The Brand Called You

Anna Reger’s story is not just one of survival, but transformation. From growing up in poverty and facing tragedy to building multi-million dollar businesses and pioneering products like Flip Lok, she’s proof that resilience and purpose create unstoppable force. This episode of Leaders Who Care shines a light on how grit, grace, and bold action rewrite destinies.00:09- About Anna RegerAnna is the founder of Flip Lok.

Thanos Diacakis, a seasoned software delivery coach and fractional CTO with over 25 years of experience and seven software patents, shares insights on the tech landscape. He discusses the critical mindset shifts needed to transition between startups and large enterprises. Thanos dives into the dangers of tech debt and the importance of deliberate shortcuts. He offers a practical framework to align tech strategy with business goals and emphasizes hiring for strong engineering fundamentals. Key leadership qualities in scaling culture and the strategic balance of build versus buy are also highlighted.

Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen, sits down with Ashutosh Garg for an inspiring episode that explores her personal journey, the challenges and triumphs of vision loss, and her mission to empower individuals—especially those who are blind or visually impaired—to find independence in the kitchen. Below, we break down the episode using key timestamps, each reflecting an important aspect of Debra’s story and work.

Pradeepa Narayanaswamy, a “Diamond Mining Coach,” joins The Brand Called You to share her journey from technologist to transformational coach. She helps high performers uncover their inner brilliance, overcome fear, shame, and burnout, and lead with clarity and courage. Her mission? To mine for diamonds, not fix dirt.00:39- About Pradeepa NarayanaswamyPradeepa is a Diamond Mining Coach.She helps high performing leaders uncover their untapped brilliance, elevate their influence and lead with clarity, courage and authenticity.Her latest book, Practical Leadership: Simplifying the Complexity, distills leadership into clear, actionable insights.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Jay Sehgal, EVP of the Sehgal Foundation, shares his inspiring journey from tech professional in the U.S. to driving grassroots change in rural India. Discover his powerful insights on water, women empowerment, education, and working with communities for sustainable development.00:40- About Jay SehgalJay is the Executive Vice President of the Sehgal foundation in the USA and the chairperson of the S M Sehgal foundation in India.

In this episode of "The Brand Called You" (TBCY), host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Yannis Ioannidis, the first-ever double-term President of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)—the world’s largest computing science organization. Yannis shares strategic updates on ACM's evolving vision, explores major computing trends like AI, supercomputing, and quantum, and provides an insider’s view on ACM’s role in shaping the future of science and technology.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of TBCY featuring Aditya Kumar Jha, a remarkable high school researcher from India who's already making waves in the global STEM community. Host Stephen Ibaraki takes us through Aditya’s journey, achievements, and ambitions, highlighting how a student can truly create global impact.High school student already recognized as a global researcherEntrepreneurial mindset—solves real-world problems with practical, deployable solutionsFocuses on interdisciplinary projects in biology, chemistry, computer science, and data scien

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Ian Gotts — engineer turned entrepreneur, author, and AI advocate from British Rail to founding Elements.cloud and integrating AI agents into org charts, Ian shares powerful insights on change leadership, storytelling, and redefining success in the age of intelligent automation.00:38- About Ian GottsIan Gotts is a founder & CEO of the Elements.cloud.He was co-founder and CEO of Nimbus Partners, a BPM software company for 15 years that was a Salesforce reference customer.

Dan Corbin went from fixing satellites to crafting one-of-a-kind jewelry, guided by intuition, grit, and a belief in lasting memories. Discover how a chance meeting and a career pivot led to a meaningful business built on passion, craftsmanship, and trust.00:28- About Dan CorbinDan Corbin is a former army machinist who transformed his metalworking skills into a thriving custom jewelry business.He is known for creating meaningful, handcrafted pieces—combining precision, creativity, and heartfelt storytelling.

Welcome to another engaging episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with John Martinka, known as the “Escape Artist,” a dealmaker with Nokomis Advisory Services and the author of Exit with Style, Grace and More Money. Together, they delve into the intricacies of buying and selling businesses, lessons from deals gone right (and wrong), and strategies for exiting your business with prosperity and pride.Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from the conversation, including important timestamps in question format: