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

How to access your creativity and actually maintain it with Dina Baxevanakis

July 13, 2025 • 40 mins
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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Getting real about self love, connection and feeling seen with Brandon Roy

July 6, 2025 • 51 mins
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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Redefining beauty standards: Disability advocacy in the pageant world with Andreia Pacheco

June 22, 2025 • 46 mins
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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HTSM Happy Hour: New to Pride? Confidence tips for showing up as you are

June 15, 2025 • 22 mins
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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Queer mental health, late bloomer advice, femme lesbian love: Eva Bloom chats all things queer

June 8, 2025 • 36 mins
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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When your queerness and cultural heritage don’t mix (or so you think…) with Cal Campos

June 1, 2025 • 46 mins
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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HTSM Happy Hour: Erika’s personal positive self talk tracks

May 25, 2025 • 26 mins
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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From anxiety to laughter: The power of improv on your personal growth with Coko Galore

May 18, 2025 • 40 mins
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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Surviving the psych ward, Asian mental health and turning it all into a romcom with Leanne Toshiko Simpson

May 11, 2025 • 40 mins
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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How to actually take up space and advocate for yourself with Krystl Fabella of Filipina on the Rise

May 4, 2025 • 57 mins
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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HTSM Happy Hour: The power of an identity shift

April 27, 2025 • 25 mins
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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Rise above burnout: The uplifting mindset shift you need to know with Calissa Ngozi

April 20, 2025 • 33 mins
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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Building the bravery to take up space with Jaimie Weisberg

April 13, 2025 • 48 mins
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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Break free from external validation and design your dream life with Lavendaire

April 6, 2025 • 46 mins
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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HTSM Happy Hour: Erika on redefining self-confidence

March 30, 2025 • 31 mins
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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Rewrite the rules: Marci Ien’s guide to reinvention and trailblazing on your terms

March 23, 2025 • 49 mins
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/
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The truth about imposter syndrome with Coach Carey

March 16, 2025 • 40 mins
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/
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Turn a setback into your next opportunity with Carlos Bustamante

March 9, 2025 • 42 mins
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/
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Protect your peace: How to set social media boundaries with Brigitte Truong

March 2, 2025 • 41 mins
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/
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Bonus: Erika’s journey from underdog to inspiration

February 9, 2025 • 29 mins
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/
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