New School of Thinking Podcast

Dean, Ren, and Jamal are back in the same room again! Today we discuss a little Covid Reflection! How will things changes? How have people changed? What is our experience with the maturity levels of people when it comes to this pandemic?? We may be a bit rusty in the beginning. but we get back into it! Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Contact us at: Email: thenewschoolofthinking@gmail.com IG: @thenewschoolofthinking

Today we get to hear from Jamal on the topic of motivation. We are sticking with the simpler format for this one and if you have any comments be sure to reach out and leave a note! Email: thenewschoolofthinking@gmail.com IG: @thenewschoolofthinking

Ever wanted to hear what Dean has to say (who has, right...)? Well here's your chance! On this short and simple episode Dean talks about MOTIVATION and what rubs him the wrong way about people who may be taking advantage of it. We'd also love to hear from you! Reach us at: Email: thenewschoolofthinking@gmail.com IG: @thenewschoolofthinking

Well, to be honest, we just wanted to rant on this episode. There's a lot going on in the world. There's a lot of good, but also a lot of deception... We wanted to talk about these actions, that may seem like a selfless act, but is it really? IS there any such thing as a truly selfless act? What do you think? Contact us at: thenewschoolofthinking@gmail.com Connect with us at IG: @thenewschoolofthinking

What does the future hold!? Wouldn't we all like to know! Tune in to this episode as Dean and Ren tackle a question of the future and stumble through some great takeaways along the way. I know what you're thinking, "but where's Jamal?" Don't worry, he approves this message Lol. As always - Comment, Like, Share, and Join the conversation! Connect with us at IG: @thenewschoolofthinking Contact us at: thenewschoolofthinking@gmail.com

Today we discuss our weekend. The New School team were a part of something special and exciting this weekend, which lead to meeting exciting and special people, contributing to exciting and special results. Take a listen to what we've done and what we will be continuing to do! Contact us at: thenewschoolofthinking@gmail.com IG: @thenewschoolofthinking STAY TUNED

We turn on one of our own today! We get the insights from Ren on what it took to build her business of Fidget toys. She gives some great take-aways based on her journey that can definitely help you! We thank her for opening up on the episode and sharing her story! If you thought you heard enough from her before... wait till you hear this! Connect with us on: Instagram: @thenewschoolofthinking email: thenewschoolofthinking@gmail.com

Today we have a very special guest... an alumni of the Top 35 under 35 global change-maker award, the co-founder of the social enterprise PickWaste, and a 20-year-old youth speaker... Mr. Sam Demma!  We get to know Sam on a semi-personal and deeper level. Listen as we dive into who Sam is, what triggers his energy and charismatic personality, what motivates him and keeps him going, and just listen to knowledge and wisdom from a passionate young professional leaving his mark on the world through guidance, words, actions, and PickWaste.  A special thank you to Sam Demma for this awesome episode and if you'd like to get in contact with Sam see below for his contact information:  web: www.samdemma.com email: Sam@samdemma.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sam_demma Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-demma/

Today we dive into Quotes... "The loudest person in the room is usually the weakest" ... What does that mean to you? What do quotes mean to you? Take a listen as we give our opinions and we encourage you to share yours! Contact us at thenewschoolofthinking@gmail.com IG: @thenewschoolofthinking

We're back! Just the trio - Jamal, Dean, and Ren. Today we give our opinions on the affects of Covid-19 on business and how it has affected our industries and working environments. We get into what this might mean moving forward for many businesses. And again, these are only our OPINIONS. Sit back, relax, and enjoy as always! Please stay safe, stay home. Stop the spread and be mindful of those around you. Protect yourself and protect each other! Contact us at: thenewschoolofthinking@gmail.com Or check out our IG account: @thenewschoolofthinking

