Upasna Dash, CEO & Founder of Jajabor Brand Consultancy Started her career at 18 without formal PR training Inspired by her grandfather and the timeless power of storytelling Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/115568320/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-16%2F418186476-44100-2-eedfcf5c7633d.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview Welcome to this week’s blog summary of The Brand Called You, featuring Upasna Dash, the dynamic [...]
Category Archives: Female
Season 07, Ashutosh Garg, Entrepreneur, Female, English, Australia, Pharma; Healthcare
Amy Jacobson, Global Emotional Intelligence Expert
12
Feb
Feb
Observations from working in high-pressure insurance call centers
Realization that delivery style, not just messaging, determined outcomes
Season 07, Female, English, Entrepreneur, Frits Bussemaker, Consulting; Coaching, YPO, USA
Carissa Reiniger, Founder & CEO of Small Biz Silver Lining, on Empowering Small Businesses
05
Feb
Feb
Carissa Reiniger reflects on her prairie roots in Edmonton, Alberta, where generosity, community, and service were core values.
Initially planning to pursue a PhD in psychology to work with juvenile delinquents, she soon realized she was more of a “doer” than an academic—prompting a shift from theory to action. Her move to Toronto introduced her to the world of business and community-driven impact.
UK, Season 07, Ashutosh Garg, Entrepreneur, Female, English, Marketing; Branding
Georgia Thomas, CEO of e!studios: From Corporate Law to Entrepreneurship
02
Feb
Feb
The shift wasn’t dramatic or pre-planned—it began by supporting her husband’s business.
During a nine-month career break, she revitalised one venture, which later became e!studios.
Season 07, Ashutosh Garg, Entrepreneur, Female, English, Technology / Automation / Web 3.0 / Metaverse, USA
Chitra Nayak, Board Director, Infosys; Executive Advisor, BCG; Cofounder, Neythri
31
Jan
Jan
Chitra is a board director of Infosys and several other listed companies.
She’s an executive advisor at the Boston Consulting Group.
Season 07, Ashutosh Garg, English, Female, Business Leader, Finance; Fin Tech, USA
Rina Parikh: Leading with Integrity — Insights from a Grant Thornton Partner on Finance, Leadership & Community Impact
29
Jan
Jan
Growing up in Mumbai, a major financial hub
Influenced by her elder brother and cousins in the profession
Season 07, Ashutosh Garg, Entrepreneur, Female, English, Marketing; Branding, USA
Kae G Wagner: Bestselling Author & Founder of The Bold Authors Network on Mastering Book Marketing
23
Jan
Jan
Began writing at a young age and won her first writing award at just 13
Transitioned from marketing major brands to writing both fiction and nonfiction
Season 07, Ashutosh Garg, Entrepreneur, Female, English, Media; Film, Turkey
Embracing Self-Love: Insights from Michal Bardavid, Author & Dance Movement Therapist
23
Jan
Jan
Early love for dance, starting with ballet at age five
Discovered dance movement therapy as a scientific discipline
Stephen Ibaraki, Season 07, Female, English, Business Leader, Pharma; Healthcare, USA
Sally Ann Frank, Global Lead, Health & Life Sciences, Microsoft for Startups
21
Jan
Jan
Sally Ann Frank is Global Lead for Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft for Startups, driving digital health and life sciences innovation and supporting founders with strategic growth, technical enablement, and go-to-market acceleration.
She brings over 25 years of experience in high-tech business development and startup ecosystems and is the author of The Startup Protocol and The Unicorn Protocol, offering practical guidance for founders at every stage.
Season 07, Ashutosh Garg, English, Entrepreneur, Female, Pharma; Healthcare, USA
Addiction Recovery Specialist on Family Support & Overcoming Challenges | Amber Hollingsworth
20
Jan
Jan
• Growing up in an addicted family
• An unexpected start during a graduate internship
