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Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca – Motivation & Mindset Podcast

Small talk, huge impact. Join Alec Cuenca as he brings thought-provoking insights with some of the most inspirational minds in the world. This podcast is for everyone striving to be the best version of themselves. New episodes on Thursdays on Spotify.

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A Conversation Every Woman Needs To Hear! Mar 28, 2026

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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 women face that are rarely talked about.. learning to trust your intuition, breaking generational expectations, healing from low moments, and choosing yourself without guilt. You’ll hear stories about resilience, faith, relationships, and self-worth.. and how the right mindset, environment, and support system can completely change your life.

We discuss:

• Why vision and intention matter more than timelines

• The truth about mental health, healing, and starting over

• How to trust your gut even when no one agrees

• Why standards, boundaries, and self-respect change everything

• The pressure women face in family, relationships, and society

• How strong women are shaped by their environment and experiences

• The real meaning of success, love, and identity

If you’ve ever felt lost, pressured, or unsure of who you’re becoming.. this episode will remind you that growth isn’t linear, and your story is still unfolding.

Credit: @reigermar x @ckdeleon_ x @yanimcuenca x @matchmakerphilippines x @nicafabregas x @smalltalkpodcasts

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If You’re Not Changing, You're Stuck Mar 25, 2026

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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 who you actually want to become. It’s about identity, boundaries, healing, and finding your voice in a world that often tells you to shrink.

We discuss:

- The pressure placed on women to succeed early

- Feeling “behind” and comparing your timeline to others

- Breaking expectations around being the “strong one”

- Learning to set boundaries with family and relationships

- Choosing yourself without feeling selfish

- Finding your identity beyond roles and responsibilities

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying more than you should.. this episode is for you.

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Gen-Z CEO: From ₱20K To 9 Figures.. Here’s What Changed Mar 22, 2026

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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 deeper into what most people get wrong about growth. It’s easy to dream big, but much harder to stay aligned with a dream that’s actually yours. Cleo talks about curating your goals based on what you truly want, not what social media tells you to chase.. and why belief matters more than having a clear plan. We also unpack why founder-led content still works, how storytelling builds trust, and why your “magic” is the one thing no one can copy.

We discuss:

* Why dreaming big is easy.. but maintaining it is hard

* How to set goals even if you don’t know how yet

* Why most people are chasing the wrong dream

* Founder-led marketing and why it still works

* How storytelling builds trust and connection

* Building the right circle and environment for growth

If you’ve been feeling stuck, distracted, or unsure of your next step.. this episode will help you simplify what actually matters.

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Success Tips for Young & Aspiring Entrepreneurs W/ Cleo Loque | Ep. 141

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22-Year Old Millionaire: This Is Why Your Business Isn’t Growing! Mar 18, 2026

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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 conversation reveals what it really takes to build something meaningful from scratch.

This episode also dives into the lessons most entrepreneurs learn the hard way. Cleo talks about the importance of starting small, building systems before scaling, and why growth doesn’t come from doing more but from fixing what already exists. Beyond business, she opens up about choosing freedom over money, setting boundaries even with family, and breaking generational expectations to live life on her own terms.

We discuss:

* How ₱20,000 turned into a 9-figure brand

* The expensive mistake that changed how she makes decisions

* Why starting small leads to bigger wins

* The importance of systems before scaling

* Why having a “no” person in your team matters

* Setting boundaries and breaking generational expectations

If you’re building something of your own or figuring out your next step, this episode will give you clarity on what actually matters.

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Success Tips for Young & Aspiring Entrepreneurs W/ Cleo Loque | Ep. 141

https://youtu.be/UlazTLqycJI?si=_NvQ6KP557M96roG

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The 5 Rules of Content Creation That 97% Of People Don't Know... Mar 14, 2026

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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 dives into the business side of content creation and what it actually takes to grow. She breaks down why content is a real business, the different ways creators make money, why posting consistently matters more than obsessing over numbers, and why talking on camera is one of the fastest ways to build real connection. If you’ve been wanting to start creating but feel overwhelmed, this episode will help you simplify it and finally begin.

We discuss:

* How to find your natural style and “zone of genius”

* The real business opportunities inside content creation

* Different income streams like views, brand deals, and affiliates

* The importance of posting daily when you’re starting

* How your name, profile, and identity affect your creator brand

* How to choose the right topic or niche based on what you can talk about for hours

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The Real Cost Of Going Viral Nobody Talks About Mar 11, 2026

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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 talks about the fear many creators quietly carry.. what happens when you evolve, but your audience followed you for an older version of you? Ayn opens up about the pressure of virality, what massive visibility can cost, and why content creation only works long term if it still feels honest, sustainable, and aligned with who you are now.

We talk about:

* Why anyone can become a creator if they really want it

* Why people are afraid to be perceived online

* What virality gives you.. and what it quietly takes from you

* Why evolving online can feel scary when your income depends on attention

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The Biggest Mistake People Make While They're Single Mar 07, 2026

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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 into why answered prayers can become burdens when you’re not ready for them, why love should never come from lack, and why “waiting” is not wasted when God is building something in you first. Gianne shares practical ways to enjoy singlehood, how to deal with longing honestly, and why love is already available in more places than people think.

We discuss:

* Why singlehood is not a punishment

* Why entering love hungry leads to the wrong choices

* Practical ways to enjoy your single season

* Why love is already available around you, even now

* How to wait well without wasting your life

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How Surrender Can Transform Your Life Forever Mar 04, 2026

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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 for her and why surrender matters when control just makes you anxious.

We discuss:

* How Medyo Seryosong Podcast started after sitting as an idea for years

* Why singlehood content came naturally and why “comedy became her coping”

* Why creatives need a safe space to explore and fail without shame

* The role of honesty and self-forgiveness in personal growth

* Why Christianity is not branding, but a relationship

* Why trying to control everything only creates anxiety

Follow Gianne Hinolan:

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The No. 1 Advice That Will Change How You See Your 30s Forever Mar 02, 2026

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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 felt like to let that version of herself go.

We talk about:

• Why you need to feel every emotion to grow

• Grieving the version of yourself you’ve outgrown

• Why your purpose will evolve over time

• Choosing joy even on hard days

• Making mistakes in your 20s to build your guidebook for your 30s

• Rebranding without fear of losing people

Follow Angely Dub

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The One Fear People Never Admit (And It Runs Their Whole Life) Feb 26, 2026

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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: the foundation. Angely shares how being deeply loved at home gave them freedom to choose, take risks, and still feel safe. That kind of love changes how you show up in the world, because you stop chasing approval from strangers when you already have security inside your own life.

We discuss:

- Why fearlessness in your 20s changes everything

- Why being disliked is part of life, and why it sets you free

- Therapy as a tool for self-mastery and pattern-breaking

- How to define “good life” for you, not for the internet

Follow Angely Dub

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