Banana Q: a Filipino-Flavored Podcast

Ep 26: What Challenges Do Women Face and How Can We Fight Them?

For our International Women's Day episode, Dee and guest host Tyne talk about challenges that women face: lack of confidence, fewer seats at the table, microaggression, and likability dilemma. We share our own personal experiences with sexism and suggest how women can be empowered to overcome them.

Ep 25: Does Culture Matter in a Relationship?

We interview 3 Overseas Filipino Workers and their partners of a different race. Tyne, Mildred, and Lawin are Filipinos while Rob, William, and Jen are Nicaraguan, Canadian, and German, respectively. They share eye-opening stories about their cultural differences, similarities, struggles, and fears, and we weigh in with our thoughts on their answers. They discuss what is unique about their situation and if it's worth it.

Lawin's podcast: https://popyourculturalcherry.buzzsprout.com/

Ep 24: What is OFW Life Like in China?

We interview Earl, an inspiring speaker and influential leader who moved to China as an Overseas Filipino Worker. He started off on a long term assignment in China and eventually got offered a permanent role as Head of Travel Management, but discovered that China work visas are complicated. He talks about his culture shocks and shares very useful tips about moving to China.

 

Check Earl’s profile:

Earl Ermita (@earlermita) • Instagram photos and videos

Ep 23: Can Romantic Comedies Happen in Real Life?

In our Valentine's Day episode, we talk about Romantic Comedies. We break down the parts of a Rom Com, cite some famous movie scenes for each part, share our verdict of whether each one could happen in real life, and specify real life equivalents of those that do. We also talk a bit about courtship rituals in the Philippines.

Notes: http://www.bananaqpodcast.com/post/ep-23

Ep 22: How Did Filipino Chinese Tycoons Build Their Empires?

Our Chinese New Year episode is a narrative about the inspiring rags-to-riches life stories of two of the richest Filipino-Chinese tycoons in Philippine history: John Gokongwei and Henry Sy. These men built massive business empires which included Robinsons, Cebu Pacific, SM, and Banco de Oro... but how did they get there?

Listen and get motivated to follow their paths, while laughing at Dee and Rey's version of a song that is very familiar to a lot of Pinoys.

Link: our sources for additional reading

Ep 21: Why is It Easier to Make Friends with Filipino Colleagues?

We talk about the cultural differences in the offices of the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong. We start with being new hires and discuss how we got to know our colleagues over lunch or through team outings and work events, and end on how we bid farewell. We offer tips on how to make friends at work using our own experiences as an example.

Link: Pictures and videos of stuff we mention

Ep 20: What are Some Pinoy Hacks for Foreigners in the Philippines?

We cover Filipino culture tidbits which could be helpful for foreigners visiting or moving to the Philippines. We talk about what to do and not do from the moment you arrive at the airport until you mingle with the locals.

We give tips on these and more: how to avoid getting ripped off, when not to get a haircut, what not to sing at karaoke so you don't get killed, and generally how to act so you don't get banned from the country as a persona non grata.

We end by teaching Tagalog words that could win you points with the locals.

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Ep 19: What is OFW Life Like in Canada and Jersey Channel Islands?

We interview Tyne and Zenie on their inspiring stories about how they became Overseas Filipino Workers in order to help their families financially. After encountering bloopers and culture shock, they are now citizens of Canada and Jersey Channel Islands, UK. Listen as they share their OFW journeys and tips on how to follow their paths.

Link: Dee's Jersey Channel Islands visit