There’s a way to make your dream come true even if no one like you has done it before. Marivel Taruc is an award-winning journalist, executive producer at CBC Toronto and a trailblazer for Filipinos in the Canadian journalism industry. She chats about the lack of Filipino role models in broadcasting early in her career, how journalism adapts to social media and how to own your confidence even when you’re underestimated. Plus, Marivel shares an early career defining moment when she was overlooked, but responded with a sharp question.Follow Marivel on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cbcmarivel/Follow the podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@happytoseemepod SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1/month trial today at shopify.com/erikaishappyUse code ERIKA_25 for 25% off all products on https://www.organika.comPlease rate, review and subscribe! Host, creator and executive producer: Erika Casupanan Editing by A PeschanskiBrand strategy by Natalie Cunningham Music by Dylan Mackenzie Podcast visual design by Amanda McCusker Photography by Clarence CreatesStudio space provided by Sleepless Studios Brought to you By: The Sonar Network