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Wounded U.S. Soldiers, Marines Participate in Ice Hockey Clinic
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
LAUREL, Md., May 20, 2008 - A group of wounded U.S. military veterans gathered at a Maryland ice rink for some fun, camaraderie and exercise May 17.
Armed Forces Day is an ideal time to start a free ice hockey clinic for wounded warriors, John Coleman, president of the Potomac Valley Amateur Hockey Association, said as he watched sled-mounted and upright disabled veterans skate across the slick, glistening surface at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel, Md.
"It is appropriate that today is Armed Forces Day," Coleman said. "There is not enough that we can do for these guys."
Most of the injured soldiers and Marines on the ice were undergoing rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here, Coleman noted.
"The Gardens Ice House has been very helpful," Coleman said, noting the rink provided free ice time for the veterans' hockey clinic. Claiborn Carr III, one of the rink's owners, and manager Thomas Hendrix are military veterans themselves, he observed.
The clinic dovetails with other USA Hockey-sponsored events for disabled players, Coleman said. USA Hockey promotes and governs amateur ice hockey events across the United States. It provided jerseys and equipment for the clinic, as well as the specially constructed sleds that were used by veterans who lost legs or suffered other severe injuries during their overseas service.
USA Hockey sponsors four categories for disabled players: sled, amputee, hearing impaired, and special hockey for developmentally disabled children and adults, said Bob Banach, USA Disabled Hockey's southeastern district representative. The clinic, he said, featured sled players and standing amputees.
Some veterans at the clinic employed prosthetic legs to skate upright, while others who'd lost one or both lower limbs opted for the sleds. The sled-borne players employed two shortened hockey sticks with metal picks at the ends that are used to dig into the ice for propulsion, Banach, a Coast Guard veteran, explained.
Offering a cost-free ice hockey clinic for wounded veterans is a way to show appreciation for their military service, he said.
"These guys have really sacrificed themselves for our country," he said. "We need to show them that we're here for them. We'll help them transition back to anything they want to do; we will help them do that -- such as playing hockey."
Marine Cpl. Ray Hennagir, 21, a combat engineer who hails from Deptford, N.J., took to his sled with apparent ease as he zipped across the slick ice and used his truncated hockey stick to shoot hard rubber pucks into the goal netting. Hennagir lost both of his legs and four fingers of his left hand when an improvised explosive device detonated during a mission near Fallujah, Iraq, on June 16, 2007.
Hennagir thinks he is lucky to have survived the blast, which he said hurled him into the air.
"Someone upstairs likes me," Hennagir said with a grin during a pause in the action at the rink. Military surgeons were able to save his left arm, which also was damaged in the explosion. Hennagir spent about four months at the National Naval Medical Center, in Bethesda, Md.
Hennagir has been undergoing rehabilitation treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here since early August. He said he has prosthetic legs that attach to his residual limbs so he can walk upright, but he's still mastering the process.
"They're doing a great job," Hennagir said of the medical care he is receiving at Walter Reed.
"I'm a big hockey fan," he said, noting he plans to continue attending the weekly ice hockey clinics and perhaps compete in sled hockey or mono-skiing in the Paralympics
"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my fingers the most," he said.
Hennagir said he always wanted to be in the military and that he appreciates how people routinely thank him for his service to the country. "It's good that there are people out there that are supportive" of America's veterans, Hennagir said.
Another sled-borne veteran, Army Spc. Mike Williams, 22, severely injured his right knee during a battle with insurgents in Taji, Iraq, on Dec. 28, 2007.
"We started to get into a firefight, and I jumped out of a truck with all my gear on. I went down. My knee collapsed; I tore all of the ligaments," recalled Williams, a Baltimore native who arrived at Walter Reed in January and expects to undergo another eight months of rehabilitation there.
The care provided at Walter Reed is "outstanding," Williams, a field artilleryman, said. "I'm taken care of with every need that I have; I've never had a problem with anybody there," he said.
Williams, who has played ice hockey before, immediately took to playing the game in a sled. "I'm learning how to play a different sport, but it's a lot of fun, though, once you get the hang of it," he said.
Williams and his brother, Josh, both joined the Army on Nov. 19, 2003. Williams said his brother is a light-wheeled-vehicle mechanic now stationed in South Korea. "We wanted to join the service to do our fair share," he said.
Williams observed that "tons of people just show their appreciation" for recovering servicemembers at Walter Reed. "They take us out to dinners, ball games, football games," he noted. "I couldn't thank everybody enough. It's great what they do for us."
Wounded warriors at Walter Reed enjoy a tight camaraderie, Williams said. "I've made a lot of friends," he said. "We make a lot of jokes and have a lot of good fun."
Williams said he's proud of his and other veterans' military service. "The more people we can get to volunteer (for military service), the safer we can keep our country," he said.
Joe Bowser, a 48-year-old retired Army Reserve noncommissioned officer who lost his lower right leg during an enemy rocket attack in Balad, Iraq, on April 12, 2004, was stickhandling and passing the puck along with other military veterans at the hockey clinic. Bowser, who lives near Baltimore, now wears a prosthetic leg and plays with a local USA Hockey-affiliated hockey team.
Other veterans participating in the clinic had suffered gunshot wounds, nerve damage and other injuries, explained Bowser, who was medically retired from the Army as a sergeant first class.
The ice hockey clinic gets the wounded veterans "out of the hospital," Bowser said, noting the veterans can get some exercise while having fun.
Army Spc. Jeff Lynch, 23, from Fayetteville, N.C., is at Walter Reed receiving care for complications that developed from injuries he suffered two years ago when an improvised explosive device detonated in Mosul, Iraq. Lynch was on his second Iraq tour when he was medically evacuated back to the United States in March 2007. He'd experienced an adverse reaction to his medication, developed blood clots in his lungs, and had problems with his stomach, pancreas and gall bladder.
"It's like three steps up, four steps back, but you can only take one day at a time, I guess," Lynch said of his recovery process.
"I think the best thing Walter Reed and the Army can do is to get the soldiers out of Walter Reed as much as they can," he said as he watched his fellow veterans enjoy themselves on the ice.
Lynch said he plans "to stay busy, get my stuff done and get back to my unit so that I can serve my country."
Retired Army Staff Sgt. Michael Cain, 28, a Berlin, Wis., native, said he was driving a truck in Iraq on Aug. 7, 2003, when a pair of buried landmines detonated underneath his vehicle. He lost his right leg in the explosion and suffered other severe injuries to his left leg, hip, jaw and thumb. He also was shot in the back of the head and in the back, he said.
Cain was medically retired from the Army on Dec. 7, 2004. He's now in the process of moving to Laurel from Wisconsin. He heard about the wounded warrior ice hockey clinic from a friend. "I'm glad I'm here; this is fun," he said as he prepared to chase the puck in his sled.
Cain said he played ice hockey in Wisconsin during his younger days. "I'm going to try to get into the sled-hockey league," he said.
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. –The Georgia College soccer team (5-12, 4-5 PBC) struck early and often in a 6-0 shutout of USC Aiken (4-11, 1-8 PBC) Wednesday at Bobcat Field. The victory clinched a spot in the 2011 Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Tournament for the Bobcats.
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During his recent visit to Indonesia, Kumi Naidoo (Greenpeace International Executive Director) and a Greenpeace team flew over Sumatra to bear witness to the forest destruction that is happening there. (See Below)
The story there is very similar to the one here in Africa.
