Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan

Celeste Anderson is a professional gamer and the first winner of the reality show King of the Nerds back in 2013. She opens up about backlash after winning the competition and being under edited. Celeste talks about overcoming self doubt, going back to school in her late 20s and the positive self talk that helped her get through a cancer diagnosis. Erika's mind is blown over how similar their reality TV experiences were.Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Celeste on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsbiittersweet/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. Neda and Erika bond over growing up with a money scarcity mindset and reflect on how their relationships with their respective reality shows may have run their course. Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Neda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/neda_kalantar/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. In this episode, Taylor talks about thriving despite misconceptions she faces as a Black disabled woman CEO. Plus, Taylor opens up about how the accident that left her paralyzed changed the lives of her friends and family too.Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Taylor on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/accessbytay/Follow Taylor on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@accessbytayPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. He shares his next dream (which is a lot simpler). This episode contains a lot of Erika fangirling over Todd.Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Todd on Instagram @toddherzogFollow Todd's Pop Shop on Instagram @toddspopshopPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

In this Pride Month special, we're putting the spotlight on Rainbow Railroad and its work to help at-risk LGBTQI+ people around the globe. Warning: mentions of violence throughout the episode. Latoya Nugent, Head of Engagement at Rainbow Railroad, joins the podcast to talk about why we need to remember queer refugees during our Pride Month celebrations. Latoya talks about why queer people are still facing persecution abroad, how relocation efforts save lives and she tells her personal story of moving from Jamaica to Canada using Rainbow Railroad's services.Learn more about Rainbow Railroad: https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Rainbow Railroad on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rainbowrailroad/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. Simone talks about the drawbacks of over intellectualizing your feelings, signs you're disconnected from your body and advice for finding a therapist.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Simone on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecognitivecorner/Follow Simone on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@thecognitivecornerPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

Sometimes super fans get judged. The truth is being a super fan can unlock community, growth and joy! This week, Bethany and Kayla of the Stanning BTS podcast talk about how being ARMY (aka BTS fans) helped them to grow as individuals and build their own podcast community. The trio chat about misconceptions of kpop fans (and super fans in general) and why women super fans tend to be invalidated. Plus, the trio gush over Jin from BTS and his imminent return from South Korean military service!!!!!Listen to Erika on Stanning BTS:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/224-bts-underdog-story-with-survivor-winner-erika/id1344626438?i=1000648328047Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38OAgdLubIV2Yh2J1HCHHb?si=NP9NmEAYRtGty4SnSva0SgFollow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Stanning BTS on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stanningbtspodcast/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

Coming out often doesn't happen in isolation. A lot of your life can change when you're in the process of coming out and this can be especially hard when you grow up in a religious family. Content creator Gay Italian Nonna shares her story of coming out to her immigrant, Catholic family. Plus, she talks about breaking beauty and makeup barriers as a masc lesbian and tips for your first Pride month.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Gay Italian Nonna on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gayitaliannonna/Follow Gay Italian Nonna on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gayitaliannonnaPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. The pair talk about making queer friends, entering queer spaces for the first time, choosing labels, figuring out how to dress and more! Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Dear Queer, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dear.queer.podcast/Follow Alena on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ampapaya/Dear Queer, on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dear-queer/id1722599027Dear Queer, on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6bOeUSBKlAN6OTp7LnTXlQPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. This week, Willow talks about playing a reality show game while developing feelings for a woman for the first time, the pressure to label herself publicly when she was still figuring herself out and how she developed more self compassion post show. A must listen for "later in life" queer folks!Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Willow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/willow_faith/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. This week, Tranna talks about resilience as a creative, unleashing her inner show girl, the beauty of being open to evolution and the lessons she learned from Celebrity Big Brother Quebec.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Tranna on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trannawintour/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. In this episode, she chats about making the tough decision to walk away from her dream and the aftermath that followed. Plus, she talks about building a healthier relationship with her sport and the fear of being perceived as a content creator.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Aleeya Hutchins on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aleeyahutchins/Follow Aleeya on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@leahutchinsPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

