{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Banana Lab","title":"Ep.20 — Mariah Templonuevo: Growing Up Filipino in New Zealand, Career & Identity","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2284,"description":"Here's a podcast description that matches the tone of the episode and your previous Banana Lab episodes:\nIn this episode of Banana Lab, we sit down with Mariah to explore her journey from the Philippines to New Zealand, growing up in Lower Hutt, and building a career that aligns with her values.\nMariah shares the realities of adapting to a new country at a young age, navigating university and the job market, moving to Auckland for new opportunities, and eventually finding purpose in a marketing career within the medical sector.\nAlong the way, we dive into food, travel, New Zealand's hospitality scene, the Michelin Guide, and why work can become such a big part of our identity—especially in many Asian cultures. It's an honest conversation about career, culture, belonging, and creating a meaningful life beyond your job.\nIn this episode:\nGrowing up Filipino in New Zealand\nCulture shock and life in Lower Hutt\nUniversity, career challenges and moving to Auckland\nFinding purpose in marketing\nIdentity beyond work\nFilipino and Kiwi food culture\nAuckland's restaurant scene\nNew Zealand's Michelin Guide\nTravel stories from Canada and plans for Europe\nWhether you're an immigrant, a foodie, a creative professional, or simply navigating your own career journey, there's something in this conversation for you.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Vgz_eJjObGlOYKp1S3xnSUxO4p-fN9qvsoTy9x9NUtg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMjZk/YzMzNDIyZGQ3YTRm/Y2Y1OTdjYmRmMzM2/M2QwNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}