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The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious, where you’ll hear deliberate 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 Joss Biggins and produced by Self Hired in Vancouver, Canada
Episodes
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
In this episode, Shawn strips away the titles and gives us real insight on what drives his efficiency and details the intricacies that make him stand out in a highly competitive field. He is a high-producing real estate agent with the West Haven Group, operating within the Oakwyn Downtown brokerage. He is also currently in the top 1% of producers within the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and we had the opportunity to pick his brain on how he makes it all work.
Substance:
- Shawn’s humbling approach on becoming a better realtor by building substantial relationships with his competitors and clients
- Taking ownership of what fuels your drive
- Discussing the satiation of reaching your capacity and what it means to navigate a job and personal life as a high performer
For full show notes, references, further reflections on this episode head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/Shawn-Brown
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Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
A mother, a CEO and an absolute boss babe, Paulina Cameron knows how to shake the system and pave way for women entrepreneurs with grit and compassion. In this episode, Paulina lays down the truth of the entrepreneurial hustle, the leaps people have taken during COVID-19 and how she actively works towards shifting the narratives for the future. You can count getting honest advice from this resilient woman who has her hands full with her family life, being the CEO of Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, the Co-founder of Young Women in Business, being on the board of directors of YWCA, the author of Canada 150 Women: Conversations with Champions...and the list goes on. Tune in for more!
You'll hear about:
* On Being a mother and a CEO
* Paulina’s philosophy on how to maintain and create a resilient work culture
* The reality of Women in the global economic landscape
* Shifting the narrative of what it means to be an entrepreneur
* On Entrepreneurial agility: How quickly are we going to bounce back from COVID-19?
For full show notes, references, further reflections on this episode head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/paulina-cameron
Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. We invite you to join the podcast conversation in our communities on Facebook, Instagram, or Podyssey. Be sure to subscribe to thinkspace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts here. Your review helps us reach more people and create more impact in the community.
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Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
What is making UBC Faculty of Health Executive Associate Dean, Dr. Roger Wong, smile through these unprecedented times? And how will we all heal as a whole from this pandemic? In this episode, Dr. Wong gives us insight into his details from the front line. He outlines key stats, new medical advancements in his department and lets us in on his outstanding leadership initiatives. Despite being a data-driven person with a dense medical background, find out why Dr. Wong truly believes that compassion is the key to any cure. Tune in for more!
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- How COVID-19 has revealed these pinnacle underlying problems in the medical system and why this has created opportunities for a better future
- What leading with compassion really means from a medical lens
- An introduction to UBC’s Connecting With Compassion Initiative
- A specific look into the struggles of seniors during this pandemic
For full show notes, references, further reflections on this episode head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/dr-roger-wong
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Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Presenting former Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Community for Lululemon, Eric Petersen as our second guest on the MVMT Challenge & the thinkspace podcast collaborative. Eric always brings everything back to the fundamentals. No matter where you are - sitting in the intimidating corporate space of a global enterprise or trying to figure out your next move in these unprecedented times - he takes it back to the building blocks of you as a human. What is your intention? How does it translate to the honesty and quality of your product? And Why is it important to turn to your community for answers?
In this episode you’ll hear about:
- On resetting the concept of community and building a collaborative economy
- What the single most crucial investment in building a global brand was
- Guiding systems on how to scale an enterprise without changing it’s values
- Why is universal integrity a key structural element in leadership and business?
- The real reason behind Lululemon’s Successful Brand Development
For full show notes, references, further reflections on this episode head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/eric-peterson
Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. We invite you to join the podcast conversation in our communities on Facebook, Instagram, or Podyssey. Be sure to subscribe to thinkspace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts here. Your review helps us reach more people and create more impact in the community.
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Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
The MVMT Challenge & the thinkspace podcast teamed up to answer the question, how do we make the most of this unprecedented time? Who better to offer leadership than Human Capital Consultant, Corker Co. Founder, and professional Ironman Athlete, Steph Corker. Steph and thinkspace host Joss Biggins riff about what this ‘new normal’ is, how we can unlock the human potential, creating resiliency and easing anxiety.
What are the skills we need now? How do we create a new baseline? How can we frame this time in our lives mentally? These questions and more one episode 67 of the thinkspace podcast. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear more!
Substance:
- How does Business Women and Athletes pivot under COVID-19 Circumstances
- KEY TAKEAWAYS to Stabilize Your Mental Health
- Why your pace is the only one that matters.
- What is a personal board of directors?
- Impact of your language on your thinking
For full show notes, references, further reflections on this episode head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/steph-corker
Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. We invite you to join the podcast conversation in our communities on Facebook, Instagram, or Podyssey. Be sure to subscribe to thinkspace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts here. Your review helps us reach more people and create more impact in the community.
