Welcome to your Pride season pep talk! In this solo episode, Erika shares advice for those celebrating their first Pride. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

It's time to talk all things queerness. Eva Bloom returns to the podcast to talk mental health after coming out, being a late bloomer, queer identity, femme awesomeness and more! Stay tuned for a special GIVEAWAY with Happy Tears. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

What does it take to create your dream life? Aileen Xu of Lavendaire set out to do just that and her journey grew into a YouTube channel with 2.5M subscribers. Get ready to learn how to become the artist of your life. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

How do you truly build confidence? In this highly requested episode, Erika attempts to answer the question that plagues so many people. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Marci Ien is a trailblazer whose career spans from journalism to politics as Canada’s former Minister of Women, Gender Equality and Youth. Prepare to be inspired by her resilience, vision, and unshakable belief in the power of change. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Struggling 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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

How do you turn an unexpected layoff into your next opportunity? Carlos Bustamante was a mainstay on Canadian TV for decades ... until his show got cancelled. Now, he's embracing a setback and turning it into a chapter full of creative freedom. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Is social media comparison making you underestimate yourself? Brigitte Truong joins the pod to explore the pressures and mental health impacts of social media. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Erika talks about her journey from being underestimated to living her dream. She dives into her mental health journey, the pressures of growing up balancing North American and Filipino values, and her mission to inspire underdogs. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Neda 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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In this special solo episode, Erika is sharing her favourite advice. Erika shares heartfelt insights on getting over perfectionism, why you should always try, choosing the harder path, saying no and knowing your values. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Can astrology help boost your confidence? Astrologer Sarah Goldsmith talks about how astrology can make sense of your anxiety and help you to feel more confident. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In 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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Netflix 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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

It's a Traitors Canada reunion! Leroy Fontaine joins the pod to talk about his children's book Sekweha the Super Kid and His Cultural Cape. Leroy talks about reconnecting with his Indigenous culture after becoming a dad. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Can 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 and your personal numbers. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Katurah Topps (Survivor 45) opens up about growing up in a cult and the complexities of sharing such a personal story with millions. Erika and Katurah discuss the realities of playing Survivor while being underestimated. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Minister 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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Alexa Steele reminisces about her time on the iconic show Degrassi: The Next Generation. She talks auditioning for the show, playing two different characters, working with her sister and still being recognized for her childhood fame. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Mara Hutchinson was diagnosed with a rare eye condition, retinitis pigmentosa, that caused her to go blind at 28. Instead of falling apart, she became a disability advocate and fashion influencer. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Bayleigh Pelham talks unexpectedly becoming the last Big Brother Canada winner. She shares her incredible journey to winning BBCAN12 after getting removed from the cast of BBCAN11 at the last minute because her ex was on the cast! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Celeste Anderson is a pro gamer and the first winner of the reality show King of the Nerds. She opens up about backlash after winning the competition and being under edited. Erika's mind is blown over how similar their reality TV experiences were. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Self talk is serious business! In this solo episode, Erika shares the positive self talk that she uses personally to help her grow from a corporate perfectionist to a more confident, grounded version of herself. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

In 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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Sometimes 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) changed their lives for the better. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

A lot of your life changes when you're coming out and this can be especially hard when you're from a religious family. Content creator Gay Italian Nonna shares her story of coming out to her immigrant, Catholic family. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Improv sounds anxiety inducing, but it can actually help to EASE your anxiety. Coko Galore is a comedian on Second City Toronto's mainstage and she knows firsthand how improv can help you build confidence on stage and in life. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The first step to making a dream come true is as simple as a thought. Manifestation coach Kathleen Cameron joins the podcast to share how our thoughts can create the reality of our dreams. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Calling all reality TV hopefuls! Casting director Heather Muir is here to answer your questions about getting cast on reality TV. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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 fluctuations and a complicated relationship with their young, yet struggling body. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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 and the work of the Black Survivor Alliance to promote diversity. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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 for entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome and going back to school as an adult. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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 and answers your questions about navigating your evolving queerness. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Sustainable fashion storyteller Ruby Veridiano is here to demystify what it means to dress sustainably. Ruby tackles sustainable fashion misconceptions and she shares tips for how we can approach fashion more sustainably today. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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, Aurora opens up about the evolving relationship with her parents and how they support her drag today. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

How does mental illness affect your relationships? Leanne Toshiko Simpson is a psych ward survivor and fourth generation Japanese Canadian who turned her experience into a refreshingly honest romcom novel about people with mental illness. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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 have tough conversations that redefine what it means to connect with your best friend. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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 more. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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 tips for building confidence. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/