Podcast Title: Team Up Now PodcastEpisode Title: The Mommy RovesEpisode Number: Ep. 06Release Date: Oct 24, 2025Duration: 00:34:48🎧 Episode SummaryIn this episode, Julius chats with content creator Rovie Peralta, better known as The Mommy Roves, about her journey from Manila to Sydney and the lessons learned along the way.Rovie shares the cultural contrasts between Filipino and Australian life — from work habits and communication styles to community and family values — all with her signature humor and honesty. This conversation dives into finding confidence abroad, adapting to new environments, and embracing what makes each culture unique.💡 Episode Highlights00:00 – Welcome and intro to Rovie Peralta, aka The Mommy Roves01:10 – Rovie shares her story of moving from Manila to Sydney and falling in love with Australia03:50 – First impressions of Australian life vs. Manila life06:00 – What Rovie misses most about the Philippines — late-night eats, service culture, and family closeness08:40 – Building friendships and community as a Filipino migrant in Australia11:10 – Raising a child in Australia vs. growing up in the Philippines14:30 – Cultural similarities and differences between Australians and Filipinos17:10 – The Jollibee vs. McDonald’s debate and Julius’ love for Filipino food19:00 – What Julius admires most about Filipino culture: resilience, kindness, and family values21:00 – Culture shock moments: Filipino work ethic and being “too intense” in Aussie workplaces23:00 – Understanding different workplace cultures and learning to meet halfway25:00 – The meaning of “sorry” and how Filipinos’ politeness can be misread in Australia27:00 – Learning to speak up in meetings and overcoming shyness at work29:10 – Rovie’s journey as a content creator — using humor to share migrant life stories31:00 – Sharing serious topics like mental health and workplace experiences through writing33:00 – Rovie’s advice for Filipinos working with Australians and embracing cultural confidence34:10 – Where to find Rovie online (@themommyroves on all platforms)🧠 Key TakeawaysCultural adaptation takes time — and humor helps.Filipinos’ hardworking and respectful nature can shine even brighter when balanced with confidence and open communication.Workplace culture varies, but empathy and curiosity bridge the gap.Speaking up and sharing your perspective can inspire change and connection.Content creation can be a powerful tool for representation and community building.🛠️ Resources & Links🔗 Follow Rovie:On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themommyroves/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themommyroves/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themommyroves On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themommyroves 👤 About the HostJulius is the co-founder of Team Up Now, a values-led outsourcing agency built to change the way businesses think about remote teams. They’re redefining what ethical outsourcing means—where empathy, fairness, and growth all thrive hand in hand.🔗 Follow Julius on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-schoenfeld/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliusschoenfeld/🙌 Connect with Team Up NowInstagram: @teamupnow.auWork with us: www.teamupnow.com.au 

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