Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast

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 manifestationFollow Yani:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yanimcuencaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanimcuencaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YaniMoyaTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yanimcuenca

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

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

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.

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 careerIf this conversation helped you, share it with someone building a business who needs to hear this.

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 monthsIf this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.