Thinkspace Podcast

Vulnerable real share incoming ❤️‍🔥 In this episode, Summan Kandola shares the advice she'd give every person in their late 20s and early 30s, especially if you're sitting with that uncomfortable feeling of "I just want to understand myself." Summan dives into: Why dabbling in self-awareness isn't enough and what real inner work actually requires The mindset shifts that keep you stuck (without you even realizing it) Why healing isn't just about processing pain, but expanding your capacity for joy. How your thoughts quietly shape the reality you're living in. Why "this is just who I am" can become one of the biggest barriers to change. How learning to understand the different parts of yourself can completely transform the way you relate to yourself and others. Why the depth of your relationships is often limited by the depth of your relationship with yourself. If you love conversations around personal development, mindset, emotional maturity, self-awareness, healing, ambition, entrepreneurship, and creating a life that actually feels aligned, this podcast is for you.

This week Summan sit’s down with Natasha Jung, Founder, CEO & Executive Producer of Cold Tea Collective. Natasha has over 20 years of experience in media, marketing & PR. She’s been recognized for her contributions to anti-racism, community engagement, youth leadership and development and cultural development. We get real about: Navigating ADD/ADHD in day to day life Moving through the early years of motherhood Frustration tolerance Emotional Regulation & Emotional Repair Asian experience in media right now If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you. If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious. 📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED. The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences. CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/ Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Natasha: https://www.instagram.com/natashajung/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love. As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

In this episode, I take you back with me and share parts of my story I haven’t spoken about openly before. We get real about: Growing up as a young brown kid navigating family life after divorce Reconnecting with your personal essence Overhauling your mindset as you come into yourself Honouring the part of you that craves adventure How community shifts as you grow Learning bravery early and choosing yourself anyway If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you. If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious. 📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED. The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences. CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/ Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love. As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

From launching her “little website” in 2012 to becoming a women-led favourite jewelry brand across Canada and the U.S. In this episode Summan sit’s down with Tania Yan, Founder of Olive & Piper, the Vancouver-born jewelry brand. O&P is known for blending timeless design with trend-forward style, making every moment feel like an occasion. Together, we unpack what it really takes to keep going for it year after year. Tania gets real about: How to create epic solutions for your clients Pivoting when things aren’t working Having fun while growing your business Love for fashion & adornment What it means to wear the “foudner/CEO” hat The hardest, darkest, loneliest moments of leadership Balance being different in different seasons If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you. If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious. 📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED. The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences. CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/ Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Gina: https://www.instagram.com/iamginajudge/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love. As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

In this episode, you’ll hear from some of our favourite guests over the last quarter as we double click on some of the most insightful moments we had during our conversations If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious. 📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED. The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences. CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/ Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Ryleah: https://www.instagram.com/ryleahshae/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love. As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!

She was told her values were wrong, now she works with Vancouver’s biggest brands. In this episode, Summan sits down with Ryleah Resler, an event designer and producer known for creating bold brand activations and immersive experiences. From design school to large-scale event production, Ryleah shares the gut checks, creative risks, and pivotal opportunities that led her to working with some of Vancouver’s most recognizable brands, including Lululemon, Arc’teryx, Dank Mart, and Bosa Properties. Together, we unpack what it really takes to trust your vision in an industry that often asks you to play it safe. Ryleah gets real about: – How ambition evolves across different decades – Design and event production: then vs. now – Intuition and learning to have your own back – The “game” and different levels of life and career – Embracing colour and standing out – Taking creative risks and saying yes before you’re ready – What it truly means to take up space If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you. If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious. 📹WATCH FULL EPISODES ON YOUTUBE 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY 🎧LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS THE THINKSPACE PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED. The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences. CONNECT FURTHER: Summan: https://instagram.com/iamsummankandola/ Self Hired: https://instagram.com/selfhired/ Ryleah: https://www.instagram.com/ryleahshae/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories & send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love. As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me on instagram @iamsummankandola + @selfhired. Thank YOU for supporting thinkspace, I love & appreciate you!