Continuing our conversation with musician Harry Swart, we zoom in on the nuts and bolts of busking in Taiwan. Harry originally came to Taiwan as an English teacher but later made the bold decision to pursue music full-time by building his career one street performance at a time. Beyond making music on the streets, what does it actually take to perform here? Today, Harry walks us through the practical realities — from permits and regulations to choosing the right time and place to set up. He also shares some of his positive experiences busking in Taiwan, including the small moments with strangers that remind him why he chose this path. If you’ve ever been curious about street performing, or you’re a musician thinking about trying busking yourself, Harry also offers practical tips on how to find a good spot, connect with passersby, and build confidence as a performer. Tune in to get a grounded, honest look at what life as a busking musician in Taiwan really feels like. 

Welcome back to Formosa Dream Chasers. In part two of our conversation with Harry Swart — musician, busker, and longtime Taiwan resident — we dig deeper into the dream he once thought was impossible. Harry shares that growing up, he always imagined what it might be like to make a living as a singer and musician. But at the time, it felt more like a pipe dream than a real possibility. Surrounded by other talented people, he didn’t see his own voice as anything special. Add to that his struggles with self-image and difficult family relationships - believing in himself felt almost out of reach. If you’ve ever felt like your dream was too unrealistic, or that you weren’t “good enough” to chase it, Harry’s story in part two is a powerful reminder that this is simply not true. As he shares the words of American writer Joseph Campbell that guided him, “Follow your bliss, and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” - learn what Harry had to change ...

What does it mean to chase a dream—one street corner at a time? In this episode of Formosa Dream Chasers, we meet Harry Swart, a street performer and musician who has turned public spaces into stages and everyday passersby into audiences. Harry, who is also an English teacher, shares how his journey to Taiwan and his busking career began. What led him to perform on the streets, and what are the realities, both rewarding and challenging, of making a living through live, unfiltered performance? It’s a candid look at what it means to connect with people through music with no spotlight required. Tune in to hear Harry’s story and discover how music can transform not just a place, but the people who pass through it.

Continuing a special Formosa Dream Chasers episode, Mary Anne shares her personal story of building a life in Taiwan—this time through a deeply reflective and intimate letter to her past self. Picking up from the challenges shared last week, this episode explores the sacrifices and compromises that often come with life abroad. And at the heart of this episode is a letter Mary Anne wrote, not just for her younger self, but for anyone who has ever felt tired of chasing goals while being afraid to stop. It’s a reminder that growth isn’t linear, that rest is just as important as building, and that success doesn’t need to look impressive to be meaningful. It's a grounding and honest listen for anyone whose dreams feel paused, reshaped, or quietly evolving, so don't forget to tune in.