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Convo with Margeaux

Convo with Margeaux

By Janelle Margeaux

A Millennial working overseas, in love with dragon boat, travel and life.
Disclaimer: May or may not contain good quality conversations about anything under the scorching Middle East heat with myself and my fellow overseas Filipino workers. ;)
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We're Dragon boat paddlers, of course we're...

Convo with MargeauxMar 09, 2024

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We're Dragon boat paddlers, of course we're...

We're Dragon boat paddlers, of course we're...

I'm baaacckkkkk!!!! Gosh! So many stories to share and I promise I will try to be consistent this 2024!


So first off, let's start by keeping up with the trend. hahaha

Have you heard of this ongoing "meme", "We're______, of course we're ________"?

I'm sharing an episode with this in mind but with the topic that's close to my heart, dragon boat. Just in case, I can use this episode to encourage you to try the sport or stay in the sport, or help you reminisce the sport, or whatever! hahaha


Listen and share!


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IG: convowithmargeaux

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Mar 09, 202449:43
KKK-Drama ko yan Pt.2

KKK-Drama ko yan Pt.2

So ano naka-relate ka ba?

Ikaw? Ano mga muni muni mo sa kakapanood mo ng K-Drama?

For sure sabay sabay na lang natin masasabi na, "K-Drama pa more!" hahaha


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Personal IG: janelle_margeaux

Apr 29, 202326:28
KKK-Drama ko yan Pt.1

KKK-Drama ko yan Pt.1

Aminin... isa ka sa mga lulong sa kakanood ng Korean content noh?

Well, sabay sabay tayong magdiwang! haha

Here are some things I realized sa #KKKDramaKo


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Apr 22, 202326:06
Usapang bahay/buhay bata

Usapang bahay/buhay bata



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Mar 25, 202340:13
My theme for 2023

My theme for 2023




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personal IG: janelle_margeaux

Mar 18, 202333:25
23 Things I would like to receive (+ 20 Things I would like to give) Pt. 2

23 Things I would like to receive (+ 20 Things I would like to give) Pt. 2

Eto naaaa last na last na batch na talaga itooooo Kaya what are you waiting for?

Listen in! I hope you get inspired/ amused/ eme eme by my list!

Feel free to make your list as well!


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personal IG: janelle_margeaux 

Mar 11, 202322:05
23 Things I would like to receive (+ 20 Things I would like to give) Pt. 1

23 Things I would like to receive (+ 20 Things I would like to give) Pt. 1

Ngayon naman mas marami syempre ang listahan ng gusto ko matanggap.. Because I dasssuuurrrvvv hahahaha

Make your own lists! Tweak it, copy it, it's up to you! :)


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Mar 04, 202322:07
20 Things I would like to give (+ 23 Things I would like to receive) Pt. 2

20 Things I would like to give (+ 23 Things I would like to receive) Pt. 2

The last batch of my Top 20 ahaha

Seriously, I hope I get to accomplish my list. It's a big task but I have the full 2023 to have multiple tries.

Let's try it out. We can do this!


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personal IG: janelle_margeaux 

Feb 25, 202324:02
20 Things I would like to give (+ 23 Things I would like to receive) Pt. 1

20 Things I would like to give (+ 23 Things I would like to receive) Pt. 1

Inspired by the AWKP episode (23 things we want for 2023 episode), I made a list of 20 things I would like to give sa universe and in return 23 things I would like to receive. hahaha


You can also make your own list, tweak it, copy mine, whatever you want. I hope my list makes me a better person this 2023. This will serve as my guideline for my character development. chaarrrrr! 

Enjoy listening!

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Personal IG: janelle_margeaux

Feb 18, 202329:14
Malaysia Travel Diary: Hindi balut pero Penang

Malaysia Travel Diary: Hindi balut pero Penang

Last na dahil ubos na budget naten! Penang here we go! 

Jan 28, 202329:50
Malaysia Travel Diary: Melaka pala e!

Malaysia Travel Diary: Melaka pala e!

Pasar Seni - Central Market - Bukit Bintang - Jalan Alor - Putrajaya - Melaka

Jan 21, 202328:27
Malaysia Travel Diary: Sarawak Dragon boat series

Malaysia Travel Diary: Sarawak Dragon boat series

Eto eto ang pinagkaabalahan ko ng ilang buwan. Ang sumali sa international race.

Jan 14, 202329:25
Happy 2023 Kabayan ;)

Happy 2023 Kabayan ;)

Happy New Year! 

A gentle reminder from me to you :)


PS. Let's love ourselves more this 2023.

