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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/
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/
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/
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/
 What if we don't know how to take up space? Maybe it wasn't taught to us growing up. Maybe it's not naturally part of our culture.On this episode swap, Krystl talks with Erika Casupanan — the first ever Filipino AND Canadian to win Survivor! Erika is a speaker, TV personality, and writer who's built a career on flipping the script on what it means to be underestimated. On Happy to See Me, she interviews guests who were often counted out — and highlights how they broke past the limits placed on them.In this episode, Erika and Krystl have a vulnerable and empowering conversation around a big question:They talk about their Filipino upbringing, imposter syndrome, the upper limit problem, and the slow, intentional process of building real self-compassion. You'll hear stories, reflections, and practical insights that will inspire you to be kind to yourself and step into your power authentically.✨ This one's for anyone who's ever felt small in spaces they were meant to shine in.Support Filipino BC's Kapwa Strong Fund https://filipinobc.com/Follow the Happy to See Me Pod on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Listen to the Happy to See Me Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-to-see-me-with-erika-casupanan/id1667189595Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@happytoseemepodPlease rate, review and subscribe!
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
A recent staff member's arrival continues to ruffle some feathers, while another employee sees an opportunity for the taking. Support Vanderpump Robs https://patreon.com/vanderpumprobs Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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 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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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 (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 is the first Filipina-Canadian Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister. Rechie shares her journey from a stable corporate banking career to entrepreneurship and ultimately to federal politics. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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 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 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/
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/
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/
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/
Scan QR Code - Play Along At Home and WIN!!For the first time it's you vs a live audience!Scan the QR code in the podcast show image or click this link: https://forms.gle/MaJNehyHewm9Prwd8We were invited to the Soundwave Summit in Toronto on 6th June to perform live in front of a whole range of podcast fans. You can hear the performance here and play along at home. Scan the code or click the link for a Google form that you can use to fill in your answers.We will reveal the top scorers in an upcoming episodes and you could win some Quiz Coconut merch!Big thank you to Amanda Cupido at the Soundwave Summit for asking us! Thanks also to Mark Mongiardi, Sherley Joseph and Erika Casupanan!---Created and Presented by James at Quiz Coconut.Music and Editing by Jules at Abstract Source: abstractsource.co.ukDesign by Ben at Ich Bin Ben: ichbinben.comSoundwave Summit: https://thesoundwavesummit.comQuiz CoconutUK: www.quizcoconut.co.ukCanada: www.quizcoconut.caWorldwide: www.quizcoconut.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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 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/
Iconic Survivor winner Vecepia Robinson doesn't sweat over not getting an invite to return to the show. Vecepia opens up about how it feels to be passed up for a callback and the work of the Black Survivor Alliance to promote diversity. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Thinking about a career change? Journalist turned multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Kaitlin Narciso is talking all things career pivots. Kaitlin talks about leaving a dream job for entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome and going back to school as an adult. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Queer late bloomers, there's no need to feel awkward! Queer sex educator and speaker Eva Bloom joins the podcast to validate all of the confusing baby gay feelings! Eva explains comphet and answers your questions about navigating your evolving queerness. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Can TikTok help you land your dream career? Zachary Reality is a content creator and entertainment broadcast journalist who built a TikTok following based on his love for reality TV. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan joins us this week for a story about the perils of gossiping at work. Listen to Erika's podcast, Happy to See Me! Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/ Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Credits read by Libby Crowe. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.