The first step to making a dream come true is as simple as a thought. Manifestation caoch Kathleen Cameron joins the podcast to share how our thoughts can create the reality of our dreams. Kathleen is a nurse turned multi-million dollar entrepreneur. In this episode, Kathleen talks about how our thoughts become reality (good and not so good) and easy exercises to get you started with your manifestations. Plus, Erika shares some big and small manifestation stories of her own!Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Kathleen Cameron on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kathleencameronmanifests/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

Calling all reality TV hopefuls! Casting director Heather Muir is here to answer your questions about getting cast on reality TV. What do casting directors really look for? Do you need a big social media following to get noticed? What are the top DO NOTS in an audition video? Heather answers all of these and more in this week's episode. Plus, Heather talks about the Canada's Drag Race audition video she can still quote and how she cast one of the most beloved reality TV hosts.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Heather Muir on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hmuir10/Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan is sponsored by BetterHelpVisit https://BetterHelp.com/SEEME today to get 10% off your first month.Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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 fluctations and a complicated relationship with their young, yet struggling body. In this episode, Hannah talks about how body acceptance might be a better option than body positivity, how the mainstream body image conversations often overlook people with disabilities and tips for building your confidence today. Erika opens up about her body insecurities on Survivor.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Hannah Bee on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthybyhannahb/Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan is sponsored by BetterHelpVisit https://BetterHelp.com/SEEME today to get 10% off your first month.Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. In this episode, Sarah talks about how a trip to South Korea in her teens taught her about acceptance, her considerations for raising biracial children and why it's important to tell a story about feeling enough. Plus, Sarah shares her parents' heartfelt response to this coming of age series.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow The Gangnam Project on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gangnamprojectofficial/Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan is sponsored by BetterHelpVisit https://BetterHelp.com/SEEME today to get 10% off your first month.Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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, the work of the Black Survivor Alliance to promote diversity and the fanfare that followed winning an early Survivor season. Plus, Vecepia shares important wisdom for people who feel overlooked. Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Vecepia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vecepiarobinson/Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan is sponsored by BetterHelpVisit https://BetterHelp.com/SEEME today to get 10% off your first month.Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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 in broadcast TV to dive into entrepreneurship. Plus, she talks about imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur and getting over the mental hurdle of going back to school as an adult. Bonus: Erika and Kaitlin nerd out over their undergrad program.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Kaitlin Narcisco on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kaitlin.narciso/Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan is sponsored by BetterHelpVisit https://BetterHelp.com/SEEME today to get 10% off your first month.Get 50% off Factor Meals! Head to https://factormeals.com/HTSM50 and use code HTSM50Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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, answers your questions about navigating your evolving queerness, and Eva and Erika LOL about the queer signs they missed over the years (no offense to men in beards, we promise!)Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Eva Bloom on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatsmybodydoing/Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan is sponsored by BetterHelpVisit https://BetterHelp.com/SEEME today to get 10% off your first month.Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

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. This week, Zachary talks about how social media helped him get his foot in the door for his broadcast journalism dreams, what he really thinks about TikTokers on red carpets and the one reality show he's dying to do.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Zachary Reality on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zacharyreality/Follow Zachary Reality on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@zacharyrealityPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

Sustainable fashion storyteller Ruby Veridiano is here to demystify what it means to dress sustainably. Ruby tackles sustainable fashion misconceptions, explains how responsible fashion can improve the lives of primarily BIPOC women around the world and she shares tips for how we can approach fashion more sustainably today. Plus, Ruby and Erika bond over how fashion helped them form their identities as immigrants to North America.Get 50% off Factor Meals! Head to factormeals.com/HTSM50 and use code HTSM50Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Ruby on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rubyveridiano/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

Aurora Matrix, runner up of Canada's Drag Race season four, made a splash with her Asian-inspired looks and high-energy performances. This week, she talks about starting drag in high school, the strategy we didn't see on screen and what it's like to lip sync on the main stage. Aurora opens up about the evolving relationship with her parents and how they reached the point where they can support her drag today.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Aurora on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/auroramatrix/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

