The Brand Called You

Dive into the fascinating world of design and branding with Ashutosh Garg as he hosts Ashwini Deshpande, Co-founder and Director of Elephant, one of India’s top-ranked independent design consultancies! In this insightful episode, Ashwini Deshpande shares her inspiring journey—from being exposed to art, poetry, and unconventional careers as a child, to shaping the branding landscape in India and beyond. Discover the stories behind iconic branding decisions, the transformational impact of design, and how Indian creativity is making waves globally.Gain wisdom on:Overcoming early challenges as a designer in IndiaThe philosophy behind Elephant and the power of collaborationWhat truly makes a brand iconic vs. just goodCommon misconceptions marketers have about designThe fusion of technology and strategy in modern brandingGender dynamics in the creative industryReal-world examples of design driving business success

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Michael Stickler, renowned publisher of Leadership Books and author of 20 titles. Broadcasting from Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Michael Stickler opens up about his remarkable journey through life's highs and lows, and how these experiences have shaped his views on authenticity, forgiveness, faith, and leadership.Discover how he transformed setbacks into purpose, the pivotal role grace and redemption have played, and why it's crucial to nurture your closest relationships. Michael Stickler dives deep into the world of book publishing, sharing tips for aspiring authors, the biggest mistakes first-timers make, and why writing a book requires true partnership and ongoing promotion.Learn about the intersection of faith and business, the importance of writing from your core beliefs, and how generosity extends far beyond time and money. Whether you're an author, entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration, Michael Stickler's wisdom will leave you motivated and ready to tackle your own leadership journey.

A powerful conversation with Reverend Kevin T. Taylor on navigating leadership through faith, integrity and context — from financial crises to moral dilemmas and community upliftment. A masterclass in making decisions that honor both excellence and conviction.00:36- About Rev Kevin T TaylorKevin is an author of a book titled A Charge to Keep.He's a pastor at the Israel A.M.E. Church, Albany, NY.

A deep dive into Neil’s extraordinary journey through 3D graphics, GPU evolution, open standards, and the creation of the Metaverse Standards Forum—uniting global stakeholders to build an open, interoperable, and equitable metaverse for all.00:47- About Neil TrevettNeil Trevett has served as the elected president of the Khronos Group for more than 20 years and most recently founded and now serves as the President and Chairman of the Metaverse Standards Forum.

Professor Glenn Diesen breaks down shifting power dynamics across Russia, Europe, China, India and the US — revealing why multipolarity, strategic autonomy and new economic corridors are reshaping global governance.00:33- About Prof Glenn DiesenGlen is the professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway.