Taralets Talk: The Filipino Expat Chronicles
Taralets Talk is a Filipino podcast that chronicles the joys, heartaches, and rewards of being an immigrant. Hosted by three Pinoy expats. Join Bel, Lennette, and Mark in this seasonal podcast packed with culturally rich tidbits and tips for Filipinos curious about what it's like living abroad. Connect with us: Email: hello@taraletstalk.com Facebook: @taraletstalkpodcast Taralets Talk is sponsored and produced by Disenyo.co LLC
Episodes
Discover the answers to some Quora questions about Filipino culture by listening to our last episode of Season 3.
In this episode, we explored the varied Filipino traditions and culture. We dive into our opinion of OFWs as modern-day heroes, unpacking our deep love for our culture and traditions—including revealing toxic traits all too familiar to Filipinos.
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This week's episode is a personal reflection of Mark's journey to becoming a U.S. citizen. It tells the story of how he and his wife overcame the challenges of his deportation back to the Philippines on a tourist visa and later took a spousal petition route to be with her. Learn from Mark's experiences and find out what you need to do if you're interested in coming to the United States or becoming a citizen.
In this podcast episode, we discuss investments and impart advice to Filipino immigrants who want to get started in stocks and cryptocurrencies.
Our recurring guest, Kevin, will cover some of the basic knowledge you need to make informed decisions when it comes to investing—including tips on understanding inflation and how it affects rates in the Philippines. So whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, a Filipino or no...
ABS-CBN—the largest media and entertainment company in the Philippines—shut down its operations and went off the air in 2020.
In this episode, we want to share our guest, Maria Cristina Viloria's experience as an employee at ABS-CBN before the shutdown and what the implications were for her family after being laid off.
Have questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you. Email: hello@taraletstalk.com.
This episode aims to help Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) handle their finances. Different countries have different sets of financial laws and rules. So as immigrants, we need to manage our expenses well.
Join us as we tackle the common problem of overspending and how to stay within your budget. Learn helpful tips on how to save money and make the most of your income.
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Deciding to move to a new country is one thing - but making rookie mistakes can set your experience back. In this episode, we talk about some of the most common mistakes made by new immigrants and how you can avoid them.
Have questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you. Email: hello@taraletstalk.com.
Are you considering moving to and working in Malaysia? Then this episode is for you!
Princess Nanaman, a Filipina expat who lived in Malaysia, will share with us what she experienced when she first moved there. As well as three tips if anyone is considering working abroad.
Have questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you. Email: hello@taraletstalk.com.
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Listen to our Halloween special episode where we discuss some of the scariest urban legends from both the US and the Philippines. Hear personal stories of paranormal activity and why we should always listen to our gut feelings.
Have questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you. Email: hello@taraletstalk.com.
Culture shock can be an obstacle for new expats trying to adjust to the new environment, but understanding the different stages can help make the transition smoother. Listen to this episode as we discuss the four main phases of culture shock and what attitude you can adopt to acculturate to a new country.
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There are so many things people don't tell you when you're preparing to migrate, and in this episode, Geraldine aims to fill in some of those gaps. Geraldine is a Filipina who migrated to New Zealand with her family after she graduated High School. Though it's been more than ten years since she and her family made the big move, in that time, she learned a lot about what it takes to make it as an immigrant.
Listen as Geraldine shares...
Do Filipinos have "colonial mentality" traits?
In this episode, we offer our take on the prejudices we have. How much of it affects our views of ourselves or others? And how much of it is linked to our colonial past?
Have questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you. Email: hello@taraletstalk.com.
Are you an immigrant who has difficulty keeping your feet in two cultures?
As Filipino expatriates, we understand that integrating into a new culture can be difficult. But not impossible! In this podcast episode, we explored the challenges of cultural integration, how to adjust to a new culture—while maintaining your cultural identity living in a foreign country, and making the most of your experiences as an immigrant.
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Immigrating can be a stressful experience when you're moving internationally. Trust us, we've been through it—and we have some great advice to help you start fresh and reinvent yourself.
In this last episode for the season, we discuss some personality traits and skills that have helped us successfully embrace our new lives abroad.
Have questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you. Email: hello@taraletstalk.com.
In this episode of Taralets Talk, Navy veteran Kevin Perez returns as a guest for the second time to share his experience and knowledge about pain management in the US for the disabled. He shared his views on what you need to do when diagnosed with chronic pain, the professional care or help he received, and how to support those suffering from chronic pain.
Episode highlights:
- What spinal stenosis is and what can worsen it.
- How h...
Bayanihan spirit is a value and reflection of how we Filipinos behave around each other. When there are calamities, we lend a helping hand and the best of what we can offer. We are known to put the welfare of others before ours and stand united through times of adversity.
In this episode, we talked about bayanihan on a global scale and how self-centeredness can threaten our long tradition of helping others.
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How well do you know Dubai? To many people, it's a country that you only layover in. But if you ever decide to stay and live there, chances are traveling or working there brings its own sets of challenges. This episode aims to show what it's like living or traveling in Dubai; and what rules you should follow to avoid getting into trouble.
Have questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you. Email: hello@taraletstalk.com.
For Filipinos who grew up in the Philippines, aside from family and food, there are many little things you know you will always be homesick for. You never really appreciate these things until you move overseas and miss them every day. It is easy to take things for granted. We know this feeling so well. Join us in this episode as we share the simple pleasures we miss back home.
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Taralets Talk interviews Rye Gutierrez, a very grounded Filipino immigrant who's been exposed to different cultures and lived in different countries. Despite being in many places and his long list of accomplishments, Rye stayed humble and loyal to his culture.
In this episode, Rye shared his experience living in Cambodia—the good and bad things he experienced there. He also advised young Filipinos struggling or trying to get ahead i...
Moving to a new country is more than just taking in the sights and sounds with wide-eyed wonder. It's about observing your new environment from all angles and getting to know the people and the culture. In this episode, we shared our first hand experience living in the USA and Dubai, discussing things we appreciate in the countries we now call home.
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