Thinkspace Podcast

For episode 46 of the ThinkSpace podcast, Joss sits down with writer, stand-up comedian and actor Ivan Decker. Decker is known for his keen, polished, and multi-layered observational comedy. At the age of 34 this comedic phenomenon has already made an appearance on the hit U.S. television show “Conan” and is also a recipient of the prestigious JUNO award.  Hysterical, light hearted, and passionate...

This week rap sovereignty and lyricist JUNK stops by the studio to chat the principles of uplifting your community, going the ‘extra mile’, and the existent of freestyle. Music has been running in his veins since the cradle. Already exceptionally well decorated, he is rapping to his dying day. Episode 45 is a covenant to asserting control over your own finality and the aptitude of discipline.    ...

Joined this week by marketing juggernaut, David Allison. David is a keynote speaker, author, former marketing executive, consultant, and philanthropist. He recently discovered some previously overlooked aspects of marketing and influencing populations, which he wrote about in his most recent book “We Are All The Same Age Now”. David speaks on the podcast about; anthropology, education systems, cha...

This week on ThinkSpace podcast, we talk about paving the way for the next generation of young people with Taran Ghatrora, one of Canada’s leading young business figures and CEO of Blume. Blume is a wellness company committed to changing women’s beauty experience one product and campaign at a time. Our host Joss Biggins touches on subjects including venture funding as a start-up, fostering confide...

One of the driving forces behind physio powerhouse, and industry revolutionizing, Myodetox. Co-Founder and CEO Scott Marcaccio sits down with the team to deep dive into the organic grassroots of his career and how he and his team were able to build this empire. Scott is a leader in human psychology, business leadership, and avid philosophizer.    What you’ll hear about:  Steps to evaluate your goa...

WE’RE BACK with award-winning , headlining comic, Dino Archie. This Fresno native splits his time between LA and Vancouver, honing his craft and having a damn good time doing it. Thoughtful, vulnerable, and understated, Dino’s insights on human interaction and the gifts that make us all hilarious, set the vibe for Season 2 of the ThinkSpace Podcast. Catch Dino on season 3 of Adam Devine’s House Pa...

This week entrepreneur, business development specialist, and co-manager of Manila Grey, Buk Nkosi stops by the studio to chat the philosophy of “always keep it moving”. At only 25 years old, this Zimbabwean phenom already has a Top 25 Under 25 under his belt and a wealth of entrepreneurial experience. Episode 40 is a true testament to achieving your dreams, taking risks, and finding balance betwee...

This week podcast is full of creative discussion, what it’s like to be a full-time freelancer creative and stories about the life and times of Hindz. Celibacy, food habits and the power or intuition are among the many topics touched on within episode 39 of the ThinkSpace Podcast.   Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. Leave your thoughts in the comments below, or join the Thi...

This week Joss is joined by overseas professional basketball player & entrepreneur Terrell Evans. The two dive into what it truly means to dedicate your life to something, shifting the paradigm around what ‘the grind’ really entails, and building character through relentless perseverance. Terrell is a role model to many young players and continues to chase his dream every day. In one the most genu...

This week musician, actor, and all-around multi-disciplinary artist, Kristina Lao stops by the studio to chat about her life as a creative, and her experiences growing up as a world traveler. As such a nuanced artist - unlike any other featured on ThinkSpace thus far, Kristina covers new territory and sparks dialogue with Joss about the different iterations of self, the transcendence of self-actua...

This week Joss is joined by co-creator of The Juice Truck, Zach Berman, for Episode 36 of the ThinkSpace Podcast. Inspired by the juice carts of India and Nepal, Berman and his co-founder Ryan Slater have built one of the most successful cold-pressed juice companies in Vancouver. Berman brings his experience to this conversation sparking thoughtful dialogue on the philosophy of fostering the commu...

Steve Rio, Founder and CEO of Nature of Work and Briteweb and now the host of the NOW podcast. With a passion for human performance and wellness, and helping people realize their full potential and purpose, Rio has been able to build multiple successful social impact companies while living a life connected to nature. This dedicated agent of social change shares his thoughts on the importance of co...

Where do you find your happiness, wisdom, strength, and purpose? This week, Joss is joined by the host of Forward with Josh Dittmer, to talk about finding your freedom and success. As a Sales Manager by day, and podcaster/coach by night, Josh understands the work ethic and mindset necessary to find success and meaning in both your vocation and in life, and he shares it all on episode 34 of the Thi...

