Transformations with Jayne

Out of the Box: A Candid Talk with Raven on Authenticity and Life in Japan

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0900

In this episode of The Transformations with Jayne Podcast, I welcome guest Raven Takahashi to discuss their life in Japan and being "neurospicy".

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including why performance reviews are nonsensical, the impact of societal expectations and the importance of being true to yourself.

Raven shares some interesting stories about being labeled confrontational from a young age.

Raven and I also the importance of not being an 'ass'—to others or oneself. Tune in for an insightful discussion about navigating professional and personal life in Japan.

Think You Can't? Proving assumptions wrong

Jayne Nakata — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0900

I'm brining you my latest life lessons, while it's still fresh in my mind. I initially thought that this kind of episode would not be "useful", until a friend reached out to tell me that listening to my last episode gave her the push to get out of the winter holiday gym funk and she'd gone back for her first work out. THIS is why I take the time to podcast. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me on these episodes and how they have helped you. It really means a lot!

This episode I riffing on uncovering an assumption I have had about myself that I found to be no longer "true", how I discovered the "relaxing gym visit" and "fixed scheduling" have been winning strategies so far. Listen to hear the challenge I set for you, too!

Time Stamps

00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast

00:58 Reflecting on the Last Episode

01:10 The Power of Starting Again

01:58 Pairing Habits for Success

03:12 Questioning Assumptions

04:09 Challenging Exercise Assumptions

08:13 Discovering a Relaxing Gym Routine

14:28 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

New Year, Who Dis? Jayne’s back and you are coming along for the ride

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0900

Hi! We are back!

I'm making my "triumphant "return after a lengthy hiatus...I know the cliché of starting in January is not lost on me! But I'm also like - so what cliché! I'm going to do my thing.

We're kicking off the new year talking about restarting the podcast and my personal fitness goals.

I candidly discuss:

the challenges of consistency,
the importance of outer accountability, and my past struggles with gym attendance
an eye-opening visit to a gym I first joined 20 years ago
the power of just showing up, despite past failures

Tune in for a heartfelt and motivating story about transformation and resilience.

00:00 Welcome Back to Transformations with Jayne

00:43 New Year, New Beginnings

02:05 Fitness Journey and Accountability

05:17 Gym Hunting Adventures

12:27 Overcoming Mental Blocks

14:07 Embracing New Opportunities

16:42 Final Thoughts and Farewell

The Realities of Naraigoto: Afterschool Activities in Japan with Jacqui Miyabayashi

Jayne Nakata — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0900

Jayne chats with Jacqui Miyabayashi about the intensive nature of afterschool activities, or 'Naraigoto,' in Japan and how to be more successful as a foreign parent.

Jacqui and Jayne share their experiences with their children's involvement in activities like swimming, baseball, volleyball and violin, discussing the challenges, costs, and the importance of choosing the right coach.

You'll hear practical aspects of supporting a young athlete, including managing schedules, providing nutrition, coping with injuries, and navigating team dynamics. Both Jayne and Jacqui offer insights and tips for parents navigating this journey, emphasising the importance of organisation, involvement, and supporting children's passions.

Jacqui mentions:

Kazoku Wallet: https://www.smbc-card.com/prepaid/kazokunoosaifu/index.jsp

Coke ON: https://c.cocacola.co.jp/app/wallet/

Reverse Engineering Your Child's Public Schooling in Japan with guest host Brittany Arthur!

Jayne Nakata — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 +0900

In this enlightening episode of the Transformations with Jayne podcast, guest host Brittany Arthur takes the reins to delve into the complexities of navigating public education in Japan, particularly for foreign mothers. Jayne, usually the host, steps into the guest role to share her experience as a foreign mum guiding her children through the Japanese school system. From kindergarten selection strategies to the financial and emotional investments of compulsory education, this conversation is a must-listen for any parent facing the challenges and opportunities of raising bilingual and bicultural children in Japan. Tune in for invaluable insights and practical tips that will empower you to make informed decisions for your family's educational journey!

Was this episode useful? We'd love to hear from you and your insights from your part of Japan. You can find us on Instagram @transformationswithjayne and @_brittanyarthur

TWJ 2023 Wrap-Up: Unpacking a Year of Transformation with Jo and Jayne

Jayne Nakata — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0900

In our latest episode, Jo and Jayne provide an end-of-year check-in for 2023. They discuss their personal transformations, from Jayne's newfound love for baseball and her refreshing "inner old lady" approach to life, to Jo's pursuit of her artistic passions and the importance of balancing work and leisure.

We talk about:

The health challenges that Jayne overcame in 2023, are going to mean 2024 is much better!

Jo's awesome triumphs with her art!

Work styles and how we are owning our "obaachan" power more and more

See you in 2024!

Summer homework and bringing the best of both worlds to Japan from Sweden with Kumiko Ekstedt

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0900

Kumiko Nakajima Ekstedt and I are discussing the differences between life in Japan and Sweden where Kumiko has lived for more than 14 years. I am interested to learn more about where in the world women have the best life and are able to live the life they want, be a mother if they want, have a career if they want. Full disclosure, I was having a very difficult time when I recorded this episode. My perimenopause symptoms were really giving me trouble and I may have gotten quite passionate about the summer holiday tooth brushing calendar.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Kumiko, @transformationswithjayne and @kummy_in_sweden.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Kumiko shares her time between Japan and Sweden with her sons
Some of the things that she found surprising even as a Japanese person when putting her sons into Japanese elementary school
Some of the differences between Sweden and Japan that support women to have an independent life whatever their circumstances
Jayne gets very passionate about summer holiday homework

About Kumiko

Kumiko is dedicated to a passion for empowering women and fostering cross-cultural understanding. Originally from Japan, Kumiko has been living in Sweden for the past 14 years, where she has built a life with her Swedish husband and two boys. Currently, she serves as a valued member of the management team in a sales organization.

Kumiko's mission is to support women in Japan by sharing her experiences and insights gained from living in Sweden. She believes that exchanging perspectives can bring about positive change and inspire women to pursue their goals and aspirations. Kumiko's deep understanding of both Japanese and Swedish cultures allows her to bridge the gap between the two, fostering greater understanding and cooperation.

Connect with Kumiko:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kummy_in_sweden/

Less Effort for More Impact with Women’s Success Coach, Helen Iwata

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0900

Helen Iwata, the Less Effort More Impact Coach, is back on the show after five years! Helen has done quite a few transformations herself since 2018, and I can’t wait for you to hear how she is helping international and Japanese women in Japan to have more ease and joy in their lives. Now that is something we all want!!

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Helen has transformed since she was on TWJ 5 years ago
Some of the top things that Helen sees in the women who come to her for coaching
Jayne overcomes not one but three interruptions
The #LessEffortMoreImpact movement and how it’s already helping both Japanese and international women

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Helen, @transformationswithjayne and @heleniwata or send us a message here.

About Helen

Helen is the founder of The #LessEffortMoreImpact Movement for Women in Business.

Born in the UK, she's an award-winning, bilingual coach with a 3-decade career in Tokyo, including 10 years with McKinsey & Company.

She has helped thousands of business professionals in Japan and beyond to see new perspectives and possibilities and discover how to make meaningful changes in their work results and relationships, confidence and communication, health and happiness - to do brilliant work without sacrificing their personal lives.

Helen is the author of Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu (英語の仕事術), published by Shogakukan, a Nikkei Woman Smart columnist, host of the Sasuga! Podcast, a karate world champion, wife, and mother.

Connect with Helen:

Website: sasugacommunications.com/movement

https://sasugacommunications.com/

Links:

Episode 15 with Helen Iwata https://transformationswithjayne.captivate.fm/episode/episode-15-an-interview-with-helen-iwata-

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Give me back my energy! Jayne speaks with Menopause Energy Expert Miyako Hazama

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0900

We are talking about all things peri-menopause and menopause in this episode with Menopause Energy Expert, Miyako Hazama. It’s a topic of discussion almost everywhere I go these days, even Oprah is talking about it! I really want more women to be aware of things they may be putting up with, not realising that it is something that we can get help for and we can get our energy and health back. Miyako shares her knowledge and some of the other options for people who want to use natural ways to manage symptoms.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @transformationswithjayne or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Jayne’s update on her symptoms and how they got waaaaay worse before starting to get better
How Miyako came to be helping women with their peri-menopause and menopause symptoms
We all know about hot flashes, Miyako shares some of the lesser know symptoms
What natural options we have living in Japan and the kind of wome Miyako helps

About Miyako

Miyako Hazama is a Menopause Energy Expert, and the creator of Energenic

Life Design(TM). She helps busy professional women in perimenopause and

menopause relieve their challenges naturally. Miyako learned these secrets and little-known Asian Energenic fountain of youth for over thirty-five years from her Master mentor, Kozo Nishino, a Japanese Ki (energy) expert.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Miyako’s page for TWJ listeners: https://miyakoprime.com/Jayne

Connect with Miyako

Website: www.miyakohazama.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miyakohazama.bim

IG: https://www.instagram.com/miyako_hazama/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miyakohazama/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUTvr99do4561rM8uVM-Gmg

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miyako_hazama

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Checking in with Violet Pacileo, Otoyo Strength CrossFit

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 +0900

We last spoke to Violet in May 2021 as she was about to embark on a project to build an amazing CrossFit facility in the mountain town of Otoyo in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku Japan. Two years later we check in to see how it went and what challenges Violet now faces with running a business day to day as well as being a mother of three and a consultant.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Violet, @transformationswithjayne and @crossfitotyo or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What happened since we last spoke with Violet back in May 2021
The challenges of running a business day to day
How Violet has become a trainer for unconscious bias in Kochi, then Shikoku and now nationally
What’s next for Violet

Connect with Violet:

Website: https://www.otoyostrength.com/

https://www.chihosousei-vpa.com/t-ja

IG: https://www.instagram.com/crossfitotoyostrength/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/violet-pacileo-949b1815/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Renovating? Buying Property in Japan? Blanka Kobayashi tells us about her way to live a life

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0900

I love meeting international women in Japan who are finding their way and creating things whether it is a new podcast or a bricks and mortar business like Blanka’s which actually does deal with things like bricks! Blanka shares how she came to be really enjoying running her family’s renovation company that helps foreigners get the services they need in English. She has certainly happened upon a niche, so this makes me wonder what other niches there are in Japan that could be explored!

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Blanka came to be running a renovation company in Japan that provides bilingual services
Things to think about when considering investing in a property in Japan that might be different from your own country
Blanka’s recent projects which include a podcast on real estate in Japan, and helping children to learn about personal finances

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @transformationswithjayne or send us a message here.

About Blanka:

Blanka Kobayashi is multi-talented entrepreneur. She studied Finance, Marketing and Management in Czech Republic and International Relations at Charles University. She is working as a Marketing Director of Kobayashi Group Japan. She also founded the Tourism Department of the company, HBK Tours, because traveling and sharing her love for Japan is her passion. She co-founded HBK Naturalist with her husband in 2006. She studied Aromatherapy and Naturopathy in 2017-2018 to further her knowledge about natural medicine and herbal remedies.

She handles Brand Marketing and Market Research and social media marketing for the company. She also participates in the Blockchain Fintech Projects and new business project developments.

