Formosa Dream Chasers

Teachers and friends can indeed be profound sources of inspiration in one's life journey. Continuing our conversation with Lee Han-wei (李翰威), we delve into his childhood and how he evolved from being a clarinet player with a school band to a seasoned music performer over the past two decades.

What prompted Han-wei's decision to venture into the realm of music arranging? Moreover, how did his background in veterinary science contribute to the development of his music career?

Tune in to explore the fascinating narrative of Han-wei's transformation from a dedicated clarinetist to an emerging arranger and composer. Join us as we uncover the intriguing intersections between his diverse passions and pursuits.

Today's conversation talks about how one's parents dream can sometimes inspire one's own child and in the process, allow them to discover their own.

Lee Han-wei (李翰威), our guest for this episode, shares how his musical journey unfolded through his father's love for the saxophone. By embracing his father's dream, he talks about his beginnings as a clarinetist and how he later transitioned to becoming a composer and arranger for several well-known orchestras.

Join us as we learn more about what living a life in music is like!

In the next installation of our conversation with David, we delve deeper into his experience studying abroad as he immerses himself in various foreign cultures and languages. He also shares his favorite and...not so favorite things about Taiwan.

Don't miss out as David offers invaluable advice for those looking to embark on their own adventures of exploration. Tune in now!

Moving to another country wouldn't exactly be everyone's dream...especially for Hungarian David Dosa who couldn't imagine moving to Taiwan of all places to learn Mandarin when he was younger.

Yet, life sometimes surprises you with its own twists and turns. Tune in to find out more about David's story and get the chance to have a close-up look of what life is like in Taiwan from his perspective.

Let's continue with our conversation with Brad Kao, founder of the 1624 Noodle Bar, and delve deep into what it is like to set up a business in Taiwan compared to some other countries. We also hear of his insights on preparations to launch a new brand, his marketing strategies, and what being a success in business means for him.

Stay tuned as we uncover more about Brad's remarkable journey!

This week, we get to learn what it takes to start a franchise business as we chat with Brad Kao, an ambitious entrepreneur. Brad started his noodle bar, 1624, in the heart of Taipei City just 2 years ago and shares how he transformed his love for noodles into a business.

For those interested in starting your own brand and creating your own franchise business, don't miss out on this episode! As not only will you learn from Brad's inspiring journey on how he shifted this career from a hotel manager to becoming a business owner, but you will also better understand how important it is to have a clear vision of your future.

This week, we continue our chat with Ethan on his cross-cultural relationship with his British partner Andrew.

Ethan talks about the difficulties he faced (and continues to face!) to be with his partner, common misconceptions people and family have of his relationship and what strategies he adopted to deal with rumors and the hate he received. Near the end of our conversation, Ethan shares his insights drawn from personal experience to help those still looking for love.

In this episode, Ching-en and Mary Anne sit down with Ethan Chao to listen to the incredible love story on how he met his British husband, Andrew. With an age difference of about 50 years and as a same-sex couple from opposite ends of the globe—Taiwan and the UK—Ethan and Andrew's journey is as unique as it is inspiring.

Ethan, a young man hailing from the relatively conservative area of Miaoli, Taiwan, opens up about the challenges he faced in a society still grappling with homosexuality. He takes us along his heartfelt journey of chasing love across continents and later building a home with Andrew abroad.

What considerations come into play when starting a cross-cultural relationship? What sacrifices are made for love's sake? And what challenges arise when adapting to life in a new country? Join us as we delve into these very questions with our guest, Ethan.

All journeys leave a mark on us one way or the other and as we continue our chat with Tricia in this final installment, this episode is NOT to be missed!

In the many twists and turns that Tricia experienced, she shares with us the most memorable moments in her journey, the wisdom and life lessons she gained which is sure to make a significant impact to listeners as well.

Do you also aspire to create a more equal environment for all? Let's listen to Tricia as she gives some advice for the younger generation of advocates and junior scholars.

In the previous episode, Tricia recounted her experience of growing up as a female in Taiwanese society and her inspirations for feminism while studying in the U.S.

We continue our conversation with Tricia today as she recounts how her journey unfolded when in the late 1990s, after a decade in the U.S., Tricia turned her critical lens back to her motherland Taiwan where she continued to build feminist solidarity across borders and embarked on a mission to pursue social justice for indigenous peoples — a commitment that has never waned and continues on today.