The 2nd Floor

Qashus and Khurram dive deep into how to improve your Emotional Intelligence. On the business end, it takes a lot of backbone to tread the waters. Qashus takes us into a scenario where reaction could lead to different outcomes. They also discuss how a mindset of foundation can lead to success, rather than attempting to accomplish everything at once. Check out their discussion here at the 2nd Floor...

Qashus and Khurram dive deep into how to improve your Emotional Intelligence. They also discuss some of their personal projects about music and self-development. The hosts discuss their music project, the importance of storytelling in music, and creating visuals to accompany their songs. They also briefly touch on self-development and motivation, which they feel are overused terms. 0:00 Intro + Sn...

This week, Qashus, Kenny and Khurram discuss how to communicate better and have better conversations. They discuss techniques on how to communicate and conversate better, different scenarios and ways to speak better and clearer. The art of conversation is a great skill to have and the crew discusses different conversational and communication skills.   ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify -  https://...

Melody and Lee are Personal Trainers and have published a book called Strength Training ForAll Body Types: The Science of Lifting and Levers. We brought them both on to share theimportance of customization depending on your training, emphasizing the importance ofspecificity regarding the type of body you have. I highly recommend any person working in thehealth space or having a passion for living...

Qashus chops it up with Sikandar Atiq, President of venture-capital firm Next Equities. He is a heavy hitter in Edmonton, investing in fields such as health care, education, farming, dry cleaning and manufacturing. He is also the founder of Kepler Academy, a childcare company. Atiq is also the chair of The Mosquers Film Festival since 2018 -  a festival that features Muslim culture from Alberta an...

The bhai jaans carry on from the last episode to talk about how their parents have affected their intrinsic motivation and overall drive to make something of themselves.   THE 2ND FLOOR PODCAST Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpodcast   LETS CONNECT: Qashus Yo...

Kenny, Khurram and Qashus get together to debate - expressing their opinions on how in laws can manage to get along with their child's significant other and vice versa. This hits deep in the desi, brown community and we wanted to have an open conversation of what we believe is the best way to integrate your significant other with your parents. Sit back and get ready for some bold statements.   Sub...

In this episode of the 2nd Floor podcast we sit down with Nitin Bhatia, Nitin is homegrown in Edmonton and is one of the founding partners of SB LLP and Team Lead of our Corporate Commercial group. Nitin has a practice which is highly focused on transactional files both in the corporate securities and banking sector, and the commercial real estate sector. He is regularly involved in mortgage finan...

In this episode of the 2nd Floor Podcast, Kenny and Qashus sit down with their good friend Khurram to talk about the importance and dynamics of friendship. Deep-diving from their past experiences leading to today, they look at how friends can come and go, and how trust can be broken and repaired.   THE 2ND FLOOR PODCAST Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc T...

Qashus sits down with his cousin, Sam, to talk about doubt and how to overcome it. Feeling like there were people arround him suggesting he cannot fulfill his dreams, Qashus recollects his ideologies at the time and what brought him to break the mould. THE 2ND FLOOR PODCAST Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts -  https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodc...

In this episode of the 2nd Floor, Kenny and Qashus talk with Anu who specializes in massage therapy. They discuss the topic of recovery and how it comes in many forms, from recovering to a better mental state, to exercising. Just from the way Anu speaks, you'll feel the energy he brings to the table. Before they speak with him, Kenny and Qashus look at the importance of emotional intelligence and...

In this episode of the 2nd Floor Podcast, Inderbier Gill returns to the show. Gill is a Fiba 3 on 3 and 3 BL basketball player, and was caught in a crossroads on whether he should continue the game or throw in the towel after being offered an NBA position. He declined, however, and entered a new league. In this installment, Kenny and Inderbier talk about gut instinct, why fueling your passion will...

Bean Gill is the founder of the ReYu Paralysis Centre in Edmonton. Their programs aim to inspire, motivate, and promote recovery with increased function for individuals with spinal cord injuries and associated disorders through comprehensive activity-based training programs. Their vision is to lead the field of neurorehabilitation, allowing individuals to enhance their quality of life through exer...