Currently she spends lots of her time managing ARK Reform Japan, bilingual renovation company based in Tokyo and Chiba, that the Kobayashi family founded in 2021. The company aims to help not already Japanese homeowners, but especially foreign home and business owners in Japan, to successfully navigate through renovating their properties. Blanka is in charge of marketing, sales and customer’s relationships.

Her strong suit is research, sourcing and execution of crucial task so her knowledge has been invaluable when offering advice to people on how to proceed with their pursuit of financial freedom. Together with her husband, they published The Beginner’s Guide to Financial Freedom to help people manage their finances and plan for better future. Their second book, The Beginner’s Guide to Side Hustles is about to be published next month, followed by The Beginner’s guide for Kidpreneurs.

Blanka is originally from a small town in Moravia, Czech Republic but lives in Tokyo, Japan with her husband and son. She serves as a cultural ambassador, helping foreigners to integrate in Matsudo area and the Japanese citizens to learn more about Czech Republic and to embrace foreigners, living in the prefecture. She is also an Advisory Board member for English Developmental Center at Cape Verde and Board member of L.E.A.D., Japan based educational program to empower young children in leadership and entrepreneurship. Blanka is passionate about helping others, especially children. Her big dream is for their family to establish foundation, helping children with proper education and living more fulfilled lives. That is why the family participate in many charitable projects in Japan and in Africa.

Things mentioned in the episode:

The beginner’s guide to financial freedom: https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guide-Financial-Freedom-Achieve/dp/B0931X1NFG

https://www.amazon.co.jp/Beginners-Guide-Financial-Freedom-Achieve/dp/B0931X1NFG

https://amzn.asia/d/gYM49L9

Connect with Blanka:

ARK Reform Website: https://arkreform.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanka-kobayashi-138954140/

Podcast: https://podcast05d680.podigee.io/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JapanRealEstate

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Take care of yourself to help others with Mary Wanjohi

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0900

If you need a pick me up today, then turn this episode on and give yourself a boost thanks to the wonderful guest Mary Wanjohi! She tells us about how she adjusted to life in Japan having been born and raised in a small town in Kenya to negotiating the scramble crossing in Shibuya. Mary and I talk about how we can make sure we are taking care of ourselves and also what kind of things you can do when you find that you do have the bandwidth to help others more.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Mary, @transformationswithjayne and @harmonylivinglife_mary or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What it was like for Mary arriving in Japan from Kenya
What Mary sees most among people struggling to adjust to life in Japan
The importance of taking care of yourself so you can take care of others
Transitioning from a very involved basketball parent to empty nester

About Mary:

Mary moved to Japan from a very small town in Kenya. Japanese culture, food, language was all new to her. With no friends or family members, she had to learn how to accept and embrace change. It was a huge life transformation and came with many challenges.

Mary now helps clients create a positive change in their life.

She is known for transforming clients’ leadership skills, image, confidence, and making a positive impact. Her genuine passion for creating positive life changes in others shines through her professional work. She is a certified Master NLP, Life Coach (CLC), Myers-Briggs Personality Types Indicator (MBTI) Trainer. She teaches communication skills, conflict resolutions, personal and professional relationships using MBTI framework.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

TELL: https://telljp.com/lifeline/

Connect with Mary:

Website: https://harmonylivinglife.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonyLivingLife

IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonylivinglife_mary/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Collaboration for increased creativity and connection with Paige and Jordana

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0900

I’m always thrilled to find a new podcast by women with a nexus to Japan. Jordana Matsuda and Paige Baldwin Ando have both been guests on TWJ and now they have gone on to create their own show together: The Creativity Cafe Podcast. I love how their connection and collaboration has really brought joy to their lives that goes beyond just putting together a podcast. I hope you will be inspired to go and find a collaborative partner that will bring a new interesting project to life!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Creativity Cafe Podcast, @transformationswithjayne and @thecreativitycafe21

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Paige and Jordana came to be collaborating on their new podcast
The challenges they had starting a podcast and Jayne’s answer for that
What make a good collaboration partner
Introverts guide to attending events where you don’t know people
What’s next for the Creativity Cafe Podcast

Connect with Paige and Jo:

The Creativity Cafe Podcast

Paige: Listen to Paige on Episode 121

Website: https://www.wholeselfcreative.com/

Jordana: Episode 119 & 120

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

We're talking about menopause in Japan

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0900

My gorgeous guest is Lindsey Sawada, founder of the Setagaya Yoga Studio. Not only do we talk about the wonderful Tuesday morning yoga classes that Lindsey holds each week online, but Lindsey also shares her experience so far with menopause. Jayne shares some of the symptoms that she has been noticing more and more recently that perhaps you’ve been noticing too.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Lindsey, @transformationswithjayne and @setagayayogastudio or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

The transformation of Lindsey’s yoga studio since she was last on the show in 2018
Online and in person yoga classes and what you can expect when you attend
Lindsey’s story of the event that led her to seek support for menopause at 45
Jayne’s symptoms she is experiencing at 43 years old

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Transformations with Jayne: Episode 8, June 2018.

Davina McCall Menopaus documentary

How to Upgrade Your Life After Forty Podcast episode

Connect with Lindsey:

Website: https://www.setagayayogastudio.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setagayayogastudio/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/setagayayogastudio/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

End of Year Show 2022 with Jayne and Jo

Jayne Nakata — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0900

It’s that time again! It’s time for our end of year check-in with Podlaunch producer Jo, to see how our 2022 shaped up. Listen to the episode to hear how our year went, what we ticked off our yearly to-do list, how we left room for magic to surprise us, and what’s in store for 2023! Follow along at home as always, reflect on your 2022 and make fun goals for 2023, and let us know what came up for you during this episode. We'd especially love to hear about your goals for the new year.

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Our reflections on 2022 and the progress we made toward our goals
The moments throughout the year where magic happened
Jayne’s experience at her first business conference and first gala event
About how Jo got to have a practice run for her fist solo exhibition in January
What new projects and goals are on our list for 2023
Our word of the year for 2023

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

British Business Awards 2022: https://bccjapan.com/news/congratulations-to-all-british-business-awards-2022-winners/

About Jo:

Jo Tindling is an artist and part time podcast producer living in Ōmokoroa in the Bay of Plenty region of Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is currently preparing for her first solo exhibition in January, as well as working as part of the Podlaunch with Jayne team to bring you your favourite podcasts!

Connect with Jo:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tindling

Exhibition Event: https://fb.me/e/33UvR4jOy

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tindlingjo/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-tindling-626490237/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Lifeboats where there are none with Lin Nishitani from Atlantic Pacific

Jayne Nakata — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0900

On the show this week we’re talking with Lin Nishitani, a university student and project manager for Atlantic Pacific. I loved hearing how she came to be involved with this great organisation that is doing fantastic work to help areas affected by the tsunami in 2011. Their work has now extended to teaching water safety skills as well as their Ocean Revival Competition.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Lin, @transformationswithjayne and @atlanticpacificjapan

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Lin came to be first volunteering at Atlantic Pacific and now working as Japan Project manager
How Atlantic Pacific helps to provide water safety training as well as the “lifeboat in a box”
How you and your family can get involved in the camps or the Ocean Revival Competition

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Ocean Revival Competition

About Lin:

Lin graduated from UWC ISAK Japan in 2020. She met Kate and Robin, founders of AP in October 2018 and volunteered for AP a few times during high school.

Lin has been working with Atlantic Pacific as a Japan project manager since June 2020 (right after graduation), organising and delivering different educational programmes. She is now at university in Tokyo, continuing to work for AP.

Connect with Lin:

Atlantic Pacific International: https://www.atlanticpacific.org.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlantic.pacific/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atlanticpacificrescueboats/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ap_lifeboats

Atlantic Pacific Japan: https://www.atlanticpacific.org.uk/ja/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/japanapj?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlanticpacificjapan/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticPacificJapan/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Intentionality in Your Career and Life with Heidi Karino

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0900

This week on the podcast I talk to Heidi Karino, a Japanese English Transcreation Specialist working with content marketing translation. Heidi came to Japan and pursued translation as a career, pivoted to copywriting, and ultimately became a transcreation specialist with the launch of Kotonoha Bloom.

Listen to the episode to hear about Heidi’s journey from the UK to Japan, her experiences in Japan studying and working, how she was drawn to the creativity she found in transcreation, and her advice for being more intentional in your decisions regarding your career and life.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Heidi, @transformationswithjayne and @kotonohabloom

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Heidi came to Japan in the 90s
Heidi’s work for the Oriental Land Company, the company that runs the Tokyo Disney Resort
What transcreation is and how it differs from translation
Advice on reassessing and transforming your career trajectory
The community Heidi is building online for other Japanese English translators

Connect with Heidi:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jetranslatorhub

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kotonohabloom/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidikarino/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Shinto and the surprise of finding your place in the world in Japan with Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0900

Shinto is something we live with every day here in Japan, and we often do notice it, though we go to the shrine at New Year or when we are sightseeing. Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian shares her experience of finding her place in the world on the day she wandered into the Osaki Hachiman shrine in 2005. Listen to hear what happened next!

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Nyri’s upbringing as a third culture kid with strong ties to the Armenian diaspora and Armenian protestant church clergy
What set Nyri on the path to finding her place in the world which turned out to be in Japan
Some of the different kinds of Shinto practitioners and how we can be respectful today at shrines with the restrictions of Covid-19
Nyri’s upcoming book set in Ishinomaki just after the tsunami in 2011

About Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian:

Dr. Nyri A. Bakkalian is a freelance writer, recovering academic, raconteur, out and proud lesbian, and staff writer for Unseen Japan. Her PhD thesis focused on the Boshin War in the Tohoku region. She is the author of the 2020 novel Grey Dawn: A Tale of Abolition and Union and the upcoming November 2022 novel Confluence: A Person-Shaped Story. She hosts the podcast Friday Night History and co-hosts the podcast Cleyera: Conversations on Shinto. The secret to her success is Arabic coffee. She misses Sendai daily.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Confluence: A Person-Shaped Story, Nov 2022 https://balance-of-seven.square.site/

Cleyera Podcast https://anchor.fm/cleyerapodcast/

Connect with Nyri:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversidewings/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riversidewings

Itchio: https://riversidewings.itch.io/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/riversidewings

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

An Ongoing Journey of Self, Health and Wellness with Tiffany Rossdale

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0900

On the latest episode of Transformations with Jayne, I talk to Tiffany Rossdale. Tiffany is a retreat specialist, LGBTQ educator and transgender activist, a certified Life Coach, a local private tour guide, and producer and host of the podcast, Breakfast With Tiffany. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Tiffany Rossdale has been a resident of Tokyo for over 25 years. She has been involved with the Tokyo nightlife in the 90s, VIP events hosting, and the modeling industry. Recently Tiffany pivoted towards health, wellness, and lifestyle coaching after a series of events led Tiffany on a journey of self-love, forgiveness, and personal growth.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Tiffany, @transformationswithjayne and @tokyohottie or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Tiffany moved to Tokyo and found a community of other Filipina trans women in Japan’s VIP nightlife scene
About Tiffany’s lifelong love of dancing and how dancing became a way to express herself
How modeling offered Tiffany an opportunity to be seen
How a silent retreat in Bali helped Tiffany find herself, and start the journey towards self-love
The way the pandemic led Tiffany to start the Breakfast With Tiffany podcast, and how that led to even more growth and transformation

