Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

Marci Ien is a trailblazer whose career has spanned from groundbreaking journalism to politics as Canada’s former Minister of Women, Gender Equality and Youth. Known for telling the stories that shaped our nation, Marci stepped into the political arena to shape the future herself. In this episode, she opens up about the challenges she faced, including being one of the few Black students in journalism school, overcoming doubts when told she “didn’t have what it takes,” and facing online backlash as a co-host on The Social. But it’s these experiences that fueled her commitment to advocating for Canadians. In this powerful conversation, Marci shares her perspective on why DEI is under attack, offers a heartfelt message for gender-diverse people who feel afraid right now, and paints a hopeful vision for the future of women, youth, and gender-diverse people in Canada. Prepare to be inspired by her resilience, vision, and unshakable belief in the power of change.

Note: This episode was recorded before Marci announced that she will not run for re-election.

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Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan

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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. She shares her personal journey with being underestimated in school and how she built unshakable confidence. Learn practical tools like affirmations, boundary setting, and positive self talk to silence self-doubt.

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How do you turn an unexpected layoff into your next opportunity? Carlos Bustamante is an icon in Canadian media. As the former host of the Zone on YTV and reporter on Entertainment Tonight Canada, he was a mainstay on Canadian TV for decades … until ET Canada got cancelled. Carlos shares his ongoing journey of navigating life after a setback and turning it into an opportunity for creative freedom. Plus, Carlos talks about taming his own inner critic and representing his Filipino heritage on TV.

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Is social media comparison making you underestimate yourself? Brigitte Truong joins the pod to explore the pressures and mental health impacts of social media. Brigitte is a host, producer and “recovering influencer” who is advocating for healthy social media boundaries for teens. Brigitte and Erika open up their personal experiences of feeling the influencer comparison trap and share their coping strategies. Tune in for tips on how to navigate social media pressure and gain insights on maintaining mental well-being in the digital age.

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In this bonus episode, Erika talks about her journey from being underestimated, winning Survivor and to living her dream after reality TV. She dives into her mental health journey, the pressures of growing up balancing North American and Filipino values, dealing with reality TV fame and her mission to inspire underdogs.

Thank you to Fede Vargas for allowing Happy to See Me to share this episode from the My Most Authentic Life Podcast

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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. They discuss Neda’s thoroughly planned strategies, fan reactions and getting redemption from her past experiences on Big Brother Canada. Neda also shares how she uses fashion for strategy and whether we’ll see her on a reality show again.

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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. This episode is packed with wisdom from Erika’s life so get ready to be inspired!

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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. Sarah, who is Erika’s personal astrologer, chats about how learning your personal astrology can help you find career ease and navigate times of tension.

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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. Plus, Dominique talks about the unexpected ways unconscious bias comes up for women of colour on dating shows. This is a must listen episode for anyone interested in queer representation and dating shows!

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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 losing touch with his Indigenous culture and the life event that prompted him to get back in touch with his roots. The pair chat about Indigenous representation, passing down traditions to your kids and allyship. Plus, Erika and Leroy talk about what would have happened on the Traitors Canada if she stayed in the game. Don’t miss out on this uplifting conversation!

Sekweha the Super Kid and His Cultural Cape

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Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan

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