Taiwanren

This is a special episode dedicated to our family and friends in Taiwan who are experiencing Covid lockdown for the first time. We chat with Tony from the podcast, 通勤十分鐘 On The Way to Work, to share our own 2020 lockdown experience, mental health tips, and work from home suggestions.

大家一起努力! #團結防疫守台灣 #台灣加油

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We chat with Vic and Maggie, the co-founders behind Furbo. Vic and Maggie talk about how they turned an Indiegogo campaign into a full-fledged business, what makes their team successful, and business frameworks that Taiwanese companies should adopt.

Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一起加油!

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We hang with Brandon, better known by his stage name @BlasianTW, a half-Taiwanese and half Black comedian based in Taiwan. Brandon shares what it's like to grow up as a visible minority, how the Taiwanese community can become more accepting, and how he got started in comedy. Check out Brandon's skits on IG, YouTube, TikTok and more. 

Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一起加油!

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We meet with Jeffrey, the founder of WeMo Scooter, which provides electric scooter sharing throughout Taiwan. Jeffrey shares what makes hardware startups difficult, his noble mission for Taiwan, and what it's like to start a company at 35. Try a WeMo scooter the next time you're in town (we promise it's better than Bird). 

Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一起加油!

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We chat with Lara and Esther, the sister duo behind Meimeiwawa, about growing up in the TW entertainment industry, the media's portrayal of women, and how they're challenging the status quo with their independently produced films and music. 

You can watch Tomorrow Star on KKTV, friDay, LineTV and LiTV in Taiwan. It will be available soon on Amazon Prime, Roku, myVideo, and MOD.

Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一起加油!

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Working professionals - TUNE IN! We meet with Laura, a professor at Harvard Business School, about her book, EDGE: Turning Adversity into Advantage. Laura shares the secret to recognizing implicit bias, and make it work in your favor. Life changing tips, so bring a notebook. We also chat about how to deal with multiple identities, letting go of bitterness, and why working hard is simply not enough. 

You can purchase EDGE via Amazon or Indiebound.org. To learn more about Project EMplify, go to www.projectemplify.org.

Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一起加油!

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We chat with Anting, the founder of Teach for Taiwan, a non-profit organization that aims to provide equal opportunity to all Taiwanese children. Anting shares what kind of impact TFT has had on its fellows, why she ultimately returned to Taiwan, and her lessons on leadership. 

To visit TFT, go to www.teach4taiwan.org. To learn more about Project EMplify, go to www.projectemplify.org.

Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一起加油!

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Francesca is a tour scout, travel blogger, and career coach. Tune in to find out her favorite off the beaten path experience in Taiwan and how she reinvented herself after leaving the law. 

Check out Francesca's travel guides on https://www.attorney-on-a-journey.com/ or follow her IG @attorney_on_a_journey. 

Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and subscribing. 讓我們一起加油!

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We talk with Jamie Lin, one of the most prominent figures in Taiwan's startup landscape. Jamie reveals how the startup scene has changed over the last 20 years, and why startups are more valuable than ever. Jamie also shares incredible insights on how Taiwan can continue to prosper, and why it is the perfect startup hub across the Asian region.

Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and donating to the cause on Patreon. 讓我們一起加油!

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Parents and educators, this one's for you. We meet with Ron, the director of Tinkerseeds Children's Workshop and advocate for progressive education. What do today's kids need to learn? What do Taiwanese parents think? What does educational reform look like in Taiwan, and what can we expect next? Find out with us.

Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving a review and donating to the cause on Patreon. 讓我們一起加油!

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