About Tiffany:

Tiffany Rossdale is a transgender woman activist who believes in the power of our voices to change the world in order to make it a safer and sustainable community for all of us. She is an entrepreneur and a certified life coach helping people through change. Navigating change is often a fraught experience and her programs help people to overcome their emotional barriers to change. Tiffany has been coaching LGBTQ+ leaders and creative artists with their journey to transformational changes. She currently hosts a weekly culture/wellness podcast called Breakfast With Tiffany Show.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

Connect with Tiffany:

Tiffany Rossdale Official page: https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com

Tiffany Rossdale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TokyoHottie

Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTiffanyRossdale

Breakfast With Tiffany Show Official Page: https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast

Breakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshow

Official YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3vIVzhE

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Self Confessed Grief Geeks Sarah Furuya and Gretchen Miura from Lighthouse Grief Circle

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0900

As Obon finishes for another year, we turn our thoughts to a new start in September - the other January. Gretchen Miura and Sarah Furuya are two wonderful women in our foreign women in Japan community who have created a community for people who are experiencing grief and want help with processing it. If you have lost someone and not taken the time to grieve you may find yourself carrying that grief with you and it popping out in unexpected ways. Sarah and Gretchen have created a caring and supportive community where you can do this from anywhere in Japan or the world. I’d love you to hear their enthusiasm for helping others and their deep knowledge in the science as well as the spiritual. It’s some major magic mojo.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Sarah and Gretchen, @transformationswithjayne and @lighthousecirclegriefsupport

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Who are Gretchen and Sarah and how they came to be leading a grief support circle
The phases of the program and what participants can expect when they join
How Gretchen and Sarah lead the group and the ways they take care of themselves and each other when doing grief work
When not to join a grief group and why foreign women really need support while going through grief in Japan.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Retreats at Dairyuji: https://www.dairyuji-oga.com/

TWJ 40 Podcast episode featuring Gretchen

TWJ 19 and TWJ 84 with Sarah

Gretchen speaks about her brother Chris on Legends Interview Series with Sarah

Iwaki Jangara Nenbutsu Odori

Connect with Sarah and Gretchen

Evergreen Self Paced Grief Support Website

Lighthouse Circle Grief Community

The Lighthouse Circle 2022 registration

IG:https://www.instagram.com/lighthousecirclegriefsupport/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Living A Purpose-Filled Life with Penelope Thompson

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0900

This week on the podcast I talk to one of my very best friends Penelope Thompson. I have known Penny since 1998 when we met at university and lived together for 2 years. It’s my great pleasure to share this special person with the listeners of Transformations with Jayne. As well as being my friend, Penny is also an amazing mother of three very special boys, and Director Group Communications at Māia Studios. Penny has faced some sizable challenges in her life and has lots of wisdom to share with you all about resilience, determination and taking control of your own story.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Penelope, @transformationswithjayne and @thompson_penelope

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Penelope and I met and became friends many moons ago
The big life change that happened four years ago that forced Penelope to completely reimagine and restructure her life
About Penelope’s experiences parenting neurodiverse children and children with serious medical challenges
What ‘independent parenting’ is and why Penelope prefers it to other terms like single parent or solo parent
About Penelope’s current work with Māia Studios, a communications company focused on purpose and making a difference in the world

About Penelope:

Penelope is Director Group Communications at Māia, which is building a home for kaupapa driven communications in Aotearoa. Penelope leads the workflow of the team and helps to oversee the Māia Cause and Māia Startup pou.

Penelope brings more than a decade of experience spanning the full range of communications specialties. Adept at working closely with businesses to link communications with business strategy and impact, she has a track record of calm, skilful delivery of results, every time.

Based in Onehunga where she is raising her three boys, Penelope has qualifications in Politics, French, Italian, PR and Communications. It is a love of language and diversity that brought Penelope into the industry. It’s her passion for delivering outstanding communications that shift perceptions and make a measurable difference in the world that keeps her here.

Connect with Penelope:

Māia Studios Website: https://maiastudio.co/

Māia Studios Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maiastudionz

Māia Studios IG: https://www.instagram.com/maiastudionz/

Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/thompson_penelope

LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/penelope-thompson-a843ab1b4

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Adapting & Reinventing Through a Pandemic with Jennifer Shinkai

Jayne Nakata — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0900

This week on the podcast I am catching up with Jennifer Shinkai, ikigai researcher, facilitator and coach, author, and host of her own podcast; Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai. Jennifer was last on the podcast in 2019 before the pandemic, and since then has experienced a lot of transformation in her working life. Join us as we catch up on everything Jennifer has been up to since the last time we chatted.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Jennifer, @transformationswithjayne and @ikigaiwithjennifershinkai, or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How being approached to write a book about ikigai led Jennifer to start her own podcast
How COVID changed Jennifer’s working life and how she used that experience to build community online with Make March Matter
How Jennifer has incorporated more creativity into her life through revisiting her own art practice
About Jennifer publishing her children’s books ‘Can Giraffes Swim?’ & ‘Gus’
What ‘conscious incompetence’ is and how it can be a good thing

About Jennifer:

British born, Oxford educated, Tokyo based Ikigai and Inclusion facilitator and coach, Jennifer Shinkai is the host of Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai Podcast and YouTube, the founder of Make March Matter: Free Online Community for Business Owners and the writer and illustrator of “Can Giraffes Swim?” She loves leading a rich and varied life and wants more people to find more ways to experience Ikigai regardless of where they live or how they spend their days.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Line Stickers: https://line.me/S/sticker/19573327/?lang=en&utm_source=gnsh_stickerDetail

Episode 58: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d8cfd1b5-a087-4249-86bb-a73cc1f73d41

Jennifer‘s book: Author page on Amazon

Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jun/03/why-did-covid-disappear-from-our-collective-consciousness-so-quickly

Make March Matter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemarchmatter2020/about

Connect with Jennifer:

Website: https://jennifershinkai.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifershinkaicoach

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ikigaiwithjennifershinkai/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershinkai/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Checking in on our 2022 Goals with Jo Tindling

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0900

On this week’s episode of Transformations with Jayne I am joined by Jo Tindling, podcast manager, as we discuss how our years are going so far. At the end of 2021 Jo and I recorded an episode talking about what we wanted to make happen in 2022, and seeing as how we are at the halfway point of the year I thought it would be a good time to do a bit of a review.

Join us as we recap where we were at the end of 2021, what our ambitions were for 2022, and how we think we are doing so far in achieving those goals. And check out the 2021 episode here: https://transformationswithjayne.captivate.fm/episode/2021-year-in-review

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What we put on our 2022 wish list, back in December of 2021
How 2022 has been going for us so far, and what has been ticked of our lists
The unexpected benefits of starting my second podcast, Jandals in Japan
How Jo came to live in exactly the kind of place she was dreaming of in 2021
How to get a taste of the future life you dream of, right now!

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Jandals in Japan podcast: https://www.jandalsinjapan.com/

Connect with Jo:

Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tindlingjo

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jotindling

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Naming and Claiming Your Space with Michele Fujii

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0900

I love a story of someone finding their way in Japan! Michele Fujii came back to Japan with her husband and found a job, one day realising that although it was a nice job, she really wanted to extend herself and so she started doing just that. If you are wanting to make the most of living in Japan and want to know “how”, then Michele’s story might be just what you need to spark some inspiration for you to take control of your life in Japan.

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Michele came to be in Japan
The Tale of Genji and how that sparked Michele’s journey of self development
The surprising thing that happened at work for Michele when she started taking control of her own career
What’s next for Michele!

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Michele’s landing page: https://subscribepage.io/6YOWE1#

About Michele:

Michele holds a master’s degree in Japanese Language and Culture from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research areas of interest are transculturation and the internationalization of universities and vocational schools in Japan. She has worked as a freelance translator, a Japanese-language textbook editor in Boston, and an English teacher in Shiga Prefecture with the JET Program from 2010 to 2013. Currently, she promotes the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Initiative at Kansai University’s Institute for Innovative Global Education, facilitating U.S.-Japan relations between higher education institutions.

Connect with Michele:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fujiimichele/

Medium https://medium.com/@michele-fujii

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Parenting your way in Japan: Using the power of science and connection with Dr. Laura Gainche

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 23 May 2022 05:00:00 +0900

If you are wondering how you and your child can have a better night’s sleep but you live in Japan and all the “Sleep Experts” are overseas, then Dr. Laura Gainche is here to help. It’s been a while since I was up to my ears in babies and sleep schedules, but you’ll hear Dr. Laura’s ideas on how parents like you in Japan can make your lifestyle work for you, no matter what is going on around you.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Laura, @transformationswithjayne and @scienceforallwomen

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Dr. Laura came to be a specialist in the science of sleep, and living in Japan
Some of the pressures that women in Japan face and the challenges of raising children here
Baby sleep! What does it actually look like and what is healthy
When should you change your child’s bedtime?Dr. Laura dishes up the info on bed times!!
Mums, are you getting what you need too?

About Laura:

Dr. Laura is a French-Chilean Sleep Scientist and a Holistic Sleep Coach living in Tokyo Japan.

She’s also a mother, an entrepreneur, and an ally well aware of her privileges.

She has studied or worked in Europe, Switzerland, the United States of America, Australia, and Japan.

Laura believes that the third of our life spent sleeping gives us the potential to create the life we want for ourselves and our families.

She supports mothers go from sleepless to blissful nights through the power of science and connection.

Connect with Laura:

Website: http://www.sciwom.org

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/gentlesleepjapan/

http://www.facebook.com/groups/mamatomojapan/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/scienceforallwomen/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

BYO Podlaunch: https://www.subscribepage.com/byopodlaunch

Forest Therapy in Japan with Stacy Kurokawa

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0900

I love to have listeners join me on the show and today Stacy Kurokawa and I are talking about life in Japan and how she has incorporated “Forest Therapy” into her life and is now showing others how to enjoy it too.

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Stacy came to be in Japan
Cycling 100 km from Mie to Kyoto!!
What she likes about Japan and how she is helping people to reconnect with nature through Forest Therapy
We have shout outs to Stacy’s friends and listeners of the show

About Stacy:

In 1999 Stacy moved to South Korea to help adult English learners. In 2003, Stacy moved to

Japan in 2003 to work for AEON, an adult conversation school. Stacy is a qualified forest therapy guide and continues to teach English online.

Connect with Stacy:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-k-aa4b32186/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Business Success in Japan with Lydia Beukelman

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0900

This week on the podcast I talk to Lydia Beukelman, host of the Business Success Japan podcast. Lydia has taught English in South Korea, taught Japanese language and business culture in the United States, and is currently teaching in Japan as part of the Jet Programme.

Lydia’s podcast helps foreigners coming to Japan for business learn about the business culture here, and I will be a guest on the podcast soon, so keep an eye out for that episode at the link below!