Let's talk reality TV twists! Canada's Drag Race showrunner, former Big Brother Canada producer and the voice of Marsha the Moose, Trevor Boris, joins the podcast to talk all things producing reality TV. Trevor and Erika chat about seeing online fan feedback, taking risks with new twists, the evolution of queer reality TV storytelling and more! Trevor shares the Big Brother Canada twist with the most surprising houseguest reaction (even Erika remembers it!)Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Trevor on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trevorboris/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Clarence Creates

Long-time best friends Mae Martin and Sabrina Jalees are taking on taboo topics. In their new Canadian Audible Original, Benefits with Friends, Mae and Sabrina tackle topics that you wouldn't discuss in polite company, but they're doing it within the safety of their friendship. In this special mini episode, the pair talk about meeting as teenagers on the comedy scene 20 years ago, the one topic they don't see eye-to-eye on, and Erika and Mae chat about December 30, 2023 (IYKYK).Benefits with Friends will be available on audible.ca on February 7!Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Mae on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hooraymae/Follow Sabrina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sabrinajalees/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Unlikelihood Studio

Happy birthday to Happy to See Me! This week, Erika answers YOUR questions about her first year of podcasting. Erika is joined by her friend, former coworker and brand strategy consultant Natalie to reminisce about Erika's time in boardrooms and chat about the lessons from year one of podcasting. Erika provides a glimpse into the strategic thinking she puts into her career and developing her show.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Unlikelihood Studio

Miss Fiercalicious (Canada's Drag Race, the Traitors Canada) is here to talk all things fierce! Fierce talks about how the Miss Fiercalicious name grew from joke to iconic, how the Traitors was different from Drag Race and she shares some words of wisdom for anyone building their confidence. Fierce and Erika share their predictions for what would have happened on the Traitors if Erika didn't get murdered first (spoiler: you'd get the alliance you were hoping for).Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Miss Fiercalicious on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missfiercalicious/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Unlikelihood Studio

Let's make your dreams come true! Pro golfer turned celebrity astrologer, YouTube psychic and hypnotherapist Jennifer Neville joins the podcast to share how you can develop your manifestation mindset. Jennifer talks about "coming out of the spiritual closet" after she left professional sports and pursued spirituality. In this episode, Jennifer gives you tips for how to start manifesting and she gives Erika and eerily accurate look at her astrology for the year ahead.Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Jennifer on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jennifernneville/Subscribe to Jennifer on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLd6fMMhxz4aHwsx6Xvo7pQPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Unlikelihood Studio

Comedian, writer and actor Andrew Phung celebrates the diverse families of the suburbs in the hit comedy, Run the Burbs. Andrew talks about embracing joyful Asian family stories over intergenerational trauma, how specificity is the key to BIPOC storytelling and how he got creative with a Vietnamese lullaby. Season three of Run of the Burbs premieres on January 9! Run the Burbs is streaming on Hulu (US) and CBC Gem (Canada).Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Run the Burbs on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runtheburbs/Follow Andrew on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewphung/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Unlikelihood Studio

Erika Casupanan, winner of CBS' Survivor 41, is putting the spotlight on the overlooked and underestimated.Follow the Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Editing by InHouse Creative Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Spring Morris

Earl Cole, aka the original Survivor king of Fiji, is here! Earl talks about the story behind getting recruited for - and winning - a show he'd never seen before, the real reason he made a huge ask on Shark Tank and the key to an entrepreneurial mindset. Plus, Earl shares wisdom and inspiration for anyone looking to start a business, creative project or reality TV application in 2024.Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Earl on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earlcoledoes/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

