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. 2D AGO

    Michael Jakes on Jail, Faith & Mindset

    When everything gets quiet that’s when you can start to listen.   This week Summan sits down with Michael to chat all things faith, personal development and life during and after jail.   Michael is the owner & founder of Printing Yes, a Vancouver based, film friendly, full service print shop. Mike creates anything from Banners, Decals, to Custom Signage & more turning your thoughts and ideas into reality.   Michael gets real about:   – Personal responsibility – Mindset around romantic relationships – Being honest with yourself at all times – Cultivating relationships – Navigating tough, life altering situations – Beginning a relationship with god   & SO much more.   If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.   📹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!

    55 min

  2. MAR 4

    Summan Kandola on Forgiveness

    When someone pushes you to shrink, forgive.   This week we’re diving into PART 2 of your host Summan’s journey!   Summan gets real about:   -Navigating forgiveness in professional environments -Moving through dense, stuck energy -Knowing when to continue vs. let go -How to know when your soul is calling you -Witnessing glimmers in real time -Acknowledging yourself  -Moving through a layoff   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!

    41 min

  3. FEB 25

    Summan Kandola on Personal Responsibility

    This week we’re sharing an old juicy podcast interview Summan did with Harpo Mander in September 2024.    Summan, your host gets real about:   -Navigating friendship loss -Faith Practice & God -Personal Responsibility -Stewarding your manifestations -Working with your soul & spirit -Asking yourself better questions -Value & worth   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/ Harpo: https://www.instagram.com/harpodidi/   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!

    55 min

  4. FEB 18

    Summan Kandola on Discernment in 2026

    Can you tell when something is real or fake? Do you trust yourself when something feels good or not so good?   On this episode Summan breaks down discernment and how to cultivate it in your day to day life   Summan focuses on:   -Discernment, what is it? -How to recognize when your shadow is activated -Tuning into your bodies intelligence   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/ Natasha: https://www.instagram.com/natashajung/    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!

    19 min

  5. FEB 11

    Natasha Jung on Motherhood, ADHD and Emotional Repair

    This week Summan sit’s down with Natasha Jung, Founder, CEO & Executive Producer of Cold Tea Collective. Natasha has over 20 years of experience in media, marketing & PR. She’s been recognized for her contributions to anti-racism, community engagement, youth leadership and development and cultural development. We get real about: Navigating ADD/ADHD in day to day life Moving through the early years of motherhood  Frustration tolerance Emotional Regulation & Emotional Repair Asian experience in media right now   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/ Natasha: https://www.instagram.com/natashajung/    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!

    50 min

  6. FEB 4

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Thinkspace Podcast

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