Wanna be a baller? Shot caller?... Today we sit down with Roy Singh III from M&R Basketball. This is a great organization that gives men the opportunity to do what they love while helping out the community at the same time! Roy talks about how just journey began, what started it off, and how it kept growing into what it is today! As always, sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of the New School of Thinking Podcast!  M&R Basketball  Contact: Website: MandRBasketball.com Email: Roy@mandrbasketball.com Phone: (416) 627-6937 425 IG: @MandRBasketball

Another day in the life of a creative... In times like this, we tend to touch on our creative side to get through times of isolation. What is creativity? Is it the same for everyone? Let's take a dive into the mind of a young local creative type, Arrun Selva, as he gives us his take on creativity, dedication, and what it all means to him!  Arrun Selva  Email: Arrun.selva@gmail.com IG: @arrunselva WEBSITE COMING SOON! 

We're getting another woman's perspective today! It's not all about Ren! Unfortunately for Jamal, he may feel a bit outnumbered... Today we talk to Melia Watson from Washington DC. She is a co-founder of a group called HerOutlette, a lifestyle brand. We get into the nitty gritty of what HerOutlette is, how it was inspired, how it has grown and what it takes to keep on going. That's one of the lessons to be taken away from this week's episode - the drive to push on and keep going. We thank Melia for her time and look forward to future collabs! HerOutlette - Lifestyle Brand IG: @heroutlette email: heroutlette@gmail.com

In this week's episode, we're working out the body and the mind! Featuring Strong Jon Fitness, we get a deep insight on what it takes to create a successful business while starting a family in very busy times! Personal training can be a difficult task, and it's much more mental than it is physical; there are some great takeaways in this episode on how to stay focused, motivated, and build your vision!  Strong Jon Fitness Contact:  www.strongjonfitness.com  strongjonfitness@gmail.com IG: @strongjonfitness  Visit and Subscribe on youtube @ Strong Jon Fitness 

In this week's episode, Ren and Dean speak to you a wonderful impact-provider, Jothi Saldanha. From India, based in Toronto, Founder of Jothi Creative Wellness and Curator of HERSpace, Jothi speaks about her journey and what she has learned along the way. Be sure to tune in as you do not want to miss this session of another passionate individual, sharing their story, providing their knowledge, and creating their own impact!  Contact Jothi at: www.jothi.ca  info@jothi.ca,  IG: @herspace_1 & @jothi_creative,  FB: HERSpace & Jothi Creative Wellness

Today we hit the streets! The streets of Cali that is! We speak with Chris and Logan from the not-for-profit organization Downtown Streets Team, that helps clean up the streets while helping people off the streets. We hop you enjoy this episode of real people making a real IMPACT! Chris Richardson - Chief Program Officer for DST Contact: chris@streetsteam.org Logan McDonell - Senior Director of Development for DST Contact: LoganPMcD@gmail.com DST is building Teams that restore dignity, hope and purpose, and provide a path out of homelessness. Website: streetsteam.org

Hello friends! We’re taking it back to the trio! It’s an episode with Dean, Jamal, and Ren. Some would say “finally” others may have woken up on the wrong side of the bed! Let’s talk about what matters as 2020 is getting into full form!

Discipline, dedication and passion! Many thanks to Mathankan for taking the time out of his schedule to connect with the New Schoolers and give his insights on how Boxing has changed him as a person. There's a lot to learn here folks, so stay tuned!  Gym: Godeon Boxing Academy 21 Progress Ave #6, Scarborough, ON M1P 4S8  Event: Friday February 28th, 2020  For more information reach out to Mathankan at Mathankan21@gmail.com or reach out him Instagram at Mathankan Iranjan

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Dr. Paul Seto from Amity Health. We get to hear from this young doctor' about his experiences and journey throughout his career. Pay attention because we guarantee you, you will learn a lot! Click play, sit back, relax, and take it all in! Featuring Guest Dr. Paul Seto Contact: paul.seto@hotmail.com Amity Health: Unit 102 - 385 Silver Start Blvd Scarborough ON. | 6179 Main St. Witchurch-Stouffville ON. Upcoming Event: February 28th 2020 at the Scarborough Location (English) | March 3rd 2020 (Cantonese) A Special Thanks to Dr. Paul Seto for participating in this week's episode!