The Congo Basin rainforest is the second largest in the world, and is crucial in our fight against climate change. 40 million people depend on the Congo Basin rainforest. The rain forest is also home for 270 species of mammals, including the endangered gorilla, the chimpanzee and the bonobo, as well as 39 unique species of animals that are only found here.
The problem is that the DRC government sees the forests as a vital source of revenue, and is encouraging industrial logging as a way to aleviate poverty and promote development. Predictions for future deforestation in Central Africa estimate that by 2050 forest clearance in the DRC will release a total of up to 34.4 billion tonnes of CO2 -- that's roughly equivalent to the UK's CO2 emissions over the last sixty years!
At the moment, logging companies are cutting down trees over 50 million hectares of rainforest, or an area the size of France. A Greenpeace investigation reveals how these companies are guilty of bribing public servants, not paying taxes and bending the system to avoid getting caught. one of the worst offenders is the Danzer Group, a German-Swiss operation, which has been cheating the people fo the DRC our of millions by evading taxes.
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In addition to the Super Snake, Shelby American will also display the limited edition 2012 Shelby GT350 coupe and convertible.
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Are you adventurous enough for the latest BMW?
As its name suggests, the 2 Series Active Tourer is aimed at drivers whose diaries are overflowing with exciting things to do.
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It has a high roofline and clever flexible seating so that it can transport five in some level of comfort or can be converted into a one-seater with huge luggage space instead, plus every combination in-between.
Announced in this guise Friday (before its official reveal at the Geneva Motor Show in March), a longer, seven-seat version will be arriving in dealerships later this year.
In terms of looks, it's based on the new BMW 2-Series, but peel back the panels and underneath it's actually an elongated Mini.
For existing BMW lovers, the car could also prove to be a shock to the system because the power from its engine is delivered to the front, not the rear, wheels. As such it is the first-ever car to carry the BMW emblem to do so.
This could be a gamble: BMW has built its reputation on making sublime drivers' cars and therefore, rear-wheel drive has always been the company's defining characteristic. Connecting the engine to the front wheels does save space - there's no need to run a transmission tunnel through the vehicle's interior - but it limits driving dynamics because the front wheels are being asked to do everything (steer, propel the car forwards or backwards, and perform the lion's share of braking).
Of the decision, BMW says the car has been given "a cutting-edge front-wheel-drive set-up. And it has honed its responses to fully satisfy the dynamic expectations of a model wearing the BMW badge." And to be fair, the Mini on which the Active Tourer is based can be great fun to drive.
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Pandas: They're just like us.
Okay, maybe they don't have jobs or car insurance bills. But the National Zoo's giant panda mom is plenty familiar with hearing a baby's demanding cries in the middle of the night.
The zoo released panda cam footage of Mei Xiang briefly ignoring her 6-day-old cub around 3:37 a.m. Thursday. But the cub decided that personal time for Mama simply wasn't acceptable.
Upon being placed alone on the ground, the cub began violently shaking its head back and forth, and squawking repeatedly -- and loudly. Zookeepers noted that the little one has "a great set of lungs."
All in all, the cub was alone for just 25 seconds before its devoted mom picked it up again.
The view of the cub -- who's rarely left Mei Xiang's arms since its birth Friday -- was reassuring for zookeepers, who have only been able to examine it once so far.
"The tiny cub has a round belly, which indicates that it is nursing well," zoo staff noted.
The sex of the cub remains unknown.
A second exam attempt was thwarted by a protective Mei Xiang earlier this week. Instead, keepers are monitoring Mei and the cub from afar.
"They will allow Mei Xiang's behaviors [to] direct how they access the cub," the zoo said. "All visual indications tell animal care staff that both bears are thriving."
The zoo said Mei is "very aware" when keepers enter her den space to offer her food. She drank 56 ounces of diluted apple juice Thursday, which keepers say is a good sign. Giant pandas don't eat or drink much immediately following a birth.
The cub was born late Friday afternoon, about two hours after Mei unexpectedly went into labor. Mei Xiang also delivered a stillborn, malformed twin the following day.
Although the zoo had been keeping her on a 24-hour pregnancy watch, it had been unclear whether Mei was actually pregnant or was just experiencing a false pregnancy.
She's had two previous deliveries.
A female cub was born last September, but lived only a week. In July 2005, Mei gave birth to the male Tai Shan, who was sent to join a breeding program China in 2010.
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November 17, 2019
Episode 61: Interview with Amanda O'Brien of Jima Designs
This week I'm talking to Amanda O'Brien, Designer at Jima Designs and 24 year resident of Osaka. Amanda believes that there are no coincidences in life and that everything will turn out OK in the end. Mostly, her story is a result of living this philosophy wholeheartedly. She studied Industrial Design in Australia and on a whim in her final weeks of study she jumped on a plane and arrived in Tokyo. It was the waning years of the bubble era. She looks back now and wonders how in hell she found an apartment and a job the very next day, even though the only Japanese she knew was "konnichiwa" and "arigatou". It was tough living in Tokyo though, and she left within two years vowing to not return. After leaving Japan, she returned again to Australia and worked as a kitchen designer. It wasn't too long however, before she packed up and headed to live in London. It was on her first day here, passing through the train station, that she met Yoshiko the woman who introduced her to her husband. After two years together in London they travelled extensively and then finally returned to Osaka. They have three teenagers. This is her 24th year here. The longest place she has ever lived. We talk about: How Amanda came to be in Japan - it's a doozie! How she started an architectural firm in Japan with her husband Funny stories about name mix ups Using an architect vs a house building company A transformation that Amanda had gone through Being introverted and playing the extrovert Come and join us in the podcast club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformationswithjaynepodcast/ Links of things mentioned in this episode: Website: jima-design.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimadesign/
November 10, 2019
Episode 60: Moving to Sweden, more lessons in trust
A solo episode for you this week! I'm talking about a shock we had recently that means we need to move to Sweden one month earlier than planned! So today I'm talking about some of the lessons I learnt about "Letting others down" and trusting the process.
November 3, 2019
Episode 59: Interview with Melissa Uchiyama
One thing I love about podcasting is getting to know all the wonderful women who are out there doing things in their own corner of Japan. Without this podcast I wouldn't get that chance! Melissa Uchiyama is a writer, a US National Board Certified educator, and mom who has made Japan her home for eleven years after growing up, getting her education, and marrying near the beaches of South Florida. In the episode today Melissa and I talk about: Her road to finding her feet in Japan How she created a writing camp in Tokyo How we deal with "Bad Japan days" Creating a community around baking Her new project "Eat en": https://www.instagram.com/melissa.uchiyama.946/ Mentioned in this podcast: Best Living Japan: https://bestlivingjapan.com/ Tokyo Writers Camp: https://tokyokidswrite.com/ Bilingual Baking Classes: https://cocofuluandmelissa.com/ Other Links: IG:https://www.instagram.com/cocofuluandmelissa/ https://www.instagram.com/tokyokidswrite/ https://www.instagram.com/melissa.uchiyama.946/ More info about Melissa: Melissa is on a mission to document and showcase the beauty found in kitchens throughout Tokyo with her big Eat•en project! She believes that value is found in the process of creating, making, and procuring that which feeds us, while also believing that our food provides a window into culture, heritage, and the soul of a person, people, or a family, she has begun a project that brings her into the real cooking and dining spaces throughout Tokyo, where she documents the people, stories, and craft behind each meal, drink, or snack. More to come soon! *If you have special food that reflects your immigration story or family heritage in Japan or anywhere in the world, and you are based in or near Tokyo, wanting to welcome Melissa into your home kitchen, she would love to hear from you!
October 27, 2019
Episode 58: Interview with Jennifer Shinkai
We are very lucky to have Jennifer Shinkai joining us on this week's episode! Jennifer is from England and lives in Tokyo. She focuses on integrating ikigai (life purpose) into daily work, inclusion in a diverse workplace, resilient leadership development in times of change. In this episode we talk about: The recent typhoon and flooding How Jennifer came to be in Japan What is "ikigai" Points of You ® coaching Workshops Jennifer has coming up : Finding your Ikigai with the IKIGAI Card Game Workshop - November 6th 1:30pm https://management30.doorkeeper.jp/events/98451 "Hello Points" Points of You® Academy Level 1 in Tokyo in English December 3rd https://points-of-you-hello-points-academy-tokyo-december2019.peatix.com/ If you'd like to be featured in Jennifer's book, please contact Jennifer through her website if you'd like to share your story! Website: https://jennifershinkai.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifershinkaicoach/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershinkai/
October 20, 2019
Episode 57: Fresh starts and crossing the finish line in style
I'm recording these episodes as I experience them in real time, as I wanted to share with you all the process of an international move (with 2 kids). Even if you are not moving, perhaps you are going through some kind of transition or have one coming up! Today I'm talking about: How we have a choice to feel stress How we can choose to "cross the finish line" when it comes to long transition phases A chance I found for a "Fresh start" and a re-calibration of my morning routine A new routine I'm starting to get more quiet time in the evening - yay! There's even a fun moment when the doorbell rings in this episode, but I deliberately left it in there because whatever happens on the TWJ podcast, perfection is not one of my goals! You'll have to listen to find out who it was. To join the Reiki retreat, all the details are here: https://www.jaynenakata.com/reiki Come join us in the podcast club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformationswithjaynepodcast/
October 13, 2019
Episode 56: Interview with Alice Holmes from Look no Pura
This week I'm talking to Alice Homes, I really enjoyed her take on how we can start to reduce our plastic consumption by focusing on one thing at a time! Now that sounds doable! We talk about: How Alice came to be in Japan How she became involved in her current project with looknopura Overcoming helpless feelings and taking action Her tips for starting to live a less wasteful life A special offer for listeners Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looknopura/ https://www.facebook.com/loopykurukuru/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/looknopura/ Online Blog: www.looknopura.blogspot.com Links of things mentioned in this episode: Anita Moorjani books: Dying to be me What if this is heaven Alice Holmes. Educator, bilingual public speaker, general busy body, currently living in Miyazaki City, Kyushu, Japan. Alice, a New Zealander, has spent most of her life in Christchurch, New Zealand. She currently works part-time teaching English at the University of Miyazaki, volunteering with the Miyazaki Eco no Kai, and does freelance speaking engagements. Her hobbies include sewing, crafts, reading (nonfiction) and gardening.
October 6, 2019
Episode 55: Live recording and a spooky story about vision boards
This week things have been wildly busy and I decided to put the episode out live on my Facebook Page and record for the podcast at the same time! This week I'm talking about Different kinds of vision boards that you can make A cool story about manifestation and my vision board The details of the Reiki retreat on 14-17th of November, 2019 Look out for interviews with more fabulous women from our community coming soon, including: Alice Holmes Melissa Uchiyama Amanda O'Brien and Jennifer Shinkai!
September 29, 2019
Episode 54: Interview with Joelle Kuiper (日本語のサマリー)
This week I'm talking to Joelle Kuiper, a New Zealander living in Saitama and now also an avid hiker. We talk about: How she came to be in Japan How she took her first steps to join a new community How Joelle started writing articles for a publication Taking the focus away from yourself, and focus on who your helping Mentioned in this episode: Mud Parks in Tokyo: https://savvytokyo.com/cooling-down-at-5-of-tokyos-mud-parks/ Hike it baby Website: www.hikeitbaby.com https://community.hikeitbaby.com/branches/tokyo-japan IG: @shehikesjapan Twitter: shehikesjapan Born and raised in New Zealand, Joelle moved to Japan looking for adventure and never looked back. After her son was born, a friend invited her to join Hike it Baby where she found a supportive community to raise her son in. Joelle is now a volunteer Hike it Baby ambassador. She also writes for Savvy Tokyo magazine and teaches part-time. Joelle is always looking for trails to head out on with her young son and her camera, many of which turn into Hike it Baby hikes!
September 22, 2019
Episode 53: Do you make decisions based on "time and money"? (日本語サマリー)
You may have noticed my IG feed has been rather obsessed with the #manusamoa team who have been staying here for 5 days for their pre World Cup Training camp. I didn't think I'd be so excited about this in the lead up to the event but going out and meeting the players and their staff, and creating that connection was just so much fun. This week I'm talking about some recent opportunities and the benefits of - Taking up the opportunity to learn something new - What we miss when we make decisions based on "time and money" - Unexpected bonuses of leaving your comfort zone and unexpected new connections Watch this space, I'm manifesting a trip to a NZ or Samoa RWC game ;) Mentioned in today's episode: Reiki Retreat: https://www.jaynenakata.com/reiki Inspire You in Yumoto https://www.facebook.com/events/656479854817552/
September 15, 2019
Episode 52: The pieces of the puzzle fit together(日本語のサマリー)
Thank you so much for all the kind wishes and congratulations that have come through since last week's episode came out. If you haven't listened to that one, go do that now before you listen to this one! This week continues on from last week with an update on some big puzzle pieces that have started to fit together! I talk about how just a $65 investment in myself set me off on a new project How the all those puzzle pieces of life are fitting together What is a Marathoner vs a Sprinter Let me know which one you are! Join us in the Transformations with Jayne Podcast Club!
September 8, 2019
Episode 51: When life sends you a huge curve ball
Hello! You don't want to miss this week's episode. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IN THERE! So just go listen! I get right to the point. This week I'm talking about: - A BIG change happening in our family, my initial shock and overcoming negative thoughts - How we make big decisions as a family - Some plans for the future regarding this podcast and Jayne's coaching I'm super excited about this next phase and looking forward to hearing your tips and tricks as we go! Don't forget the Women In Japan Mastermind is starting again on September 15th, 2019.
September 1, 2019
Episode 50: Summer is over. Now what??
This week I'm talking about how we can get back into the groove post Summer vacation. If you are struggling then this is the episode for you! I also talk about the Women in Japan Mastermind which starts September 15th, 2019. Also mentioned: -What is a mastermind -Who needs a mastermind -What kind of things can you achieve as part of a mastermind If you'd like to join, please DM me on Instagram @jaynenakata or Facebook at Transformations with Jayne
August 25, 2019
Episode 49: Interview with Louise George Kittaka
The Transformations with Jayne Podcast will be taking a break until after the summer holidays! The next new episode will be in September. This week's guest is Louise George Kittaka, from New Zealand. Louise George Kittaka is a writer, editor, university lecturer and cross-cultural training consultant. She was born in New Zealand and majored in Japanese and Economics at the University of Waikato. She also has an MA in Intercultural Studies from SUNY Buffalo. Louise is 'mum' to a son, two daughters and three very fat, spoiled cats. After coming to Japan on work training, she subsequently met her Japanese spouse and settled here. She was hired as the first full time non-Japanese employee for Benesse Corporation, Japan's largest educational publisher, and later worked in the USA as a researcher at Vanderbilt University. As a freelance writer and editor for Japan's educational publishing sector, she has contributed to numerous textbooks, study courses and national English exams. She is a regular columnist and features writer for the Japan Times newspaper and Savvy Tokyo, an online community for international women, and contributes to various other English media, including BBC Storyworks, GPlus Media, Campaign Asia and Kansai Scene. We talk about: How Louise came to be in Japan and the wonderful story about meeting her husband. Having children studying overseas Unexpected things that come up with having kids studying overseas Becoming a freelance writer in Japan Louise and Melody Cook will be releasing a book on Educational choices for international families in Japan: Summer 2019. A link will be added when available. Japan Times: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-louise_george_kittaka/ Savvy Tokyo: https://savvytokyo.com/author/louise-george-kittaka/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louisegeorge.kittaka Sparkle Community(日本語)
July 7, 2019
Episode 48: What do you do when you just want to quit?
This week is a solo episode, discussing those blue or down days we all have and some of the things I've been doing to get through them. Yes, I too have some real ripper days where I just want to throw my computer out the window and zone out with Netflix. Mentioned in this episode: Transformational Reiki Retreat with Silke Tyler: https://www.jaynenakata.com/reiki Women in Japan Mastermind opens for enrolment in September 2019.
June 30, 2019
Episode 47: Interview with Helen Otori, White Rose CCC
Join the Podcast Club on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformationswithjaynepodcast/ This week I'm interviewing Helen Otori, from the UK and a resident of Japan for 30 years. She now runs her own English school: White Rose CCC in the Kishiwada area of Osaka. Helen has experienced being the "first foreigner in town" arriving in Ishikawa Prefecture as an ALT, and then finding her way to Osaka, raising a family and starting a business from home. LOADS of gold in there for anyone wondering what it might be like in the future with kids going on to study overseas after majority of schooling in Japan. We talk about: Crazy Japanese festivals, including the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival How Helen came to be in Japan How she started her own English school Suffering from burnout and how she recovered Helen's ideas and dreams for the future! Links of things mentioned in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/whiteroseccc/ https://www.instagram.com/whiteroseccc/ Helen's recipes: https://whiteroseccc.wordpress.com/recipes/ LINE@: White Rose C.C.C
June 23, 2019
Episode 45: Interview with Elizabeth Ralph
Join the Transformations with Jayne Podcast Club. This week I'm talking to Elizabeth Ralph about how we can improve our money mindset. Everyone can get a lot of benefit from this, even if you are not a business owner. Elizabeth comes from a corporate background in finance, but has learnt from her own experiences as an entrepreneur how hard it is to sell when you are the product. We talk about: What "Money Mindset" is The biggest mistakes people make when making financial decisions How we can turn the tables on our money stories to help us see our own value How can we start to change our relationship with money One of the biggest red flags she see with women in business Find out more about Elizabeth: Website: www.elizabethralph.com Facebook group called Financial Story (https://www.facebook.com/groups/financialstory/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethralph/
June 9, 2019
Episode 44: What's life like if you are only in Japan for a short time?
I'm talking to short term resident Kimberly today. I was touched that she reached out to me to be on the podcast and it was very interesting to hear her perspectives as someone who is still fairly new to Japan and trying to make a life here for a very short time. About Kimberly: After 17 years as a self proclaimed "Corporate Cog" in companies in California and Chicago, Kimberly Gimbel took a year off to Live in Japan with her researcher husband and their toddler. This first time Stay at Home mom has been moving every 3 months, experiencing expatriate life in Tokyo, Kyoto and soon Sapporo. She documents this and her interests on Instagram as @pecaninjapan Due to unforeseen circumstances she's going to need to go back to America early in September and is beginning the transition back to the workforce, as essentially a single mom after having a gap in employment. She also has problems with follow through and motivation. We talk about: How Kimberly came to be in Japan What life is like for a short term expat in Japan What living in Japan taught her Returning to the workforce after being away overseas Advice for women who are about to move to Japan for a short time LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/kimberlygimbel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pecaninjapan/
June 2, 2019
Episode 43: Time to do a quick check in with yourself
Hello! In this week's episode I'm talking about how we can "recalibrate" as we head towards the halfway point of the year. Mentioned in this episode: Jayne's Sumo wrestler snood! Victoria Close's jewelry brand: Bikudesigns Helen Iwata's style transformation Helen's style coach, Aya Jean Corin Kanazawa, stylist in Tokyo Do come and join us in the Podcast Club!
May 26, 2019
Episode 42: Interview with Laura Marushima (日本語サマリーあります)
Make sure you are a member of the Podcast Club! We talk about: How Laura came to be in Japan. Japanese school PTA insider information Why she decided to start a business from home Laura's life hacks for balancing 3 kids and a business About Laura: Laura Marushima is an Australian living and raising a family in Japan, keeping on top of everything by using her organizational skills. Raising three kids in a country that is not her own means she has to have systems and help in place to make sure everything gets done. She has always been an organized person, but four years ago she turned these talents into a business, and Full Circle Consulting was born. She helps other Japan-based entrepreneurs with their businesses - some clients call her their executive assistant, others call her a VA (Virtual Assistant) and others call her their Chief of Operations. She refers to herself as an Administration Consultant but is happy to go by many names as long as they feel she is helping them and their businesses grow! Website: https://www.lauramarushima.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FullCircleConsultingJapan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-marushima-053a95b4/
May 20, 2019
Episdoe 41: Why "Mini Upgrades" are as good as "Big Upgrades" (日本語サマリー)
Join the Transformations with Jayne Podcast Club here! Jumpstart with Jayne is open for registration until May 16th, sign up here. Shout outs to Stacy and May on this episode! Today I'm talking about #miniupgrades, which I learnt about from Sarah Furuya. How our brains process achievements What is a "mini upgrade", why is it as good as a "big upgrade". Jayne's mini upgrade and some from listeners As always you can find me on Instagram and Facebook.
May 12, 2019
Episode 40: Interview with Gretchen Miura, Dairyuji Temple, Akita (日本語サマリーあります)
Join the Transformations with Jayne Podcast Club here! Jumpstart with Jayne Information : We start May 20th, 2019! This week's guest is the amazing Gretchen Miura. I know I've had so many questions I've wanted to ask about her life in Akita! Gretchen is an American living on the Oga peninsula (Akita prefecture in the Tohoku region of northern Japan). She runs mindfulness weekend retreats at the Zen Temple Dairyuji with her husband Keno, who is a Zen Soto-shu priest. She also runs a handmade bento and eco friendly bags company called SORAbento. We talk about: How Gretchen came to be in Japan Her introduction to Zen Buddhism What it's like to be the wife of a Buddhist priest What mindfulness is Her upcoming Mindfulness Retreat: June 14-16, 2019. Don't forget to mention you heard about it on the Transformations with Jayne Podcast! Links of things mentioned in this episode: Mindfulness Retreats at Zen temple Dairyuji Websites - www.dairyuji-oga.com instagram https://www.instagram.com/dairyuji_oga/ https://www.facebook.com/dairyuji.oga/ SORAbento Handmade bento bag company www.etsy.com/shop/SORAbento https://www.instagram.com/sora_bento/ https://www.facebook.com/SoraJapan4/ About Gretchen Miura: https://savvytokyo.com/living-the-zen-life-as-a-foreign-woman-in-an-old-akita-temple/
May 5, 2019
Episode 39: How do we raise our children with two languages? 日本語サマリーあります。
Join Jumpstart with Jayne starting May 20th! Hello! Today I'm talking about our journey with raising our two children to be bilingual and bi-cultural whilst living outside a major city in Japan. In this episode I talk about: How my husband and I manage two languages in our house Making English the number 1 priority in our family and how that affects how we live Maximising the after school time for English Looking to other families for inspiration rather than comparison 日本語のサマリーに、日本人の方はどんなことできるのかの話もあるので、是非、聞いてみてください。 Make sure you are a member of the Transformations with Jayne Podcast Club!
