Скачать или смотреть Filipino Stereotypes in UAE - The Shocking Truth? | Keith Pereña | Ep 39

In this episode, Keith Pereña, a Filipino journalist in the UAE, shares his inspiring journey from selling pens at trade shows to interviewing top personalities like Olympic medalists and Miss Universe. Keith talks about his family’s move to Dubai, Work life in the UAE, Linguistic racism, Filipino expats in the UAE, Similarities between Emirati and Filipino culture, and the challenges expats face. He also touches on media’s role in connecting cultures and navigating his identity while working at top publications. Grab your Karak and join the conversation!
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Keith’s Journey: Moving from the Philippines to Dubai
00:03:45 - Starting Small: From Selling Pens to Pursuing Journalism
00:07:31 - Adapting to Dubai: Challenges of Being a Filipino Expat
00:12:01 - Filipino and Emirati Cultural Similarities
00:17:22 - Breaking Filipino Stereotypes in the UAE
00:22:15 - Family Support and Mentorship in Career Growth
00:27:30 - Reflecting on 11 Years in Dubai and Career Lessons
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