We sit down with our friend Shawn to discuss his book that just dropped "The Bold Ones" on all platforms and dive deep into the concept and theme around being bold in your industry and what that looks like. Listen to the full episode on your favorite streaming platform. Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leade...

We sit down with our friend Shawn to discuss his book that just dropped "The Bold Ones" on all platforms and dive deep into the concept and theme around being bold in your industry and what that looks like. Listen to the full episode on your favorite streaming platform. Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leade...

Pradeep Balasubramanian is a Creative Advertising Consultant, Bodybuilder and Online Fitness Coach from Edmonton Alberta. Qashus and Pradeep discuss what it takes to not only excel in your career, but also integrating fitness into your lifestyle. We dissect what it really takes to make both happen at the same damn time! Pradeep in his own words "I deliver data driven solutions to enhance creative...

In this episode of the 2nd Floor Podcast, Qashus and DJ Kennergy sit down with Charles Kyme, a business professor from the University of Alberta. Enjoying the idea of learning from people, he believes you should go beyond the powerpowint to communicate your ideas. Arguing that you should remove the sense of pride you have, Charles identifies the balance to cover the things you fall short on, and n...

In this episode of the 2nd Floor, DJ Kennergy talks with Inderbir Gill who is currently in Thailand competing in the first ever tournament for 3 on 3 basketball - a sport that is increasing in popularity. Sharing their own experiences in athletic competitions, they ask each other to what extent does the competitive side in sports contribute to everyday life. They also acknowledge how entering and...

Dr. Ismatt Reza Niazi is a first-generation Afghan American born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Niazi currently works as a family psychiastrist in Glendale, CA. His work with the Afghan community includes carious lectures, process group, and AACO's Wellness Wednesdays Stream us on all of your favorite platforms Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https:...

In this episode of the 2nd Floor Podcast, Claire Conna from the Glow Within Foundation takes a seat with Kenny to talk about empowerment for young women, and the importance of the youth understanding it. Bridging the gap that helps young women understand themselves and the world, Glow Within discusses topics that range from relationships with people and setting boundaries, and knowing what value m...

We take a listen to psychologist Dr Ismatt Niazi, who talks about his internal development as he navigates the world of mental health, and the world we all share. Coming to realizations for himself not only brought more shape and understanding of his own mind, but also gave an ability to find solutions to issues he's always had. He suggests perhaps we should look inwardly so that we can have a bet...

In this episode of the 2nd Floor Podcast we interview Navin Sidhu of Fab Hab. She is an Edmonton Civil Engineer, specializing in interior consulting. Her company's design philosophy can be described as transitional with a contemporary twist, however, they can design everything from transitional to modern. They focus on a design approach that allows for growth and room for change. Our fast, tech-ce...

In this episode of The 2nd Floor, Qashus and DJ Kennergy link up to discuss the importance of taking a vacation and learning to separate yourself, for at least a little bit, from your daily routine. Kenny, returning from Portugal from a martial arts tournament, experienced the value of learning new culture and how to enjoy his time, while Qashus learned to trust his colleagues to take the driver s...

In this throwback episode, Qashus has a seat with Alec Barbero, a 21-year-old serial entrepreneur and barber. This dude has the hustle like the greats! His businesses: Comopound Cut Club, Lemino Marketing, Fish Source of Canada and Casapao Flooring and Poly Coating - Why he decided to drop college and start hustling on his businesses - How he started the Compound Cut Club with his partner and why...

In this episode of the 2nd Floor podcast, Kenny sits down with Jeff Mellis   from the Exercise Therapy Association. After suffering from an injury he could not resolve, he was recommended by Brendan, his long-time friend, to perform an exercise using Brendan's exercise bible. Discovering the process worked, Jeff realized the value of Brendan's valuable written content. Since creating Exercise Ther...