Today we get technical with a boxer. But who's behind the boxer? Boxing is a very demanding, taxing, and disciplined sport that requires more than just skill. We are gracious and humbled to speak with Mathusan Mahindas, a soon-to-be Pro Boxer out of Scarborough. We breakdown his take on the sport, his vision, and what it takes to push yourself into greatness. His story will inspire you to always give it your best!  Contact with Mathusan Mahindas on:  Instagram - @Mathusan13  Facebook - Mathusan Mahindas 

On Episode 1 of season 2 we have the pleasure of speaking with Shaun Schwartz, the creator, owner and operator of the Beard Game Strong Brand! His line of Beard oils has been blowing up! And building his brand has been an adventure! In this episode, Shaun graciously lends his time, to give his story about his journey to building his beard oil brand, and the lessons he's learned along the way. We promise you, this episode is full of takeaways and tidbits of knowledge that you do not want to miss! Click play, sit back, and relax! Updated Note: The Beard Game Strong live demo at World Gym in Scarborough has been postponed until further notice due to scheduling conflicts. Once the date is released we will share in a future episode of The New School of Thinking Podcast. Want to get into with Beard Game Strong or find out some more information? See their contact information below: BSGBrand.com Info@bgsbrand.com IG/Facebook: @beardgamestrongofficial

In this final episode of 2019, we reflect on what we've learned and what actually doing this podcast taught us. It's been a great ride this year, and we look forward to continuing this with all of you into 2020! If there's one thing we can emphasize is get comfortable with the uncomfortable! Thank you as always for the support and we have some new and exciting content ready for 2020! Stay tuned!

There are always values and expectations of both (or more) parties in a decision making process. This week we deep dive into hidden values focusing on the interview process. Have you ever felt that the values of your potential employer is unclear? We obviously have some stories and thoughts about this also! We hope you enjoy this week's topic, and always, encourage you to share your own experiences and thoughts!

Have you ever felt that someone, or a company, may have had a hidden agenda? Dean poses this question in this week's episode, and we have a special guest eager to tell their story! Listen in to hear how hidden agendas can either be a good thing a bad thing, our experiences when we've encountered hidden agendas, and how motives can can possibly influence your perceptions. 

Today we talk about Mentorship and relationships built as a result. We share some of our experiences and would like to hear from you!  What does mentorship mean to you? Do you think a Mentorship relationship can be built in any setting? Listen in as we discuss how we feel! 

Game Theory, makes sense in some economics but how about life? We dive into a bit about the choices either presented to or dictated to us and how we navigated.

We want to understand prioritization... How does one prioritize their day-to-day; in work and in life?  We take a stab at it here and would love to hear your feedback, comments, and tips and tricks that you may use! 

This week we take a personal story that really hits home. We can all relate to this, and we hope by speaking about it we can allow others to feel more comfortable about it also. But there's always something we can take away from unpleasant situations. We hope you enjoy! 

When you think about the top 3 animals that come to mind, what are they? Apparently more than just animals that come to mind, haha. Listen to what we discovered in this week's episode.

What do we consider meaningful relationships? How do they form? What keeps a friendship together? Do you have criteria you follow when considering friendships?  Listen to our very real take on relationships, their dynamics, and how they can change overtime! 

Just keep runnin' runnin' and runnin' runnin'...  In this episode we talk about what keeps us going when we feel like we're in a rut, and give our insights on techniques to get out of that funk!

Shoutout to one of our supporters and listeners for sending in a great question that we dove right into!

This is our first discussion about Passion and what it is. Is it an emotion, a noun, a thing... are we born with it? Let's dive deep into what passion actually is.

Follow up from episode 1 and a dive into what motivates us to do what we do.

Sh*tty management killing the vibe.