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What led to Lydia creating her podcast, Business Success Japan
What Lydia learnt about herself from doing her podcast
Some differences between Lydia’s time in South Korea and her time in Japan
Lydia’s advice for people coming to Japan for business

About Lydia:

Lydia is an American who has recently started her next chapter in rural Nagasaki, Japan. During college, she studied abroad twice: once in Shiga prefecture and then in Tokyo. She graduated with a major in Japanese and minor in philosophy, and moved to South Korea to teach

English. After returning to the States, she taught Japanese language and business culture to professionals doing business in Japan and started the Business Success Japan podcast as a way to share curated, high-quality interviews on the current state of life and work as a professional working in a Japanese context. She finally made it back to Japan at the end of 2021 and is currently working as a teacher on the Jet Programme.

Connect with Lydia:

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-beukelman/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Disaster Preparedness with Beth Yokohara

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0900

Note: This episode’s interview was recorded before the earthquake on the 16th of March, and our conversation about disaster preparedness does not talk about this latest big earthquake. I thought that would sound a bit weird for listeners so I spent a few minutes in the beginning of this episode discussing my family’s experience of this latest big earthquake. We were lucky to not experience any major damage or injury, and thank you to everyone who reached out to check and see if we were all ok.

As we pass the 11th anniversary of the 3-11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown, it’s a great time of year to refresh your memory of what to do when disaster strikes as well as check your preparations and have discussions with family about what actions you will take. Beth and Jayne have a fun but important discussion about this and how it has helped them to feel less anxious and more in control despite the sheer number of natural disasters that happen in Japan.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Beth, @transformationswithjayne and @wanavijapan2011 or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Beth has transitioned back to living in Australia after 14 years in Japan
What is WaNavi and why you should know about what they do
Why preparing for disasters actually helps you to feel more relaxed
Some of Beth’s top tips for preparing for a natural disaster wherever you are in the world

About Beth:

Beth is an Australian who lived in Japan for 14 years. After experiencing the 3.11 Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 as a first-time mother, Beth attended WaNavi Japan’s first charity Earthquake Preparedness Workshop and was inspired to join WaNavi. Beth has been on the Board of Directors since its establishment in 2011. She has a BA in Psychology and a Dip Ed in Primary Education and has worked in Primary school settings in Australia and Japan. She is currently studying Emergency and Disaster Management at Charles Darwin University and working as Primary Teacher whilst residing in Adelaide, Australia. Beth uses her expertise to work with schools, embassies, community groups, and companies in Japan, providing Earthquake Preparedness, Life-skills and Bilingual Cultural Workshops.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

https://www.wanavi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Earthquake-Preparedness-Helpcard.pdf

Connect with Beth:

Website: http://www.wanavi.org/ & contact@wanavi.org

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wanavi.japan1/

IG: http://www.instagram.com/wanavijapan2011/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Creativity in Japan with Paige Baldwin Ando

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0900

This week on the podcast I’m talking with Paige Baldwin Ando, a creativity coach based in Tokyo. Paige has helped people with novels, paintings, blogs, music and more, through her Whole Self Creative creativity coaching company. If you are feeling creatively stuck in the middle of a project, or don’t know where to start a new project, Paige will give you some great advice on overcoming those creative blocks.

Also in this episode you’ll hear about an exciting new project I’ve started working on with Lawyer On Air host Catherine O’Connell!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Paige, @transformationswithjayne and @wholeselfcreative

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Paige’s coming to Japan story and why she finds living in Japan endlessly fascinating
How a creative block Paige experienced led her to research creativity and eventually get certified as a creative coach
Why creativity coaches have a 360 degree vantage point to see things about your project that you can’t
The difference between intuition, and the fear-based voice that tries to stop you from doing new things

About Paige:

Paige Baldwin Ando is a US-born creativity coach living and working in Tokyo, Japan. Since 2012, Paige has helped clients worldwide to overcome blocks and reach their creative goals. With her gentle, reliable support, clients have finished novels, filled galleries with paintings, launched businesses, and much more. Using practical tools to support and guide you every step of the way, Paige relishes helping you make your creative dreams a reality.

Connect with Paige:

Website: www.wholeselfcreative.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholeselfcreative

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wholeselfcreative/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

What's it like on the PTA and Japan and will my kid be bilingual?

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0900

This episode is Part two of a series about the education system in Japan and how we as foreign parents can navigate it all more successfully.

Make sure you listen to Episode 119 for Part One before you join us for this one.

It's a doozy though!

In this episode you will hear:

What it's like to be on the PTA in Japan

What kind of dynamics can affect bilingualism in your family

Connect with the guests:

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

119: Parenting in Japan and the Education System Part 1

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0900

This week we have a special two part series about being a parent in Japan and navigating the transitions for families when children enter school in Japan or move to a new level of schooling.

In this episode you will hear:

Considerations for choosing daycare or a kindergarten for your child
The secret side entrances to kindergartens!
How kindergarten can affect the start that kids have when they reach elementary school
The private school decision and what it's like attending a "prep school" for private elementary school
The difference between Tokyo ward and Tokyo city schools

Connect with the guests:

What happens when your kids come on your podcast as guests

Jayne Nakata — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0900

It's a bit of a fun episode today with my two special guests, who have been asking to appear on my show.

We'll be talking about:

Things we like about Japan
What we're planning for the upcoming spring holidays
Two brand new podcasts coming out soon

Links of things mentioned in the show:

The Hugo Show with HugoN

FocusCore Podcast

SELF POWER NOW!

Got a question for our guests in the upcoming episode? Make sure you find me on Instagram @transformationswithjayne and send me your message.

The New Year Holiday with no kids: Lessons for 2022

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0900

We sent our two kids (7 and 10) to visit their grandparents alone during the winter holiday and let’s just say it was amazing, but also eye opening as to just how much my life revolves around them and when they are not home, I struggled not to fall into the trap of filling the space with w.o.r.k.

Loads of shout outs on this episode! You can see some of the links below for the past guests I mentioned and also a big shout out to my friend Dhananji, one of the most caring and selfless people I know, @dhananjifernando too, who has yet to appear!

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Jayne sent her kids to the grandparents house for a week
What happened when there were no kids around - plot spoiler it wasn’t great!
Some things to work on this year around work and kids
Why 2022 is not going to be rubbish, just because the first two weeks have been a bit “meh”

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Mucho Mexican restaurant in Tokyo

Christine Brown’s Episode

Violet Pacileo’s Episode

Nina Cataldo’s Episode

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

2021 Year in Review

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0900

Well, what a year 2021 has been! We’ve come to the last episode of the year and we thought it would be nice to spend this episode reflecting on 2021, and thinking about what we want to achieve in 2022. Joining me on this episode is Transformations with Jayne producer Jo Tindling. Join us as we talk about what happened this year for both of us and the show. And let’s set some goals for 2022!

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Jayne’s highlights of the year
Jayne’s tip for using social media to help you see what was important to you throughout the year
How a word of the year or writing down your values can help guide your decision-making
A process for setting goals for 2022

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Jo Bendle’s website: jobendle.com

Connect with Jo Tindling:

IG: @jotindling and @tindlingjo

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Building International Careers as a Couple with Kate Galloway

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0900

You just never know what reaction your actions in the world will cause! My episode with Kate Galloway is an example of what can happen when you put your hand up for things or just try something. I wrote an article about the lack of women in podcasting for my podcast hosting software, Captivate. Kate saw that article and something about it made her take that step forward she had been thinking about, but not doing. I hope you will listen and hear the rest of the story as well as the wisdom that Kate has around international careers and what to do when your partner comes home and says: “How do you feel about living in Sweden?”

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Kate, @transformationswithjayne and @kategalloway_coach or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How the pandemic has changed people’s ideas about work and the flexibility they want from their employers
How Kate made her way from her hometown of Aberdeen, Scotland, to settle in Dubai
How an article written by Jayne about women in podcasting gave Kate a final push to launch the podcast she had been working on
About Kate’s coaching of international career couples both as individuals and as a team
Kate's advice for women considering an international move, either for their own career or their partners

About Kate:

Kate is a passionate and effective International Coach Federation ACC coach with 15+ years supporting individuals and organisations in their personal and professional development.

Kate is enthusiastic about providing impactful, creative and thought-provoking coaching and development experiences. Kate has coached clients across construction, health, hospitality, professional services, data and consulting, creative and transport industries. Kate’s intuitive and motivational coaching style enables her clients to find focus and clarity whilst enhancing their personal and professional growth.

Prior to becoming a coach, Kate had the opportunity to work internationally (UK, US and UAE). In addition to coaching Kate is experienced in human resources, cultural competence and organisational development. With professional experience ranging from local government to the world's largest energy companies, Kate is motivated working in technical and non-technical environments and loves to partner in coaching relationships working on career transition and intercultural perspectives. Her professional qualifications in coaching complement her undergraduate degree in Business Studies and Masters in Human Resource Management.

She is an expat and with an international client base of whom 80% have been expatriates, she is passionate to support international career couples to align and grow their careers as they live on the move.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Kate’s International Career Couples podcast:

Podcast | KateGallowayCoaching

Jayne’s article for Captivate on Women in Podcasting:

Women in Podcasting (jaynenakata.com)

Couples That Work book by Jennifer Petriglieri:

Books - Jennifer Petriglieri (jpetriglieri.com)

HERE WE ARE – The International Career Couple Handbook by Jannie Aasted Skov-Hansen and Dr.Paul Vanderbroeck

HERE WE ARE – The International Career Couple Handbook – here we are global

Connect with Kate:

Website: www.kategallowaycoaching.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kate-galloway-7b373ba8

IG: @kategalloway_coach

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Creating the community you need with Nina Cataldo

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0900

One day Nina Cataldo told me that she has been a long time listener of the podcast. I was floored as I had no idea and had been watching with growing interest at all the great things she has been doing. How funny, and I’m so thrilled to finally have Nina on the show! If you have younger kids who are half Japanese, then you will love hearing from Nina, who is the creator of the Hafu Ladies, an online community that supports people like herself.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Nina, @transformationswithjayne and @ninamcataldo and @hafuladies

or send us a message here.

About Nina:

Nina Cataldo is the founder of Hafu Ladies and co-founder of the Brave & Bold Mastermind program for Asian Women Entrepreneurs. She is also known for her work as a DEI Facilitator and Multicultural Communications Specialist based in Tokyo, Japan. Originally from Tokyo, Nina grew up in the Pacific Northwest of the United States before returning to Japan after graduating university. In the coming months, Nina will be releasing new programs as an Identity Coach for women with mixed roots and a mentorship program for elementary and teen girls with mixed roots.

In this episode you’ll hear:

About Nina’s Brave and Bold Mastermind program for entrepreneurial Asian women
How and why Nina started the Hafu Ladies community
About programs and groups Nina is working on for mixed race kids and their parents
Nina’s advice to parents of hafu and 3rd culture kids

Connect with Nina:

Personal Website - www.ninamcataldo.com

Brave & Bold Mastermind program - www.be-bravebold.com

Hafu Ladies - www.hafuladies.com (under construction)/www.facebook.com/hafuladies

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ninamcataldo

IG: @hafuladies and @ninamcataldo

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Healing yourself with Dr. Mira Simic-Yamashita

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0900

Dr. Mira Simic-Yamashita used her skill in Rapid Transformational Therapy to help me in November and December of 2020. Since then I have seen many positive changes in my life and I wanted you all to know more about this wonderful person we have in our community here in Japan. Dr Mira has a generous offer for listeners so make sure you listen to the end!!!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Mira, @transformationswithjayne and @mira_simic_yamashita

or send us a message here.