April 21, 2019
Episode 38: Interview with Reiki Master Silke Tyler
My guest today is the lovely Silke Tyler. She and I met in California last October. It was wonderful to reconnect with her again through this podcast episode. We talk about: How we talk how we came to meet What "energy" means About Reiki healing and how it works What clients come for healing for Hypnosis and how it works Some stories of how Silke has helped others with Reiki and hypnosis. Links of things mentioned in this episode: Website: https://www.silkesart.com/ Free Heart Meditation: https://www.silkesartacademy.com/heart-meditation-signup Silke's Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/169219286994412/
April 14, 2019
Episode 37: Annie Peguero is in the house! (日本語サマリー)
Annie from The Freedom Core Podcast and I did a join episode this time, you can catch the video over on my Transformations with Jayne Facebook page. Today we talk about: What Annie does down in Okinawa How we can change our thinking to change our reality Using the question: "What could I do?" to find ways to serve your community Using experiments to help get you started You can find more about Annie here: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-freedom-core/id1412692951?mt=2 Facbeook: https://www.facebook.com/AnniePegueroFreedom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniepeguero_fitmom/ Website: http://www.thebadassmamawarriors.com
April 7, 2019
1 Year Anniversary Episode!
This month we are celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of the Transformations with Jayne Podcast! You can take part by joining the Anniversary Celebration Team! Sign up here: https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/anniversaryteam Jayne was recording from the Theatre Royal Hotel, Kumara Some photos of that trip are here: If you are wondering what's under the desk..... PM me for the answer! ;P
March 31, 2019
Episode 35: Hate cooking? Jasmine Shea is here to help. (日本語サマリー)
This week I'm talking to Jasmine from Your Dinner is Planned (YDIP). We discuss: How Jasmine went from corporate HR to writing cook books and creating YDIP. Her tips for enjoying healthy food and cooking more Jasmine's idea for spicing up miso soup! Jayne's tips for awesome miso soup! Website: www.yourdinnerisplanned.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jazzythings Podcast: www.dinnertabletalkpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasmineannshea Jasmine Ann Shea, also known as 'JazzyThings,' is the founder of Your Dinner Is Planned — the fastest and most affordable way for busy families to get healthy dinners on the table. Jasmine is also the host of the Dinner Table Talk podcast and the author of over 10 healthy cookbooks. With thousands of healthy recipes introduced into households across the world, Jazzy's continuous mission is to prove that eating healthy is easy, flavorful, and fun!
March 24, 2019
Episode 34: Emilia Bergoglio: Be the change you want to see (日本語サマリー)
To join the "1 Year Anniversary Celebration Team" for the Transformations with Jayne Podcast, please sign up here: https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/anniversaryteam Emilia Bergoglio is a PhD student in Neuroscience at the University of Tokyo, having initially moved to Japan almost 4 years ago for an internship. Being Italian, art, craftsmanship, and clothing have always been an important part of her life, but her relationship with fashion changed forever once she discovered the huge environmental and human cost of the modern fashion industry. At the same time, in search of a creative hobby, she decided to sew all her clothes, giving up ready-to-wear altogether. Her love for traditional Japanese clothing and textiles brought her to scout kimono recycling shops and remnants markets, fashioning new outfits out of these salvaged materials. Soon after that, her brand Kintsugi was born, with the intention of giving new life to forgotten and discarded fabrics, while pursuing a zero-waste approach. We talk about: Being a foreigner in Japan and those damn invisible walls and barriers How she came to start her side hustle fashion business Some things we can all do to reduce waste and our carbon footprint. Links of things mentioned in this episode: You can find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shopkintsugi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShopKintsugi/ Website: shopkintsugi.net and blog shopkintsugi.net/blog
March 17, 2019
Episode 33: Playing small? (日本語サマリー)
A solo episode today, it's the anniversary of 3/11 here in Japan. Today I'm talking about "Playing Small". To get Tara Mohr's book "Playing Big" go here. For the information about the Women in Japan Mastermind which starts the week of April 1st 2019, go here. In today's episode I talk about: My family's experience being in Fukushima during the disaster in March 2011. Some of the blessings that came out of that terrible time 3 things you can do to start "playing big"
March 10, 2019
Episode 32: Interview with Erinn from Off on a Whim(日本語サマリー)
To find out more about joining the Women in Japan Mastermind, please check out the information here. We talk about: Life in Wakayama prefecture How Erinn came to start her online jewelry business How she came to be in Japan Some of her funny Japanese language mistakes Her advice after over 30 years of living in Japan Links of things mentioned in this episode: The K.A. International Mothers Facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/KAInternationalMothersinJapan/ Off on a Whim: https://www.facebook.com/Offonawhim/?ref=br_rs
March 3, 2019
Episode 31: Be the change you want to see (日本語サマリー)
Today I'm talking about being the change you want to see. If you are interested in joining my online Women in Japan Mastermind, that will be starting on March 13th, 2019 (English). This is for someone who is looking for amazing accountability to get their project or business really moving forward. You can find out more here For the Japanese In Person Mastermind in Iwaki starting in April, please DM me to let me know you are interested. Mentioned in this episode: Hamakon: http://hamacom.jp/ Iwaki City International Association: http://www.iia-fukushima.or.jp/
February 24, 2019
Episode 30: Interview with Cat Nakamichi(日本語サマリー)
This week's episode is sponsored by the Women in Japan Mastermind for women who want to live their best life and be the change they want to see! This mastermind gets underway on March 13th, 2019. Find out more by signing up below. https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/mastermind We talk about: How a coin flip brought Cat to Japan How Cat became a translator What life is like living next to Japanese in-laws Raising bilingual children in Japan Her book: The quick guide to Traditional Japanese Arts and Handicrafts After studying languages and linguistics at Monash University I caught the travel bug and came to Japan. I immediately fell in love with the culture, the people and the man who would become my husband. Once I married I became the wife of the eldest son in a farming family. Tradition. Tradition. Tradition. I'm a passionate learner, an avid reader and people describe me as a go-getter. Not a day goes by when I do not learn something new. I bring this passion for discovery to every project I work on. You might wonder how I have time to be a mother (of two teenagers), heavily involved in the community in which we live and able to pursue my personal interests of sailing and embroidery as well as wearing and making kimono. My days are full but I start each one with a walk in the park with our Tohoku rescue-dog, Xyris. Life has been good to me. It would be my pleasure to discover something new and add to my personal knowledge of Japan and her rich culture by working together with you to bring your words to life - in English. You can find Cat: Website:http://catherinenakamichi.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/cnnakamichi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-nakamichi-90a1628/
February 17, 2019
Episode 28: Getting closer to your craft with Tia Haygood (日本語サマリー)
