Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast

Alec Cuenca and The Pod Network
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Biweekly

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. Thanks for tuning in! You can help support our podcast by doing the following: TAP the FOLLOW button and NOTIFICATION BELL here on SPOTIFY! RATE this podcast with 5 STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS via the Q&A and POLL via the SPOTIFY app! (Scroll down the Spotify app and find it there!) Follow us on social media: Alec Cuenca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aleccuenca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleccuenca_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aleccuenca/ and The Pod Network on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepodnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodnetwork/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodNetworkEntertainment Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_podnetwork If you're interested in collaborating with our podcast through brand partnerships, advertisements or other collabs, please send an email to our management: info@thepodnetwork.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Sep 23

    this is your sign to go all in this year

    today’s episode is about locking in and going all in on the life you want to build. not just setting goals, but taking action today to create a better future for yourself. i’m sharing my personal experience of preparing to become a dad and how it pushed me to focus on my health, businesses, and personal growth. i also talk about the three things that helped me get my life together: sleep and recovery, nutrition, and strength training. if you've been feeling lost, unmotivated, or unsure where to start, i hope this episode reminds you that you still have time to make a change. start where you are, go all in, and give yourself a head start for 2027. SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/SmallTalkConversationCards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernhuman.ph/ Website: https://www.modernhuman.ph/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    this is your sign to go all in this year

  2. Sep 17

    a reminder for anyone who feels like they’re not enough

    today’s episode is about feeling not enough. not just the fear of falling short, but learning how to use that feeling as motivation to become the best version of yourself. i’m sharing my personal experience of preparing to become a dad and how the thought of not being enough pushed me to work on my health, finances, mindset, and businesses. i also talk about why you shouldn’t be afraid of that feeling, but instead, use it to identify the things you need to work on. if you've ever felt like you're not doing enough or you're falling behind in life, i hope this conversation reminds you that you still have time to grow, and that becoming your best self starts with being honest about where you are today. SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/SmallTalkConversationCards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    a reminder for anyone who feels like they’re not enough

  3. Sep 10

    Watch This Before You Start an E-Commerce Brand

    In this highlight episode @jungiegumiran breaks down what first-time founders need to know before putting serious money into an e-commerce business. Junjie shares why he always starts with your unfair advantage, whether that’s your skills, experience, network, or access to data, and why understanding your market matters before committing to a product. They also get practical about product validation. For him, real validation happens when customers actually pay. Instead of immediately ordering 10,000 units, he recommends testing with smaller quantities, learning how the market responds, and using those early sales to decide when it’s time to scale. We discuss: * How to identify your unfair advantage before starting a business * What to do if you don’t have the skills, network, or experience yet * Why knowing your market should come before going all-in * How to validate whether people will actually pay for your product * The difference between validating a product and fully launching it * Why sales should come before obsessing over logos and aesthetics * Why founders should understand ads before completely delegating them * The importance of knowing your break-even numbers and ROAS If you’re thinking about starting an e-commerce brand, launching your first product, or turning a small online business into something bigger, this highlight episode is for you. Credit: @jungiegumiran x @smalltalkpodcasts SIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/SmallTalkConversationCards Follow Jungie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jungiegumiran Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jungiegumiran/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jujulifestyleph_/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adslevelup/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jungiegumiran E-commerce & Marketing Courses: https://www.jungiegumiran.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Watch This Before You Start an E-Commerce Brand

  4. Sep 5

    How To Build A Multimillion E-Commerce Brand in 2026

    In this episode Junjie Gumiran, founder and CEO of Juju Lifestyle, breaks down the realities of building and scaling an e-commerce business. From starting as a freelancer with marketing as his unfair advantage to building multiple brands, Junjie shares why aspiring founders should stop obsessing over having the perfect idea, logo, or aesthetic and focus first on the one thing every business needs to survive: SALES. Junjie shares how he validates products before going all-in, why first-time founders should start small, how much runway you should prepare before launching, and why founders need to understand marketing and their numbers even if they eventually delegate them. He also opens up about the harder side of entrepreneurship, including a brand that cost him around ₱8 million, the overconfidence and skipped steps that contributed to its failure, and the lessons he carried into every business he built afterward. We discuss: - How to find your unfair advantage before starting a business - What to do when you have no experience, network, or capital - Why founders should focus on sales before perfect branding - Why you should start small with advertising before scaling - Why founders need to keep investing in content and creatives - The mental, financial, physical, and spiritual pressure of entrepreneurship If you’ve been thinking about starting your own brand, entering e-commerce, or turning an idea into an actual business, this episode is for you. Credit: @jungiegumiran x @smalltalkpodcasts Sign up here: https://bit.ly/SmallTalkConversationCards Follow Tita Jungie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jungiegumiran Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jungiegumiran/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jujulifestyleph_/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adslevelup/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jungiegumiran E-commerce & Marketing Courses: https://www.jungiegumiran.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How To Build A Multimillion E-Commerce Brand in 2026

