{"podcast":{"title":"Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast","slug":"small-talk-with-alec-cuenca-motivation-mindset-podcast-592045","podcast_index_feed_id":592045,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/667c2127c5b4dedd89cff886","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smalltalkpodcasts","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/667c2127c5b4dedd89cff886/1770895585864-dd0d8b5f-2961-48ae-b33b-cf1eb0185dcf.jpeg","author":"Alec Cuenca and The Pod Network","episode_count":433,"summary":"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. 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It’s a conversation about what happens when your life doesn’t go according to plan.. and how those moments shape who you become. This episode goes deeper into the foundations that quietly build successful people early.. the environment you grow up in, the people you surround yourself with, and the lessons you catch, not just what you’re taught. Sophie shares how exposure, stewardship, and curiosity became her advantage. We also talk about AI.. not as hype, but as a real tool solving real problems for businesses today. We discuss: * The power of growing up around the right people * How early exposure shapes confidence and skill * Why internships matter more than most people think * How curiosity led her into AI and tech * The real business problem AI is solving today * Why most people misunderstand AI’s practical use If you’re feeling lost, behind, or unsure of your path.. this episode will help you see your story differently. Follow Sophia Sy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophiasy828 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOFI.AI.TECH.SOLUTION.INC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophianicolesy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofi_ai_tech/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sophianicole828 Hosted on Acast. 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