The 2nd Floor

On this week's episode, Qashus speaks with Ross Storoshenko, a real estate agent who is changing the game of the real estate industry with his innovative and creative ways clients purchase their homes. We chat about what you need to know about investing in 2020 post pandemic, tips on investing as a millennial's, what it takes to be your own boss and why most people aren't mean't to be entrepreneur...

I sit down with a good friend, Sam Mohammad and discuss my journey as an filmmaker and what it took to get to the point where I am now with both the podcast & Q Filmz Media (my company). Tune in as we discuss what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how to start your own business! - Qashus

This particular episode in the jungle takes a deep dive into co-host @kenny_bhullar 's self discovery of his new career path during COVID-19 self isolation and how he found the right job. As co-host @qashus navigates his own take on whether or not he is more motivated by chasing something or being chased, this episode delivers tremendous value on knowing when to take the leap, step on the gas and...

Co-host @kenny_bhullar takes you down his personal journey and discovery of finding his passion and feeling like a winner in the process by identifying his values, purpose and unique abilities. By referencing 2 champion athletes (KB Bhullar and Dexter Janke) from the 2nd Floor Podcast, Kenny showcases different perspectives on what it takes to become a champion and have a mindset of a winner. A me...

Dr. Buck Parker, is a General & Trauma Surgeon at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City Utah. He is also a speaker, and a medical expert for the media. He sees patients with hernias, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, skin and soft tissue infections, bowel obstructions, colon disease as well as traumatic injuries. Dr. Parker is from Jackson Wyoming and graduated from University of Wyoming with a B...

4:23 - Motivation Behind Becoming A Doctor 9:50 - Perks of Using Social Media to Your Advantage As A Health Professional  15:10 - Shy away from identifying information and criticizing online as a healthcare worker  17:35 - 21:36 How to express your personal opinion on social media as a professional  21:56 - separate the issue from the person through empathy 26:51 - What it takes to prepare for med...

Sajjad Fazel is an internationally recognized public health professional with 5+ years of experience working in health policy, research, health promotion, management, communications, and knowledge translation. Currently, Sajjad works as a research associate in the Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research Department at Alberta Health Services. He is also the research director for Knight's Cabin...

Sajjad Fazel is an internationally recognized public health professional with 5+ years of experience working in health policy, research, health promotion, management, communications, and knowledge translation. Currently, Sajjad works as a research associate in the Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research Department at Alberta Health Services. He is also the research director for Knight's Cabin...

Sajjad Fazel is an internationally recognized public health professional with 5+ years of experience working in health policy, research, health promotion, management, communications, and knowledge translation. Currently, Sajjad works as a research associate in the Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research Department at Alberta Health Services. He is also the research director for Knight's Cabin...

3:10 - Create your own culture 7:35 - Deep in the friend zone 15:53 - Bollywood ruined our lives 18:19 - Do you believe in romance 22:50 - Different meanings of marriage 30:15 - Being ready for someone In the latest Jungle episode, Qashus and Kenny talk about their personal experiences being in the friend zone, what it was like growing up to fit in a western cultured society, while keeping up with...

Qashus sits down with special guest Ovi Beschieru, first year med student to discuss 3 topics - How to gain confidence in yourself and get out of your comfort zone, why it's okay for men to express their feelings and how important it is to open up to close friends and family.

Qashus & Khurram Sultan discusss why Joe Rogan's Podcast Deal with Spotify for $100 Million Dollars is great news for content creators and those in the YouTube and Podcast Space. 

1:35 - the creative process 6:40 - the brains behind our hoodie design 16:23 - bachelor of design 20:00 - is being a multidisciplinary artist encouraged? 24:00 - the starving artist stereotype 36:58 - why no one is listening to what you have to say 41:00 - how to be a thriving artist in a world where everyone considers themselves to be an artist 43:37 - lululemon case study 54:19 - is art a form o...

