Transforming Lives Through Stories: Shibani Sethi, Founder of Chapters by Shibani, on Building Meaningful Book Communities
The Brand Called You · 2026-05-27 · 21 min
Episode notes
Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You ! In this inspiring conversation, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Shibani Sethi, Founder of Chapters by Shibani, an innovative and community-driven book platform based in Gurgaon, India. Drawing from her background in hospitality and telecom, Shibani shares her journey from corporate leadership to creating meaningful storytelling spaces through books and conversation. Discover how empathy, emotional intelligence, and authenticity shape her philosophy, and learn why “Pause, Smile, Think” has become the foundation of a community built on reflection and connection. If you are a bibliophile, an aspiring storyteller, or someone seeking deeper human connection in a digital world, this episode is for you. Building emotional intelligence in leadership Why books are gateways to self-reflection Creating safe spaces for honest conversations Redefining the traditional book club experience The lasting value of in-person communities