Formosa Dream Chasers

Mary Anne Sioco,Rti
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Welcome to Formosa Dream Chasers! Please join Mary Anne as she explores the journeys amazing people take in pursuit of their dreams and get insights from their experiences. Let’s hit the road and get started! Please feel free to get in touch as well through our google form here and tell us your thoughts on the program or if you want to share a favorite song or poem that inspires you to chase after your dreams!

  1. 5d ago

    Real Talk: Unmapped – Getting personal about what makes us happy feat. Patty Pi

    What do a "personality" test, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and a simple act of sharing food reveal about what brings us joy? In this session of Real Talk: Unmapped, Mary Anne Sioco and guest host Patty Pi compare their striving-styles test results...and discover that the way others see us may be very different from how we see ourselves. As they unpack a few surprising similarities and contradictions, the conversation offers listeners a chance to get to know Mary Anne and Patty a little better - from what motivates them to how they approach opportunities, relationships, and everyday life. But can a test really explain who we are? And do the things we work hardest for necessarily make us happy? Tune in as Mary Anne and Patty follow these questions toward a candid conversation about joy—and where we might find it when we pay closer attention.

  2. Oct 19

    Real Talk: Unmapped – Reading the signs along the way

    Taking a step toward something meaningful is one thing. Understanding what that experience is trying to teach us is another. In the previous episode of Real Talk: Unmapped, Mary Anne explored how curiosity can become commitment through small, manageable experiments. This time, she turns to what happens afterward: how do we evaluate an experience without judging ourselves too quickly? And how can we tell the difference between genuine disinterest and the natural discomfort of trying something unfamiliar? Mary Anne also clarifies the difference between the full, paid Striving Styles Personality Assessment and a shorter personality quiz created by Dr. Anne Dranitsaris for O, The Oprah Magazine. The free quiz (available here) offers listeners an accessible introduction. Like any personality tool, however, it is best treated as a starting point for reflection rather than a final answer about who we are or what we should become. As this first Real Talk: Unmapped journey comes to a close, the conversation asks what we can do with everything we have discovered and how we might decide whether to continue, adjust our approach, or leave one possibility behind to make room for another. If you are joining the series here, revisit the previous episodes to follow the complete journey with Mary Anne and guest host Patty Pi as they move through the Feel, Discuss, Commit framework and gradually unpack the question, “What is my purpose?” Tune in for the final part of this conversation and discover why living with purpose may be less about finding one perfect path and more about paying attention to what each step reveals.

  3. Oct 12

    Real Talk: Unmapped - Going from clues to commitment

    What happens after you have followed the clues, questioned familiar ideas, and begun to see purpose differently? In the final part of this Real Talk: Unmapped conversation, Mary Anne turns from reflection to action. The focus shifts to "Commit"—the last stage of the "Feel, Discuss, Commit" framework—and what it means to move forward when you still do not have every answer. This is not about making a dramatic life change or locking yourself into one path. It is about learning to recognize what draws you forward, testing what feels meaningful, and taking a step small enough to begin...even when uncertainty and resistance appear. If Parts One and Two helped open up the question of purpose, Part Three asks: "What will you do with what you have discovered?" Tune in to find out how one small commitment could help you begin navigating the path ahead.

  4. Oct 5

    Real Talk: Unmapped - Finding the hidden trail to purpose feat. Patty Pi

    Have you ever felt like finding your purpose can feel a little like searching for hidden treasure? In Part One of Real Talk: Unmapped, Formosa Dream Chasers host Mary Anne Sioco and guest host Patty Pi began exploring a question that can in itself inspire hope, anxiety, or sometimes both. The question being “What is my purpose?” They discussed the pressure to have life figured out, the temptation to compare our private uncertainty with other people’s public confidence, and whether purpose might be rooted in our values rather than a particular career or title. If you missed that conversation, listen to Part One to meet Patty, discover the "Feel, Discuss, and Commit" framework behind the series, and hear where this journey began. In Part Two, the conversation moves from the question of purpose to the realities that can make pursuing it difficult. What happens when work becomes a matter of survival? Can we still find meaning in a job we do not love? And how do responsibilities, routines, mental health, and financial pressure affect our ability to imagine a different life? Mary Anne and Patty also consider whether purpose must remain the same forever—or whether it can evolve alongside us in a world where new possibilities are constantly emerging. Tune in for an honest, thoughtful, and sometimes humorous conversation about work, leisure, community, uncertainty, and following the unexpected breadcrumbs that may lead us toward a more meaningful life.

