customer loyalty.00:43- About Achilleas LazarouAchilleas is a business developer and a portfolio manager of Coffee Island, which is a coffee outlet chain with 483 outlets in Greece, Cyprus, the UK, UAE, Canada, Switzerland, Egypt, and Romania.

Journalist and author Anthea Rowan opens up on The Brand Called You about her personal journey with her mother’s dementia and depression. From cultural misconceptions to caregiver burnout, she shares profound insights from her memoir A Silent Tsunami—blending science, emotion, and hard-earned wisdom.00:35- About Anthea RowanAnthea is a freelance journalist, a blogger, and an editor.She's the author of a book titled A Silent Tsunami: Swimming Against the Tide of My Mother's Dementia.

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, personal branding expert and global coach Maria Papazoglou reveals how NLP, self-awareness, and storytelling can transform your professional presence. Discover the key to building a brand that’s not just seen—but remembered.00:42- About Maria PapazoglouMaria is a global career coach and an executive coach. She's a corporate trainer and an NLP Master Practitioner.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Acclaimed author Koral Dasgupta, known for her powerful retelling of Indian mythology, discusses her Sati Series, a reimagination of the Panchakanya, challenging traditional patriarchal narratives.00:30- About Koral DasguptaKoral is an Indian author of nine books.She's also a digital publisher.She has just completed the five-book Sati series, which is a retelling of the stories of the Panchakanya from Indian mythology.

 In this episode of The Brand Called You, Priya Sachdev, founder of Sales Scalability talks about her remarkable journey in sales, the strategic importance of sales, and how businesses can scale effectively. Priya discusses the critical role of storytelling, digital transformation, and sales enablement in today’s competitive market.00:32- About Priya SachdevPriya is the founder and chief sales practitioner of Sales Scalability. 

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, Jimi Gibson, VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Agency talks about his unique beginnings as a magician in developing “The Magic Script” framework, Jimi shares invaluable lessons on effective marketing, clear messaging, and the role of empathy in brand communication. Learn why clarity, creativity, and timing matter in crafting messages that truly resonate.00:39- About Jimi GibsonJimi is the vice president of brand communication at Thrive Agency.He's also the creator of The Magic Script, which is the brain-based framework for messaging. 

In this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You, Will Travers OBE, co-founder of the Born Free Foundation talks about his lifelong dedication to wildlife conservation. Travers shares insights into the Foundation’s mission, tackling issues like captivity, wildlife trafficking, and human-wildlife conflict. He also highlights impactful projects, such as the SAP Buddha Tiger project in India, and discusses the future of conservation in a rapidly changing world.00:45- About Will TraversWill is the executive president and co-founder of the Born Free Foundation.He's a board member of Born Free USA and is president of the Species Survival Network.

Rishi Narain, a gold medalist and one of Asia’s most influential figures in golf, shares his journey from athlete to entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges, opportunities, and future of Indian golf, highlighting the need for infrastructure, grassroots development, and global competitiveness.00:46- About Rishi NarainRishi is the managing director of RN Sports Marketing, which is India's foremost golf authority on golf. He's a gold medalist at the 1982 Asian Games. He's also a former All India Junior and All India men's amateur champion.