About Mira:

Dr. Mira Simic-Yamashita is a psychologist, therapist and a university lecturer living in Kobe. She is from Serbia, and has lived in Japan for 18 years. She runs a private therapy practice, helping people in and outside Japan to overcome their emotional and mental health issues. In her free time, she plays the flute, walks her dog and enjoys time with her family.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Mira’s early life in former Yugoslavia, later Serbia and the mysterious coincidence that helped her make her way to Japan as a graduate student
What RTT therapy is and how it can help
Mira’s own experience overcoming serious migraines through RTT
Jayne shares her experience working with Mira and what it was like to be hypnotised

Connect with Mira:

Website: Home : Mira Simic-Yamashita (mirasimicyamashita.com)

Facebook: Dr. Mira Simic-Yamashita, Psychologist & Therapist | Facebook

IG: @mira_simic_yamashita

LinkedIn: Mira Simic-Yamashita, PhD

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Amazing Journeys in Life and Writing with Karen Hill Anton

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0900

This week on the show I had the pleasure of interviewing author, cross-cultural competence consultant and coach; Karen Hill Anton. She has written an amazing memoir called The View from Breast Pocket Mountain that I highly recommend! She has been living in Japan since the 1970’s, and it was fascinating to hear about how she navigated her way here, motherhood, work and the various cultural differences she encountered. Karen had a lot of wisdom to share about adapting to new situations, dealing with other people’s assumptions and discrimination, and how to build fortitude in challenging times.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @transformationswithjayne or send us a message here.

About Karen:

Karen Hill Anton wrote the popular columns “Crossing Cultures” for The Japan Times, and “Another Look” for Chunichi Shimbun for fifteen years. She is a cross-cultural competence consultant and coach. Karen lectures widely on her experience of cross-cultural adaptation and raising four bilingual, bicultural children. She served on the internationalization advisory councils of Prime Ministers Keizō Obuchi and Ryutaro Hashimoto.

Her work appears in The Meaning of Michelle (St. Martin’s Press) and The Broken Bridge: Fiction from Expatriates in Literary Japan (Stone Bridge Press). Originally from New York City, she’s achieved second-degree mastery in Japanese calligraphy, and has lived with her husband William Anton in rural Shizuoka prefecture since 1975. Acclaimed by reviewers and readers, her memoir The View From Breast Pocket Mountain has been awarded the SPR Gold Prize, and the Book Readers Appreciation Group Medallion.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

The View from Breast Pocket Mountain - A Memoir

https://www.karenhillanton.com/book

Connect with Karen:

Email: karenhillanton@gmail.com

Website: https://www.karenhillanton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Karen-Hill-Anton/100011023201347

IG: https://www.instagram.com/karenhillanton/

LinkedIn: https://jp.linkedin.com/in/karen-hill-anton-47570a2

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Transforming Your Relationship with Food, with Mayuko Okai

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0900

If you have ever wondered why you can’t stop eating, or you never feel satisfied even though you eat all the time, or you want to be more intuitive in your eating, then this episode might be for you! I have also had a lifelong journey with eating and my guest, Mayuko Okai is someone who can help with all kinds of topics around eating and intuitive eating. One thing most people don’t realise is that carrying around these feelings uses up a lot of bandwidth that could be used for what you really want to do!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Mayuko, @transformationswithjayne and @mayukookai.rd or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Mayuko came to be living in rural Nagano during the pandemic from sunny California
What kinds of issues around eating people have and how she helps them with her intuitive eating coaching
Some of the things she enjoys about living in Nagano and Jayne tells her what the spiders are about to get up to
Mayuko’s message for you if when you are feeling shame around eating or food

About Mayuko:

Mayuko Okai is a Registered Dietitian, yoga teacher, author and founder of Food Liberation: a coaching program that helps mindful individuals heal their relationship with food and body. While working eight years across hospitals in Los Angeles, Mayuko pursued yoga teacher training, which opened the doors to a world of healing she had yet to explore. This inspired her to leave her career to shift her nutrition practice, incorporating mindfulness techniques with a focus on emotional care.

Today, Mayuko takes delight in leading retreats and guiding clients internationally to find food freedom so they can live their full lives. One of her longterm yoga clients include Marie Kondo.

In 2020, Mayuko left California to follow her longtime dream of living in her home country, Japan. Mayuko can be found practicing yoga, eating to her heart’s desire, and soaking in nature in Nagano, where she now resides.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

The Journal for Emotional Eating: A Guided Journey to Improve Your Relationship with Food: https://amzn.to/3DQwNjf

Connect with Mayuko:

Websites: food-liberation.com

mayukookai.com

IG: instagram.com/mayukookai.rd

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Designing your life using design thinking with Brittany Arthur

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0900

Brittany Arthur is someone who does not let the circumstances dictate what she can do! Brittany has been running her Japan based business from Mexico since Covid restrictions made it impossible to return to Japan. In the last year, she has also joined us in the podcasting world with her show: Business Karaoke. I love that name and you will love what Brittany has to share about how you can take “design thinking”, what she helps Japanese organisations with, into your own life and apply it to issues you have. I even share a recent Nakata household situation for Brittany to troubleshoot!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Brittany, @transformationswithjayne and @_brittanyarthur or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Brittany came to be in Mexico when she should be in Japan
What design thinking is and how we can apply it to our own lives as well as the corporate world
The importance of the end user who may be your child, partner or co-worker
Divergent and Convergent thinking - it’s a thing!
What to do when you know you want to make a change in your life but you don’t know “what” to do.

About Brittany

Brittany is the co-founder of Design Thinking Japan and the host of the Business Karaoke Podcast and Business Karaoke MeetUp. She is passionate about curating a community of global leaders who exchange stories to modernize the dialogue around business in and with Japan. She also specializes in facilitating Human Centered Design workshops for the Japanese market. These workshops support organizations and individuals to ignite innovation and creativity to achieve business impact in our ever-changing world.

Connect with Brittany:

Website: https://www.designthinkingjapan.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/_brittanyarthur/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyart/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

How was your summer?

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0900

Transformations with Jayne Podcast is getting ready to go again after a lovely summer off from podcasting.

In this short episode I'm sharing some of the learnings from this Covid summer in Japan which was not what I would have planned if we were able to travel and be with other people just now.

How about you? How was your summer? Drop us a message over on Instagram or Facebook. We'd love to hear how you managed the summer and for some the summer vacation is not over yet! Fingers crossed we can all be back to our usual schedules soon.

Life in Japan in Kochi: Running an outdoor adventure business with Zoe Kanzawa

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0900

I am constantly amazed by the resourcefulness and ability to adapt to new situations by the members of our Transformations with Jayne community! Zoe Kanzawa is making the most of an amazing area in Kochi prefecture, where she and her husband run Niyodo Adventure, a pack rafting and canyoning business that explores the Niyodo river. You have to google Niyodo River now. It’s the most beautiful river I’ve ever seen in Japan.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Zoe, @transformationswithjayne and @niyodoadventure

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Zoe came to be living in Kochi and running her river guiding business
Zoe’s recommendations for how to enjoy a trip to Kochi Prefecture
The fun connection Zoe and Jayne have to New Zealand
What a “mukade” is and why they are so scary
Finding a balance between “fitting in” and “staying true to yourself” in Japan

About Zoe:

Zoe is a French Canadian Entrepreneur, Health coach and Yoga teacher living in Japan. Even though her education background was in 3D Animation, she soon realized after finishing her degree that it was not what lit her up and started travelling at 20 years old. She has been on a journey of healing and unpacking of beliefs about herself and her environment since. To her surprise, the deep work did not come from going to India, meditating or doing Yoga. She has also been on a Health journey for the last few years and has been helping people with similar issues she has been facing: digestion discomfort, chronic pain, fatigue, migraines and stress management through food, daily habits and last but not least - reconnecting with her intuition and true self. Her favorite hobbies include hiking, kayaking, taking a course in something new, driving with a good podcast or audiobook on and spending some time with her 2 cats and husband.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Niyodo River: https://shikoku-tourism.com/en/see-and-do/10067

Craft Beer Brewery: https://www.facebook.com/Mukaicraftbrewing/

Connect with Zoe:

Website:www.niyodoadventure.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/niyodoadventurejp

IG: https://www.instagram.com/niyodoadventure/

Health coaching and Yoga email:

zbouchard.zb@gmail.com

Niyodo Adventure email:

info@niyodoadventure.com

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

The challenges of being a “Good Mother” in Japan with Acco Omata

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0900

Acco Omata is a busy mother of three boys who is working on creating her best life. One thing that helped her to find her own voice and start to experiment with changing things that she didn’t like was starting her own podcast: Across the World. It was a big surprise to me when she said that noticing what I was doing on the TWJ podcast helped her to get started! We really do not know what reactions our actions will cause in the world!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Akiko, @transformationswithjayne and @acco.sing or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Acco became a podcaster after being inspired by other women in Japan podcasting
How Acco experienced living overseas “One Ope” when her husband was transferred back to Japan
How we can get more freedom in our lives, even as women living in Japan
What Acco is going to try next!

About Acco:

Acco Omata is a podcaster, imperfect story teller, and mother of three boys.

Born and raised in Hiroshima, she has started her career as an analyst in an American multinational company in Tokyo.

After giving birth to her 1st son, she moved to Singapore with her family and stayed there for 11 years, and one year in Malaysia.

She started her podcast, "Across the World" in 2019, in order to pursue her passion of sharing life stories, after settling into her new life in Japan.

She organizes online communities, coaches Japanese women who want to live the life they love, and helps in planning and organizing Online/Offline events.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Acco's Bucket List Making session :https://www.acrossg.net/post/bucket-list-session

Emiko Rasmussen Podcast: Her Confidence Her Way

Helen Iwata Podcast: Sasuga! Podcast: https://sasugacommunications.com/blog/

Jayne’s recent episode on the Sasuga! Podcast: https://sasugacommunications.com/125

Connect with Acco:

Website: https://www.acrossg.net/

Across the World Podcast: https://anchor.fm/acco

Acco's blog (English): https://note.com/slife/n/n50a648b819c2

E-mail: acco.actworld@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acroslife/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/acco.sing/ @acco.sing

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Bringing artisanal Japanese food to the world, with Lillian Rowlatt

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0900

I was introduced to Lillian by @violet.daike.pacileo and when this happens I always try to follow up and get to know them! Even though this episode is the first time to speak with Lillian, it really goes to show the power of podcasting for creating relationships and building a sense of community! I had always wondered about how the many artisanal food producers in Japan could find a market for their beautifully made products given that they often are not online. If you are missing Japan, or missing being able to travel around Japan then this is an episode not to miss.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Lillian, @transformationswithjayne and @kokorocares

or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Lillian left her finance job to create Kokorocares
The cultural differences of doing business between Japan and North America, digital and analogue worlds
Growing a business and its community’s needs
The July and August themes for Kororocares! Discount Code for listeners!

About Lillian:

Lillian Hanako Rowlatt is a half-Japanese Canadian currently living in Los Angeles. She co-founded Kokoro Care Packages as a way of connecting people to the traditions and culture of Japan through locally-made, artisanal foods. Lillian has always believed in the power of food to nourish one's body while connecting people to the land and people who created it. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Queen's University and spent almost a decade in finance before co-founding Kokoro Care Packages.

