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: [email protected]
Facebook: @taraletstalkpodcast
Taralets Talk is sponsored and produced by Disenyo.co LLC
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 42
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
S2 Ep. 7: How to Be Happy as a New Pinoy Expat
Loneliness. It's universal—no matter where you are from or who you are. In this week's episode of Taralets Talk podcast, we talked about the problems expatriates may face: from feeling homesick and i…
S2 Ep. 6: How to Adjust Your Expectations When Migrating (and What Our Experiences Taught Us)
Migration can be both exciting and stressful. Sure, there's a lot you need to figure out when you're relocating: from getting your visa, finding a place to live, or figuring out how much of your stuf…
S2 Ep. 5: A Reflection of a Filipino Immigrant Teacher with Melojeane Carillo Zawilinski
Teaching in the United States presents unique challenges to Asian immigrant educators. These challenges find reverberation in the classroom, where Asian culture tends to hold teachers in much higher …
S2 Ep. 4: The Two Sides of "Utang na Loob"
Utang na loob is a Filipino term that describes the feeling of indebtedness. It gives the recipient an unspoken responsibility to remember the favor. Listen to this latest episode as the hosts shared…
S2 Ep. 3: Depicting Different Types of Balikbayans
There are different types of immigrants in the U.S. In this episode, the hosts discussed what they are and how Bel became a permanent resident. They also poked fun at each one by tackling different "…
S2 Ep. 2: A Look Inside a Filipino Migrant Mother’s Heart with Jam Tapia
Parent(s) who move abroad for greener pastures is not uncommon to Filipino families. But do we truly understand their drive for success, their sacrifices, and their longing?
Jam is a mother of two and…
S2 Ep. 1: Filipino Resilience: Ang Buhay Ay Weather Weather Lang
Resilience - the word has been thrown time again to describe Filipinos when faced with the strongest typhoons. Join Bel, Lennette, and Mark as they talk about how you can overcome these challenges - …
S1 Ep. 14: Dear New Year's "Resolutioner": This Is Why We Are Saying "Nah"
We all know that it is the time of year again, where some of us make our resolutions for next year. And while most people can stick with them - many find themselves falling off track by January or Fe…
S1 Ep. 13: Christmas in the Philippines vs. Overseas (Filipino Immigrant Experiences)
What makes Christmas different in the Philippines? How do we celebrate Christmas when we're so far away from home? For Filipino immigrants, Christmas is when we feel more sad and homesick. It can be …
S1 Ep. 12: The Prejudice Against Filipinas Dating Foreign Men
Filipinos, it's time to break the mold! In this episode, we're going to talk about all things love and relationships. We will go beyond the stereotypes and debunk misconceptions about Filipinas who m…
S1 Ep. 11: The Power of Our Words
Why is it important to think before we speak?
Not many people realize or understand that because our words have weight, it leaves a lasting impact on others. It has the power to break or shape someone…
S1 Ep. 10: Communication & Dealing With Sensitive Issues
Do you sometimes find yourself in difficult conversations where the other person disagrees with what's true for them? You can improve your communication skills by learning to convey your thoughts and…
S1 Ep. 9: How I Discovered I Was Adopted Part 2 with Bel
If you've never had the opportunity to talk with someone who is adopted, this is for you. In this episode, Bel talks about her experience growing up unknowingly as an adoptee and how this experience …
S1 Ep. 8: How I Discovered I Was Adopted Part 1 with MJ
MJ described growing up feeling different and constantly asking her Mom about herself and why she doesn't resemble anyone in the family. Listen as she talked about the circumstances which led to her …
S1 Ep. 7: Surviving an Abusive Relationship and Dealing With Trauma With Rowena
No person should ever suffer through an abusive relationship. In this episode, Rowena reveals her wounds for the first time as she describes the day she ran away from her live-in partner, who had con…
S1 Ep. 6: Busting Assumptions about Filipinos Living Abroad
As Filipino migrants, we've all heard assumptions about what our life is like abroad. These misconceptions have implications and may often lead to discord among friends or family members. In this epi…
S1 Ep. 5: Changing the Tenor of Her Faith for Marriage
"It's not easy," she said.
Lennette recounted her journey from a single Catholic woman to a now-married woman of the Islamic faith. She disclosed the choices and sacrifices she had to make, the chang…
S1 Ep. 4: Deported & Locked Up Abroad
It's hard to get approved for a US visa from certain countries, including the Philippines. But does having a visa guarantee you entry to the country where you are going? Sadly, in certain situations,…
S1 Ep. 3: Loving a Filipina & Her Culture with Kevin Perez
What qualities make a foreign man fall in love with a Filipina? Bel's husband, Kevin, grew up in Hawaii - where there is a large Filipino community - so he is no stranger to our culture. Life in Hawa…
S1 Ep. 2: Leaving Out of Our Comfort Zone
Have you ever found yourself outside your comfort zone and stepping into uncharted territory? What do you do when you have to leave the familiar for an unfamiliar country and culture? Pretty scary, r…