Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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Erika Casupanan, the winner of CBS’ Survivor 41, puts the spotlight on the overlooked and underestimated. Tune in every Monday for inspirational interviews and relatable pep talks with guests from pop culture, social media and reality TV. Find out how impressive people tackled self doubt, underrepresentation, judgment and more. Erika creates a safe space for guests to share the triumphs, trials and a-ha moments on their paths to today. You’ll be inspired to see others more clearly and unlock your own potential. Here, we’re happy to see you! Wanna pitch a guest? Reach out at hello[at]erikacasupanan.com

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    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    When your queerness and cultural heritage don’t mix (or so you think…) with Cal Campos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 46:23


    In this heartfelt episode, Cal Campos chats about growing up feeling like their queerness and Filipino heritage didn't mix, and reclaiming both identities as they grew up. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    HTSM Happy Hour: Erika’s personal positive self talk tracks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 26:50


    Self talk is serious business! In this solo episode, Erika shares the positive self talk that she uses personally to help her grow from a corporate perfectionist to a more confident, grounded version of herself. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    From anxiety to laughter: The power of improv on your personal growth with Coko Galore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 40:40


    Improv sounds anxiety inducing, but it can actually help to EASE your anxiety. Coko Galore is a comedian on Second City Toronto's mainstage and she knows firsthand how improv can help you build confidence on stage and in life. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Surviving the psych ward, Asian mental health and turning it all into a romcom with Leanne Toshiko Simpson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 40:04


    How does mental illness affect your relationships? Leanne Toshiko Simpson is a psych ward survivor and fourth generation Japanese Canadian who turned her experience into a refreshingly honest romcom novel about people with mental illness. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    How to actually take up space and advocate for yourself with Krystl Fabella of Filipina on the Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 57:46


    What if we don't know HOW to take up space? Maybe it wasn't naturally part of our culture? Krystl Fabella, founder of Filipina on the Rise, joins the pod for a vulnerable conversation about realizing we need to take up space and how to actually do it. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    HTSM Happy Hour: The power of an identity shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 25:29


    Identity shifts can be scary. But more often than not, after you go through the storm of learning and unlearning, you come out a much better person. Erika breaks the phases of identity shifts and how she's experienced all of them herself. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Rise above burnout: The uplifting mindset shift you need to know with Calissa Ngozi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 33:56


    Feeling burnt out? You're not alone. Mental health expert Calissa Ngozi joins the podcast to help you spot the early signs of burnout and share advice to prevent your burnout from becoming a breakdown. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Building the bravery to take up space with Jaimie Weisberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 48:03


    How do we actually learn to take up space? Jaimie Weisberg is a content creator with over 1.8 million followers and she's on a journey to do just that. Jaimie built her platform on overcoming judgement and fostering self acceptance. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Break free from external validation and design your dream life with Lavendaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 46:49


    What does it take to create your dream life? Aileen Xu of Lavendaire set out to do just that and her journey grew into a YouTube channel with 2.5M subscribers. Get ready to learn how to become the artist of your life. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    HTSM Happy Hour: Erika on redefining self-confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 31:19


    How do you truly build confidence? In this highly requested episode, Erika attempts to answer the question that plagues so many people. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Rewrite the rules: Marci Ien’s guide to reinvention and trailblazing on your terms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 49:35


    Marci Ien is a trailblazer whose career spans from journalism to politics as Canada's former Minister of Women, Gender Equality and Youth. Prepare to be inspired by her resilience, vision, and unshakable belief in the power of change. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The truth about imposter syndrome with Coach Carey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 40:29


    Struggling with imposter syndrome? You're not alone. In this episode, 3x certified life coach, Coach Carey, breaks down what imposter syndrome really is and how to overcome it. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Turn a setback into your next opportunity with Carlos Bustamante

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 42:20


    How do you turn an unexpected layoff into your next opportunity? Carlos Bustamante was a mainstay on Canadian TV for decades ... until his show got cancelled. Now, he's embracing a setback and turning it into a chapter full of creative freedom. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Protect your peace: How to set social media boundaries with Brigitte Truong

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 41:34


    Is social media comparison making you underestimate yourself? Brigitte Truong joins the pod to explore the pressures and mental health impacts of social media. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Bonus: Erika’s journey from underdog to inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 29:51


    Erika talks about her journey from being underestimated to living her dream. She dives into her mental health journey, the pressures of growing up balancing North American and Filipino values, and her mission to inspire underdogs. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Neda Kalantar on what it takes to redeem yourself and finally win

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 44:31


    Neda Kalantar returns to the podcast! This time she's a reality TV champion!! Neda talks about winning the Traitors Canada and what made her decide to return to reality TV. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    HTSM Happy Hour: Erika shares her fave advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 40:28


    In this special solo episode, Erika is sharing her favourite advice. Erika shares heartfelt insights on getting over perfectionism, why you should always try, choosing the harder path, saying no and knowing your values. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The surprising way to boost your confidence with astrologer Sarah Goldsmith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 53:26


    Can astrology help boost your confidence? Astrologer Sarah Goldsmith talks about how astrology can make sense of your anxiety and help you to feel more confident. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Dominique Defoe on bisexuality and straight dating shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 48:25


    Netflix reality star Dominique Defoe (Too Hot to Handle S4 and Perfect Match S2) shares her experiences as a queer woman of color in the straight dating show landscape. Dominique opens up about the misrepresentation and bisexual fetishization she faced. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Staying true to your roots with Indigenous author Leroy Fontaine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 38:59