It's a queer holiday milestone! Actress Humberly González celebrates starring in Hallmark's first-ever women-led LGBTQ+ Christmas movie, Friends & Family Christmas. Humberly talks about pursuing the arts after moving to Canada, what keeps her motivated in the face of rejection, using delusion to fuel her dreams and why it's so special that her queer characters don't need to come out.Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Humberly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/humberlyPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Traditional personal finance advice often overlooks the experience of growing up in an immigrant household. This week, financial counsellor and Trauma of Money facilitator Parween Mander talks about how the personal money story we tell ourselves, especially as women of colour, can hold ourselves back from building wealth. Parween talks about how our childhood experiences with money create emotions that can hold back our money management and she shares strategies for rewriting our money stories starting today.Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Parween on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/parween.mander/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Want to live life with ease? Understanding your human design could be the key to seeing and understanding yourself more clearly. This week, fitness consultant, personal trainer and human design expert Frances Young explains how understanding your human design can help you in life and fitness. Frances talks about the five energy types and the importance of knowing your human design strategy and authority.Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Frances on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessprojectltd/Erika's friend Mike :)https://www.instagram.com/mikeamacdonald/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

John Michael Sosa made an impact as the first houseguest eliminated on Big Brother Canada 11. He talks healing from the disappointment from being the first boot, releasing any bitterness and even finding beauty in his BBCAN experience. Plus, John Michael and Erika bond over how being Filipino impacted their respective reality TV experiences.Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow John Michael on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsjohnmichael/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

It's HTSM Happy Hour! Time to take a break from interviews for a casual convo. In this solo episode, Erika answers your questions about her time on the Traitors Canada. How was the Traitors Canada different than Survivor? Why did Erika come back to reality TV? Which reality show does she want to do next? All will be answeredFollow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Alan Shane Lewis, comedian, actor and co-host of the Great Canadian Baking Show, is one of the funniest guys in Toronto. He talks about his early years taking unpaid gigs, growing up as one of the only Black students in his school, his alopecia diagnosis and the imposter syndrome that persists when he reaches new levels. Plus, Alan shares his baking background and reveals which iconic reality show he was almost cast for!Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Alan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alanshane/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Mattea Roach is the "winningest" Canadian in Jeopardy history. We talk about whether or not they expected to go on a 23-game winning streak, quickly becoming a Canadian media darling and how they reconcile with being recognized. Plus, get insight into how this champ prepared for Jeopardy and how you can get them on your trivia team (spoiler: it's not looking good)Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Matttea on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mattearoach/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Mental health is a tricky topic in Asian households. Social worker, psychotherapist and mental health advocate Vera Cheng is here to talk about what makes the Asian mental health experience in North America unique. Erika and Vera talk about Asian parents, intergenerational trauma and how "personality quirks" like perfectionism could be the result of childhood experiences. Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Vera on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talktherapy.with.vera/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

It's a Survivor 41 reunion with Dr. Evvie Jagoda! Evvie talks about coming out "late" and going on a gender identity journey while on reality TV. Evvie shares advice for coming out at any age, the difficulty of finding the right words to describe yourself and reassures everyone that they don't need to feel shame. Plus, Erika goes back in time to share her pre-game impressions of Evvie!Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Evvie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evviejag/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Kimiko Tobimatsu (author of Kimiko Does Cancer) was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 25. She quickly learned that the breast cancer experience was more than runs for the cure and pink ribbons, especially as a queer and mixed race woman. In this episode, Kimiko talks managing symptoms for years to come, how cancer affects your relationships and gender normativity throughout a long medical process.Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Kimiko Does Cancer on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimikodoescancer/Kimiko Does Cancer by Kimiko Tobimatsu and Keet Geniza:https://www.kimikodoescancer.com/The Cancer Journals by Audre Lorde:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623541/the-cancer-journals-by-audre-lorde-foreword-by-tracy-k-smith/Twisted by Maggie Giles:https://maggiegiles.com/twisted/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Alex Duggan (winner of Traitors Australia season one) proved there's a gamer behind her kind smile. Alex talks about the psychological rollercoaster of the Traitors, navigating online trolls after her win via betrayal and having her cute couple photos shared on TV. Plus, she shares what it was like representing the queer community and where she's at with her fertility and IVF journey.Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Alex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.duggan/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Sharleen Joynt and Andy Levine are partners in marriage and co-hosts of the Dear Shandy podcast. The pair join Erika to talk about Sharleen's lessons from reality as a contestant on the Bachelor and the host of Bachelor in Paradise Canada. Sharleen reveals how she told Andy she previously went on on TV to find love. Plus, Sharleen and Andy talk about severe imposter syndrome, relationship advice and the fears that come with podcasting.Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Dear Shandy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy/Follow Sharleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt/Follow Andy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Welcome to season 2 of Happy to See Me! It's a winners heart-to-heart with Australian Survivor 2016 champ Kristie Bennett. It turns out Kristie and Erika live parallel lives! Kristie talks about discovering Survivor when she was 8 years old, building the resilience she needed to make a childhood dream come true and her iconic final immunity challenge and tribal council. Plus, Kristie is very honest about how she healed after feeling jaded by reality TV.Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Kristie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristiebennett/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Time for public speaking advice! Priya Sam is a former journalist turned storytelling expert, podcast creator and keynote speaking coach. She talks about why she left journalism, being the only woman of colour in previous workplaces and moving past the habit of blaming herself. Plus, Priya answers your questions about public speaking and shares an easy piece of advice we should start doing today!Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Priya on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/priyasam/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