  5. Sep 28

    Real Talk: Unmapped - Rethinking life’s purpose feat. Patty Pi

    Life rarely comes with a clear map. We may have an idea where we are expected to go, but not whether that destination is truly ours—or what to do when the familiar route no longer feels right. That uncertainty is at the heart of Real Talk: Unmapped, a new Formosa Dream Chasers series in which familiar quotes, popular advice, and some of life’s biggest questions are tested against the messiness of real experience. Joining host Mary Anne Sioco is guest host Patty Pai, an overseas Taiwanese whose life between Taiwan and the United States has given her a thoughtful, curious, and often humorous way of looking beyond the obvious. For their first unmapped conversation, Mary Anne and Patty explore a question that can inspire curiosity, create pressure, or trigger a small existential crisis: “What is my purpose?” Together, they examine why so many of us feel we should already have life figured out, how careers and other people’s expectations shape our definition of success, and whether purpose might be connected to something deeper than a job title. But when passion, personal values, and financial reality do not neatly align, where does that leave us? Tune in for an honest and lively conversation about uncertainty, comparison, cultural expectations, and the possibility that not having a perfect roadmap may not mean you are lost after all.

  6. Sep 21

    When understanding means more than words: The human role of a court interpreter feat. Angel Kao

    How do you remain compassionate toward someone in distress while making sure their fear, anger, or uncertainty does not influence you or the words you interpret? In earlier episodes, English–Chinese court interpreter Angel Kao took us through the unexpected journey that led her into Taiwan’s courts and revealed why the work demands far more than fluency. From unfamiliar legal terms and intense concentration to responsibilities and risks that often remain unseen, her story introduced us to a profession where even the smallest detail can matter. If you missed those conversations, listen to parts one and two to hear how Angel found her way into the profession—and what really happens behind the scenes of a courtroom assignment. Today, Mary Anne Sioco turns to the deeply human side of court interpreting. Angel reflects on the delicate balance between empathy and neutrality, explains why cultural context can change the meaning behind seemingly simple words, and considers whether technology could ever replace the judgment of a human interpreter. She also shares what she believes needs to change within the profession, what aspiring interpreters should understand before entering the field, and how six years in Taiwan’s courtrooms have transformed her idea of success. Tune in as we move beyond words and discover what it means to help someone be heard—without losing your own boundaries, judgment, or humanity.

  7. Sep 14

    Meaning, context, and every detail in between: The hidden demands of court interpreting feat. Angel Kao

    Court interpreting may look like a simple exchange of words, but what happens when there is no direct translation, no advance access to the conversation, and no room for misunderstanding? Today, host Mary Anne Sioco continues her conversation with English–Chinese court interpreter Angel Kao. This time, they look beyond language ability to explore the concentration, preparation, and quick thinking the profession demands. Angel takes us behind the scenes of a courtroom assignment, where an interpreter must listen closely, preserve the speaker’s true meaning, navigate unfamiliar legal terms, and remain aware of far more than the words being spoken. But the challenges do not always end when the hearing is over. Angel also opens up about a lesser-known side of the profession—one that raises important questions about personal safety, boundaries, and whether interpreters receive enough recognition and protection for the responsibilities they carry. If you missed Part One, go back and discover the unexpected personal journey that led Angel from studying English in Taiwan and living overseas to finding her place inside Taiwan’s courtrooms. Then join us for Part Two, as we uncover what it means to speak for someone when every word and every decision matters.

  8. Sep 7

    When every word matters: Becoming a court interpreter in Taiwan feat. Angel Kao

    Have you ever imagined working in a profession where every word you say for someone else could shape what happens next? For Angel Kao, becoming an English–Chinese court interpreter in Taiwan was never part of a carefully laid-out career plan. An unexpected experience overseas gave her a personal glimpse into how intimidating and defenseless a legal system can make you feel when navigating it in an unfamiliar language. Years later, a friend’s suggestion opened the door to a profession she had never imagined pursuing. In Part One of this Formosa Dream Chasers interview, Angel looks back on her relationship with English, the experiences that shaped her understanding of language, and her surprising journey into Taiwan’s courtrooms. She also reveals what went through her mind during her first assignment, and why stepping into court involved a little more than professional preparation. Tune in to discover how an unexpected turn became an opportunity to help others find their voice when being understood matters the most.

    When every word matters: Becoming a court interpreter in Taiwan feat. Angel Kao
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Welcome to Formosa Dream Chasers! Please join Mary Anne as she explores the journeys amazing people take in pursuit of their dreams and get insights from their experiences. Let’s hit the road and get started! Please feel free to get in touch as well through our google form here and tell us your thoughts on the program or if you want to share a favorite song or poem that inspires you to chase after your dreams!

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  • Creator
    Mary Anne Sioco,Rti
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018-2026 Rti - For Personal Use Only
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    Formosa Dream Chasers

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