Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast

In this episode of Small Talk, Sam Y.G. continued uncovering the real reasons behind his biggest career moves: from leaving Boy’s Night Out, to battling burnout, to rebuilding his life with purpose. Sam opens up about the risks, the lessons, and the mindset shifts that helped him move from hustle to intentional growth. Packed with raw honesty, actionable advice, and stories that will resonate with...

In this episode of Small Talk, Alec sits down with Sam YG to talk about growing up as a bullied kid, navigating identity in a Filipino-Indian household, and the turning point that changed everything. From being teased in grade school to becoming one of the country’s most recognizable radio personalities, Sam shares the real story behind his transformation — the early struggles, the first breaks, a...

In this episode of Small Talk, Alec continues the deep conversation with Nica Fabregas as she opens up about leaving stability behind, trusting her gut, and choosing to build a career she truly loves. From family interventions to self-doubt, Nica shares how she turned fear into fuel, overcame the pressure to follow the “safe” path, and found confidence in her own journey. Whether you’re thinking o...

In this episode of Small Talk, Alec sits down with Nica Fabregas to talk about growing up in a faith-centered household, battling mental health struggles, and the courage it took to stand up for herself. From letting go of a “safe” corporate path to pursuing content creation, Nica shares the real story behind her turning points — the quiet breakdowns, the family conversations, and the moments that...

In this episode of Small Talk, Alec sits down with Alex Diaz to talk about navigating hate, public criticism, and the noise of social media. From learning humility through starting over, to finding strength in the face of “keyboard warriors,” Alex shares what it really takes to live with resilience. He opens up about his journey in showbiz, the lessons from Bar Boys that mirror his own life, and h...

What happens when everything you thought you wanted slips away? In this episode of Small Talk, actor and content creator Alex Diaz opens up about losing everything he once worked for, what fame could never give him, and how starting over changed the way he sees life, success, and love. From the pressures of the spotlight to the pain of rebuilding from nothing, Alex shares the raw lessons he’s lear...

In this episode of Small Talk, Alec continues his deep conversation with life coach Russ Juson, diving into the lessons he’s learned about growth, faith, and living a life of purpose. Russ shares why true success isn’t just about money or achievements, but about expanding yourself, embracing new experiences, and staying connected to God. He explains why business failures don’t define you, how grow...

In this episode of Small Talk, Alec sits down with entrepreneur and coach Russ Juson to talk about life’s lowest points, finding purpose, and what it truly takes to turn pain into power. Russ opens up about the struggles that almost broke him, the realizations that came from rock bottom, and the mindset shift that allowed him to rebuild not just his career, but his life. From letting go of victimh...

In this episode of Small Talk with Alec Cuenca, Prax Yap shares how motherhood completely reshaped her life. From being a go-getter who always wanted control, to learning patience, surrender, and slowing down—Prax opens up about the lessons she never expected to learn as a mom. She also reflects on how her definition of success changed: from chasing milestones and achievements, to simply being pre...

In this episode of Small Talk, Alec sits down with Prax Yap to talk about the risks and rewards of choosing passion over money. From walking away from a stable career to carving out a life built on purpose, Prax shares the struggles, doubts, and breakthroughs that came with following what truly matters to her. She opens up about why money alone was never enough, the sacrifices she had to make, and...

From side hustles to doubling money—this episode with Jax Reyes dives deep into the realities of building wealth with intention. Alec and Jax talk about the transition from chasing quick wins to creating lasting financial habits. Jax shares his thoughts on why discipline is the real key to success, how budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictive, and why it’s important to spend on what makes you ha...

In this episode of Small Talk, Alec sits down with financial content creator Jax Reyes to talk about budgeting, bills, and building a healthy money mindset. From his early money mistakes to the shifts that helped him grow his savings, Jax shares practical steps you can take—whether you’re starting late, struggling to budget, or simply wanting to make your money work smarter. He breaks down why bud...

Before turning 29, life handed me lessons I didn’t ask for—but needed. In this video, I open up about the quiet fears behind “playing it safe,” letting go of old expectations, and what it really means to want more out of life—more freedom, more purpose, more peace. I talk about money, faith, and the power of choosing what feels true, even when it doesn’t make sense to anyone else. Because sometime...