Joss is joined this week by streetball legend, Joey “KINGHANDLES” Haywood, and Myodetox COO – Nick Lo, for a special group edition of ThinkSpace. Nick and Joey share some key fundamentals to health and happiness, talk shop, and come together to talk all things life, longevity, and growth.   Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. Leave your thoughts in the comments below, or joi...

This episode of the podcast features one of Canada’s most legendary underground hip hop artists - Snak The Ripper. Snak has founded businesses, became a father and turned his life around from the ground up. An outstanding person, highly skilled rapper and accomplished businessman. For the first time, Snak gives his fans an in-depth hour and a half deep dive into his life, career, family, businesse...

This week adventurer, writer, vegan, youtuber, survivor, and “student of the University of Life”, Steph Yu stops by the studio to chat about her new book “A Beautiful Mess”- a collection of personal thoughts, short essays, and diary entries speaking to Steph’s life journey thus far. At only 22 years old, Steph has overcome many obstacles through taking a new approach and perspective to processing...

After leading a life that simply sounded good on paper, Julian left his life of monotony and sought out to co-create the experience-based adventure company Chasing Sunrise - a business solely concerned with creating community and “mind-blowing” memories. The culmination of his experiences and philosophies on life make for a thoughtful and introspective episode 30 that touches on the importance of...

This week Joss sits down with Vancouver’s own stand-up- writer, comedian, and actor, Gavin Matts. With only 5 years in the entertainment industry under his belt, this lower mainland born-and-bred comedian is showing promise as Canada’s most popular up and coming comic. After taking a huge leap and following his passions to LA, Matts has new insight to the ins and outs of the comedic world and expe...

What does it feel like to pack up and close shop in your business prime? This is exactly the battle Spensir from THC Canada has had to confront this past year. Through facing adversity at the height of THC Canada’s popularity, Spensir has found new blessings and made several insights on his philosophy to managing his inner circle, as well as his recipe to never working a day in his life, all of wh...

Known to most Vancouverites as the originator of Physio Room prior to the collaboration with Myodetox. Nick boasts an impressive number of accolades as he holds the reigns to what has been dibbed the ‘Nike of physiotherapy’  You’ll learn that Nick is much more than a successful business owner and a humanitarian. He is a man that has visited the depths of his own identity, worked through the mud, a...

In an impromptu pop up podcast- this week the team welcomes back Kevin Han from Vietnam. Kevin and Joss chop it up over Vietnamese culture as Kevin tries to re-learn the english language. The conversation spirals into what it takes to achieve in the city, how the ThinkSpace Podcast has been propelled to ‘voice of the city’ status and the road traveled to get there. Joss also breaks down his takeaw...

In the studio this week we have Josephine Cruz aka JAYEMKAYEM. As a DJ, contributing editor to Complex magazine, label owner, all around creative, and Master of Urban Digital, Josephine is entrepreneurial at the core and embodies exactly what it means to be Self Hired. This conversation uncovers the toll that overextending yourself can have on your mental health, the importance on focusing on “wha...

Joss is joined this week by streetball legend, pro baller, and elite basketball player, Joey “KINGHANDLES” Haywood. You may know him from his recent feature in Vice’s three-part Street Legends series, which chronicles the complicated and nuanced experiences of athletes who dominate in their sport. Nicknamed for his wicked skills and unbelievable ball handling, Canada’s best street baller KINGHANDL...

In episode 23 of the ThinkSpace podcast, Joss takes a journey into the complex mind of local yoga instructor Neil Cheta. Neil provides us with an overview of how his life trajectory has changed since picking up the lifestyle of Kundalini Yoga. This episode also offers insight on the benefits of daily spiritual practice, specifically, the yoga of awareness.   Thank you for listening! We’d love to h...

This week, world traveler, Redbull Music 3Style host, and eternal b-boy, DJ Flipout join us for Episode 23 of the ThinkSpace podcast. Known by many for the 5 O’Clock Traffic Jam (Vancouver’s longest-running live mix show), DJ Flipout provides us a comprehensive overview about his other professional endeavors, past and present, the lesser-known facts about his journey throughout many facets of the...