In this episode of The Social Wave Podcast, the hosts dive deep into Mark's Filipino heritage and the cross-cultural connections between the Filipino and Latino communities. They discuss similarities in culture, such as family values, love for food, and pride in their people. Mark shares personal stories, including how he met his wife, the importance of language and cultural identity, and the resilience and positivity of the Filipino spirit. Join the conversation and learn more about the rich tapestry of Filipino culture!

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0:00 Intro
0:19 - Introduction and welcoming guest Mark
0:32 - Discussion about WrestleMania and spring break activities
1:55 - Oscar's experience at his daughter's soccer game
3:00 - Mark's experience working night shifts
4:00 - Mark's unique upbringing and cultural background
6:08 - Mark's family dynamics and role as the oldest sibling
10:13 - Cultural traditions and the impact of Christianity in the Philippines
14:00 - Mark's interest in music and learning to play the guitar
16:05 - Mark's hobbies and interests, including rock climbing
19:23 - Cultural shock and adjustments upon moving to the US
21:52 - Favorite Filipino dishes and culinary traditions
23:03 - Childhood discipline and cultural practices like "chinelas"
25:36 - Mark's encounter with a potentially dangerous situation as a child
29:04 - Cultural reflections and comparisons between Filipino and Latino cultures
29:48 - Initial impressions of Mexican culture in the US
30:01 - Mark discusses picking up aspects of Chicano culture and wearing cortezes.
30:29 - Conversation shifts to the similarities between Mexicans and Filipinos.
32:00 - Mark shares how he met his wife, a Filipino, at a church event.
33:02 - The hosts tease Mark about his romantic gesture of asking her to be his girlfriend.
35:00 - Mark and his wife's 18-year journey of love and marriage.
43:56 - Mark discusses the similarities between Filipino and Latin cultures, particularly in valuing family and finding joy in life's challenges.
52:06 - The hosts highlight the importance of pride in one's culture and the positive impact of sharing cultural experiences.