Connect with Lillian:

Website: www.kokorocares.com

Facebook: @kokorocares

IG: @kokorocares

Pinterest: @kokorocares

Twitter: @kokorocares

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Seeking Sustainability with Joy Jarman-Walsh

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0900

This week I talk to Joy Jarman-Walsh, host of the daily live show, Seeking Sustainability Live. Joy unpacks what sustainability means to her and shares with us some of her knowledge of how to make more areas of our lives sustainable. We also had a great discussion of what it's like doing a daily live show!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Joy, @transformationswithjayne and @inboundambassador or send us a message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Joy came to be in Japan and the host of a daily live show on sustainability
What sustainable travel is and how we can do that in current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic
The importance of valuing the work you do, especially when approaching potential collaborators
What Joy has planned for her live show and Jayne’s challenge to Joy

About Joy:

Joy Jarman-Walsh (JJ Walsh) grew up in Hawaii and got a BA in Psychology in California before heading to Kyushu, Japan as a JET. Joy launched her own business, Inbound Ambassador, in 2019 after a 23 year university teaching career. She has an MA in Sustainable Tourism and is now making the most of the coronavirus slowdown in tourism to host the daily sustainability-focused livestream talk show and podcast called Seeking Sustainability Live to intrigue and inspire people around the world with stories of innovation and expertise from guests across Japan.

Connect with Joy:

Website: http://www.inboundambassador.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JJWalshInboundAmbassador/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjwalsh-inbound-ambassador/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inboundambassador/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjwalsh
Podcasts*: http://www.inboundambassador.com/ssl-podcasts/

* podcasts can also be found on any platform by searching : [Seeking Sustainability Live]

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Building a retreat in rural Japan with Violet Pacileo

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 +0900

Are you thinking of relocating to the Japanese countryside? Many people are re-considering living outside of large cities now that remote working is becoming more accepted in Japan, due to Covid-19. Violet and her family are making a life for themselves in Otoyo, Kochi on Shikoku and are working to bring a dying town back to life.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Violet went from financial industry analyst in Tokyo to living in Otoyo in Kochi Prefecture.
Some of the frustrations of trying to reinvigorate towns that are used to government funding
How she is building the first ever Crossfit gym on Shikoku at a beautiful riverside location
Her advice for anyone who sees a change that needs to be made and how to become known in a new area in Japan in a short period of time.
What it’s really like to have a stay home husband

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Violet, @transformationswithjayne and @violet.daike.pacileo

About Violet:

Violet is a seasoned finance professional with 15+ yrs working in Tokyo, London and LA for Japanese and international investment banks and asset managers. Her background is in Japanese equities where she spent her time selling Japanese stocks to institutional investors, researching and analyzing Japanese listed companies, introducing Japanese companies to foreign institutional investors, advising Japanese companies on their institutional investor strategies including ESG and corporate governance strategies and most recently consulted for a HK based hedge fund.

She relocated to the countryside in Kochi in Aug 2020 to promote economic development in the region. She is of mixed heritage, born in Tokyo and raised in both Japan and the UK, giving her the advantage of connecting with Japanese and English speakers on a native level. She has been a passionate advocate for women’s rights and has hosted many female networking and speaker events including for Women in Finance Tokyo. She is the host of NHK World's Otoyo: Bringing Fresh Life to a Traditional Community, and is scheduled to host more episodes along the theme of Genkai Shuraku ("Marginal Village"). Her company VP Advisors K.K. is also building a Crossfit retreat in the town of Otoyo, which is due to open in Spring 2022.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Wild Game meat from Otoyo: Inoshika kobo https://iskb-otoyo.jp/

Connect with Violet:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/violet.daike.pacileo/

https://www.instagram.com/otoyostrength/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/violet-pacileo-949b1815/

Websites:

https://www.otoyostrength.com/

www.chihosousei-vpa.com

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Live Your Best Life Wherever You Are with Tegan Hely

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 24 May 2021 02:00:00 +0900

This week we have a listener joining us on the show! I love to profile listeners and share their experiences of life in Japan in particular. Tegan and I have been IG friends for a while now, but this episode was the first time we actually got to speak to each other! If you are also an IG friend of Tegan, then you are going to love this episode too!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Tegan, @transformationswithjayne and @konnichiwa_mr_fox or send us a voice message here.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Tegan came to be in Japan and what it was like to arrive with a young child
Supermarket mishaps! Jayne and Tegan share their shopping in Japan bloopers
What it was like moving countries during a pandemic
Some of the things Tegan misses about Japan
How Tegan helped Jayne with her transition to Sweden

Tegan is originally from Australia, and currently living in London where she lives with her husband and young son. Prior to moving to London in late 2020 she lived in Tokyo, Japan for 18 months with her family after her husband’s company offered him a secondment. She has previously lived in Norway, Scotland and London and loves exploring new countries and areas (when not in lockdown).

After starting her career in the mean big world of politics in Australia which led her from Canberra to the Scottish Parliament to Westminster, she made a career change and started working in corporate affairs for a large international company in Australia and undertook a Master’s degree in Marketing. She now works in the financial services sector in digital communications and marketing and loves being able to recreate dry and regulatory material into compelling online content.

She loves her coffee black, a necessity she adapted to while living in Norway, baking (an expensive hobby in Japan), being outdoors in nature, crime novels and thrillers, travel, minimalism, and loves learning about Japanese simplicity.

Connect with Tegan:

Instagram:@konnichiwa_mr_fox

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Photography, design and adventures in nature with Janine Naoi

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 +0900

Photography, jewelry design and outdoor adventures near Tokyo are just some of the topics I’m talking about today with my guest Janine Naoi from Ippei & Janine Photography.

Thank you to Sarah Nishina for encouraging me to contact Janine! If you have always wanted to spend more time in nature but don’t because you live in Tokyo or you think it’s too dangerous or scary (also me) then this is the episode for you.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Janine, @transformationswithjayne and @ippei.janine

Janine Naoi is a photographer and designer, adventurer, coffee and wine lover, wife of a Japanese man, and mummy of a dream daughter.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Covid has affected Janine’s photography business and a surprising bonus too
Tips for going into nature in Japan including what time of day snakes are out
Why having a photoshoot is empowering and some of the other surprising results too
A way to capture great photos of your family that doesn’t require them to smile!
Bonuses for listeners! Make sure you listen to the end!

Connect with Janine:

Website: www.ippei-janine.com

www.ateliershinji.com Coupon Code: LoveFromGinza

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ippeiandjaninephotography/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ippei.janine/

https://www.instagram.com/atelier_shinji_ginza/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Using your intuition with Christine Brown

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 09 May 2021 20:00:00 +0900

I had the pleasure of getting to know Christine back in January of this year and I was very curious to know about her sessions and how she uses her intuition to help others.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Christine, @transformationswithjayne and @claritywithchristine

About Christine:

Christine Brown is an Intuitive Guide and the founder of Clarity with Christine. She has been intuitive since young childhood but didn't understand or know how to use her gifts to help others.

Seven years ago, she met her mentor and began training to strengthen her skills. After experiencing the impact that using her Intuition had on her own life, she created her business to guide others.

Her sessions are part visualization and part exploration. She helps you focus on a relationship or area of your life that is not working (or not working as well as you would like) and release stagnant energies. Shifting energy can bring clarity, confidence, and open new pathways to help you move forward.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Christine followed her intuition to New York and then Japan
What it’s like to be an intuitive guide and how she uses her skills to help others
Intuition vs Fear, which is which?
Christine’s intuitive message for listeners

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Connect with Christine:

Clarity with Christine www.claritywithchristine.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/clarity.with.christine

IG: https://www.instagram.com/claritywithchristine/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-m-brown-8050392a/

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

From In-Person to Online business with Victoria Close of Bikudesigns

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0900

It was so nice to have my guest for this week back on the show again after exactly three years! In episode 7, Victoria Close from @bikudesigns spoke about just taking off with her accessory business and starting to ship internationally. Now she ships her creations all around the world and is trying new things, too. I loved checking in with Victoria to see how far she has come and how much bigger her dreams are moving forward! An awesome transformation!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Victoria, @transformationswithjayne and @bikudesigns

Victoria Close is a long-term resident of Tokyo and is the founder of the vintage kimono accessories brand, Bikudesigns. She is passionate about all things handmade which led her to set up Overseas Makers Guild, a community to support expats around the world to establish and run their handmade businesses. Victoria is also the founder of Tokyo Instamingle, an IRL meet-up group for Instagrammers in Japan.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Victoria started moving from an offline business to almost completely online
How Victoria went from struggling to find time to be creative to working her ideal schedule
Some stores she would love to have her products in
How collaborations between businesses can create more value than the sum of the parts
Community building for makers around the world and how you can join
The importance of support and helping others to take a step in a new direction.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Native and Co: https://www.instagram.com/nativeandco/

Nadinoo Clothing https://www.instagram.com/nadinooclothing/

Shizen Natura https://www.instagram.com/shizen.natura/

Erica Ward https://www.instagram.com/erica.ward.illustration/

Connect with Victoria:

Website: https://www.bikudesigns.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bikudesigns

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bikudesigns

Facebook VIP Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/254399134978215

Overseas Makers Guild: https://www.facebook.com/groups/347500526246146

Tokyo Instamingle: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1882660371811746

Connect with Jayne:

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

It's Episode 100!

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Wow! I never imagined I would get this far when I first climbed into that small dark closet in my mother's house in NZ and sat down on a pile of cushions to record the first few episodes of this podcast on my iPhone with that microphone on the headphones!

But here we are! 100 Episodes and 3 years. It took a while because, well, life! But I guess never completely giving up has served me well and even when I had to take a break because life was just a little too crazy or there was just no way to record because of lack of internet or quiet space, somehow we got there! Steady and sometimes painfully slow will still get you there!

So today is a solo episode, the first I've done in a while. I didn't edit it either. Going back to my roots of #imperfectaction and just getting it done. Sometimes that is all we need.

On this episode you will hear:

What prompted me to start the podcast in the first place and some of the things that were important three years ago

Overcoming the challenges that life brings when trying to run a podcast

The top five things I've learned since I started podcasting, and these are relevant to everyone's life, not just fellow podcasters!

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode One: Are you living the dream

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pqBM4ZS8GrTBgwtQibX8T?si=dEvNfL3iTMeUibHE1O8CHg

Another favourite episode:

What beautiful things will you speak into existence:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NvRHzlWIUTTwy2sK19uYE?si=GC6hyboLRNCVdsvjHHaTzw

Lawyer on Air: https://www.catherineoconnelllaw.com/podcast

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

The surprising power of podcasting with Catherine O'Connell

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0900

I’m thrilled to have the wonderful Catherine O'Connell on the show this week for a bit of a trip down memory lane as well as a fun discussion about what she’s been up to recently the surprising things that have happened because of that. We have been working together on launching her show “Lawyer on Air” of which I am the Producer and Show Manager as well. It is a privilege to be part of this show coming to fruition and helping more voices that we don’t usually hear from have a platform to be heard.

