Thinkspace Podcast

By Self Hired

The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious, where you’ll hear conversations with weekly guests that spark your creativity and bring real value to the table. Listen for actionable

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How many episodes does Thinkspace Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

Thinkspace Podcast episodes:

July 22, 2026Zach Berman On Longevity In Business, Pivoting & Having A Sales Mindset
What if getting “No” gets you closer to your next “YES”?
This week on the thinkspace Podcast Summan sits down with Zach Berman - Zach Berman is the co-founder of The Juice Truck. In 2011, Zach and his business partner Ryan Slater launched Canada’s first Cold Pressed Juice bar out of a Food Truck at Water & Abbott in Gastown.
The Juice Truck has opened and closed cafes, and experienced many pivots throughout its journey, eventually finding its current North Star - Wholesale. The Juice Truck has 4 cafes and sells to over 500 cafes, grocery stores, markets and restaurants throughout BC.
Zach gets real about:
Consuming less content and getting creating
Pivoting in business again and again
What it takes to have a long-term business partnership
Looking at your business differently when the world pivots
How his perspective shifted on faith & religion
The mindset required to be successful in sales
What sales teaches you about life
How to gamify the process of business
How getting “no” always leads you closer to a “yes”

& so much more!

If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.

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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!
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54min
July 15, 2026 Celine Bacani on Burnout, Perfectionism, & Longevity in Business
How do you slow down when you’re burnt out, going to the hospital but crushing your business goals?
Celine Bacani is a dynamic Vancouver based entrepreneur who has turned her enterprising spirit into meaningful community success.
As the co-owner of the celebrated and expanding Lee’s Donuts, she's helped transform a modest mom-and-pop shop into one of British Columbia’s most iconic brands.
Celine gets real about:
— What mentorship really means and how to find a mentor everywhere you go
— What it takes to be a powerful leader (personally and as a parent)
— Building a healthy relationship with your body
— Navigating through cultural leadership
— Navigating community and collective tragedy with resilience
— Entrepreneurship, motherhood, and balancing both
— Finding your anchor audience and why it matters for business growth
— How Gen Alpha is navigating the world differently than Millennials
— Why perfectionism is one of the biggest catalysts and threats to success
— The power of leverage in business and life
— Recognizing the signs of career burnout before it's too late
— How to confidently ask for mentorship and open new opportunities

& so much more!

If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.

📹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!

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July 08, 2026Zoya Khurana on AI, Burnout and Building an Aligned Career
This one's for anyone who’s experienced their blind ambition turn into burnout.
Zoya Khurana is a tech product leader turned content creator and the founder of Techgirldiary, a platform where she talks about tech, AI, ambition, and the real human side of building an aligned career.
Zoya is passionate about helping women feel more capable and confident in their careers, tech and spaces where they may not have always seen themselves represented.
Zoya gets real about:
Pivoting your career
Enjoying your blind ambition
Navigating early career burnout
Judgement online and how to navigate it
What is AI and how to navigate it
How to use AI for creative expression
Practical ways to use AI tonight
& so much more!

If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.

📹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!
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56min
July 01, 2026Neely Rajput on Authenticity & Making your Dreams Happen
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 entrepreneurial journey, creating a highly recognizable brand rooted in trust, authenticity, and meaningful client experiences.
Neely gets real about:
Judgement and how to navigate it
How to lean into authenticity even when it’s hard
Leaning into faith during the pivot
What true legacy is
How to find your purpose
How to try regardless if you have a plan or not
& so much more!

If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.

📹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!
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57min
June 24, 2026Summan Kandola on 6 Truths That Will Help You Find Yourself
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.
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26min
June 03, 2026Summan Kandola on Understanding Your Inner Self
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 development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.

📹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!
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18min
May 29, 2026[REUPLOADED] Summan Kandola on How to Stop Abandoning Yourself
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
Managing emotions in a healthy way
Behaviours to avoid during difficult seasons
Allowing energy and emotions to move through you
Trusting yourself when life feels uncertain
Navigating relationship changes while carrying a lot emotionally
The difference between emotional suppression and emotional regulation
Why self-awareness alone doesn’t always create change
& so much more!

If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.

📹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!
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41min
May 27, 2026Summan Kandola on How to Stop Abandoning Yourself
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
Managing emotions in a healthy way
Behaviours to avoid during difficult seasons
Allowing energy and emotions to move through you
Trusting yourself when life feels uncertain
Navigating relationship changes while carrying a lot emotionally
The difference between emotional suppression and emotional regulation
Why self-awareness alone doesn’t always create change
& so much more!

If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.

📹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!
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41min
May 13, 2026 Summan Kandola on Mel Robbins, Mothers Day & Radical Honesty
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 aggressive communication to repair
–Radical self honesty
–Oddysy planning questions for personal transformation
& so much more!
If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.

📹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!

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36min
May 06, 2026 Summan Kandola on Shadow Work
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 explore your shadow
–What shadow work looks like in real life beyond journaling
–How to integrate what you uncover so you actually change
& so much more!
If you love themes of personal development, mindset, navigating ambition, self love, endurance and entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
📹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/
James: https://www.instagram.com/grassjames/
Chefs Favourite: https://www.instagram.com/chefs.favourite/
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!
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22min

FAQs about Thinkspace Podcast:

How many episodes does Thinkspace Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.