Jan 07, 202307:05
Thank you 2022! My top 8 life memz

Thank you 2022! My top 8 life memz

Ikaw? Na-miss mo ako? hahaha 'Coz I missed you too, mga 2022 times! 

Last episode for 2022 before we move on to 2023 and here I am looking back and reminiscing what the FFF happened to my 2022?

Nagsimula na mabagal tapos biglang huuuuuuhhh patapos na agad?! 

So I went through my phone, checked my photos literally to see what I was up to this whole year. 

Here's an episode of my 8 memorable life moments (inspired by the podcast C'mon Guys, It's 2022 by Direk Tonet and JP)

Why not create your own list? :)

I hope you enjoy this episode. 

Dec 31, 202245:56
Midyear performance review Pt.2 The Best is Yet to Come

Midyear performance review Pt.2 The Best is Yet to Come

A continuation of my assessment on the things I've done, not done, succeeded and failed, and how I can make the most out of the remaining months of 2022.

So far so good, thank you 2022 :)

I watched again Bianca G's episode on her YT Paano Ba 'To series regarding making a Mid-Year Life Review with Arriane Serafico.

Mid-Year Life Review Webinar | Paano Ba ‘To with Arriane Serafico Link: https://youtu.be/Y9cH2rPWuUI

Aug 08, 202243:17
Midyear performance review Pt.1

Midyear performance review Pt.1

Aaaannnnnnd just like that we're halfway done with 2022! Amazing!

How did you fare in the early 6 months? If you don't check, perhaps it's time to start journaling and taking down notes so you can assess yourself later on.

I watched again the Paano Ba 'To series with special guest Arrian Sefaico who talked about a midyear performance review.

For 2022, I decided to follow the format they discussed and shared.

Listen to my podcast episode as I discuss how I did mine for this year.

PS. it's my first time to really do the performance review as well.

Here's the link for more context and explanation.

Mid-Year Life Review Webinar | Paano Ba ‘To with Arriane Serafico Link: https://youtu.be/Y9cH2rPWuUI

IG: convowithmargeaux & janelle_margeaux

Aug 01, 202245:33
Moving IN. Moving ON. Pt.2

Moving IN. Moving ON. Pt.2

Napagod ka ba sa kwentong lipat bahay ko? Eto mapapagod ka pa lalo.. Pero don't worry dahil last na ito! Marami pa sana ako idadagdag pero may mga parts na hindi na nairecord (toinks!) hahaha

Kapag solo mo na pala ang bahay mas magiging madaldal ka kahit sa online lang.. 


Enjoy MaldTitos and MaldTitas! 


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Mas updated pa rin ang personal IG ko: janelle_margeaux 

Jul 18, 202255:58
Moving OUT. Moving IN. Moving ON. Pt.1

Moving OUT. Moving IN. Moving ON. Pt.1

Hiiiiii My fellow MaldTitas and MaldTitos!

AWOL for 2 weeks again but this time with good reason! Haha I was busy with the big move. I mean naglipat ako ng bahay!

So listen as share I with you how we, the normal at mga simpleng manggagawa dito sa Dubai, live. Literally na live. kung saan o paano kami tumitira dito. At least how I know of it. And now that I am on my own, I am also going to share with you my journey. I knooooww nakakapagod tong episode na ito dahil ako mismo pagod pa rin. I'm settled in but my home set up is not yet complete. 

Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy!

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My personal IG is: janelle_margeaux

Jul 11, 202248:11
Bisita sa Malaysia last installment na

Bisita sa Malaysia last installment na

We've come to the last leg of my trip! Genting highlands, Zoo Negara and KL Tower. There's so much more to see but so little time (and money!) Ha!

I hope to be back to explore more of this wonderful country. 

Here's to more travels in this new normal!


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Jun 26, 202231:36
Turista sa Malaysia Pt.2

Turista sa Malaysia Pt.2

Sharing with you what we did, where we went, how I spent my 2 weeks in Malaysia.

I hope this is the start of travelling the world, visiting cool places and immersing in the culture. 

I think this is the #Expo2020 effect where I got a glimpse of a world tour!

Thank you for listening to my stories! 

Watch out for Part 3!

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Jun 19, 202227:03
First stop: Malaysia

First stop: Malaysia

Now that travel is slowly getting easier, I decided to take some time off and spend the Eid holidays in Malaysia.

I had a lot of reasons (justifications) why I chose Malaysia but the bottom line is, I badly needed a break after 3 years!

In this 3 part series, I talked about my preparations, itinerary, and whatnot during my 2 week stay.

Thank you for dropping by to listen to my podcast!