If you are interested in joining the events we speak about in this episode please message either me or Catherine!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Catherine, @transformationswithjayne and @lawyeronair

In this episode you’ll hear:

The difference two and half years makes! Hear how Catherine and Jayne have transformed their podcasting appearance game over time

How timing can be the difference between a good and a great start

Catherine talks about some of the surprising things that have happened in the short time since she launched Lawyer on Air

A beautiful quote shared with Catherine by Sarah Bull from Elaine Welteroth

What Catherine and Jayne are planning for this year and beyond

Jayne’s best advice for someone thinking about starting a podcast

About Catherine:

Catherine, a New Zealander, is an in house legal counsel-experienced lawyer operating a boutique law firm in Tokyo. As the first foreign female lawyer to launch a law firm in Tokyo, she provides flexible legal counsel solutions for big and small clients, and works as outside General Counsel in private law practice for entrepreneurs. She excels at cross-cultural business communication bridging Western and Japan mindsets. She is also the host of the “Lawyer on Air” Podcast that features women lawyers in Japan.

She has over 18 years experience of working and living in Japan and is currently the President of Women in Law Japan. She won the BCCJ British Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020. She loves rugby, New Zealand wine and being a leader in the international community in Japan.

Links of things mentioned in this episode:

Transformations with Jayne Podcast Episode 16 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JwfpeMtOBQUSUto9kVytm?si=IiqUh9SVROWn5SKACCz8rQ

More than enough by Elaine Welteroth: https://www.amazon.co.jp/MORE-THAN-ENOUGH-ELAINE-WELTEROTH/dp/0525561587

Connect with Catherine

Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.oconnell.148

Twitter: https://twitter.com/oconnelllawyer

Connect with Jayne

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Thriving in Japan with Katheryn Gronauer

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0900

This episode with Katheryn has been a long time coming! I thought she was too busy to come on my show! She had been wanting to come on since she first heard about it. So there you go. Don't assume!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Katheryn, @transformationswithjayne and @katheryngronauer

In this episode you will hear:

How Katheryn came to be living and working in Tokyo
What it was like growing up with two countries, cultures and languages
How she pivoted her coaching business to be the “thriving” business it is today
Some of the top ways that people struggle when joining an organization in Japan
Transferring those skills to your private life
New ways of thinking about "self care" during the pandemic
What currently constitutes “fun” and do we have enough “fun” on our schedules

About Katheryn:

Katheryn Gronauer helps onboard professionals to live and work in Japan through executive training and coaching. Her specialties include orientation programs, cross-cultural education, and wellness coaching.

She has a degree in International Business & Culture from Sophia University, a certification in training and change-management from ATD, and a coaching certification from IIN. Most importantly, she was raised between Japan and America with firsthand sensitivity to the cultural differences and challenges that new expats encounter every day.

Katheryn’s company Thrive Tokyo has been named “One of Tokyo’s hotspots to satisfy anyone” by Eurobiz Magazine. Her work and accomplishments have been featured in Women’s Health, HuffPost, Mobility Magazine, Mindbodygreen, JapanToday, Savvy Tokyo, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal, The Everygirl, Thought Catalog, and Elite Daily.

Katheryn has worked with a wide variety of clients across a range of industries from multinational corporations such as Toyota to start-up companies to spouses and more. She has been a guest public speaker on wellness and lifestyle transition at the US Embassy, Toyo University, FEW Japan, and Roppongi Cooperative.

Connect with Katheryn:

www.thrivetokyo.com

www.linkedin.com/in/katheryngronauer

www.instagram.com/katheryngronauer

Need help with launching your podcast?

https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Social Impact Architect Sarajean Rossitto helps us prepare for a natural disaster

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Sarajean was in a very uncomfortable situation when the shaking started on 3-11 in Tokyo. In this episode, we talk about how she became involved in the recovery work in Tohoku and some of the things she discovered that she is now using as knowledge to help us be better prepared for future natural disasters. You should definitely listen to this episode if you are wondering if you have everything in your emergency kit!

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Sarajean, @transformationswithjayne and @roseito

We talk about:

How Sarajean came to be in Japan
Trialing what your future life might look like
The tricky situation Sarajean was in when the 3-11 earthquake struck
How her connections and experience led her to become involved in the recovery work in Tohoku
Leading groups in the recovery zone, and how she overcame cross-cultural communication difficulties
The things you have probably forgotten from your emergency kit
The two most important things to know in an emergency
Her social impact training: Develop yourself to inspire others

Connect with Sarajean:

Site https://sarajeanrossitto.wordpress.com/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/roseito/?hl=ja

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SarajeanRossitto

https://www.facebook.com/Develop-Yourself-to-Inspire-Others-111312727031234

Linked in https://jp.linkedin.com/in/sarajean

About Sarajean:

Sarajean works with people wanting to have/make a positive social impact, for example, people from the private and public sectors as well as key players in the nonprofit space.
By linking actors and providing project coordination and advisory services she helps nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, international organizations and corporations better tackle social needs.

Sarajean has been working with nonprofits in Japan for more than 20 years. Since March 2020, she has coordinated and initiated a number of online training and organization development programs including expanding the Develop Yourself to Inspire Others (DYIO) capacity development training to a wide variety of organizations. In 2021, she continues her research on how the pandemic is impacting children not living with their families and how crisis affects nonprofits in Japan. She is also teaching about such themes at Temple University, Japan Campus and Sophia University.

Need help with launching your podcast?

https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Helping Tohoku and the Sharks with Dr Mareike Dornhege

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Dr. Mareike Dornhege is such a cool and powerful woman! I hope you will enjoy our episode this week as we continue the remembering 3-11 theme.

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the episode on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me and Mareike, @transforamtionswithjayne and @mareike_and_the_sharks.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Mareike became a shark researcher and marine ecologist
What brought her to Japan 10 years ago
Her experience in Tokyo on 3-11 and trying to get home again after the earthquake
How her research helped the port of Kesenuma to rebuild as a sustainable fishing port
Her advice for sustainable seafood consumption and why we should all be doing this

About Mareike

Half Dutch, half German, Mareike (pronounce: Ma-rye-ka) hails from the sea and grew up in a family of avid sailors. She has always loved the ocean and turned it into her passion and career. As an 8-year old she left her mum puzzled over scientifically accurate drawings of blue sharks. But her family supported her passion and at 14, her father signed off on her first scuba diving license. Two decades later, she is a doctor of marine ecology and a divemaster, teaching others how to dive and showing them a whole new world underwater.

Mareike is the chief science officer of a marine conservation startup in Asia, Ocean Eye, and a shark researcher. She has published her research in Nature, the world’s most acclaimed science journal, and appeared on Shark Week. She completed her Ph.D. research in northern Japan and she was faced with a unique problem: while the world’s fisheries were in crisis with rapidly dwindling fish stocks, so were the fishermen of northern Japan.

They had lost everything in the severe tsunami of 3/11 that devastated whole swats of coastal towns. While originally an animal lover, her work in Kesennuma forced her to see the duality of people/environment of the problem. The oceans were suffering, but so were the people now after their town and once highly productive port were destroyed. And with Japan’s highly resilient attitude of persistence, here lay a huge opportunity: that for rebuilding sustainably to serve both nature and people better.

Connect with Mareike

Instagram: @mareike_and_the_sharks

Website: https://www.oceaneye.io/

Have you been wanting to start your own podcast but don't have time or keep getting off track? PodLaunch with Jayne

https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Remembering March 11, 2011 and how failing forward helped Angela Ortiz help others

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Do I have a great episode for you this week or what! I have to say, this is one of the most moving and fascinating interviews I've done on the TWJ podcast.

On March 11, 2011, Angela Ortiz experienced an earthquake in Tokyo that would become known as the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. What she did next is a story of guts, determination, a coming together of people with the right skills at the right time.

I hope you will listen to this episode and hear what Angela and her team achieved during those difficult times and how they have relentlessly supported Tohoku during the 10 years since.

We talk about:

Angela’s experience on the day of March 11, 2011

How she and her family helped bring supplies to the disaster zone

Starting an NGO and growing with it

What is needed long term to support the disaster zone

Angela’s Book: 8 Principles that will make you an effective leader in social impact

How we help others effectively when disaster strikes

Angela Marie Ortiz is a Colombian American multinational, long-term resident of Japan, with over 30+ years living in rural Japan and Tokyo.

She is a social impact entrepreneur, CSR professional, author and fitness enthusiast.

Her career began as an early childhood educator in Tokyo in 2005. She transitioned into social impact after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disasters of northeast Japan where

she established her own company, Place To Grow - a community building nonprofit using fitness and language exchange to Inspire and connect children in the rural province of Tohoku.

In 2016 she moved into the corporate sector, supporting companies like H&M and Adidas Japan to launch and grow social and environmental sustainability programs. She supports with project management, impact marketing, cross sector stakeholder engagement and partnership development. She also has a wealth of experience in public speaking.

www.stratechist.com

www.placetogrow-ngo.org

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/impactmarketing.entrepreneurs

https://www.facebook.com/angela.ortiz.58760/

https://www.facebook.com/placetogrowngo

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/angelamarieortiz/

https://www.instagram.com/stratechistmastermind/

TW:

https://twitter.com/angela61059446

Dr Jackie Steele: Lessons from 3-11

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Today I'm talking to Dr. Jackie Steele. Jackie, a Canadian, Founder & CEO, enjoi Diversity & Innovation, was in Sendai on March 11, 2011, and this experience influenced the course of her life.

We talk about:

How Jackie came to be in Japan, after years of Japanese study

Why Jackie was in Sendai on March 11th, 2011 when the earthquake and tsunami struck

Her experience on that day and how they escaped the disaster zone

How she found a way to contribute using her unique skills and knowledge

The challenge with the Japanese legal family definition and system

Disaster risk as a diversity issue

How the disaster has encouraged women to take on grassroots leadership roles

Dr. Jackie F. Steele is a trilingual political science professor, published author, and longtime Japan resident. An expert in diversity, women's empowerment, diverse talent mobilization and inclusive decision-making, Jackie is experienced in guiding leaders in the co-creation of organizational mission, policies and practices that place diversity and innovation at the heart of high performing, inclusive culture. Dr. Steele’s approach to D&I is evidence-based, and uses scientifically credible metrics in support of holistic systems design and mindset change via education. Jackie has taught at leading universities in Canada (UOttawa) and Japan (UTokyo). She teaches in the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University. In her volunteer life, Jackie leads the Global Diversity Management Committee as a Governor of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, serves as Vice President of FEW Japan, and is the Strategic Advisor of WomEnpowered International (UTokyo).

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jackiefsteelephd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/enjoidiversityandinnovation

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzZsh3jlZeDvbWL9aUcjIQ

Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoi_diversity_innovation/

Mentioned in this episode:

Link for the Facebook lives available on Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzZsh3jlZeDvbWL9aUcjIQ

Need help with launching your podcast?

https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Taking action no matter what, with Tracey Northcott

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0900

In this episode, I'm talking to Tracey Northcott. She is an inspiration, with how she has created so many businesses across different markets. Her business Tokyo Family Stays has been an amazing success, until Covid closed the borders and her main market could no longer travel to Japan.