In this episode of Small Talk with Alec Cuenca, we dive deeper into the life of content creator Ichan Remigio—after losing millions, getting fired from his job, and reaching rock bottom. From exerting his best in the urban life just to get by, to creating viral content every hour, Ichan opens up about what it really means to hustle with purpose. He shares how failure sharpened his focus, how conte...

Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast In this episode of Small Talk with Alec Cuenca, we sit down with Ichan Remigio—content creator, storyteller, and former backend insurance worker turned viral voice online. Before the punchlines and relatable content, Ichan’s journey started with self-doubt, bullying, and the feeling of not being “enough.” He opens up about being told...

In this episode of Small Talk with Alec Cuenca, we continue the heartfelt conversation with Hannah Dela Rosa—vocal coach, singer-songwriter, and creative mentor—as she shares the next chapter of her journey: walking away from perfectionism and rediscovering her voice through purpose. After spending a decade in choir culture, Hannah found herself burned out, lost, and unsure of who she was outside...

In this episode of Small Talk with Alec Cuenca, we sit down with Hannah Dela Rosa, vocal coach, singer-songwriter, and former choir member, for a deeply honest conversation on identity, purpose, and redefining the dream. Hannah opens up about growing up in music, navigating insecurities in the industry, and the painful yet powerful seasons of questioning. She shares how burnout, the pandemic, and...

In the second half of her episode, Maxene Magalona opens up like never before about her faith, healing, and how her personal relationship with God changed the course of her life. She shares how hitting rock bottom led her to complete surrender, and how that moment of brokenness became her breakthrough. From the science of therapy to the spirituality of surrender, Maxene reflects on what it truly m...

In this episode of SmallTalk with Alec Cuenca , we sit down with Maxene Magalona—actress, yoga teacher, and mental health advocate—for a deeply vulnerable conversation on what real healing looks like. Maxene shares how therapy, yoga, meditation, and daily forgiveness helped her break emotional cycles, reconnect with herself, and live more consciously. She opens up about the power of presence, lett...

In this episode of Small Talk with Alec , we sit down with Melo Aguilar to talk about something many of us struggle with—but rarely say out loud: how to take care of ourselves while still figuring life out. Melo shares how college forced him to grow up fast, how reconnecting with his inner child helped him understand himself better, and how self-reliance doesn’t mean doing everything alone. It’s a...

In this episode of Small Talk, I sit down with RK Biol to talk about something a lot of us can relate to—career crossroads, self-doubt, and figuring things out while staying true to who you are. RK gets real about the pressure of choosing the “right” path, the grit it takes to keep going, and how he's learned to embrace his own pace. It’s not always easy, but it’s honest. And sometimes, that’s all...

In this episode of Small Talk, I had the chance to sit down with Jenny Yeo—and wow, this one’s real, raw, and full of heart. Jenny opens up about the many rejections she’s faced on her journey, the pain of losing her dad, and how she’s managed to keep showing up with faith and authenticity in an industry that can easily make you lose both. We talk about grief, purpose, and what it takes to stay gr...

In this episode of Small Talk with Alec, content creator and beauty enthusiast Nate Javier opens up about her journey with makeup, navigating the pressures of online hate, and the inner strength that keeps her moving forward. 💄💬 From the joy of creative self-expression to the challenges of being vulnerable on the internet, Nate shares honest insights on staying true to yourself—both online and o...

In this episode of Small Talk, I’m joined by Mika Alcause for a real and refreshing conversation about life transitions, boundaries, and choosing your own path. 🎙 Mika shares her story—from navigating her career path, to stepping into motherhood, and learning how to set healthy boundaries (even when it’s not easy). We also talk about why it’s okay not to be friends with everyone you work with, and...

In this episode, Alec sits down with Tito Mikee—and this one’s for anyone who’s just trying to keep it together. 😮‍💨 We talked about the tough stuff—burnout, feeling lost, trying to do it all—and how he’s been learning to slow down and give himself grace. He opened up about the struggles that don’t usually make it to social media, and how personal growth isn’t always pretty, but it’s always wort...