Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

Feeling overlooked and underestimated? Not here! Hosted by Erika Casupanan, the underestimated winner of Survivor 41, Happy to See Me features inspiring interviews, stories of raw resilience and relatable pep talks with guests from pop culture, reality TV and beyond. Every Monday, hear how impressive people tackled self doubt, underrepresentation and judgement on their paths to success. Erika creates a safe space for candid conversations, a-ha moments and personal breakthroughs. Tune in to get inspired, 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

Episodes

October 27, 2025 29 mins
What is imposter syndrome was a friend, not a foe? What is imposter syndrome was actually a signal and not an alarm? Erika shares how to reframe imposter syndrome for yourself to see it as a signal of growth rather than a sign to give up and run away. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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Deal with rejection. Build resilience. Self soothe after criticism. Josette Jorge is an award-winning actress who has done it all. In this episode, Josette shares her journey of determination in finding success in the acting world. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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Want to lock into your goals but don't know where to start? Dena Jackson is a keynote speaker, comedian and the host of the Self Help Me podcast. We talk about the hype around the "Great Lock In of 2025" and shares tips for making your goals a reality. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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Is winning a reality show a dream come true? Or a total nightmare? Sarah Hanlon (winner of Big Brother Canada 3) talks about the complexities of reality TV fame and the highs and lows of being a reality TV champ. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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What do you learn after dedicating more than two years to producing 100 podcast episodes? Erika opens up about her journey from turning an idea into a reality and learning about herself on the way. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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How do you access your creativity without burning out? Dina Baxevanakis is an artist, entrepreneur and founder of Shop Velanidi and she shares her advice for infusing more creativity into your life. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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Want to feel loved? You're not alone. Brandon Roy, founder of Happy Tears, a queer-owned Montreal-based business, chats about the universal challenge of wanting to feel loved. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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Andrea Pacheco is a beauty pageant titleholder who is breaking stereotypes and bringing disabilities to the forefront. Andrea was born with Okihiro Syndrome, and despite being underestimated her whole life, she become Miss Canada United World 2024. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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Welcome to your Pride season pep talk! In this solo episode, Erika shares advice for those celebrating their first Pride. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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It's time to talk all things queerness. Eva Bloom returns to the podcast to talk mental health after coming out, being a late bloomer, queer identity, femme awesomeness and more! Stay tuned for a special GIVEAWAY with Happy Tears. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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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/
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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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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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 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/
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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/
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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/
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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. 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/
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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 becoming a breakdown. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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