Taiwanren

We cover all aspects of social innovation with Audrey Tang, Taiwan's Digital Minister, starting from the Sunflower Movement back in 2014. Tune into hear about Taiwan's creative Covid-19 response, collaborative efforts between citizens and government, and what makes our democracy a special one.

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Meet Emily, the co-founder of Ghost Island Media, a podcast network based in Taiwan. Emily shares what kinds of stories need to be told, the podcast boom in Taiwan, and the meaning behind 'ghost island'. 

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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We meet with Jay Lin, one of the leading LGBTQ advocates in Taiwan. Jay shares his own coming out story, how he went from running a film festival to launching an entire media platform, and the catalyst for legalizing same sex marriage in Taiwan. 

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

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/taiwanren
IG: @taiwanren.co
Email: [email protected]

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Introverts, this one's for you! Meet Jill, the author of Quiet Is a Superpower. Jill shares her incredible stories of how she used her introvert strengths to succeed as the first female in Taiwan's sports agency. She weighs in on how introversion differs across cultures, and how she learned to adapt. Plenty of tips for introverts and extroverts alike - listen now to find out :)

You can purchase Quiet Is a Superpower on indiebound.org or Amazon.

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We chat with Shawna Yang Ryan, author of the beloved novel, Green Island. Shawna takes us through pivotal events in modern Taiwanese history (she just has a way of bringing things to life). We also discuss Shawna's writing journey and hopes for Taiwan. Basically a PBS special you won't want to miss :)

You can purchase Green Island on indiebound.org or Amazon.

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Meet Matt, who started with an orchestra of one (and 20+ instruments), but now leads a full orchestra of talented artists from Brisbane, Australia. Matt talks about his struggle growing up Asian Australian, and how music helped him reconnect with his Taiwanese roots. From that reconnection came his award-winning song, Make Everything (which I added to the end of this episode cus you *need* to hear it).

Check out more of Matt's work on YouTube or Spotify.

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We catch up with Mel from AsianBossGirl, a podcast series for the modern Asian American. We discuss podcasting, "taboo" topics, and ways to keep up with Asian American content. 

Listen to AsianBossGirl on any podcasting platform.

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Meet Casey, the founder of Miss Modi, a shop that designs and curates handcrafted jewelry. Casey's not only introducing Asian female designers to the US, she's also making our most beloved cultural items more wearable.

Find your favorite snacks like taiyaki, XLB, and boba immortalized as earrings, necklaces, and bracelets on missmodi.com.

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We chat with Michael from Camphor Press on how he's making Taiwanese stories more accessible. Michael shares some of his favorite books, from titles covering the Dutch era to the lives of migrant workers, and why he thinks Taiwan is a great place to live.

Find your next book at www.camphorpress.com.

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We get real with Andrew, the co-founder of Boba Guys. Join us as we discuss why Boba Guys can't be imitated,  vulnerability among Asians, and what you can do to support the Chinatown community. 

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