Thinkspace Podcast

Episod

• Neely Rajput on Authenticity & Making your Dreams Happen 01.07.2026 56min

  From a pivotal moment in the dark Neely transformed her love for creativity into a thriving bakery business. Neely Rajput is the founder of The Whiskful Baker, a luxury cake and dessert brand built on the principles of community, connection, and genuine relationships.  Drawing on her decade-long career as an educator, she has carried the values that guided her in the classroom into her entrepreneurial journey, creating a highly recognizable brand rooted in trust, authenticity, and meaningful client experiences.  Neely gets real about: Judgement and how to navigate it How to lean into authenticity even when it’s hard Leaning into faith during the pivot What true legacy is How to find your purpose How to try regardless if you have a plan or not  & 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!
• Summan Kandola on 6 Truths That Will Help You Find Yourself 24.06.2026 25min

  Vulnerable real share incoming ❤️‍🔥 In this episode, Summan Kandola shares the advice she'd give every person in their late 20s and early 30s, especially if you're sitting with that uncomfortable feeling of "I just want to understand myself." Summan dives into: Why dabbling in self-awareness isn't enough and what real inner work actually requires The mindset shifts that keep you stuck (without you even realizing it) Why healing isn't just about processing pain, but expanding your capacity for joy. How your thoughts quietly shape the reality you're living in. Why "this is just who I am" can become one of the biggest barriers to change. How learning to understand the different parts of yourself can completely transform the way you relate to yourself and others. Why the depth of your relationships is often limited by the depth of your relationship with yourself. If you love conversations around personal development, mindset, emotional maturity, self-awareness, healing, ambition, entrepreneurship, and creating a life that actually feels aligned, this podcast is for you.
• Summan Kandola on Understanding Your Inner Self 03.06.2026 17min

  Feeling swallowed by your circumstances or feelings? In this episode, Summan Kandola offers a reframe on how to look at your inner world Summan gets real about: Understanding your inner world Different parts of your personality Understanding your personal reality Defining “what are your parts” How to work with the dynamics of your inner world & 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!
• [REUPLOADED] Summan Kandola on How to Stop Abandoning Yourself 29.05.2026 40min

  Your emotional landscape is setting the tone for your life. In this episode, Summan Kandola dives into emotional capacity, emotional availability, and what it really means to navigate hard seasons without abandoning yourself. Summan gets real about: Understanding your emotional landscape A vulnerable life update What emotional capacity actually is Emotional availability and why it matters Managing emotions in a healthy way Behaviours to avoid during difficult seasons Allowing energy and emotions to move through you Trusting yourself when life feels uncertain Navigating relationship changes while carrying a lot emotionally The difference between emotional suppression and emotional regulation Why self-awareness alone doesn’t always create change & 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!
• Summan Kandola on Mel Robbins, Mothers Day & Radical Honesty 13.05.2026 35min

  Have you ever asked yourself a question that shifted the trajectory of your life? In this episode your host Summan breaks down the three top questions from the Stanford professors behind “Design Your Life” and how to implement these into your life for real change. Summan gets real about: –Reviewing Mel Robbins Tour stop in Vancouver –Feeling othered in rooms –Learning how to move from passive aggressive communication to repair –Radical self honesty –Oddysy planning questions for personal transformation & 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!  
• Summan Kandola on Shadow Work 06.05.2026 21min

  This episode is for those who want to go deeper into their transformation journey.Designed more as a fireside chat your host Summan Kandola dives into the layers of shadow work and how to approach our lives with curiosity. Summan gets real about:–What shadow work actually is (and how to know if you’re doing it right)–Why you keep repeating the same patterns even when you’re aware–How to explore your shadow–What shadow work looks like in real life beyond journaling–How to integrate what you uncover so you actually change& 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/James: https://www.instagram.com/grassjames/Chefs Favourite: https://www.instagram.com/chefs.favourite/  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!
• James Grass On Hospitality, Mentorship & The Reality of Entrepreneurship 29.04.2026 1j

  Summan sits down with James Grass for an unfiltered conversation on the hospitality industry, power of mentorship, reality of entrepreneurship & more. James Grass brings over 20 years of global hospitality experience, consulting for private clubs, restaurants, and brands through his firm, Memento, where he develops world-class guest and brand experiences. He is also the founder of Chef’s Favourite, the platform behind the viral series Mates on Crates, which has produced over 200 episodes and has become a leading voice in Canada’s hospitality scene. James gets real about: —Why it’s hard to start a food business —The ins and outs of the hospitality industry —Moving from blind ambition to clear direction —The first “Mates on Crates” episode story —The power of mentorship —Leadership in the food industry —How to ask for what you need —Working with your partner   & 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/ James: https://www.instagram.com/grassjames/ Chefs Favourite: https://www.instagram.com/chefs.favourite/    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!
• Navin On Grief, Healing & Leading with Creativity 22.04.2026 59min

