Thinkspace Podcast

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The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious, where you’ll hear conversations with weekly guests that spark your creativity and bring real value to the table. Listen for actionable and inspiring conversations that can propel you forward. Hosted by Summan Kandola and produced by Self Hired in Vancouver, Canada

  1. 1D AGO

    Taren Grewal on Body Connection, Core Strength & Burnout

    What if we’ve been chasing weight loss when what our bodies really want is regulation? In this episode, Summan sits down with Taren Grewal, a Kinesiologist, strength coach and Pilates certified instructor who specializes in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and Pilates with a focus on integrating nervous system regulation. As a mother of twins and IVF warrior, Taren brings both expertise and lived experience to her work, empowering individuals to build resilience, discover their potential, and cultivate a deeper connection to their bodies. We get real about: Why weight loss shouldn’t be the goal Reconnecting with your body mentally, emotionally, and physically Learning what your body actually needs What your core really is (and how to train it properly) Moving smarter, not harder Stress, the nervous system, and recovery Navigating movement as a person of colour If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.   If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.   📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS   THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.   The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.   CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/  Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Taren: https://www.instagram.com/tarengrewall/ + https://www.instagram.com/allmethodstudio/    SUPPORT THE SHOW:   Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love.  As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

    1h 7m

  2. JAN 28

    Summan on Owning Your Story, Choosing Yourself & Starting Over

    In this episode, I take you back with me and share parts of my story I haven’t spoken about openly before. We get real about: Growing up as a young brown kid navigating family life after divorce Reconnecting with your personal essence Overhauling your mindset as you come into yourself Honouring the part of you that craves adventure How community shifts as you grow Learning bravery early and choosing yourself anyway If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.   If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.   📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS   THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.   The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.   CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/  Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/   SUPPORT THE SHOW:   Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love.  As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

    36 min

  3. JAN 21

    Peter on Going All-In, Pivots & Making It Work

    What do you build when you start with nothing but a big idea and a $10,000 student line of credit?   In this episode, Summan sit down with Peter Chen, a second-generation Chinese Canadian entrepreneur who turned his university assignment into a full-scale business. What began as Tality Kombucha eventually evolved into Tality Wellness, an industrial-chic sauna and cold plunge experience now franchised across Canada.   Peter gets real about:   Taking risks early The reality behind scaling a brand Building something that reflects both ambition & well-being What you need to know about a sauna and cold plunge experience  Creating a space people love The power of betting on yourself   If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.   If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.   📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS   THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.   The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.   CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/  Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Gina: https://www.instagram.com/iamginajudge/    SUPPORT THE SHOW:   Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love.  As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

    58 min

  4. JAN 14

    Tania on Building a Lasting Business, Founder Mindset & Enduring Entrepreneurship

    From launching her “little website” in 2012 to becoming a women-led favourite jewelry brand across Canada and the U.S.   In this episode Summan sit’s down with Tania Yan, Founder of Olive & Piper, the Vancouver-born jewelry brand. O&P is known for blending timeless design with trend-forward style, making every moment feel like an occasion.   Together, we unpack what it really takes to keep going for it year after year.   Tania gets real about:   How to create epic solutions for your clients Pivoting when things aren’t working Having fun while growing your business Love for fashion & adornment What it means to wear the “foudner/CEO” hat The hardest, darkest, loneliest moments of leadership Balance being different in different seasons   If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.   If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.   📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS   THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.   The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.   CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/  Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Gina: https://www.instagram.com/iamginajudge/    SUPPORT THE SHOW:   Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love.  As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

    1h 6m

  5. JAN 7

    Gina Judge on Money Stories, Emotional Spending & Building Wealth

    From being kicked out of her home and five-figure debt to a six-figure net worth, and a mission to help women build financial power.   In this episode, Summan sits down with Gina Judge, owner and founder of The Millennial Money Guide — a financial literacy company inspiring women to take control of their finances   By becoming financially literate, Gina paid off 5-figure credit card debt, built a 6-figure net worth, and quit her 9-5. Gina is an award winning financial consultant and podcast host who’s mission is to help you become the best version of yourself.   Together, we unpack what it really takes to trust yourself with money:   Gina gets real about:   Personal money stories and how they shape our choices Healthy vs. unhealthy spending and saving habits The emotional relationship we have with money Gina’s personal journey with finances Investing basics and long-term thinking Building a business from the ground up Expanding your capacity to hold more, financially & personally Why this conversation matters right now as we rethink our goals for 2026   If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.   If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.   📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS   THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.   The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.   CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/  Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Gina: https://www.instagram.com/iamginajudge/    SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love.  As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

    59 min

  6. 2025-12-31

    THINKSPACE Highlights: A Quarterly Recap pt. 2

    In this episode, you’ll hear from some of our favourite guests over the last quarter as we double click on some of the most insightful moments we had during our conversations    If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.   📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS   THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.   The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.   CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/  Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Ryleah: https://www.instagram.com/ryleahshae/    SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love.  As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

    38 min

  7. 2025-12-24

    THINKSPACE Highlights: A Quarterly Recap pt. 1

    In this episode, you’ll hear from some of our favourite guests over the last quarter as we double click on some of the most insightful moments we had during our conversations  If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.   📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS   THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.   The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.   CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/  Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Ryleah: https://www.instagram.com/ryleahshae/    SUPPORT THE SHOW:   Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love.  As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

    34 min

  8. 2025-12-17

    Ryleah Resler on Values, Creative Risk, and Trusting Your Vision

    She was told her values were wrong, now she works with Vancouver’s biggest brands.   In this episode, Summan sits down with Ryleah Resler, an event designer and producer known for creating bold brand activations and immersive experiences.   From design school to large-scale event production, Ryleah shares the gut checks, creative risks, and pivotal opportunities that led her to working with some of Vancouver’s most recognizable brands, including Lululemon, Arc’teryx, Dank Mart, and Bosa Properties.   Together, we unpack what it really takes to trust your vision in an industry that often asks you to play it safe.   Ryleah gets real about:   – How ambition evolves across different decades – Design and event production: then vs. now – Intuition and learning to have your own back – The “game” and different levels of life and career – Embracing colour and standing out – Taking creative risks and saying yes before you’re ready – What it truly means to take up space   If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.   If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.   📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS   THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.   The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.   CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/  Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Ryleah: https://www.instagram.com/ryleahshae/    SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love.  As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

    54 min
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The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious, where you’ll hear conversations with weekly guests that spark your creativity and bring real value to the table. Listen for actionable and inspiring conversations that can propel you forward. Hosted by Summan Kandola and produced by Self Hired in Vancouver, Canada

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  • Creator
    Self Hired
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Thinkspace Podcast

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