The Brand Called You

Reinventing Leadership: Insights on Conscious Growth with Lior Klisman, Founder & Conscious Leadership Coach

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, Lior Klisman, Founder and Conscious Leadership Coach, joins host Ashutosh Garg to unpack the realities of entrepreneurship, reinvention, and inner growth.Broadcasting from San Francisco, Lior shares hard-earned wisdom from scaling companies across seven countries and explains why conscious leadership is essential in today’s complex work environments.You’ll discover:What it means to lead from inner alignmentHow to overcome imposter syndromeWhy scaling yourself matters as much as scaling your companyHow to repair strained relationshipsWhy resilience is about recovery—not hustle

Dr. Ramya Kumar: Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington on Feminist Perspectives in Epidemiology & Global Health

Join Ashutosh Garg in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as he speaks with Dr. Ramya Kumar, Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at CIDRZ Zambia.Dr. Kumar shares her journey from growing up in a low-income immigrant community in Massachusetts to working at the forefront of global health systems in Zambia. She explains how feminism and intersectionality shape her approach to epidemiology, health equity, and outbreak response.From investigating cholera and plague outbreaks to addressing the communication challenges seen during COVID-19, Dr. Kumar highlights critical gaps in global health — especially around dignity, lived experience, and who gets to be called an “expert.”In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why public health can create broader impact than clinical medicine • How feminist frameworks uncover structural inequities • What outbreak investigations look like on the ground • Why lived experience matters as much as scientific expertise • How health systems can prioritize dignity over surveillance • What gives hope for the future of global health

Building Lorefully: Dr. Amrit Chandan, Founder & CEO, on Sustainability, AI, and the Power of Experience

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Dr. Amrit Chandan, Founder & CEO of Lorefully, about building businesses at the intersection of sustainability, artificial intelligence, and human impact.Dr. Chandan shares how his early work in chemical engineering led to launching Acceleron, a startup focused on sustainable battery design and circular economy solutions. He explains the scale of the global battery waste crisis and how innovative reuse models can improve energy access in developing regions.The conversation then shifts to Lorefully — a platform designed to capture and scale human expertise using AI. Dr. Chandan discusses why AI should augment human intelligence rather than replace it, the importance of ethical data practices, and the leadership qualities needed in an AI-driven future.Whether you’re a founder, sustainability advocate, board member, or young professional, this episode offers actionable insights on driving impact responsibly.

Poonam Barua, CEO, WILL Forum India; Chairman, Forum for Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers in Corporate India

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Poonam Barua, CEO of WILL Forum India and Chairman of the Forum for Women in Leadership.Poonam shares her evolving leadership philosophy, discusses the importance of equal opportunity, and explains why addressing the trust deficit in boardrooms is critical for India’s corporate future.From dismantling stereotypes to redesigning leadership education, this episode offers a powerful call for inclusive leadership and systemic change.If you are passionate about boardroom diversity, gender equity, and the future of corporate India, this is a must-watch.

When Organizations Come Alive | Norman Wolfe, Founder and CEO, Quantum Leaders, Inc

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Norman Wolfe—Founder & CEO of Quantum Leaders and author of The Living Organization—shares how decades across Fortune 500 companies and startups led him to reimagine organizations as living entities. He explains why execution fails, how belief systems shape outcomes, and what leaders must do to build mature, resilient, and high-performing organizations.00:35- About Norman WolfeNorman is the founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, Inc. He's the creator of the Living Organization Framework. He's an author of a book titled The Living Organization: Transforming Business to Create Extraordinary Results.He's got a new book coming out in the second quarter of 2026 which is titled, Leading the Living Organization.