Hi friends! This is the intro for the Speak Up podcast. I talk about who I am and what this show will be about. ✨

Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats for the intro and outro. Find him on Soundcloud as Owa! 👀 m.soundcloud.com/owa-ever

Listen to the Speak Up Erika Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, Youtube, and SoundCloud. https://linktr.ee/speakuperika

Who is Erika? What is Speak Up? | Speak Up Erika Podcast Ep#0

Hi friends! In our first episode we talk about FEAR - irrational fears, fear of the virus, and fear of being stuck and having to change. How do we cope? Can we overcome fear? This episode is featuring my sister, Edline! You can catch her on Instagram @ejroldan. ✨ 

Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!  👀 https://m.soundcloud.com/owa-ever

Listen to the Speak Up Erika Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, Youtube, and SoundCloud. https://linktr.ee/SpeakUpErika!

Fear ft. Edline | Speak Up Erika Podcast Ep#1

Hi friends! In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Coach Dave Rogers, who is a grief counselor, an elderly caregiver, and a writer. Dave and I talk about grief, depression, and protecting your energy. 

You can find Dave on YouTube & Instagram as @continualshift. Make shift happen because in life shifts will happen. Also listen to Dave’s podcast called “Shadap Listen Up Podcast” (link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9ciV1DeQAQRtmzxyTICaQ) 

Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!  👀 https://m.soundcloud.com/owa-ever

Listen to the Speak Up Erika Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, Youtube, and SoundCloud. https://linktr.ee/SpeakUpErika!

Grief, Depression & Energy ft Dave | Speak Up Erika Podcast Ep#2

Hi Friends! In this solo episode, I voice my six personal tips for protecting your mental health. I’m sending virtual hugs if you need it and I hope this episode helps you in some way. 

Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as Owa!  👀https://m.soundcloud.com/owa-ever

Listen to the Speak Up Erika Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, Youtube, and SoundCloud. linktr.ee/SpeakUpErika!

6 Tips For Protecting Your Mental Health | Speak Up Erika Podcast Ep#3

Hi Friends! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Joyce and learning about trichotillomania. In this part one, Joyce shares with us what trich is, that beauty is not defined by your hair and her experience with trich. You can find Joyce on Instagram as pullyoselftogether (https://www.instagram.com/pullyoselftogether).

You can find resources from Instagram for trich here: 
- Canadian BFRB (https://www.instagram.com/canadianbfrb) & 
- TLC BFRB (https://www.instagram.com/tlcbfrb)
 
My apologies for some static noise in this episode but I hope you enjoy this Part one! Look for Part 2 next week!

Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as @Owa!  👀

Listen to the Speak Up Erika Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, Youtube, and SoundCloud. linktr.ee/SpeakUpErika!

Trich ft. Joyce Part 1 | Speak Up Erika Podcast Ep#4

Hi Friends! Here we have Part 2 of talking about trichotillomania with Joyce. We continue our conversation and chat more about how trich is more than just about hair. Thank you so much again Joyce for sharing your story with us and chatting about trich and mental health. 

Connect with Joyce on Instagram at @pullyoselftogether to send her messages if you’re going thru trich or send her a cat meme.

Other resources for trich: @canadianbfrb & @tlcbfrb 

Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as @Owa!  👀

Listen to the Speak Up Erika Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, Youtube, and SoundCloud. linktr.ee/SpeakUpErika!

Trich ft. Joyce Part 2 | Speak Up Erika Podcast Ep#5

Hi Friends! Happy Pride everyone! 🌈 In respect to pride month and celebrating, I had the honour of chatting with my friend Carlos, about being queer, his coming out story, and sharing his personal experiences. 

Thank you so much Carlos for being courageous and brave and sharing with us. Feel free to give him a follow on his Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/carlosmendoza30/.

Listen to Part 2 next week! ✨

Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as @Owa!  👀

Listen to the Speak Up Erika Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, Youtube, and SoundCloud. linktr.ee/SpeakUpErika!

Being Queer ft. Carlos Part 1 | Speak Up Erika Podcast Ep#6

Hi Friends! Here we have Part 2 of Being Queer ft Carlos. We chat more about the education system and learning about LGBTQ+, being queer in the Filipino community, and stereotypes of gay folks. 

Thank you so much again Carlos for being who you are and sharing your journey with us. Feel free to follow him on Instagram as @carlosmendoza30 (https://www.instagram.com/carlosmendoza30/). 

Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as @Owa!  👀

Listen to the Speak Up Erika Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor, Youtube, and SoundCloud. linktr.ee/SpeakUpErika!

Being Queer ft. Carlos Part 2 | Speak Up Erika Podcast Ep#7

Hi friends! In this episode, I chat about my debt-free journey of how I paid off 13K. I chat about how I got in debt, how much I earned last year, my relationship with money, and 4 steps on what I did to get out of debt.

I’m trying to be transparent about my finances in hopes to help others. I am not a financial expert but I hope that my story + my personal experiences help you with your own debt journey.

You got this!!! Say you are debt-free!!!

I’ve been using Koho (https://web.koho.ca/referral/65LX1KOI) to help budget my expenses. It’s a pre-paid credit card that helps with smarter spending. Feel free to use my KOHO code, 65LX1KOI, to earn 1% cashback.

Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby steps (https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps).

Aja Dang’s debt-free journey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvd0JwZj2hA).

Thank you so much to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Find him on SoundCloud as @Owa! 👀. Stay updated with us on https://linktr.ee/SpeakUpErika! 🌸

Debt | Speak Up Erika Podcast Ep#8

The Speak Up Podcast talks about things we're afraid to speak up about but should, daily thoughts, and those deep conversations that you have with your homies. Hosted by Erika and deriving from the book, Speak Up, this podcast is a continuation of the conversation.

Thank you to my friend Josh for letting me use his beats. Please support him and give him a listen! https://soundcloud.com/owa-ever