Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast

In this highlight episode, @janinavela opens up about why she took a hiatus from content creation, the heavy things she was dealing with in private, and how growing up online taught her the value of privacy, authenticity, and healing. She shares what it was like to stop pretending she was okay, rebuild her identity beyond being a creator, and find peace in her “secret place” with God. Janina also...

In this episode, @janinavela opens up about one of the most transformative seasons of her life. From growing up as one of the Philippines' earliest YouTube creators, to stepping away from content creation while battling depression in private, to finding a deeper sense of purpose through journalism, advocacy, and faith. This conversation is about identity, healing, courage, and the journey of becom...

In this episode, @mikee.reyes shares the mindset shifts that changed the way he sees success, content creation, and life. He talks about why freedom has become his new definition of success, why financial stability is really about buying back your time, and why the life you're building matters more than the things you're buying. This episode also goes deeper into what it actually takes to succeed...

In this episode, @mikee.reyes shares the truth about content creation that most people still misunderstand.. why “finding your niche” is overrated, why clout is not automatically a bad thing, and why the best creators are the ones who stop pretending to be someone else. He talks about building a brand around who you really are instead of forcing yourself into one box. This conversation also goes d...

In this episode, @geloyconcepcion shares the shift that changed the way he saw his art.. from chasing ego and validation, to realizing that his work could become a channel for other people’s stories, pain, and healing. From the message that told him his project helped save a life, to turning anonymous stories into a published book in America, this conversation is about what happens when creativity...

In this episode, @geloyconcepcion shares what it really means to build a life through art.. from growing up in Pandacan, drawing every day as a kid, to becoming a Filipino photographer and artist whose work now reaches people around the world. This conversation goes deeper into the reality of being a creative.. why talent is only the beginning, why artists need to professionalize their work, and w...

In this episode, @zacalviz talk about the kind of truth most people only learn the hard way.. that success does not remove problems, it upgrades them. This conversation is about stress, growth, pressure, and why feeling overwhelmed does not always mean something is wrong. Sometimes, it means life is asking more from you because you’re capable of more. This episode goes deeper into the hidden patte...

In this episode, @zacalviz shares the journey that led him to success and why building relationships with the right people is key to unlocking greater opportunities. From his beginnings in real estate to diving into content creation, Zac talks about how he built his business, Ikigai Properties, and what he learned from his years of hard work in Australia. He emphasizes the importance of knowing yo...

In this episode, @dmetroman breaks down what actually separates people who last in business from those who fade out.. and it’s not talent. It’s attitude. From entitlement, discipline, and going the extra mile, to building a brand that people don’t just like but deeply remember.. this conversation dives into the mindset behind long-term success and why most people unknowingly sabotage their own gro...

In this episode, @dmetroman shares what it really takes to build something that lasts.. not just in creativity, but in business. From starting photography as a side hustle while working in corporate, to turning Metrophoto into one of the most respected names in the industry, this conversation is about hard work, hunger, humility, and the mindset it takes to stay sharp even after nearly two decades...

In this episode, @sophianicolesy gets practical about AI.. not as a trend, but as a tool you can slowly integrate into your daily life. From using AI with your calendar, email, and photos, to understanding how it can make you more valuable at work, this conversation makes AI feel less intimidating and more useful. It’s not about mastering everything overnight.. it’s about starting with what alread...

In this episode, @sophianicolesy shares the story most people don’t expect.. from being homeschooled and feeling behind in school, to giving up the one dream that defined her identity, and eventually building an AI startup. It’s a conversation about what happens when your life doesn’t go according to plan.. and how those moments shape who you become. This episode goes deeper into the foundations t...

In this episode, @chieflim opens up about the side of stand-up comedy most people don’t see.. the bombing, the hecklers, the jokes that can’t be posted online, and the pressure of figuring out how far you can really go with your craft. What starts as a conversation about comedy turns into something deeper.. about reading the room, trusting your instincts, finding your audience, and learning how to...

This Holy Week Special is a compilation of some of the most powerful moments from our past episodes, all centered on one thing: God. In this special episode, we revisit honest and deeply personal conversations with different guests as they share how God met them in their lowest moments, how faith carried them through pain, and how surrender, prayer, grace, and intimacy with God changed their lives...

In this episode, @chieflim shares his story from working in advertising for nearly a decade, to chasing a creative path in stand-up comedy and eventually creating the Walang Edit-Edit Podcast. It’s a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to pursue creative work.. and why the most meaningful paths are often the most uncertain. This episode goes deeper into the unseen side of creati...

In this episode, powerful women open up about the truths behind identity, healing, love, and becoming. From navigating pressure, mental health struggles, and expectations, to building confidence, setting standards, and redefining what success really means.. this is a raw and honest conversation about what it takes to grow into the woman you’re meant to be. This episode dives into the realities wom...

In this episode, we bring together honest conversations from women who are navigating pressure, expectations, and the quiet battles that don’t always get seen.. from feeling behind, to carrying responsibilities too early, to learning how to choose themselves without guilt. This episode goes deeper into what it really feels like to grow as a woman.. the tension between who you’re expected to be and...

In this episode, @cleoloque shares the decision that changed everything.. choosing focus over doing more. After graduating, she had more space, and instead of filling it with new things, she removed distractions and went all-in on what truly mattered. That one shift led to their first 9-figure year.. not because she did more, but because she finally did less with intention. This conversation goes...

In this episode, @cleoloque shares the real story behind building Hiraya Pilipina from just borrowing ₱20,000 from her parents to becoming a 9-figure brand. What looks like overnight success was actually built through trial and error, expensive mistakes, and moments of doubt that most people never see. From failed product launches to a multi-million peso event that didn’t go as planned, this conve...

In this episode, @aynbernos talks about one of the hardest lessons in content creation.. you have to stop forcing a style that was never meant for you. She shares how easy it is to look at other creators and think, “Why am I not like that?” but explains why growth really starts when you stop copying what works for others and start leaning into what feels natural for you. The conversation also dive...

In this episode, @aynbernos talks about the full circle conversation about content creation, growth, and identity online. From teaching English, travel vlogging, beauty, fitness, and now creator education, Ayn shares how every version of her online journey led her back to one clear truth.. you are the niche. Not the trend. Not the format. Your perspective is what people stay for. This episode also...

In this episode, @giannehinolan talks about the part of singlehood that most people don’t say out loud.. the frustration, the waiting, the loneliness, and the pressure to rush into the next season. But instead of treating singlehood like a punishment, she shares why it can actually become a season of preparation, healing, and deep joy.. if you learn how to live it well. This conversation also goes...

In this episode, @giannehinolan shares how she went from creating content for brands to finally building her own platform and how "Medyo Seryosong Podcast" started after years of “waiting for the perfect time.”  The conversation goes deeper into what creatives need to grow.. a safe space, supportive people, and the grace to “suck at something.” Gianne also explains how faith became personal f...

In this episode, @angelydub talked about evolution. Not the glamorous kind. The uncomfortable kind. The kind where you wake up one day and realize the life you built no longer feels like you. She opens up about learning to feel every emotion in her 30s. Fear. Nervousness. Grief. Excitement. She shares how she used to cope by traveling constantly, how it became part of her identity, and what it fel...

Angely Dub is a dynamic and successful entrepreneur, content creator, and influencer known for her authenticity and bold personality. She talks about the evolution of her identity, from a fearless 20-year-old who wasn’t scared to try, to the version of her now that’s calmer, clearer, and more grounded. And the reason is simple: self-awareness. This episode also goes into the part most people skip:...