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Happy to See Me with Erika CasupananFind your path, find your people & find your voice: Erika celebrates 100 episodes!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. In this special 100th episode of Happy to See Me, Erika and Marianna Miniotis (The Sonar Network) celebrate a major milestone while sharing Erika’s experiences with imposter syndrome, making significant life changes and evolving past insecurities. With fan questions and a fun lightning round, tune in for an episode filled with reflections, laughter and gratitude.
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...2025-07-0751 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananRedefining beauty standards: Disability advocacy in the pageant world with Andreia PachecoAndrea 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 went on to become Miss Canada United World 2024. Andreia shares her experiences dealing with stereotypes, breaking barriers in the pageant world and the importance of inclusivity. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, empowerment and changing societal perspectives on disabilities.
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...2025-06-2346 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananHTSM Happy Hour: New to Pride? Confidence tips for showing up as you areWelcome to your Pride season pep talk! In this solo episode, Erika shares advice for those celebrating their first Pride. Erika shares anecdotes and tips from her first out Pride, and spills her tips for navigating the festivities, the importance of community and individual expression.
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Please rate, review...2025-06-1622 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananWhen your queerness and cultural heritage don’t mix (or so you think…) with Cal CamposIn 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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Subscribe...2025-05-2626 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananFrom anxiety to laughter: The power of improv on your personal growth with Coko GaloreImprov 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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Filipina on the RiseErika Casupanan, Winner of Survivor, How to Actually Take Up Space, Being Underestimated to Unstoppable What if we don’t know how to take up space? Maybe it wasn’t taught to us growing up. Maybe it’s not naturally part of our culture.On this episode swap, Krystl talks with Erika Casupanan — the first ever Filipino AND Canadian to win Survivor! Erika is a speaker, TV personality, and writer who's built a career on flipping the script on what it means to be underestimated. On Happy to See Me, she interviews guests who were often counted out — and highlights how they broke past the limits placed on t...2025-05-0856 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananHow to actually take up space and advocate for yourself with Krystl Fabella of Filipina on the RiseWhat 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.
Support Filipi...2025-05-0557 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananHTSM Happy Hour: The power of an identity shiftIdentity 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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Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube...2025-03-3131 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananRewrite the rules: Marci Ien’s guide to reinvention and trailblazing on your termsMarci 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 Canadi...2025-03-2449 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananThe truth about imposter syndrome with Coach CareyStruggling 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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My Most Authentic LifeFrom Survivor Champion to Underdog Advocate: Erika Casupanan on Resilience, Authenticity, and Inspiring ChangeWhat happens after you achieve your childhood dream? In this episode, host Fede Vargas welcomes Erika Casupanan, best known as the first Canadian winner of Survivor, for an open and heartfelt conversation about resilience, vulnerability, and inspiring underdogs.Erika shares what it was like to win one of reality TV’s most demanding competitions, the unexpected challenges of being thrust into the public eye, and how she turned adversity into a mission to empower others. Through reflections on her upbringing as a Filipino immigrant and her corporate communications career, Erika explains how she developed her storytelling skills an...2025-01-2229 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananNeda Kalantar on what it takes to redeem yourself and finally winNeda 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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Pl...2024-12-0253 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananDominique Defoe talks bisexual representation on straight dating showsNetflix 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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Sekweha the Super Kid and His Cu...2024-11-1838 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananDecoding your personal growth with numerologist Courtney TaylorCan numerology help with your personal growth? Numerologist Courtney Taylor joins the pod to introduce us to the world of numerology. Courtney dives into the meaning of each number, along with the significance of life path numbers, collective year numbers and personal year numbers. Courtney demystifies the power of November 11 (aka 11/11) and shares her take on the best days to manifest. You’ll learn how to calculate your life path number, understand the importance of personal day strategy for getting things done and prepare for the upcoming collective and personal year energies.
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2024-11-0450 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananMinister Rechie Valdez on career pivots and making political historyMinister Rechie Valdez is the first Filipina-Canadian Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister. Rechie shares her journey from a stable corporate banking career to entrepreneurship and ultimately to federal politics. She discusses overcoming a scarcity mindset, navigating family expectations and the challenges and rewards of representing the Filipino community in Canada. Erika and Rechie also delve into the significance and the responsibilities of being “”the first”” in one’s field. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about career pivots, cultural heritage and bravely pursuing your passions.
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Steele My Story with Alexa SteeleCBS’s Survivor Winner Erika Casupanan on Stoned Aunties and Suspicious Child Tuk Tuk Drivers!Welcome to ‘Steele My Story’! This week, we have the incredible Erica Casupanan, winner of CBS Survivor season 41 and host of the ‘Happy To See Me’ podcast. 1 Erica shares two wild stories: one about a chaotic experience with homemade edibles, and another about a terrifying tuk-tuk ride in Guatemala. One story is true, and the other is a clever fabrication. Can Alexa and Ian guess which is which?