Tia Haygood is a Tokyo-based photographer who has helped over 200 Japanese and International- owned businesses in Japan with her own business, TopTia Photography. She's skilled in event, portrait, product and food photography whose main focus is providing a visual catalyst to improve branding power to local artists and entrepreneurs. From covering annual business conferences to making children laugh at family portraits sessions, Tia brings an abundant amount of energy and compassion that her models and clients can enjoy. She is currently working towards obtaining her certification in professional photography for both America and Japan. During her free time she enjoys cycling, cooking new recipes and spreading awareness about Tokyo-based NPOs and NGOs. We talk about: How she started out as a photographer How she grew during 2018 Being "closer with your craft". Photography retreat on April 6th and 7th, 2019. https://toptia.com/our-2nd-ladies-photography-retreat-iwaki/ Links of things mentioned in this episode: Robert Miller, Ginza Hub: https://ginzahub.com/ FEW: https://fewjapan.com When in doubt draw, Divya Marie Kato: https://www.divyamariekato.com/ Website: toptia.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/toptiaphotos/ IG: @toptiaphotos LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tia-haygood/
February 3, 2019
Episode 27: Harumi Suzuki: Making the most of your life, where ever you live
I'm excited to introduce you to Harumi Suzuki. First she was a fan of the podcast, now she's a student of my coaching course and appearing on the podcast herself! You can find out about the next round of Jumpstart with Jayne by joining the wait list here: https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/waitlist We talk about: How Harumi came to be on this podcast! A super fun story! How Harumi became a photographer whilst being a single mother and living in rural Japan Her advice for people just starting to follow their passions Harumi says: I got into photography as a way to capture my memories and express my creativity. I find myself attracted to the majestic beauty of nature and the rawness of the human spirit, with photography providing me an outlet to share my perspective with others. Sunsets, flowers, blue skies and capturing the pureness of the human emotion are some of my favourite subjects. My photos focus on the brighter side of life and serves as a reminder that there is joy in everyday places if we care to look for it. When framing the mise en scène I love observing the environment through my camera lens, as it has become a form of meditation method that I use to soothe my soul. I am also a proud mother of one and privileged to call beautiful Hitachi my hometown. The countryside is closely connected to nature and as such has played a major influence in my life growing up. Some of my interests include fashion, craft, traveling and adventure, where you will find me with my loved ones enjoying life as a 21st century woman. Website: http://sunshineink27.wixsite.com/harumisuzuki Facebook: sunshine ink My website: http://sunshineink27.wixsite.com/harumisuzuki Instagram:@sunshine.ink
January 27, 2019
Episode 26: Thoughts become things
In today's episode I talk about some examples of how thoughts become things. Also: Join the wait list for the next round of Jumpstart with Jayne here Mega Clothes Swap in Tokyo Midtown on March 9th, 2019 Look out for Christy's upcoming podcast! Helen Iwata's Podcast: The Sasuga Podcast Annie Peguero's Podcast: The Freedom Core Sarah Bull's Podcast: Translation Mavens
January 20, 2019
Episode 25: Word of the Year and "Problems" vs "Opportunities"
First episode of 2019! Today is a solo episode! Today's episode is sponsored by "Jumpstart with Jayne", my 6 week course with live group coaching that starts January 16th, 2019. Find out more here: https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/pl/54938 Have you missed this intake? Don't miss the next one! Make sure you are on the list! https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/p/waitlist In this episode I talk about: My word of the year for 2019 How I use my word of the year to guide me A recent "Problem" that became an "Opportunity" I'd love to hear from you about your word of the year or any problems you turned into opportunities.
January 13, 2019
Episode 24: Top 5 lessons from 2018
The first episode for 2019!! This episode was recorded at the end of 2018, I hope you will enjoy hearing about the things that made the year go really well. You can join my online free training on January 6th here: https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/p/freetraining Experience working with Jayne and hear more about the Jumpstart with Jayne course which starts in January 16th, 2019.
January 1, 2019
Episode 23: End of 2018 LIVE Christmas Party (日本語サマリーあります。)
This episode is sponsored by the "Jumpstart with Jayne" online course! Sign up for our free "Start 2019 Right" training here to hear more about it: https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/p/freetraining The training is January 6th, 2019 8pm JST. This is a special end of year episode, I recorded this live with Jacqui Miyabayashi, Christie Arakawa and Helen Iwata who came along. You can see the video recording here: https://www.facebook.com/transformationretreatsbyjayne/videos/376617403072168/ If you'd like to know more about Jacqui and her marketing services, check her out at https://jacquimiyabayashi.com/ Instagram: @jacquimiya If you'd like to hear more about Helen's podcast and retreats happening in 2019, you can find out here: https://sasugacommunications.com/ Christy Arakawa will be starting her own podcast in 2019!! Woo hoo!! Look out for that, I'll have more information for you when that comes available. Thank you so much for all your support this year! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday.
December 17, 2018
Episode 22: Interview with Tamiko Kelly
Tamiko Kelly is the founder of Sleep Well. Wake Happy and the creator of The Feel Like Yourself Again Baby Sleep Solution. As a certified sleep consultant and holistic health practitioner, Tamiko helps tired moms feel like themselves again by teaching them how to get their babies sleeping through the night. She has spent over 50,000 hours sleep training babies and many of her clients have called her a "miracle worker" as they have been overjoyed after her methods restored sleep in their homes. Tamiko is an international speaker who has shared the stage with Dr. Harvey Karp of The Happiest Baby on the Block and Dr. Jenn Mann of VH1 Couple's Therapy. Tamiko happily shares her advice across her social media platforms where she reaches over 12,000 tired moms. Her sleep advice has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Care.com, mom.me and she has appeared as a guest expert on Austin's ABC Affiliate TV Show, Studio 512. Tamiko lives in Austin where she jubilantly attends SXSW each year. In this episode we discuss: Thanksgiving and Black Friday in the US, how Tamiko and her family celebrate this event The effect of lack of sleep for parents How Tamiko built her business starting 10 years ago The importance of experiencing your ideal clients pain points yourself To get in contact with Tamiko or join her course: www.busymomsguidetobabysleeptraining.com/5steps Www.sleepwellwakehappy.com Facebook: www.fb.com/iamtamiko Instagram: @iamtamikokelly To join Jayne's Start 2019 Right free training click here: https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/p/freetraining
December 9, 2018
Episode 21: Interview with Mr Nakata(日本語のサマリーあります)
Koichi is my husband and one of my biggest supporters. I was very lucky to meet him 16 years ago when I was sent to Iwaki as an English teacher and he just happened to be in the class I was teaching. Fast forward 16 years, 1 international move, another move back to Japan, 1 dog and 2 kids later, here we are. People often ask me: "How is it that your husband is so supportive of you?". I have to admit, I wonder that myself so it was very interesting to sit down and hash that out with him. Thank you to all the listeners who sent in their questions. I've never had such a response to an episode before. I hope you will not be disappointed! Want to get that list of values we have which helps us run our lives together? Download our family manifesto here: https://www.jaynenakatatraining.com/p/episode21 Thanks to IG friends: @thetokyochaper @mariannesiegmann @sawadalindsey @bikudesigns @alliko @chocolatine_tokyo Facebook friends: Gabriella and Heide
December 2, 2018
Episode 20: Interview with Gizem Sakamaki (日本語サマリーあります!)