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Jun 12, 202230:31
Let's VOTE in!

Let's VOTE in!

First time voter ever!!! Baket Baket Baket?! Listen in as I try to explain why why why I got to vote only now. 

Pero kahit first time ko, hindi mesheket. And I definitely learned a lot! Jusko ang character building hahaha

So what about you? Did you get to vote? For the person/ people fit for the job? What was your process in selecting your candidates?

Anyhoo, I shared mine in this episode. :) 

PS: Wag niyo ako masyado i-judge hahaha

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May 01, 202250:14
Jet lag is real sa Expo Pt. 3

Jet lag is real sa Expo Pt. 3

Last na promise! Feeling ko nagka-jet lag uli ako habang nag-sshare ng Expo experience!

Pero it felt so good to look back and share my Expo memories. I also learned a lot promise!

You can view my photos and videos on my personal IG: janelle_margeaux. 

Please follow the podcast IG as well: convowithmargeaux

Apr 24, 202228:19
Field trip yeerrnn Expo Pt. 2

Field trip yeerrnn Expo Pt. 2

So here's me chatting away my Expo experience from D1. I have so much to talk about that I don't think it can still fit in this episode!

Sorry if I talked too much! Haha Mala-it's all coming back to me now ang peg! Thank God for photos! I uploaded my Expo field trip on my personal IG.

You can follow my personal IG: janelle_margeaux and the podcast's IG: convowithmargeaux.

Sana hindi kayo napagod at hiningal sa kwento! 

Stay tuned for Part 3!

Apr 17, 202254:35
Lost in Expo 2020 Pt.1

Lost in Expo 2020 Pt.1

Hayyakum! Welcome to Expo 2020!

So parang may almost 2 weeks akong jetlag from my last and final Expo visit.

I'm here to share with you my Expo 2020 experience. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for me to "travel" the world without having to fly out of Dubai.

There are so many memories and experiences I can share with you guys. I think this is going to be a 2 part episode chikahan!

For a more visual experience, you can check out my personal IG: janelle_margeaux and my official IG for the podcast: convowithmargeaux

Thank you UAE for the opportunity! 

Apr 10, 202234:13
Languishing whaaatttt.......

Languishing whaaatttt.......

So I finally was able to put a name to my MEEEHH moment. Yun naman pala! Languishing.. 

Here's an article I read about it last year. I had to look for it this time again so I can put a name to the MEEEHH feeling.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html

If you're feeling this way as well, I am sending you lots and lots of hugs! You got this!

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Feb 26, 202222:11
Living inside my mind... My MEEEHH moment

Living inside my mind... My MEEEHH moment

Welcome back to me! It took almost two months for me to record again. Sorry na! :)

Well, I am sharing with you my thoughts and whatnot these past few weeks.

I hope you enjoy listening to this episode.

Please feel free to share what you went through these first two months of 2022. Or if you are currently going through something, let us know.

Sending love and light to all!

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Feb 19, 202224:43
Cheers 2021!

Cheers 2021!

Thank you 2021! 

Starting 2022 by looking back at 2021 to see if I have learned anything at all. And in fairness I did!

So I am sharing 5 lessons I have learned from 2021 which I still hope to bring and use for 2022.

Thank you to everyone who joined, listened, encouraged me on my podcast journey. I hope we will still be together this year.

I will try to be more consistent on my uploads and to bring more guests and creative ideas. 

But please feel free to share your suggestions, thoughts, recommendations, requests or if you even want to guest, PM me!

IG: convowithmargeaux

Let's stay safe, healthy and (sana) wealthy this 2022! 

Jan 01, 202238:38
Friendship knows no age diff Part1 Feat. Mama Jaydee

Friendship knows no age diff Part1 Feat. Mama Jaydee

Today's episode is a sit down chikahan portion, chismisan session, catch up of sorts with one of my nanays here in Dubai.

We talk about stuff - from how we met to what happened to us in 2020 and more! 

CJ is her real daughter but I also consider her my "momma".  mmhhmm well more of a friend but someone older.. haha

Have fun listening to the episode!

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Dec 01, 202131:18
Anak ng Dubai ft. CJ Benavidez Ebdani

Anak ng Dubai ft. CJ Benavidez Ebdani

Ever wondered what it feels like living and growing up in a country that is not where you "originally" came from?

How does an "anak ng OFW" feel like growing up?

I got to sit down with a legit Gen Z about her life growing up here in Dubai. Listen to the conversation with her (and her mom in the background).

Grabe! Kids these days! 

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Thank you for listening!