In this Jungle Episode, Danny Zahr and Qashus talk about Kobe and dive deep into his character traits and how his leadership traits can be implemented in the average human being! RIP to the legend, Kobe Bryant. Thank you for always taking us to the 2nd Floor. Find us on all streaming platforms : Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Stitcher

What do you end up neglecting when you are to busy looking deep into the past or to concerned about what the present will bring you: The present moment. In our first theatrical trailer release, we reference Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now". We also share with you the power of imagining your life as a mountain climber in reference to chasing happiness thanks to a concept provided by Tal-Ben Shaha...

8:06 - The Value of Resiliancy 10:14 - Being introduced into a world of Martial Arts & Muay Thai 13:50 - How the academic route sped up the learning process of becoming a highly ranked fighter 17:37 - What does experience have to do with earning and gaining respect in the fight community? 19:24 - A business and a fighter require a variety of different pillars to support its success 26:30 - You are...

Today we bring on Nour Al Wazir, a Dentistry Student who talks about how she navigates her education and sees it as a key in 2020. Topics we dive deep in are as follows :   Not Sure What To Do In My Career 1:50 How Did You Decide? 5:10 Don't make the wrong decision? 7:54 What if School Isn't For Me? 10:34 Why is Physical & Mental Health is Important? 13:40 Escapism and why we do it? 16:13 How to E...

We're featuring another episode of our Amplify Series, with host Susan Charara and you don't want to miss our conversation this week with Jenan Nasserdeen.    In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, we talk about ' Mental Health and Why Silence Keeps Us Sick !' We discuss the anxiety, fear and overwhelmed that many are feeling during this uncertain time, and why it is imperative to not struggle in sil...

We're featuring another episode of our Amplify Series, with host Susan Charara and you don't want to miss our conversation this week with Jenan Nasserdeen.    In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, we talk about ' Mental Health and Why Silence Keeps Us Sick !' We discuss the anxiety, fear and overwhelmed that many are feeling during this uncertain time, and why it is imperative to not struggle in sil...

Welcome to the Jungle! We welcome topic-driven conversations spearheaded by the founders of the podcast themselves. Differences and similarities are evident between each other to ultimately showcase their personalities in their natural habitat. The Jungle is meant to be a safe space for different walks of life to co-exist with one another, thus allowing Kenny and Qashus to share their unique persp...

Since the launch of yeg.date in 2015, Co-founder Jamie has successfully helped to create a highly trafficked local hot spot - the go-to-guide for things to do in Edmonton on date night or simply creating fun new things to do with friends.  By 2017, yeg.date has launched and planned over 100 events, selling out events quicker then they can be created and planned for date night or singles looking to...

We discuss how to deal with uncertainty & self isolation during the COVID Pandemic we are all experiencing. Topics we discuss : - How do you Cope with Self Isolation?: 2:34 - Your bucket list & why it's important to take action right now: 9:00 - Why Self Reflection is Important: 10:13 - Turn Shit into Sugar, transform your limited resources: 14:00 - Problem Solving during a Pandemic, Adapt or Die:...

" My name is Kaylor Betts.. and I am the founder of The Mental Wealth Project.    From as far back as I can remember, I have been challenged by my Mental Health. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, A.D.H.D, and addictions, these were a big part of my life for many years. These challenges I've faced, have sparked an obsessive journey in my life, to not only be able to deal with these challenges, bu...

We're debuting our Amplify Series (with new host Susan Charara) and you don't want to miss this episode with Pammie Bhullar, CEO of Laser Sheer. We talk about 'Balancing A Growing Career and Motherhood' and how you can do both successfully!     Pammie was one of the few women of colour (in the early 2000's in Edmonton) to launch a business and grow it to multiple locations. In this episode she sha...

TJ Sadler is the founder of YEG Fitness magazine. What began as a passion project to share his love for fitness and give people a place to visit online to find out what was happening in the city to stay active has evolved into a community of wellness. YEG Fitness is about changing the way people think about fitness. It's a matter of finding what works for you and becoming a cheerleader for those a...