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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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Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
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.
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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!
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
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
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!
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
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
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!
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be one in eight billion?!
In this episode, Summan sits down with world-record holding athlete Connor Emeny to chat about discipline, vision, and the mindset that separates good from great. Connor gets real about his journey as a world-record holding endurance athlete, speaker and community builder. He taps into his experience with loneliness, self love and what it takes to make it happen.
Connor Emeny is a world record-holding endurance athlete, adventurer, and author who lives by the mantra Dare to Dream. He is the youngest person on Earth to complete an Ironman on all seven continents, a feat that took four years, relentless determination, and an unshakable belief in what’s possible.
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
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/
Connor: https://www.instagram.com/connor.emeny
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!
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
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.
In this episode, Summan sits down with Jasmine Nijjar to chat through what it really takes to make your dreams a reality.
Jasmine is the founder & owner of Ruex Cafe and bar, an Australian-inspired dining destination, bringing the vibrant energy of Melbourne’s renowned brunch scene to Surrey.
Born in Australia, Jasmine immigrated to Canada at the age of 8 only to return to Australia to complete her Master’s Degree in Business. During her time in Australia - Jasmine honed her craft working for a prestigious hospitality group that owns globally renowned brands such as Nobu, Dinner by Heston, and Gradi. She’s a master of brand, hospitality, and community building.
Jasmine gets real about her entrepreneurial journey, betting on herself, the power of faith, execution and knowing when it’s time to pivot.
If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, faith in transition, and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.
THIS PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/
Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/
Jasmine: https://www.instagram.com/jasminenijjar/
Roux Cafe & Bar: https://www.instagram.com/ruexcafeandbar/
SUBSCRIBE on whichever platform you’re listening on now and leave a review - you have no idea how much it helps us grow!
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. Thanks guys, I love you and see you next time.
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
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.
In this episode, Summan sits down with Amrita - Founder & Owner of Groundwork - a practical system that helps people escape survival mode while addressing the deeper patterns that drive stress and overwhelm.
Amrita's journey began 13 years ago at a startup in Silicon Valley and has since introduced ease and flow into startups, enterprises, and mission-driven organizations across industries.
Amrita gets real about overcoming surgical addiction, friendship, ally-ship, navigating pain, and leadership.
*NOTE: In this episode, Amrita touches on her experience with medical opioid withdrawal after a disk injury, giving her rare insight into the external and internal factors of survival mode**
If you love themes of personal development, mindset, friendship, ambition, transitions, and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
THIS PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/
Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/
Amrita: https://www.instagram.com/groundwork.xyz/
SUBSCRIBE on whichever platform you’re listening on now and leave a review - you have no idea how much it helps us grow!
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.
Thanks guys, I love you and see you next time.
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
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.
In this episode, Summan sits down with the team Graham and Marcus to chat through what it really takes to make your dreams a reality.
Graham Hood and Marcus Quon, the co-founders of In House Creations, a research and development studio that helps bring products and brands to life from concept to creation. They’re also the minds behind Basico Branco, a premium blank apparel company that blends high-quality craftsmanship with sustainable practices, producing eco-friendly garments.
The two founders get real about their entrepreneurial journey, betting on themselves, the power of partnership and knowing when it’s time to pivot/
If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, creative sustainability, transition, and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.
THIS PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/
Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/
Graham: https://www.instagram.com/graham.hood/
Marcus: https://www.instagram.com/swayquon/
In-House: https://www.instagram.com/inhousemade/
Basico Branco: https://www.instagram.com/basicobranco/
SUBSCRIBE on whichever platform you’re listening on now and leave a review - you have no idea how much it helps us grow!
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. Thanks guys, I love you and see you next time.
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
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.
In this episode, Summan sits down with Raveena Oberoi to explore transitions in business and life. Raveena is the Founder of @justcakesbakery and co-founder of @gummygainz. She’s a baker, pastry chef, cake artist, and entrepreneur. She’s won numerous awards for her mastery of cake, such as Van Foodster’s “Best Cake Challenge”, Food Network Canada's “Big Bake Championship” title, Surrey Board of Trade’s Top 25 Under 25, and "Young Entrepreneur of the Year".
Raveena gets real about the messy middle of her entrepreneurial journey, the tough decision to close down her brick and mortar, finding herself in the middle, and partnering up on her new venture.
If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, creative sustainability, transition, and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.
If you love themes of creativity, purpose, mindset, navigating ambition, entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.
THIS PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/
Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/
Raveena: https://www.instagram.com/ravthechef/
SUBSCRIBE on whichever platform you’re listening on now and leave a review - you have no idea how much it helps us grow!
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. Thanks guys, I love you and see you next time.
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
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.
In this episode, Summan sits down with Alexis Young to explore blind ambition, making creativity your business, and the entrepreneurial journey. Alexis Young is a creative powerhouse with over a decade of experience in bringing visions to life. She is the Creative Director of Definitely Real, as well as, the lead singer in her indie-rock/alt-pop band, Blonde Diamond.
Alexis opens up about navigating her creative expression, being paid for her talent and the raw grit to sustaining creative integrity.
If you love themes of creativity, purpose, mindset, navigating ambition, entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.
THIS PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/
Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/
Alexis: https://www.instagram.com/blondediamondmusic/
SUBSCRIBE on whichever platform you’re listening on now and leave a review - you have no idea how much it helps us grow!
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. Thanks guys, I love you and see you next time.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
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.
In this episode, Summan sits down with Andrew Sabarre to explore leadership, the entrepreneurial journey and perspective. Andrew is a Physiotherapist, Father, and Co-Founder of DoWell. Andrew has worked with individuals from recreational weekend warriors to professional athletes in the NBA and NHL. His previous clinic, Pivotal Health, was successfully acquired by Myodetox - where he led the growth and expansion across Myo's clinics in Canada.
Andrew opens up about navigating his experience of being acquired, building businesses, mentorship and fatherhood.
If you love themes of mindset, motivation, navigating ambition, entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.
THIS PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/
Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/
Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/andrewsabarre/
SUBSCRIBE on whichever platform you’re listening on now and leave a review - you have no idea how much it helps us grow!
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. Thanks guys, I love you and see you next time.