Gizem Sakamaki is the face behind Foodie Tours Japan. Gizem is Turkish, born in Germany, married to a Japanese. She has been living in Japan since 2015, after falling in love with Japan during her Work and Travel Year in 2013. Gizem is a polyglot with an ongoing interest in learning new languages. She speaks German, Turkish, English and Japanese fluently. Her mixed cultural background led to a broad understanding of intercultural communication, its difficulties and its advantages. Her love for languages and the unknown, made her a passionate traveler and eater. Foodie Tours Japan is the result of her deep love for food, crossed with a strong dedication to hospitality. We talk about: Failing Japanese at university but still being able to "make it" in Japan. How things do fall into place and all the pieces will connect. Growing up bilingual in two cultures The importance of community/network when living away from family Starting a business without a website Gizem's favourite Quote… FACEBOOK Foodie Tours Japan https://www.facebook.com/Foodietoursjapan/ INSTAGRAM @foodietoursjapan https://www.instagram.com/foodietoursjapan/ WEB Foodiejapan.com
November 25, 2018
Episode 19: Sarah Furuya
Sarah arrived in Japan in 2001. For one year. Since then she has built a home and business in Tokyo with her Japanese husband. She is a Life Coach, Executive Coach and Facilitator who has worked with entrepreneurs, business people, educators, executives, and expat family managers (sometimes called trailing spouses, a label she hates) since 2005. Her drive is to help people have a better more truthful experience in life and work, through listening to and working with people's stories and systems. She firmly believes in starting from where you truthfully are and applies this principle to corporate, executive and life coaching clients. Her corporate clients come from a broad range of industries including tech, car, sports and finance and her private clients span ages 17-70 Sarah has a BSc Hons in Human Psychology and Human Biology, is a certified practitioner of Lumina Spark and Saville Wave psychometrics and in November 2018 will graduate as a trained Systems Coach (ORSC) In this episode we talk about: How Sarah came to be where she is today FEW: For Empower Women in Japan How Sarah uses words of the year CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility and what that looks likes for Sarah About being bold and the importance of visibility The three similarities Sarah sees across her coaching clients All the details of the Clothes Swap happening in Tokyo on December 8th, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/events/1904419189648947/ Sarah's one year coaching programme which starts in February 2019: https://sarahfuruya.com/work-with-me/february-is-the-new-january/ Links: Website: https://sarahfuruya.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfuruyacoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahfuruya/ Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
November 18, 2018
Episode 18: Phil from Sports Therapy Liverpool
Today's episode is Phil MacDonald, one of Jayne's first friends in Japan. Phil is a fully qualified level 5 sports therapist based at the Climbing Hangar Liverpool. He arrived in Japan in 2002 as an English teacher and has transformed from a teacher, to an travel guide, translator and is now a sports therapist helping people who are injured. Phil also works in professional cycling as soigneur to Team Wiggins and the Great Britain cycling team. In this episode, we discuss: We talked about: How Japan influenced him even after leaving Japan Finding your true path, despite being good at loads of languages! Phil's experience volunteering in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture post 3/11 Getting involved in professional sport supporting cyclists Old injuries and emotional pain The most common problems he sees in his injury clinic Links: Instagram: sportinjuryphil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sports-Therapy-Liverpool-554846971213414/ Website: http://sportstherapyliverpool.co.uk/
November 11, 2018
Episode 17: My biggest learning from attending BBD Live
In this episode Jayne talks about: How she came to be able to go to California How she built her support network Top take away from Business By Design Live with James Wedmore How she overcame her introversion to make the most of the event 日本語版 Inspire You in Yumoto: https://www.jaynenakata.com/inspire Make sure you get in touch with Jayne if you are wanting to start your own podcast on Instagram: jaynenakata Email: email@example.com Mentioned in this episode: James Wedmore https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/ Jim Fortin https://www.jimfortin.com/ Jo Bendle https://jobendle.com/
November 4, 2018
Episode 16: Interview with Catherine O'Connell, Catherine O'Connell Law
Catherine O'Connell was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand, with a Kiwi Dad and Aussie Mum and three brothers. She started out in tourism before going into law. Catherine left the Corporate world in March 2017 to take a brand-new path as a "Lawpreneur", qualifying to become a Japan-recognised Foreign Registered Lawyer, and she then launched her own law practice from April 2018. Catherine is the first foreign female to run her own practice in Japan and first Kiwi to set up as a sole practitioner in Japan. Catherine's business model is based on flexible lawyering with secondments to in-house legal teams, Japanese law firms and SME businesses which need legal support without hiring a full-time headcount. Catherine's expertise is in commercial & corporate law and compliance & regulatory. In this episode we talk about: How she came to be a lawyer in Japan and started her own law firm Some of her tools and support systems that helped her to become a "lawpreneur" What we should do to take care of our affairs when living in Japan Her word of the year...it's a killer! Find Catherine here Website: https://www.catherineoconnelllaw.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherineoconnelllaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine Twitter: https://twitter.com/oconnelllawyer
October 24, 2018
Episode 15: An interview with Helen Iwata 日本語サマリーがあります!
Helen Iwata, president of Sasuga Communications K. K., helps business professionals communicate with clarity and confidence in the global workplace, so that they can enjoy greater success and happiness. In this episode we talk about: How Helen's obsession with languages brought her to Japan How Helen honed her communication skills and presentation skills Helen's #1 tip for presenting Stepping out of and into your comfort zone The transformation Helen is currently experiencing Mentioned in the podcast Jim Fortin: Transformational Coach https://www.jimfortin.com/ Retreat: https://sasugacommunications.mykajabi.com/p/retreat Email Helen and tell her what you are looking for email@example.com Helen's newsletter: https://sasugacommunications.com/subscribe/ Website: https://sasugacommunications.com/subscribe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heleniwata/?hl=ja Sasuga You! Discovery Weekend (Japanese only) https://sasugacommunications.mykajabi.com/p/retreat?mc_cid=517f7bb159&mc_eid=8d0e5f0ef5 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sasugacommunications/?ref=bookmarks
October 14, 2018
Episode 14: Interview with Heather Minowa (日本語サマリーあります)
Heather Minowa is an American mother of two who has been in Japan for nearly 12 years. She educates people on how to use doTERRA essential oils safely and effectively. She is a mandala artist and a world traveler. Her work and passion are to educate more people about doTERRA essential oils and to help them realize that their mindset is key to living a happy life. She also has gone through an amazing transformation herself recently. In this episode we talk about: The starting point for Heather's transformation Showing herself more care and love Her exercise regime and MuTu The Celebrate You with Essential Oils Retreat, Oct 20-21, 2018 in Iwaki, Fukushima Mentioned in this episode: Celebrate You Retreat Information: heatherminowa.com/celebrate-you-registration/ Doterra Essential Oils Mutu System Freedom Fit HIT workout with Annie Peguero: https://www.anniepeguero.com/p/sales-page-573cbaaa-9939-4710-a99e-e967d2bdf556 Find Heather here Website: https://heatherminowa.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/circleessence/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circleessencejapan/
October 7, 2018
Episode 13: A new level a new devil (日本語版は最後にあります!)
エピソードの最後に日本語のサマリーあります! On today's episode I'm talking about: Upgrading my podcast! How my interview with James Wedmore from the Mind Your Business Podcast went The aftermath of the interview and how mindfulness helped me Exhaustion and negativity Dealing with negative thoughts My October Competition! Be into win a Compact Undated Passion Planner! Ways To Enter: Rate and review me in iTunes, or Follow me on Instagram at jaynenakata, screenshot you listening to the episode and your biggest take away and tag me @jaynenakata. If you haven't already, join my mail list before October 31st www.jaynenakata.com The winner will be announced on November 1st.
