What's the biggest leap you've ever taken, either personally or professionally? For Nishtha Jain it was for both. Takeda's head of innovation & technology opens up about her journey from New Delhi to the U.S., from student loans to a leadership role in healthcare. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Nishtha shares how her path from aspiring doctor to data-driven technology strategist was anything but traditional. Discovering along the way that changing lives isn't limited to the exam room - it's also done behind the scenes, through digital innovation and healthcare technology. Nishtha also opens up about leading with …

When was the last time you stopped trying to control what's next-and just let life unfold? That's exactly what Anne-Marie Rosser is doing. Instead of staying in the mindset of always getting ahead of uncertainty, the VSA Partners' CEO now chooses to reframe the narrative-welcoming the unknown with a spirit of curiosity and openness. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Anne-Marie reveals that she's now in a new phase of life with three teens and a seasoned career. She opens up about what it means to reinvest in friendships, release the reins as a leader and simply enjoy the …

Have you ever felt the need to hide parts of your personal life to protect your professional image? Heather Spilsbury has - and she's not alone. During a pivotal career transition and worried that the perception of motherhood might impact how colleagues viewed her commitment, the then new mom made the difficult decision to keep her baby a secret at work. Now CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, Heather speaks candidly about the balancing act so many women face between ambition and identity. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, she opens up about her Salvadoran roots and her parents' …

How much influence did your family have on your career choice? For Deepika Cattry, a whole lot- and she's proud of it! It wasn't just family expectations that shaped her journey as Bristol Myers Squibb's Associate Director of HCP Marketing, Immunology, but cultural ones as well. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Deepika shares how her parents' journey-immigrating from India to the U.S. and building a life from the ground up- has inspired her. As the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, she felt the weight of expectations while navigating her own ambitions. From choosing a career outside the …