From a disastrous edible experience to a nerve-wracking journey through the Guatemalan wilderness, Erica’s stories are filled with suspense and humor. Was the edible incident as crazy as it sounds...2024-10-0833 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananBayleigh Pelham on becoming Big Brother Canada’s final winnerWe’re kicking off HTSM season 3 with Big Brother Canada 12 winner Bayleigh Pelham! Bayleigh shares her incredible journey to winning BBCAN12, including getting removed from the cast of BBCAN11 at the last minute because her ex was on the show. She talks about the disappointment in learning Big Brother Canada is cancelled and being the last winner of the franchise. Plus, she reflects on post-win life and shares gratitude towards the queer community.
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Follow Todd’s Pop...2024-07-0845 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananWhy we need to remember queer refugees this Pride with Rainbow RailroadIn this Pride Month special, we’re putting the spotlight on the not-for-profit 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.
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...2024-06-1737 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananThe joy of being a super fan with Kayla and Bethany of Stanning BTSSometimes super fans get judged. The truth is being a super fan can unlock community, growth and joy! This week, Kayla and Bethany 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!!!!!
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Dear Queer,Imposter Syndrome With Alena Papayanis and Erika CasupananIt's a Dear Queer crossover episode with Happy To See Me With Erika Casupanan. Ever wonder if you’re queer enough? Erika and Alena 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!
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One Dollar WordsErika CasupananWelcome to 1 Dollar Words, a podcast from The Sonar Network.
Today’s guest – podcaster and Survivor winner Erika Casupanan
Podcast interviews are way more exciting with some money where those mouths are. Host Nug Nahrgang and his guest are each given secret lists of 5 random words. During the interview, for each secret word the guest gets Nug to say, they win $1. But Nug gets $1 back for each word on his list he gets the guest to say! Will the guest win $5? Will they owe Nug $5? What the hell will this interview sound like?! Listen along as w...2024-05-2247 min
One Dollar WordsErika CasupananWelcome to 1 Dollar Words, a podcast from The Sonar Network.Today's guest - podcaster and Survivor winner Erika CasupananPodcast interviews are way more exciting with some money where those mouths are. Host Nug Nahrgang and his guest are each given secret lists of 5 random words. During the interview, for each secret word the guest gets Nug to say, they win $1. But Nug gets $1 back for each word on his list he gets the guest to say! Will the guest win $5? Will they owe Nug $5? What the hell will this interview sound like?! Listen along as...2024-05-2147 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananWhen the audience thinks you’re queer before you do with Willow FaithImagine 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!
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Please rate, review and...2024-05-0653 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananQuitting a D1 team and choosing yourself with Aleeya HutchinsFor 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.
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Foll...2024-04-0143 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananVecepia Robinson on using emotional intelligence when you’re overlookedIconic 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.
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Stanning BTS224 - BTS Underdog Story with Survivor Winner Erika CasupananBeing in ARMY can be a life-changing experience, especially because people tend to find BTS at the exact time they need to. That was certainly the case for Erika Casupanan, winner of Survivor Season 41. Listen to the Stanning BTS hosts talk with Casupanan about how becoming a BTS stan, in a way, helped her win one of the biggest reality shows of all time. Then, be sure to subscribe, like, and review wherever you get your podcasts.Casupanan runs through her journey of becoming a part of ARMY, as well as how BTS' own story of going from...2024-03-0754 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananZachary Reality talks TikTok and reporting on reality TVCan 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.
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...2024-02-1953 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananCanada’s Drag Race showrunner Trevor Boris on taking risks with reality TV twistsLet’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!)
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Please rate, review and subscribe!...2024-01-2957 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananMiss Fiercalicious on being fierceMiss 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).
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Happy to See Me with Erika CasupananTrailer: Happy to See Me with Erika CasupananErika 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 Morris2024-01-0200 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananEarl Cole on surviving entrepreneurshipEarl 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.
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Ple...2023-12-1153 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananTackling the immigrant money scarcity mindset with Parween ManderTraditional 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 us 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.
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Homegirl Nation#29 Erika Casupanan | Outwit, Outlast, Outplay the Competition with Survivor WinnerWhat does it take to outwit, outplay and outlast your competition? 45 people know for sure - 1 of which is Canadian homegirl Erika Casupanan who became the winner of Season 41 of Survivor in 2021. Erika's wild stint in Fiji saw her walk away as the first Canadian winner of the show, the first Filipino winner, and first female winner in 7 seasons. I caught up with Erika on the heels of her participation on the show The Traitors Canada and we talked about her extraordinary ride on Survivor, the best strategies to outwit competition, and living outside of our comfort zones. 2023-11-1952 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananSaying goodbye to bitterness with BBCAN’s John Michael SosaJohn 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.
