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Thinkspace Podcast

Thinkspace Podcast

Self Hired 100 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. Host Summan Kandola aims to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. The show brings in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.

Episodes

Neely Rajput on Authenticity & Making your Dreams Happen Jul 1, 2026 3412 From a pivotal moment in the dark Neely transformed her love for creativity into a thriving bakery business. Neely Rajput is the founder of The Whiskful Baker, a luxury cake and dessert brand built on the principles of community, connection, and genuine relationships.  Drawing on her decade-long career as an educator, she has carried the values that guided her in the classroom into her entrepreneu
Summan Kandola on 6 Truths That Will Help You Find Yourself Jun 24, 2026 1504 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 yo
Summan Kandola on Understanding Your Inner Self Jun 3, 2026 1057 Feeling swallowed by your circumstances or feelings? In this episode, Summan Kandola offers a reframe on how to look at your inner world Summan gets real about: Understanding your inner world Different parts of your personality Understanding your personal reality Defining “what are your parts” How to work with the dynamics of your inner world & so much more!   If you love themes of personal
[REUPLOADED] Summan Kandola on How to Stop Abandoning Yourself May 29, 2026 2411 Your emotional landscape is setting the tone for your life. In this episode, Summan Kandola dives into emotional capacity, emotional availability, and what it really means to navigate hard seasons without abandoning yourself. Summan gets real about: Understanding your emotional landscape A vulnerable life update What emotional capacity actually is Emotional availability and why it matters Managin
Summan Kandola on Mel Robbins, Mothers Day & Radical Honesty May 13, 2026 2117 Have you ever asked yourself a question that shifted the trajectory of your life? In this episode your host Summan breaks down the three top questions from the Stanford professors behind “Design Your Life” and how to implement these into your life for real change. Summan gets real about: –Reviewing Mel Robbins Tour stop in Vancouver –Feeling othered in rooms –Learning how to move from passive
Summan Kandola on Shadow Work May 6, 2026 1310 This episode is for those who want to go deeper into their transformation journey. Designed more as a fireside chat your host Summan Kandola dives into the layers of shadow work and how to approach our lives with curiosity.  Summan gets real about: –What shadow work actually is (and how to know if you’re doing it right) –Why you keep repeating the same patterns even when you’re aware –How to exp
James Grass On Hospitality, Mentorship & The Reality of Entrepreneurship Apr 29, 2026 3648 Summan sits down with James Grass for an unfiltered conversation on the hospitality industry, power of mentorship, reality of entrepreneurship & more. James Grass brings over 20 years of global hospitality experience, consulting for private clubs, restaurants, and brands through his firm, Memento, where he develops world-class guest and brand experiences. He is also the founder of Chef’s Favou
Navin On Grief, Healing & Leading with Creativity Apr 22, 2026 3596 Summan sits down with Navin for a real conversation on grief, the healing journey, personal evolution, and how to lead with love. Navin is an Interdisciplinary Practitioner - He’s a Counsellor , Music Therapist , Yoga Teacher and Artist. With ancestral roots in India, Navin is a second-generation Indo-Canadian, born in Canada. He’s also one of our lead experts in our series the feelings of music w
Daniella Atkinson On Becoming, Content & Inspired Action Apr 15, 2026 3453 Who can you become when it’s all on you? Daniella Atkinson is a reporter and internet personality known for bridging journalism and digital storytelling with her viral street interviews. Raised in a military family, she moved from city to city, faced bullying, and eventually immigrated to a new country.  Summan sits down with Daniella for a real conversation on personal evolution, creating content
Summan Kandola on Booked, Busy & Blessed Apr 8, 2026 2823 Asking for a full plate and feeling overwhelmed is an unexplored state.    This week Summan breaks down her booked, busy & blessed mindset for sprint seasons.   Summan gets real about:   -Moving with grace -Owning new levels of responsibility -Gratitude mindset in busy seasons -Character development and strengthening your values -Opening up your capacity -Using curiosity as a tool -Levity as p
Mikey Jose on The Nervous System, Music & Mindset Apr 1, 2026 4172 How do you go from an Artist to Neuroscientist?   This week Summan sits down with Mikey Jose - a neuroscience PhD candidate-by-day, independent artist-by-night.    Mikey thrives in the in-between, putting him in a unique position to build bridges that connect brain and heart. He’s been featured on CBC Radio, TEDx, international scientific conferences, and at his home institution, The University of
Agasha Mutesasira on Accessibility, Opportunities & Navigating Creative Opportunities Mar 25, 2026 3828 When she was 12, she was told she’ll never be able to walk again.   This is a story of tenacity, creative expression and a soul wanting to be seen.   Agasha Mutesasira is a Ugandan-born, Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and disability advocate. After sustaining a spinal cord injury at 12, she was inspired to use her music and content creation to explore growth, vulnerability, and navigating a wor

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