Taiwan Talk

The founder of Bonjour Taipei, Matthias Bourges, comes on the show to discuss how he combines Taiwanese fruits with French recipes to make new flavors of fruit preserves.

Heather Lowder, the founder of the Tianmu Craft Fair discusses homemade crafts, the charity the fair supports and why she wants this fair to be the first of many.

Tattoo artist Lin-ya Chu of CAT TOWN TATTOO joins me to discuss her passion for tattoos, how she got started, her personal style and how she's trying to break stereotypes in the industry.

G-V Kant, one of the owners of Balle Balle tells me what the expat experience is like for him and his family living in Taiwan.

Ansel Yu, the director of the TWRF joins me to discuss one of the biggest threats the foundation believes is affecting women today.

Harmony Home founder Nicole Yang tells me how she started the nonprofit and what she's doing to help stateless children and people with HIV/AIDS.

Taiwan's former Interior Minister, Dr. Lee Hong Yuan, joins me to discuss the 921 disaster and what improvements the country has made since the devastating earthquake.

Esther Htusan, a speaker at the 2019 Oslo Freedom Forum in Taipei, joins me to talk about being a journalist, why she had to flee Myanmar and why press freedom is so important.

Louis Lancaster comes on the show to discuss the direction he's taking the Chinese Taipei National Football Team.

Tseng Wen-ju comes on the show to discuss the Bright Young Gems Event, how she became a jewelry designer and the everyday items she has transformed into wearable accessories.

Chi Chian Wu joins me and tells me how he doesn't let the physical disability he has had since birth affect his passion for sailing.

Aviis Zhong, a former model and actress who has appeared in movies like "Mermaid Whispering" and "The Substitute" joins me to discuss her background and career as well as delve into how a personal tragedy has shaped her activism.

This week I am joined by the elusive S, a grafitti artist who leaves his mark everywhere he goes.

Anthony Carlisle, the International Affairs Supervisor for the Garden of Hope Foundation, joins me as we discuss the 4th World Conference of Women's Shelters being held, for the first time ever, in Taiwan.

Fashion designer Jenn Lee joins me to discuss her journey into the fashion industry, her aesthetic, designing for Vogue and the importance of never giving up.

Holly Warlick, the former head coach for the women's basketball team at the University of Tennessee and basketball hall of famer as well as Carol Jue, the head coach for the women's basketball team at Chapman University and the first Chinese-American bask

Alex Gladstein, the chief strategy officer of the Human Rights Foundation, joins me as we discuss Taiwan, the Oslo Freedom Forum and the fight for human rights.

Fashion designer and artist, Jim Hu, joins me as we discuss his art, designs and 3D weaving technique.

Brien, the Executive Editor of Taiwan Beats, joins me to talk music, the Golden Melody Awards and what it takes to "Make-It" in the music industry.

Naomi, the owner of Dark Victory, a fashion boutique in Taipei, joins me as we discuss the difference between New York and Taiwanese fashion as well as much more.