It's time for Erika to answer YOUR questions. In this special birthday episode, Erika is joined by her little sister Krystle. Erika answers your questions about podcasting, the highs and lows of last year, kpop and whether or not she'd return to Survivor.Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

What's your aura colour? Mystic Michaela is a fourth generation psychic medium who specializes in reading auras. In this episode, Michaela opens up about leaving her teaching career to pursue spiritual work, and overcoming all the judgment that comes with it. Michaela walks us through aura colours, what they can reveal about a person's personality and how anyone can sense aura colours. Plus, she reveals Erika's aura colours (which won't be a surprise) and how Survivor changed her.Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/Follow Mystic Michaela on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaela/Follow the Know Your Aura with Mystic Michaela podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knowyouraurapod/Listen to Erika on the Know Your Aura with Mystic Michaela podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/know-your-aura-with-mystic-michaela/id1477126939?i=1000555065332Please rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Amazing Race Canada winners Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay have one of the most inspirational stories in reality TV history. Catherine beat the odds when she  received a terminal brain cancer diagnosis that gave her six years to live, and now she's surpassed the 10-year mark. Catherine and Craig talk about their Amazing Race Canada journey and how they maintain an unbreakable 25-year friendship in the face of constant change and obstacles.Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Catherine on Instagram @catherinewrefordFollow the Craig on Instagram @craigramsayfitDonate to Team Cancer Dancer for the Brain Tumour Walkhttps://btfc.akaraisin.com/ui/BTW2023/t/CancerDancerPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Hearing too many "innocent" Asian jokes growing up propelled Madelyn Chung into a career dedicated uplifting others. Madelyn is the founder of the RepresentASIAN Project, a psychotherapist and journalist. She talks about the harmful effects of underrepresentation, what she's doing to address it and the evolution of Asian stories in pop culture. Plus, she gets vulnerable about mental health and the pressure to represent the Asian diaspora during AAPI month. Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Madelyn on Instagram @madelynchungFollow the RepresentASIAN Project on Instagram @representasianprojectPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Juice Boxx aka the Porkchop of Canada is here! Juice was the first queen ever eliminated from Canada's Drag Race. This week, we talk about Juice's on-screen panic attack, bouncing back after being first boot and learning to be happy with enough. Plus, Juice shares advice for keeping a relationship strong for nearly two decades!Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Juice Boxx on Instagram @juiceboxxofficialPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris

Millennials might remember Mike Yerxa from 1 Girl, 5 Gays. Now he's a reality TV producer, casting director and storyteller behind some of your favourite unscripted shows. Mike debunks myths about what TV producers do, shares what he wants to change in reality TV and stresses the importance of queer storytelling. Plus, he shares the most humbling moment in his reality TV career.Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Mike on Instagram @mikeyerxaPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris