Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast

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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. The Most Dangerous Habit When You’re Chasing A Dream

    1D AGO

    The Most Dangerous Habit When You’re Chasing A Dream

    Manifestation isn’t just about wishing for something. It’s about staying excited, happy, and inspired. When you stay in a high vibration, that’s when everything starts aligning faster. In this episode, a very special guest, one who's very dear to my heart, my wife, Yani Moya-Cuenca. Yani and I sit down to talk about how to truly manifest your dreams and the importance of staying high vibrational, even when life doesn’t go as planned. Come join us as we explore the power of staying positive, grateful, and excited, and how our love has evolved since we said "I do."  We talked about: - How staying in a high vibration helps manifest your desires - The power of gratitude and excitement in challenging situations - Why what you speak about, you bring about - The evolution of love in marriage and how it impacts manifestation Follow Yani: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yanimcuenca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanimcuenca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YaniMoya Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yanimcuenca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  2. Stop Setting Goals Like This... You’re Wasting Your Time

    5D AGO

    Stop Setting Goals Like This... You’re Wasting Your Time

    Finally had the opportunity to guest the love of my life on my podcast again but this time we're talking about manifestation and how we manifested our dream wedding. If you're looking for a podcast that you and your partner or your future partner would love to listen to, check out our newest episode of @smalltalkpodcasts. Credit: @yanimcuenca x @smalltalkpodcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. The No. 1 Reason You Can’t Save Money (It’s Not Your Income)

    FEB 6

    The No. 1 Reason You Can’t Save Money (It’s Not Your Income)

    Most people ask, “How do I grow my money?” But the deeper question is who you are being in the process. Money moves like air. It flows toward the person who can hold it with a steady nervous system and a clean relationship with giving and receiving. The reframe here is simple. You are not just earning money, you are the money-making machine. And the way you treat money often mirrors the way you treat yourself. Spend from panic and control, and money feels heavy. Spend with intention and trust, and it starts to flow. Then comes the real test of faith. How faithful are you with your tithing? Credits: @russjuson x @smalltalkpodcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  4. 50+ Years of Life Lessons in 140 Minutes

    FEB 1

    50+ Years of Life Lessons in 140 Minutes

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” but still feel stuck, anxious, or secretly exhausted.. this episode is for you. I’m joined again by Coach Russ, my mentor and one of the biggest reasons I started taking transformation seriously. We went deep.. not just into mindset, but into the things people don’t talk about enough: suffering, letting go of approval, money wounds, and why “hard work” is not always the answer. If you’re open to a different way of living.. one built on peace, purpose, and inner alignment.. I hope this conversation meets you where you are. In this episode, we discuss: - Why transformation isn’t about forcing new habits.. it’s about going back to who you truly are. - Why he believes struggle is often an illusion.. and how mindset shifts your entire experience of life. - The framework that changed everything: language (7%).. emotion (38%).. embodiment (55%) and why mindset alone doesn’t stick. - People-pleasing, insecurity, and survival mode.. and how it quietly follows you into adulthood. - Why the people you spend time with determine whether you expand or contract.. including the “33% below, 33% beside, 34% above” rule. - Money as energy.. why money flows out to flow in.. and how money wounds can make money come in but not stay. - Why “self-care” without growth, experience, and contribution can still leave you empty. If this conversation helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 23m
  5. Billionaire E-Commerce Expert: Profit Doesn’t Matter If Your Cash Flow Dies

    12/29/2025

    Billionaire E-Commerce Expert: Profit Doesn’t Matter If Your Cash Flow Dies

    Most businesses don’t fail because they’re unprofitable. They fail because they run out of cash. In Part 2 of this conversation, Steve Sy breaks down the business principles most entrepreneurs overlook.. from why cash flow is the true lifeline of a company, to why chasing revenue without structure leads to collapse. He explains the difference between profit, sales, and cash flow, why many “successful” businesses still shut down, and how entrepreneurs should really think about growth versus scale. Steve also shares his Four P’s framework.. Profit, Purpose, People, and Planet.. and why profit is not the goal, but the fuel. Beyond numbers, this episode dives into leadership, hiring, and culture. From recruiting people who complement your weaknesses, to building teams that operate with ownership and purpose, Steve challenges the way most founders think about business. This is not a hype conversation. It’s a reality check for anyone building a company. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or aspiring founder who wants to build something sustainable.. this episode will change how you think about business. In this episode, we discuss: - Why cash flow kills more businesses than losses - The difference between sales, profit, and cash flow - The Four P’s framework for decision-making - Growth vs scaling.. and why they’re not the same - Hiring people who complement your weaknesses - Building ownership, culture, and long-term teams - Why entrepreneurship is a calling, not just a career If this conversation helped you, share it with someone building a business who needs to hear this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  6. From ₱32,000,000 in Debt to a ₱1B E-Commerce Business

    12/22/2025

    From ₱32,000,000 in Debt to a ₱1B E-Commerce Business

    Steve Sy is one of the most respected names in Philippine e-commerce today. But his success wasn’t built on shortcuts, hype, or overnight wins. In this episode, Steve breaks down why chasing profit alone can actually destroy a business, how most entrepreneurs scale before they’re ready, and why capacity, systems, and purpose matter more than opportunity. He opens up about being ₱32,000,000 in debt at 28, spending 12 years paying it all back, and rebuilding from zero before creating a billion-peso e-commerce company. Along the way, he shares the lessons that only come from long-term pressure, painful mistakes, and staying faithful to the process when quitting feels easier. This conversation goes beyond tactics. It’s about patience in a world obsessed with speed, faith in seasons of uncertainty, and building businesses that last. If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or business owner who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or tempted to rush growth.. this episode will challenge how you think about success. In this episode, we talk about: - Why profit without purpose can break a business - The real reason most companies fail when they scale - The bamboo tree principle and long-term growth - Paying off massive debt without shortcuts - Building capacity before chasing opportunity - Faith, resilience, and responsibility in business - Why success takes years, not months If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  7. The Biggest Advice for Your 20s That No One Tells You

    12/12/2025

    The Biggest Advice for Your 20s That No One Tells You

    In this second part with Carlo Ople, we go beyond business success and talk about purpose, advocacy, faith, and the responsibility that comes with influence. Carlo shares why real impact doesn’t always require running for office.. and how lobbying, content, and entrepreneurship can be powerful tools for national change. From co-founding Creators Against Corruption to building businesses that create jobs and empower creators, this conversation is about using your platform for something bigger than yourself. This episode is especially for anyone asking: “What am I building.. and why does it matter?” In this conversation, we talk about: • Why advocacy and policy work can exist without personal gain or political ambition • How content creation can create livelihoods and social impact • The mindset of a relentless optimist and why growth never really ends • Building teams and scaling impact in the creator economy • The importance of having people who balance your strengths.. not just agree with you • Why defining your “why” is the key to focus and long-term clarity • How trying new environments helps you discover your purpose • Advice for young professionals about optimism, failure, and resilience • Carlo’s journey from college dropout to corporate executive and entrepreneur • How faith and community became his anchor through growth and pressure Small conversations.. huge impact. If this episode helped you reflect, share it with someone who needs clarity today.. and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations like this. Check out Carlo Ople's YouTube channel  @CarloOple  ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  8. I Worked 30 Minutes a Night for 18 Years — Now I Own 3 Companies

    12/05/2025

    I Worked 30 Minutes a Night for 18 Years — Now I Own 3 Companies

    Carlo Ople has built one of the most influential careers in the Philippine digital space.. but his journey didn’t start with success. It started in an internet cafe, a life-or-death moment, and a decision that changed everything. In this episode, Carlo opens up about the night he was held at gunpoint, why he spent 18 years building his business after working 9–5, and how he finally walked away from corporate life to build an empire. He shares his principles, the mistakes he made along the way, and what creators and entrepreneurs need to understand if they want to survive in 2026 and beyond. This is a conversation about resilience, discipline, fear, and the cost of building something meaningful. If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, leaving your job, or becoming a creator.. this episode will challenge you. In this episode we discuss: The near-death moment that changed his entire lifeBuilding a side hustle for 18 yearsWhy he left corporate despite having a high-paying roleThe 7 to 1 principle and the power of consistencyWhy most people stay stuck in jobs they hateHow to prepare for leaving corporate safelyWhy digital is our generation’s biggest advantageThe future of the creator economyAffiliate marketing, TikTok Shop, and emerging income streamsThe fear of politics, corruption, and the responsibility of creatorsLosing clients, losing people, and how to deal with painful setbacksIdentity, burnout, and learning to detachWhat happiness and success really meanIf you found this meaningful, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
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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.

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