21 JUN. 2024 · 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 Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates

13 JUN. 2024 · 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/@thecognitivecorner Please rate, review and subscribe! Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates

9 JUN. 2024 · 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=1000648328047 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38OAgdLubIV2Yh2J1HCHHb?si=NP9NmEAYRtGty4SnSva0Sg Follow 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 Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates

2 JUN. 2024 · 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/@gayitaliannonna Please rate, review and subscribe! Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates

24 MAY. 2024 · 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/id1722599027 Dear Queer, on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6bOeUSBKlAN6OTp7LnTXlQ Please rate, review and subscribe! Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates

9 MAY. 2024 · 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 Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates

2 MAY. 2024 · 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 Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates

24 ABR. 2024 · 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/@leahutchins Please rate, review and subscribe! Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates

19 ABR. 2024 · 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 Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates

12 ABR. 2024 · 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 BetterHelp Visit https://BetterHelp.com/SEEME today to get 10% off your first month. Please rate, review and subscribe! Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan Brand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence Creates