{"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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She shares what it was like to stop pretending she was okay, rebuild her identity beyond being a creator, and find peace in her “secret place” with God. Janina also talks about becoming more vocal in politics as a pastor’s kid, the backlash that came with speaking up, and why she believes faith and justice can exist together. This conversation is about mental health, conviction, courage, prayer, and learning how to stay grounded when life feels noisy, painful, and uncertain. We discuss: • Why Janina Vela took a hiatus from content creation • The pressure of living a public life at a young age • What it means to be a “political pastor’s kid” • Why Christians should not be afraid to speak up • How Janina prepares herself for criticism and backlash • Janina’s “secret place” and relationship with God If you’ve ever struggled with identity, burnout, loneliness, criticism, or trying to stay authentic in a world full of noise.. this episode is for you. Credit: @janinavela x @smalltalkpodcasts Join our community: SmallTalk After Hours https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18L65QkBY2/ Follow Janina: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janinavelaph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janinavela/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janinavelap Hosted on Acast. 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