  5. Sep 3

    Why Thinking About What You Want Isn’t Enough

    In this highlight episode Tita @eyamaranon breaks down her personal formula for manifestation, abundance, and creating the life you want. She explains why specificity matters, why feeling is just as important as thinking, and why manifestation doesn’t stop at visualization. According to her approach, you have to embody what you want through your actions, sustain the emotional state behind it, and eventually learn to surrender the outcome. She also explore what happens when doubt, anxiety, and negative emotions get in the way. Tita Eya explains why forcing yourself to be positive can become toxic positivity, why difficult emotions need to be acknowledged instead of avoided, and why returning to presence and joy can help you move forward. Through stories of unexpected opportunities, rejection, and synchronicities, the conversation explores a different way of looking at manifestation: get clear, feel it, live it, and then let go. We discuss: - Why being specific about what you want matters - Tita Eya’s formula for manifestation - The role of thinking, feeling, action, and surrender - Why visualization alone isn’t enough - How to embody the future you want to create - What to do when you start doubting yourself - How she approaches rejection and unexpected outcomes - The difference between genuine positivity and toxic positivity - Why you should allow yourself to feel difficult emotions - Why surrender can be just as important as asking for what you want If you’ve been trying to manifest something in your life but keep wondering whether you’re doing enough, thinking enough, or believing enough, this conversation is for you Credit: @eyamaranon x @smalltalkpodcasts Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/SmallTalk-Conversation-Cards Follow Tita Eya: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eyamaranon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyamaranon/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manifesteya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Thinking About What You Want Isn’t Enough

  6. Aug 29

    Manifestation Is Fake — Until You Understand This

    In this episode of tita @eyamaranon talks about manifestation, abundance, alignment, and creating the life you truly desire. She shares why she believes manifestation goes beyond simply thinking positively, and explains her personal formula of getting clear on what you want, feeling it, embodying it through action, sustaining joy, and eventually surrendering the outcome. They also talk about the difference between genuine positivity and toxic positivity, why difficult emotions shouldn’t simply be ignored, and how learning to sit with those feelings can help you move forward. Tita Eya shares stories from her own life about rejection, money, opportunities, generosity, and abundance, while Alec reflects on how applying these ideas has influenced his own life, relationships, and faith. We discuss: - Why some people struggle to believe they deserve an abundant life - The difference between manifestation and alignment - Why being specific about what you want matters - The role of thoughts, feelings, and action in Tita Eya’s manifestation formula - What toxic positivity gets wrong about difficult emotions - Why surrender is the final part of the manifestation process - Turning rejection into redirection - Why abundance isn’t only about money or material possessions - The relationship between generosity, gratitude, and feeling abundant - The importance of presence, breathwork, and focusing on the present moment If you’ve been chasing the next achievement, questioning why the things you want haven’t happened yet, or trying to understand manifestation beyond just “thinking positive", this conversation offers a different perspective: get clear, feel it, embody it, stay open, and learn when to surrender. Credit: @eyamaranon x @smalltalkpodcasts Watch the full episode on my YouTube channel: @aleccuenca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Manifestation Is Fake — Until You Understand This

  7. Aug 27

    The Weight Loss Trick That Doesn't Need Drugs

    In this highlight episode hyperbaric medicine specialist @philtonyu talks about preventive health, longevity, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and why taking care of your body shouldn’t start only when something goes wrong. The conversation explores how lifestyle-related conditions are appearing in younger people and why paying attention to your health as early as your 30s can make a meaningful difference later in life. They also dive into the medical applications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, particularly in wound management and recovery. Doc Phil shares examples of patients with compromised circulation and diabetic wounds, explaining how oxygenation can be used as part of medical treatment in appropriate cases. He also emphasizes that these therapies are not shortcuts: lifestyle changes, proper medical guidance, and determining whether someone is actually a good candidate remain essential. We discuss: - Why preventive health should start earlier than most people think - Why hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and other health problems are appearing in younger populations - What hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used for in medical practice - The role of oxygen and circulation in wound healing - How hyperbaric therapy may support certain patients with difficult-to-heal wounds - The importance of lifestyle changes alongside medical treatment - Why working with qualified medical professionals matters If you’ve been waiting for a health scare before taking your body seriously, this conversation is an important reminder: longevity isn’t only about living longer. It’s about building your health while you still have the opportunity to protect it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Weight Loss Trick That Doesn't Need Drugs

  8. Aug 22

    The REAL Science Behind a Longer and Healthier Life

    In this episode Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist @philtonyu explores the science of longevity, recovery, and the role oxygen plays in the body. We dive into what happens when you breathe 100% pure oxygen in a hyperbaric environment, why oxygen is important for wound healing and tissue repair, and how hyperbaric medicine is used as part of medical care. The conversation also goes beyond hyperbaric oxygen therapy and into a bigger question: how do we build a body that is better prepared when illness happens? From taking care of your health earlier in life to developing better lifestyle habits, this episode explores why longevity isn't simply about adding more years to your life. It's about giving yourself the best chance to stay healthy, resilient, and capable as you age. We discuss: - What hyperbaric medicine is - What happens when you breathe 100% pure oxygen - The connection between oxygen, recovery, and tissue repair - Why your health before an illness matters - Building a body that's better prepared for health challenges - Why prevention and lifestyle matter for longevity - The difference between simply living longer and staying healthy longer - Why taking care of your body should start earlier than you think - Building healthier habits for your future self If you want to understand longevity, hyperbaric medicine, wound healing, and how to give your body a stronger foundation for the future, this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The REAL Science Behind a Longer and Healthier Life
See All (447)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

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. Thanks for tuning in! You can help support our podcast by doing the following: TAP the FOLLOW button and NOTIFICATION BELL here on SPOTIFY! RATE this podcast with 5 STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS via the Q&A and POLL via the SPOTIFY app! (Scroll down the Spotify app and find it there!) Follow us on social media: Alec Cuenca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aleccuenca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleccuenca_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aleccuenca/ and The Pod Network on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepodnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodnetwork/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodNetworkEntertainment Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_podnetwork If you're interested in collaborating with our podcast through brand partnerships, advertisements or other collabs, please send an email to our management: info@thepodnetwork.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

You Might Also Like