Thinkspace Podcast

This week’s conversation is about slowing down. Take it from someone who has worked in the busy hustle of the digital newsroom and has interviewed Justin Trudeau way too many times. We’d like to welcome Farhan Mohamed on today’s episode! For 8 years, he dedicated his time and passion to help build what we now all know as Daily Hive. As the editor-in-chief, he cultivated a digital space for media c...

Mesh Lakhani knows how to talk about money in a way that makes sense. He has been on both sides of the table and delivers knowledge from a place of not knowing financial literacy at all, to being an investor and the founder of Mark 2 Capital, a firm which now manages approximately $200 million in assets across multiple investments. Tune in to find out how he has pivoted from multiple learning curv...

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...

  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 resil...

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 dat...

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 -...

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...

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 existin...

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, Urban...

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 throug...

“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 recognize...

Chris is a transplanted Albertan-Okanaganite who has trekked genetically through the worlds of hospitality, earthquake engineering, real estate development and construction in Western Canada and the hinterlands of California.    An avid urbanist and admitted agent of change, Chris volunteers on the boards of The Urbanarium, an organization committed to advancing Vancouver’s urban conversation and...

Every quarter, Joss checks in with the team. Give's an update on things as they are today. Recaps the past episodes from the last three months, and lets everybody know what's next for the podcast.    For all our show notes, references, further reflections and more head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/   Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. We invite you to join th...

More than a basketball skills trainer, Harp Grewal, known as 3SeedTraining to most, is about building the human AND the player. Harp shares some of the nuances of life that he has learned from the game. How he became a trainer in the gym with some of the best in the game, one of those people being the late great Kobe Bryant, who Harp shares stories of. Lessons and experiences with top trainers, th...

Elias was named one of the top 20 most powerful figures in Canadian basketball by SportsNet. He is an individual that feels a sense of responsibility to develop the sport to a world-class level here in Canada, doing such from extremely humble roots. Co-founder of North Pole Hoops as well as the National Preparatory Association, Elias works with executives and players alike on the NBA, Olympic, NCA...

Elias was named one of the top 20 most powerful figures in Canadian basketball by SportsNet. He is an individual that feels a sense of responsibility to develop the sport to a world-class level here in Canada, doing such from extremely humble roots. Co-founder of North Pole Hoops as well as the National Preparatory Association, Elias works with executives and players alike on the NBA, Olympic, NCA...

The one, the only, high vibrating Akeem Pierre deconstructs what true healing and the process of ‘re-treating’ yourself is. His humble approach to life and warm personality fosters a genuine conversation about health and wellness from a spiritual perspective. Akeem elaborates on his health retreat experiences and the culture that inspired his mindful intentions towards food, language, and self-lov...

Known to most as Stewart from LetterKenny, Tyler also boasts an impressive number of titles under his appearances on television series: The Killing, Grand Star, Supernatural, Motive, Saving Hope and Godiva’s. Tyler is a multi-dimensional professional and far more than a pretty face. In this podcast you’ll learn that Tyler is much more than an amazing young actor, he is a man that uplifts what it m...

In this episode of thinkspace, we sit down with business management and sales development veteran Rick Ocean. Managing partner at Body Energy Club and owner of Stretch Body Lab, Rick is one of the leading visionaries behind global longevity and human prosperity, based here in Vancouver It was an absolute honor and a pleasure to deep dive into the future of the fitness industry with Rick. We hope y...

The thinkspace is a home for the passionately curious, we aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. I'm your host Summan Kandola, we bring in some of the best minds regardless of industry to extract the most value from their stories and experiences. The thinkspace podcast is produced by Self Hired. Connect with the thinkspace podcast @ia...

In this episode of the thinkspace podcast, Joss sits down with digital marketing specialist Summan Kandola. Summan is most known for her infamous Instagram story conversations and creative projects including Surutheguru, and XOANDHUSTLE . Summan has a commanding and compassionate grasp on human psychology, spiritualism, business and entrepreneurship. In this episode, you’ll learn about: What it me...

Minisodes are bite-sized clips of the most valuable insights and candid conversations captured on our recent interviews. In this minisode, humanitarian and CEO of Plastic Bank, David Katz talks about what smart goal setting actually is, the greatest gift of life, and fixating your attention on the things that matter. Listen to the full conversation here. In this episode you'll hear: Interacting wi...

In this episode of the thinkspace podcast, Joss sits down with a man that has rubbed shoulders with some of the worlds most influential people at the Vatican, Buckingham Palace, on Wall St. and most importantly, the slums of India, Haiti and many other of the poorest countries in the world. David Katz. Known to most in the world as the Founder and CEO of Plastic Bank , the world’s largest chain of...

In this episode, our own Joss Biggins gives listeners a run-through of this year’s top-rated episodes, personal favorite convos, and a debrief on the most thought-provoking theories for the extra curious minds listening. Tune in to the full recap here. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Fan-favorite episodes  Some of the most thought vexing theories brought up by select guests  Our personal favo...

Welcome to our first thinkspace minisode! Minisodes are bite-sized clips of the most valuable insights and candid conversations captured on our recent interviews. In this minisode, globally acclaimed chef, Trevor Bird discusses being vulnerable, ego dissolution, and emotional awareness. Listen to the full unedited episode here .   For full show notes, references, further reflections on this episod...