Nov 13, 202151:25
I joined the ARMY

I joined the ARMY

I have news.. I joined the #ARMY. The #BTSArmy! 

ahahahaha sa hinaba haba ng pagpigil.. wala na dun din pala nauwi!

Sorry na po sa lahat ng pagkakataon na sinabi ko ayoko dagdagan ang pagkalubog ko sa #AnythingKoreas #EverythingKorean

At ayan na I jumped into the rabbit hole and I am not coming out of it anytime soon. haha

Thank you to this article I found online as it perfectly summed up my #BTSJourney

https://www.tripzilla.ph/bts-army-emotional-stages/29499/?fbclid=IwAR3OX0RYiM6v1g06qsnIspXVKFLC-lY22FLY8TMyFt4aQU_qya36uHotI94 

And thank you to my friends, super name drop kayo dito sa episode na to kaya pakinggan niyo!

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Let's gettttttt iiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 02, 202150:34
Meet our "Ate ng bayan"

Meet our "Ate ng bayan"

Celebrating 10 years of friendship with one of my "Ates" here in Dubai.

She guided, helped and gave me tons of advice when I was in my younger, carefree years. Honestly, I am lucky to have a friend like her.

So I guess, I wanted to share with you how our conversations sound like. 

To my fellow MaldTitas, I want you to meet the OG. hahaha Enjoy listening!

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Oct 23, 202143:54
Margeaux V 3.5

Margeaux V 3.5

I celebrated my 35th birthday last week! 

Tune in to listen what I did, what I learned in my 35 years.

I read somewhere that a personality change occurs every 7 years. So I guess, this is my time to shed off my past skin.

Thank you for all the greetings and well wishes! May God bless us more!

For those who want to greet pa, the IG is: convowithmargeaux :)

Oct 04, 202128:20
Korenai version 3.0

Korenai version 3.0

Let's welcome our first guest here in the pod! Kriza from the Korenai channel!
She is a housemate, a friend, a little sister to me and she just turned the big 3.0! Ha!
She shared her life story, her struggles, hopes and dreams.
Thank you for listening to this episode!
Follow her on social media: korenai channel
Follow me on IG: convowithmargeaux
Oct 03, 202127:60
The dragon is ME

The dragon is ME

Contemplating on what dragon boat taught me.. If what I learned in my training days were still applicable to my normal daily life.

I wonder if the sport made me a better person. 

May character development ba si MaldTita or tuluyan na ba talagang naging Meldy for life na lang?

Listen to this episode. Agree or disagree: May maitutulong ba ang pagsali sa sports sa life? 

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Sep 26, 202141:19
Dear Kabayan

Dear Kabayan

A reminder to myself.
Laban Kabayan.
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Sep 18, 202107:53
When your faith is put to test...

When your faith is put to test...

Throwback to the moments when I thought I was really being tested when the family experienced loss, sickness and being away from a loved one.
What was I thinking? How did I survive?
Sharing the only bible verse I will quote which got me through in 2018:
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
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Sep 10, 202135:28
When Dragon boat was lifer..

When Dragon boat was lifer..

Crews are you ready? Attention. Go!
Does that sound familiar? If yes, then you are a paddler.
Today, I reminisce my dragon boat days. How I got into it, why I was so in love with the sport, and why I decided to stop (for now?) This is almost 1 hour of me trying to compress more than 5 years of memories of being a paddler.
If you want to share your DB memories with me, follow me. My IG is: convowithmargeaux
Easy!!!!!
Sep 04, 202152:09
Why Dubai?

Why Dubai?

My OFW journey.
What made me decide to fly to Dubai to become the next OFW?
How would I describe Dubai?
Why am I still here?
Do I have plans on coming back home?
Have you ever decided on something so big while experiencing a heartbreak?
Share your stories, comments and suggestions on my IG: convowithmargeaux
Aug 29, 202126:43
Meet Margeaux

Meet Margeaux

Follow my IG account: convowithmargeaux

Drop your comments, suggestions, share your stories, 

No bashing please. Constructive tayo here! 

Aug 29, 202105:07
My LDR lessons

My LDR lessons

Have I learned something in my 4-year LDR? Are you currently in a long distance relationship? Listen now and share your tips and stories!
I hope you can relate to my sentiments.
Aug 25, 202119:01
My Kfever journey

My Kfever journey

Do you remember your first time watching a K-Drama series or listening to KPop?
I traced back my love for the Korean culture and while this episode is not enough to enumerate everything I hope you enjoy listening to it!
And you can trace back also when or how or who triggered your K-craze!
Kamsahamnida!
Aug 22, 202119:59