    It's a Traitors Canada reunion! Leroy Fontaine joins the pod to talk about his children's book Sekweha the Super Kid and His Cultural Cape. Leroy talks about reconnecting with his Indigenous culture after becoming a dad. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Decoding your personal growth with numerologist Courtney Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 45:59


    Can numerology help with your personal growth? Numerologist Courtney Taylor joins the pod to introduce us to the world of numerology. Courtney dives into the meaning of each number and your personal numbers. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Katurah Topps on surviving a cult and seeking joy beyond Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 50:01


    Katurah Topps (Survivor 45) opens up about growing up in a cult and the complexities of sharing such a personal story with millions. Erika and Katurah discuss the realities of playing Survivor while being underestimated. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Minister Rechie Valdez on career pivots and making political history

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 44:59


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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 39:33


    Alexa Steele reminisces about her time on the iconic show Degrassi: The Next Generation. She talks auditioning for the show, playing two different characters, working with her sister and still being recognized for her childhood fame. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Mara Hutchinson on embracing life after going blind at 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 52:00


    Mara Hutchinson was diagnosed with a rare eye condition, retinitis pigmentosa, that caused her to go blind at 28. Instead of falling apart, she became a disability advocate and fashion influencer. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Bayleigh Pelham on becoming Big Brother Canada’s final winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 49:18


    Bayleigh Pelham talks unexpectedly becoming the last Big Brother Canada winner. She shares her incredible journey to winning BBCAN12 after getting removed from the cast of BBCAN11 at the last minute because her ex was on the cast! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    RE-RELEASE: King of the Nerds champ Celeste Anderson on fighting to feel worthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 53:55


    Celeste Anderson is a pro gamer and the first winner of the reality show King of the Nerds. She opens up about backlash after winning the competition and being under edited. Erika's mind is blown over how similar their reality TV experiences were. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    RE-RELEASE: Neda Kalantar lets go of the pressure to prove herself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 49:03


    Neda Kalantar joins the podcast for her first interview in six years (!!!) to talk abut her two times on Big Brother Canada. She opens up about how the hate she received after season 2 impacted the way she approached the game in season 5. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    RE-RELEASE: Disability advocate Access By Tay on thriving after tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 41:45


    Taylor Lindsay-Noel of Access By Tay has never let her wheelchair slow her down. Taylor is a disability advocate, CEO, motivational speaker and content creator known for her accessibility reviews of restaurants. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    RE-RELEASE: Todd Herzog on publicly overcoming addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 45:51


    Todd Herzog, winner of Survivor China and Erika's all-time favourite Survivor player, talks about having his life dream come true at the age of 22. Plus, Todd is candid about what it was like having his struggles with alcoholism broadcast to millions. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Why we need to remember queer refugees this Pride with Rainbow Railroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 48:28


    In this Pride Month special, we're putting the spotlight on the not-for-profit Rainbow Railroad and its work to help at-risk LGBTQI+ people around the globe. Warning: mentions of violence throughout the episode. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    How to actually feel your feelings with Simone Saunders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 37:24


    Time to get into your feels. Simone Saunders (therapist, Tiktok creator and founder of the Cognitive Corner) joins the podcast to explain what it means to *actually* feel your feelings. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The joy of being a super fan with Kayla and Bethany of Stanning BTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 49:38


    Sometimes super fans get judged. The truth is being a super fan can unlock community, growth and joy! This week, Kayla and Bethany of the Stanning BTS podcast talk about how being ARMY (aka BTS fans) changed their lives for the better. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Coming out when you grew up religious with Gay Italian Nonna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 47:24


    A lot of your life changes when you're coming out and this can be especially hard when you're from a religious family. Content creator Gay Italian Nonna shares her story of coming out to her immigrant, Catholic family. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    HTSM Happy Hour: Queer Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 48:29


    Ever wonder if you're queer enough? In a special HTSM happy hour episode, Erika and her pal Alena Papayanis (Dear Queer, Podcast) share their experiences with queer imposter syndrome and the insecurities that follow coming out in your 30s. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    When the audience thinks you're queer before you do with Willow Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 50:59


    Imagine realizing you're queer on a TV show with 24/7 live feeds and a whole country watching you? That's what happened to Willow Faith on Big Brother Canada 3. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Comedy, trans identity and Celebrity Big Brother fame with Tranna Wintour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 53:09


    Comedian Tranna Wintour (Celebrity Big Brother Quebec) left her bank job, started stand up comedy and came to understand her trans identity all at the same time. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Quitting a D1 team and choosing yourself with Aleeya Hutchins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 51:39


    For many athletes, a scholarship and spot on a D1 team are the dream. But what happens when the dream isn't all it's cracked up to be? Pro runner Aleeya Hutchins took the leap to quit her D1 team and return to Canada for private training. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Manifesting your dreams into reality with Kathleen Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 51:35


    The first step to making a dream come true is as simple as a thought. Manifestation coach Kathleen Cameron joins the podcast to share how our thoughts can create the reality of our dreams. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    How to stand out with reality TV casting director Heather Muir

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 50:35


    Calling all reality TV hopefuls! Casting director Heather Muir is here to answer your questions about getting cast on reality TV. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Creating body acceptance when you’re chronically ill with Hannah Bee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 53:14


    Body image is tricky especially when you're chronically ill. After being diagnosed with two chronic illnesses as a teen, Hannah Bee dealt with weight fluctuations and a complicated relationship with their young, yet struggling body. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Feeling Asian enough and Canadian enough with Sarah Haasz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 43:56


    Feeling in between two cultures is common for immigrants to a new country. Kids TV executive Sarah Haasz is bringing this story to life for tweens in the new kpop series, The Gangnam Project. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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