September 30, 2018
Episode 12: Post Summer! How are you going?
Hello! How are things going post summer vacation? Lot's of things to catch up on so this episode is one of those solo episodes!
September 19, 2018
Episode 11: Transformational Talks with Tina Koyama
Tina Koyama is a Holistic Life and Wellness Coach for women, and a 2017 graduate of The Path of Self Love School. She guides women to let go of stress and bring in more self love and self care through tools and practices that support and nourish the body, mind and spirit. She is an American from South Carolina, USA and a long-term resident living in Niigata, Japan. We talk about: What it's like living in Northern Japan on the "dark side" of Honshu Transitioning out of English teaching What "Self Love" is and how it's different from "Self Care" Tina's own work on transformation Perfectionism and the Inner Critic Jayne talks about her learning around control The Celebrate You with Essential Oils Retreat, Oct 20-21, 2018 in Iwaki, Fukushima IG: #braveheartedwellness Website: www.braveheartjourney.com (coming soon) Facebook: The Brave+Hearted Sisterhood FB Group Facebook: Tina Koyama Holistic Life + Wellness Retreat Information: https://heatherminowa.com/celebrate-you-registration/
September 6, 2018
Bonus Episode: Japan and NZ, This is How WE Do It.
How do you do it? Spending time in NZ and Japan with my family. On this episode I talk about: 1) Getting my husband on board with it 2) Getting support from my home country people 3) Planning in advance to make it happen 4)Finances: How I found the money to pay for our trips 5)What I do to make the transition between countries easier on us all Instagram: @jaynenakata www.jaynenakata.com
August 13, 2018
Bonus Episode: Talking about Loneliness
I've really noticed the topic of loneliness coming up. We are suffering from this more than ever. How do you combat loneliness? Today I talk about: Our summer trip to New Zealand so far How one person is combating loneliness in her small community In person vs online The digital divide in New Zealand and Japan Jayne's Japanese online community, ジェーンと一緒に変身コミュニティ Mentioned in the podcast: Jayne's Japanese Online Community: https://jayne-nakata.mykajabi.com/pl/34122 CommuniTea - Northern Buller: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1955318187843931/about/ Mind your Business Podcast: http://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/ Follow: Website: https://www.jaynenakata.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaynenakata/ or @Jaynenakata Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformationretreatsbyjayne/
July 31, 2018
Bonus Episode: Making a "dream" come true
In this bonus episode, you can hear how I manifested something completely amazing! www.jaynenakata.com http://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/
July 10, 2018
Episode 10: Interview with Sarah Bull
Sarah Bull has been a Japanese-to-English translator since graduating from the University of Queensland's MAJIT program (Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translating) in 2007. In addition to her roles as a legal translation instructor at UQ and as a Senior Legal Translator and equity partner with translation company TBSJ, she is currently preparing to launch Translation Mavens: a podcast and online community for people in the Japanese/English translation industry. Sarah is originally from the Sunshine Coast in Australia and has lived in Japan on and off since 1995. She currently lives in the Urawa area of Saitama with her 8-year-old daughter, Japanese husband, and her dog and two cats. Website: www.translationmavens.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/translationmavens/ Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1400476131
July 4, 2018
Episode 9: Interview with Patricia Nakao of Tabitabiya
Patricia NOEL is from France. She has been living in Tokyo for about 21 years and is married with two girls. Ever since coming to Japan she's been teaching French as a Foreign Language. This is the job she's always wanted to do as a way to combine her liking for the French language and her wish to travel the world....Well, she thought she would travel the world more, but she stopped in Japan ! Several years ago, she made up her mind to launch, actually re-launch, her online shop for Japanese items. The idea behind Tabitabiya is to share her passion for Japanese traditional patterns. "I have always been very fond of them and it seems I just can't get enough of them !", she says. Website: https://www.tabitabiya.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoptabitabiya/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabitabi.ya/
June 20, 2018
Bonus Episode: Behind the scenes of my recent event
June 18, 2018
Episode 8: Interview with Lindsey Sawada
Today Lindsey and I are talking about being in Japan, being a Yogi, building a business when Japanese is not your first language and other fun things! Facebook www.facebook.com/SetagayaYogaStudio Instagram @sawadalindsey Website www.setagayayogastudio.com
June 6, 2018
Bonus Episode : Just ask
In this bonus episode, I'll be talking about something super exciting that happened to my family recently because we asked. It turned into a 3 days whirlwind of fun. If you'd like to watch the episode of tv you can watch it here on your pc for a limited time: https://www.asahi.co.jp/knight-scoop/ Just click on the Blue button that says: TVer はこちら. It's on the right hand side. May not work outside Japan.
May 29, 2018
Episode 7: Interview with Victoria Close
Victoria is the owner, designer and wearer of all hats at Biku Designs, a jewelry company that uses recycled kimono to give them a new lease of life. She's anti "motainai" or "wasting things" and her beautiful necklaces are being sent all over the world as gifts. We talk about how she loves her life in Tokyo, recycling bath water, growing urban gardens. You can hear about where she goes to source the kimono for her designs and how they become they get a new lease of life, how she manages to get so much done alone in her business and what she's got planned next! Boroichi Market: https://www.japanistry.com/event/setagaya-boroichi-market-january/ Best Living Japan https://bestlivingjapan.com/ WEB/ Newsletter: bikudesigns.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/bikudesigns/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/bikudesigns/ VIP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/254399134978215/ Victoria's logo was designed by: http://www.vera-verita.com/
May 24, 2018
Episode 6: Interview with Johanna MacGregor
Johanna MacGregor writes the popular blog: The Tokyo Chapter. In this episode we discuss life in Japan as a mother, finding your own identity living in a different culture and we also answer some listener questions! Instagram: @thetokyochapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetokyochapter/ Blog: http://www.thetokyochapter.com/
May 9, 2018
Episode 5: Money Blocks with Marianne Siegmann
This week I have the loveliest guest ever! Marianne Siegmann is from The Netherlands and is a money mindset and EFT coach. Marianne came to my Real Japan Retreat last November so we had a chance to meet and person. She is a wonderful calming voice of reason, so definitely give this episode a listen and you can hear me talking about my own money blocks too! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariannesiegmanncoaching/ Webpage: http://mariannesiegmann.com/
April 25, 2018
Episode 4: Transformation Talk with Sophie Lion Poulain
Sophie is joining us for this talk from France. She has experienced expat life living in the USA for 10 years, and now she works as a business coach and super networker. Have a listen to hear how her life changed after she joined the Real Japan Retreat in 2017. Sophie's 1 day retreat in Bordeaux: https://www.facebook.com/events/1384463971659343/ Find out about Jayne's events as they become available: https://www.jaynenakata.com/welcome
April 11, 2018
Bonus Episode!
Bonus episode for your Monday morning!!
April 8, 2018
Episode 3: Interview with Jacqui Miyabayashi
Jacqui Miyabayashi is a long term resident of Japan who helps expat women find their place in the world. We discuss the importance of community, parenting in Japan and being bold in 2018.
March 28, 2018
Episode 2: How do you use a "Word of the Year"
In this episode we talk about those "words of the year" and how you can apply them to your daily life!
March 15, 2018
Episode 1: Are you living the Dream
Are you living the dream? Am I? Listen and find out!
March 5, 2018
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