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It’s Become a Whole ThingHow to Win Survivor w/Erika Casupanan, Winner of SurvivorThis one is for anyone who has been underestimated and refused to let it take them down. Taking every stereotype she knew players would have about her, Erika used this to her advantage to win her season of Survivor. She talks about her brilliant strategy, subverting stereotypes of Asian women, the unexpected aftermath of winning her season, what it meant to be on the first post-2020 “diversity season” & astrology amongst many other things.
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The Funny Thing About GhostsSurviving ghosts with Erika CasupananIn this episode we talk all the spooky stuff about Survivor, the Traitors and we get into Erika’s family’s history of mediumship.
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Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2023-10-1756 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananAsian mental health and intergenerational trauma with Vera ChengMental 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.
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Please rate, review and subs...2023-10-1648 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananDr. Evvie Jagoda on coming out again and againIt’s a Survivor 41 reunion with Dr. Evvie Jagoda! For National Coming Out Day, 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!
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Fo...2023-10-0954 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananBreast cancer beyond pink ribbons with Kimiko TobimatsuKimiko 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.
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...2023-09-1857 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananBe delusional! A winners’ heart-to-heart with Kristie BennettWelcome 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.
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...2023-07-2455 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananBirthday special! Erika answers your questionsIt’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.
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Podcast visual design by Aman...2023-07-1753 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananMystic Michaela helps you discover your aura coloursWhat’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.
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Host...2023-05-2950 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananPro gamer and King of the Nerds champ Celeste Anderson on fighting to feel worthyCeleste 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.
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Spooked!Ep. 379 – Erika CasupananThe Spooky Battery Factory
Today on Spooked! Cody keeps slipping on the loose acid, Eric jumps into the vat because everyone else is, and Erika spent five bucks on a hoagie. It’s all about not cleaning up after yourself, so leave the mess, put up a little wet floor sign, and get ready to get Spooked!
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Something to ShareThe Game of Reality TV with Survivor Winner Erika CasupananErika Casupanan, winner of Survivor 41, stops by the pod to talk all the behind the scenes of filming Reality TV. Sydney and Erika compare Survivor to the Bachelor and what it’s like being a contestant on each show. Listen for all of the reality questions you’ve been asking over the years and laugh at all the funny differences of a day in the life of a Survivor contestant compared to a Bachelor contestant.Sydney and Erika talk:-Hygeine on Survivor-What is the most challenging part of a reality contestant-W...2023-04-0500 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananThe astronomical Snarky Marky on Tiktok fame as an introverted studentMost folks discovered Snarky Marky on TikTok when the volume on the bus was ASTRONOMICAL. Turns out, this comedy content creator with millions of followers is actually very introverted. Mark and Erika discuss his duel personas of loud tiktoker and shy student, his passion for academics and how Internet fame impacts life in the classroom.
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Brand strategy...2023-03-1345 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananViral YouTube sensation Julie Nolke on perseverance and being a funny womanActress, comedy writer and YouTube creator Julie Nolke is hilarious and inspiring. Most people know her from the viral YouTube series Explaining the Pandemic to My Past Self. In this episode, Julie talks about how sticking to her passion for comedy paid off, even after YEARS of no’s. Plus, find out how Erika and Julie met before their respective “big breaks.”
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Please rate, review and su...2023-03-0646 minHappy to See Me with Erika CasupananThe lion, lamb and the rest of the zoo: My Survivor experienceIn this special premiere episode, which was originally recorded in January 2022 (!!!), Erika is candid about being the winner of Survivor 41 and the topic everyone asks about: her edit. There are some eye openers! She gets honest about watching herself as an Asian woman on reality TV, how her pre-Survivor experiences as a woman of colour led to a historic victory and how a high school incident, that only recently came to light, influenced her path. Erika shares a message for others who feel underestimated.
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Host...2023-01-221h 26Happy to See Me with Erika CasupananTrailer: Happy to See Me with Erika CasupananErika Casupanan, winner of CBS’ Survivor 41, is putting the spotlight on the overlooked and underestimated.
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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
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2023-01-2200 min
Kids PodEpisode 149: Millionaire with Winner of Survivor 41 Erika CasupananWelcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
What would you do if you won a million dollars? What does that feel like? And how would you spend your money? Last year Erika Casupanan became a millionaire when she won the TV show Survivor 41 and she was given $1,000,000. We are thrilled to have her here on Kids Pod to answer all your questions.2022-02-0709 min
Unleash Your Voice with Priya SamSurvivor winner Erika Casupanan on being the underdogErika Casupanan is the first Canadian and the first person of Filipino descent EVER to win Survivor. She's also the first woman to win in several seasons and in this episode we get all of the details about her strategy and what was going on behind the scenes and. It's no surprise that winning Survivor is Erika's biggest turning point. You'll also hear about other pivotal moments in her life including: the impact of growing up in an immigrant family, her experience being underestimated in her communications career, the decision to quit her job before competing on t...2022-02-0248 min
Merge Boot, A Survivor PodcastErika Casupanan – Season 31 Winner! – InterviewThis week we are joined by winner of Survivor 41 Erika Casupanan!!!!!!
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