  Summan sits down with Navin for a real conversation on grief, the healing journey, personal evolution, and how to lead with love. Navin is an Interdisciplinary Practitioner - He’s a Counsellor , Music Therapist , Yoga Teacher and Artist. With ancestral roots in India, Navin is a second-generation Indo-Canadian, born in Canada. He’s also one of our lead experts in our series the feelings of music which you can now watch on CBC’s YouTube channel. Navin gets real about: –Naviging the grief after loss –Musics role in his healing journey –South Asian men & healing –Mindset during hardship –Abandonment, what it means and how to heal through it  –Faith & mindset & 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/ Navin: https://www.instagram.com/navinsahjpaul/ Navin’s Practice: https://www.instagram.com/innerdiyawellness/   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!
• Daniella Atkinson On Becoming, Content & Inspired Action 15.04.2026 57min

  Who can you become when it’s all on you? Daniella Atkinson is a reporter and internet personality known for bridging journalism and digital storytelling with her viral street interviews. Raised in a military family, she moved from city to city, faced bullying, and eventually immigrated to a new country.  Summan sits down with Daniella for a real conversation on personal evolution, creating content in Vancouver, and what it actually takes to navigate becoming who you’re meant to be. Daniella gets real about: — Creating viral content online — Talking to strangers about money and love — Being an immigrant in Canada — Growing up in a military family — Identity after weight loss — Taking inspired action — Honouring your peace — Being perceived by millions — Staying motivated in your creative pursuits & 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/ Daniella: https://www.instagram.com/daniella_atk/    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!
• Summan Kandola on Booked, Busy & Blessed 08.04.2026 47min

  Asking for a full plate and feeling overwhelmed is an unexplored state.    This week Summan breaks down her booked, busy & blessed mindset for sprint seasons.   Summan gets real about:   -Moving with grace -Owning new levels of responsibility -Gratitude mindset in busy seasons -Character development and strengthening your values -Opening up your capacity -Using curiosity as a tool -Levity as people - & 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!
• Mikey Jose on The Nervous System, Music & Mindset 01.04.2026 1j 9min

  How do you go from an Artist to Neuroscientist?   This week Summan sits down with Mikey Jose - a neuroscience PhD candidate-by-day, independent artist-by-night.    Mikey thrives in the in-between, putting him in a unique position to build bridges that connect brain and heart. He’s been featured on CBC Radio, TEDx, international scientific conferences, and at his home institution, The University of British Columbia, as a Sessional Lecturer in Psychology.    Mikey gets real about:   – Music as a healing tool for 100’s of years – Music in Bridgerton & Queen Charlotte – What is the nervous system – How to regulate your body – Music & your brain – Challenging your beliefs – The subconscious mind – Upgrading your belief systems – Tenacity as an artist   & SO much more.   PS.. You can catch Mikey on our newest series “Feelings of Music” on CBC’s creator network   WATCH - Feelings of Music   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/   Mikey: https://www.instagram.com/mikeyjose/   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!
• Agasha Mutesasira on Accessibility, Opportunities & Navigating Creative Opportunities 25.03.2026 1j 3min

  When she was 12, she was told she’ll never be able to walk again.   This is a story of tenacity, creative expression and a soul wanting to be seen.   Agasha Mutesasira is a Ugandan-born, Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and disability advocate. After sustaining a spinal cord injury at 12, she was inspired to use her music and content creation to explore growth, vulnerability, and navigating a world that isn’t always accessible.   Agasha gets real about:   — Creative mindset around posting — The stages of creating Art —  Accessibility in the world — Navigating a physical disability — The gifts that come from pain — Challenging yourself as a creative — Feedback as a creative — Nurturing the skill of creativity — Creative sensitivity   & 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/ Agasha: https://www.instagram.com/agasha.nm/    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!
• Ishra Gill on Marketing, Mindset & Wellbeing 18.03.2026 48min

  This one's juicy for the marketing lovers!   This week Summan sits down with Ishra to chat about all things marketing, personal leadership in building your career & wellness.   Ishra is a brand and marketing leader who partners with founder-led, digitally native consumer brands to drive meaningful growth. She operates at the intersection of brand, consumer insight, and modern commerce—while doing her best to live a life where wellness is the foundation across work, truly living, being a present mom and family logistics.    Ishra gets real about:   – Repair in relationships & parenting – Mindset when it comes to marketing  – Different ways to gain exposure and experience – What to focus on NOW to win with your customers – How to lean into what you’re good at – Working with businesses at different stages (what you need, when)   & 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!
• Michael Jakes on Jail, Faith & Mindset 11.03.2026 55min

  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!
• Summan Kandola on Forgiveness 04.03.2026 41min

  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!
• Summan Kandola on Personal Responsibility 25.02.2026 55min

  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!
• Summan Kandola on Discernment in 2026 18.02.2026 19min

  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!
• Natasha Jung on Motherhood, ADHD and Emotional Repair 11.02.2026 49min

  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!
• Taren Grewal on Body Connection, Core Strength & Burnout 04.02.2026 1j 6min

  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!
• Summan on Owning Your Story, Choosing Yourself & Starting Over 28.01.2026 36min

  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!