Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

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. Cal delves into the impact of religion, family dynamics and the societal pressures that shaped their early life and queerness. This conversation covers the complex relationship with Cal’s Filipino heritage, the journey to forgiving their parents, queer intersectionality and self-acceptance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on overcoming obstacles and embracing one’s true self.

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Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan

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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. Erika shares the specific affirmations she uses and how they helped her to foster self love. Tune in to hear candid thoughts, actionable advice and what you should say to yourself the next time you look in the mirror.

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Improv sounds anxiety inducing, but it can actually help to EASE your anxiety. Coko Galore is a comedian on Second City’s mainstage and she knows firsthand how improv can help you build confidence on stage and in life. Coko and and Erika chat about how embracing unpredictability can empower you in your personal and professional life. Plus, they break down common improv concepts and how they’ve been game-changing in real life, including on Survivor!

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Leanne Toshiko Simpson is a psych ward survivor who turned her experience into a refreshingly honest romcom novel about people with mental illness who are happy. In this episode, Leanne shares her journey with bipolar disorder, the dynamics of her multigenerational Japanese Canadian family and her work as a writer and mental health advocate. Leanne delves into the challenges of communicating mental health issues across generations, the inspiration behind her book Never Been Better and the therapeutic power of storytelling. Tune in for an honest conversation about resilience, love, and finding light in the darkest of times.

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What if we don’t know HOW to take up space? Maybe it wasn’t taught to us growing up? Or it’s not naturally part of our culture? Krystl Fabella, the founder of Filipina on the Rise, joins the pod for a vulnerable conversation about how we realized we need to take up space and what to actually do about it. Erika and Krystl talk about their Filipino upbringing, imposter syndome, the upper limit problem and developing self compassion. Tune in to be inspired to be kind to yourself and own who you are authentically.

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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. In this solo episode, Erika breaks the phases of identity shifts and how she’s experienced all of them herself. Erika talks everything from leaving her corporate job, coming out and even crying after getting booted from reality TV. Tune in to get the inspo you need for your next identity shift.

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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 turning into a breakdown. In this episode, Calissa emphasizes the importance of self care, boundaries and making time for yourself even with a busy schedule. Make sure you share this episode with anyone in your life who might be pushing themselves to burn out.

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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. She shares her experiences building a supportive community on social media, dealing with online hate and her mission to make sure everyone who feels different, feels loved for who they are. Get inspired to find self worth despite all the noise and societal pressures. If you or someone you know needs a reminder that they’re enough, this episode is a must listen!

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Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan

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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. Aileen opens up about how feeling overlooked and underestimated propelled to start a creative career and how her former insecurities helped her to build a self-help channel and business. She shares her secret to persevering through years of zero views and building a community of millions of subscribers. Plus, Erika and Aileen talk about what their purple hair means for their identities. Tune in for a talk about intuition and getting clear on your dreams!

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Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan

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How do you truly build confidence? In this highly requested episode, Erika attempts to answer the question that plagues so many people. Erika shares her top lessons on confidence that she learned after her time on Survivor, during her early years in the corporate world and through surprising herself time and time again. Get ready for some practical advice with a heavy dose of self compassion!

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Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan

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