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Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Devon Brooks is the powerhouse builder behind Blo Dry Bar and her most recent endeavor - Sphere, which has been called the AirBnb of coaching. Sphere is a marketplace that Devon and her team have created where guides and seekers come together digitally. Devon touches on the balancing act of simply, being while being a high performer. As a person who is constantly tapping into new angles of existing industries, Devon has learned how to revolutionize herself as a serial entrepreneur since the age of 20. She talks us through the defining pillars of what keeps her together and moving forward, as well as the approach that she has taken to Sphere. The integrity in her intention and the way she has chosen to provide the kind of service through her companies is expansive. Devon is redefining what it means to be a successful entrepreneur while fiercely leading the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- How to ground yourself and grant yourself permission to be balanced in motherhood and entrepreneurship
- Evaluating the speed of trust and cultivating long-lasting relationships with your mentees
- Running a business entirely digitally and taking risks as a serial entrepreneur
- Using simplicity and service as foundational guidance for cultivating personal and business growth
For full show notes, references, further reflections on this episode head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/devon-brooks
Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. We invite you to join the podcast conversation in our communities on Facebook, Instagram, or Podyssey. Be sure to subscribe to thinkspace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts here. Your review helps us reach more people and create more impact in the community.
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Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Eric and Jeff Rosenthal AKA ItsTheReal sat down with Joss live from their apartment in New York. Eric and Jeff have built a lane for themselves as two white Jewish dudes who are extremely respected and embraced by the Hip-Hop Community. The Two are Industry Insiders, Writers, Hip Hop Sketch Comedians, Interviewers, Podcaststers, Live Performers and even dropped two fire projects as rappers, Urbane Outfitters & Teddy Bear Fresh.
On the podcast we take a culture trip with the two brothers into their dense decade plus of existing in the Hip Hop scene from conducting Travis Scott’s first interview, hosting the 20-year reunion of Roc-A-Fella Records all while keeping up with the new names like Russ or Lil Uzi Vert. They dive straight into their meaningful career as storytellers and continue to gravitate in a route that has always been authentic and unique to them. Tune into this one of a kind episode and meet ItsTheReal on the other side of the table.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- How anchoring down a magnetic personality becomes the backbone of a brand that transcends through time, place and people
- Stories behind hosting interviews with the biggest names in Hip Hop & Pop Culture
- Using their power as storytellers to make moments & content that will last
- On staying authentic in your route and creating a path that is unique to your goal
- How they maintained their momentum throughout their career and allowed it to evolve in the changing landscapes
For full show notes, references, further reflections on this episode head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/itsthereal
Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. We invite you to join the podcast conversation in our communities on Facebook, Instagram, or Podyssey. Be sure to subscribe to thinkspace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts here. Your review helps us reach more people and create more impact in the community.
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Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
If you tuned into episode 17, you know we’d have to bring Hollywood director, Cole Walliser, back for more. He joins us straight from his home in L.A. to discuss life beyond the limitations of social distancing. In our conversation, you get a true sense of how owning your craft through thick and thin is an investment that takes you further and Cole is a leading example of someone who moves through any situation with his own trajectory. Tune in and find out how his pure and genuine joy for creation has given him the best waves to ride on.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Cole’s insights and behind the scenes of operating the GlamBOT at the Grammys
- What it means to stay curious and true to your craft when you are experiencing rapid growth
- How to continuously brand yourself authentically within and beyond the entertainment industry
- Thriving on curiosity and learning to be better at the peak of your career
For full show notes, references, further reflections on this episode head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/cole-walliser2
Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. We invite you to join the podcast conversation in our communities on Facebook, Instagram, or Podyssey. Be sure to subscribe to thinkspace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts here. Your review helps us reach more people and create more impact in the community.
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Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
“It's out of chaos that we create new. The landscape of every business is changing 100%, it's about how you are going to position yourself for your future client."
Mark Milburn returns from Episode 20 to shed light on our turbulent times in this minisode. He dives into the changing landscape of our society and breaks through with insight on how to utilize this period in our favor. Mark recognizes the problem that creatives and businesses are struggling with and addresses practical solutions on how to create new amidst the chaos. Let this minisode uplift your spirits and keep investing in yourself for a higher return in the future.
What you'll hear:
- How can creatives can and should make noise during these turbulent times, to not survive, but thrive.
- What's the greatest insight into how businesses can thrive during the COVID-19 period and how Milburn himself uses social distancing to explore his own ideas
- How do you restructure your ROIs to navigate during the period and potentially yield higher returns in the future
For full show notes, references, further reflections on this podcast and more head to our website at https://thinkspacepodcast.com/mark-milburn/
Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. We invite you to join the podcast conversation in our communities on Facebook, Instagram, or Podyssey. Be sure to subscribe to thinkspace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts here. Your review helps us reach more people and create more impact in the community.
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Tuesday Mar 17, 2020