In this episode we talk about:

How Tracey and others were affected by the Covid Pandemic

A great online group for entrepreneurs in Japan we have found a lot of support from

How Tracey started what became a 7 figure “Minpaku” business

Being a bridge between newcomers and locals

The importance of niching down

Some cool ideas for places to spend this summer in Japan

Australian Tracey Northcott of Enfour, Tokyo Family Stays and Tracey Northcott Consulting is a serial entrepreneur and multi-preneur based in Tokyo, Japan. She is one of the most successful Airbnb hosts in Tokyo, at one point having 23 properties for rent in the Tokyo 23 Wards. She also runs Software development company Enfour with her family as well as Tracey Northcott Consulting where she helps other hosts discover the true potential of their STR or Airbnb business maximizing their investment, enjoyment and hospitality standards.

Make March Matter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemarchmatter2020

https://www.tracey-northcott.com/

https://www.tokyofamilystays.com/

Social

https://twitter.com/keitaigoddess

https://www.instagram.com/traceynorthcottconsulting/

https://www.instagram.com/tracey.northcott/

https://www.facebook.com/TraceyNorthcottConsulting/

https://www.facebook.com/tokyofamilystays/

https://www.instagram.com/tokyofamilystays/

Persistence and Creativity with Kristen McQuillin

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0900

I first met Kristen in person a couple of years ago and was pleased to become reacquainted with her again at the end of 2020. On the show we talk about:

How Kristen came to be in Japan and living in the countryside end of Chiba

Fun things about living in the Japanese countryside

The reward for being persistent with yoga practice

Jayne announces her “Theme Word of the Year”

Kristen also announces hers!

Advice for getting started with painting

Kristen says:

“The worst question ever is “What do you do?” because it's hard to pin me down to doing just one thing. I have reinvented myself so many times that I can list 64 different jobs I have been paid for - some in the arts, in technology, in education, and in business management. I'm currently focused on art, yoga, and making sense from chaos. I’ve been on the Internet since 1991 and was for many years the first search result for “Kristen” but was later eclipsed by actress Kristen Stewart”.

MEDIATINKER (personal)

https://www.mediatinker.com

Instagram @mediatinker

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mediatinker

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-mcquillin-b51115/

DRAWING MEDITATIONS (work)

https://www.drawingmeditations.com

Instagram @drawing_meditations_workshops

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drawingmeditations

Also mentioned in the show:

Katheryn Gronauer: https://www.katheryngronauer.com/

Daily yoga class: https://www.facebook.com/groups/satoyamayogashare

Next Class with Kristen: https://drawingmeditations.com/shop/mar-21-spring-equinox-tangle-art/

Surviving and Thriving with Harumi Suzuki

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Harumi and I were planning to record an episode in March 2020. That didn't happen and you will hear more about that in the episode, but I think we have a great episode for you this time given all that has happened during the last nearly one year.

In 2018, when we met for the first time, Harumi was just finding her confidence to even call herself a photographer. Now, (when the situation allows!) she spends her time between Malaysia and Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture. Photographs for luxury brands and is working with women to help them market their businesses through excellent images.

We talk about:

How having two businesses helped her to survive in 2020

Ways she and her family have managed being apart

How she has transformed into a "photographer"

Lessons from working with luxury brands and their customers for her own businesses

Harumi Suzuki is an international photographer based in Japan and Malaysia. She specializes in portraits, profiles, events, food, landscape, travel, hotels, and street photography. Her work with clients in the luxury lifestyle space has taken her to the UK, Malaysia, Australia, and all over Japan. Her work has been featured in magazines such as Tatler Malaysia, Robb Report, and YTL Life, and she has worked with a number of luxury brands such as Lexus, Marriott Hotels, and The Ritz-Carlton.

Instagram: @sunshineruru

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8FgowavvQ1NSSP2D7-nOTA

Talking Tea and Resilience with Xenia Blanco

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0900

It's been a while since we have had a guest on the Transformations with Jayne Podcast, and it was my plan to bring Xenia on the show before leaving Sweden. It really helps if you can be in the same time zone for recordings!! Unfortunately, we were foiled by croaky voices and other things so we are finally doing this!

In our episode we talk about:⁠

How she came to love Japan and Japanese tea

Challenges she faced when the Coronavirus launched at the same time as her business

Tea combinations and pairings

Her advice for those starting out with learning about tea

You can find out more about Xenia at the links below.

https://thejapaneseteahub.es

www.instagram.com/thejapaneseteahub.es

www.instagram.com/the_tea_chef

https://www.facebook.com/JapaneseTeaHub

Find out how Jayne can help you here: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

How NOT to move countries in a pandemic

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Hello!

Not since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in my back yard have I had such a challenging week as just before Christmas when we tried to move back to Japan during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This week is the first episode I have recorded for the year and from my very own recording studio/walk-in closet back in Iwaki, Fukushima.

and I am talking about: How NOT to move countries in a pandemic.

1) Don't get taken to hospital by ambulance on the day you are moving

2) Don't miss your PCR test that is key to the whole family being able to return to Japan

3) Don't nearly give yourself a heart attack waiting for your test results...and more!

Even when it feels horrible and you wonder how you can get to point B, eventually, you will get there and realise you are where you so badly wanted to be before. Touching down in Japan and passing through immigration was a huge relief, right up there with escaping from Fukushima during the nuclear meltdown. I know. Talk about dramatic. Jeez, can't you just move countries like a normal person?!?! Apparently not.

I'm also talking about what 2021 might hold for us now that we are in Japan, how I'd like to contribute to our community as we come to the 10th anniversary of the Great Eastern Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown.

I'll be bringing you more voices this year in the form of new shows and I'll even be managing some of them too!

To find out more about my podcasting services you can find that information here: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Encore Episode with Mr Nakata

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Hello! This week I am sharing a very special episode with you. We are safely back in Japan and have cleared self-quarantine. It has been a very busy time so I will just play this episode for you with no special intro!

Not long after I started my podcast I had an idea to do an episode with one of my biggest supporters, my husband Koichi. This podcast episode proved to be one of the most popular episodes ever with so many people sending questions in before it even was recorded. We met nearly 20 years ago when I was first sent to Iwaki as an English teacher and he just happened to be in the class I was teaching - naughty! 🤗😂

Fast forward and we have several international moves, a dog, two kids and a partridge in a pear tree, just kidding!

I am extremely lucky to have so much support from him and that we value the same things. It is hard to believe how much our lives changed even since this was recorded- we will have to get another episode on the books for 2021. Who wants to hear Mr N back on the TWJ Podcast? 😃

You can find out more about starting your own podcast or even having me manage your whole show for you!

https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

Encore episode with Minori Hanashima

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Are you looking for change? In February of 2020 I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my wonderful clients and long-time fan of my podcast, Minori Hanashima.

Minori is an account manager and translator based in Tokyo in the PR Industry. I was so proud of Minori for coming on the show and stepping out of her comfort zone to join me and how far she has come even though she didn’t change anything on the outside, only on the inside.

In the episode:

How she built a network around her interest in translating

Her transformation from stressed sick to happy and satisfied with her life

The reason behind her previous lack of confidence and how she is now

The change in her thinking habits that decreased her stress levels

Her guiding word for the year and why she prefers that over goals

There is so much value in listening to someone who is actually going through their transformation, I hope you will find some great inspiration in her story. I love seeing my clients reach success and helping them get there.

My "Team Jayne", one to one and group coaching program for Japanese women is open again in February 2021. To find out more and join the free training: https://mailchi.mp/jaynenakata/team-jayne
https://www.jaynenakata.com/coaching

Encore episode with Jacqui Miyabayashi

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0900

Earlier in 2020, I interviewed Jacqui MIyabayashi, a fellow Kiwi & I am sure she won’t mind me saying, a bit of a serial entrepreneur! We talk about her new business North South Stewart but it is important to note that this is not Jacqui’s first or even SECOND business. This is also not her first time on the podcast as she was one of my first guests way back when I started and a big supporter. Jacqui is a long-term Osaka resident and mum to two boys and one of her pet peeves- being cold! Which is why she started a new business in recent times importing New Zealand wool accessories.

The episode is all about:

How Jacqui started her first online business to where she is today

The value of experimenting

Being your own influencer

Overcoming fear and leaving your comfort zone

For more information on Jacqui head to her website here https://jacquimiyabayashi.com/

Or follow the winter woollies store on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northsouthstewart.jp/

PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

#transformationswithjayne #podcast #podlaunch #podlaunchwithjayne #rereleasedgems #jacquimiyabayashi #northsouthstewart #japanresident

Encore episode with Jennifer Shinkai

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0900

Firstly a huge congratulations to Jennifer Shinkai on the release of her podcast- Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai (I may or may not have played a part in that!) Not long before our move to Sweden, I interviewed Jen for my podcast- Jen is British and a long-term resident of Tokyo where she lives with her family focusing on integrating Ikigai (life purpose) into her daily work as well as an inclusion and diversity specialist. If you miss this episode the first time, I highly recommend a listen and then head over to Jen’s channel to check out her new podcast and show her some love.

In this episode we talk about:

The recent typhoon and flooding (in October 2019)

How Jennifer came to be in Japan

What is "ikigai" Points of You ® coaching

Jennifer runs a lot of online workshops now as well so be sure to check her website or FB page for more details especially if you are interested in learning more about Points of You or Ikigai.

Website: jennifershinkai.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/jennifershinkaicoach/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershinkai/

Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai: https://jennifershinkai.com/2020/12/09/ikigai-with-jennifer-shinkai-podcast-launch/

#transformationswithjayne #podcast #podlaunch #podlaunchwithjayne #rereleasedgems #ikigai #jennifershinkai #ikigaiwithjennifershinkai #japanresident

Encore Episode with Sarah Furuya

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0900

In 2018 I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Furuya for my podcast. Sarah is a life coach, executive coach and facilitator who works with entrepreneurs, educators, executives and more. Sarah has a BSc Hons in Human Psychology and Human Biology, is a certified practitioner of Lumina Spark and Saville Wave psychometrics and a graduate as a trained Systems Coach (ORSC) and in 2019, not long after we recorded this she started her own interview series which is now also a podcast. https://www.sarahfuruya.com/legends-interview-series

In this episode we talk about:

How Sarah came to be where she is today

How Sarah uses a word 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

And so much more!

If you missed it the first time, definitely listen in- or perhaps it is time for a re-listen. At the time, her legends interview series was still a thought in the back of her mind- we had no idea at the time that I would then consult with her to get her own series online in podcast form!

Earlier in 2020 I consulted with her to make it happen- you can check it out here- https://www.sarahfuruya.com/legends-interview-series

Sarah’s one year coaching programme starts in February 2021: sarahfuruya.com/work-with-me/february-is-the-new-january/

Website: sarahfuruya.com/

PodLaunch with Jayne Nakata: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting #transformationswithjayne #podcast #podlaunch #podlaunchwithjayne #rereleasedgems #sarahfuruya #legendsinterviewseries

Let's review 2020 together

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0900

Episode 83: Hello! If you are listening on Monday the 14th of December, 2020, my new offer: PodLaunch with Jayne is now live! This year more and more people have been coming to me for help with launching their own podcasts. I’ve been working behind the scenes with Sarah Furuya to help her bring her Legends Series to you in podcast form, and also Jennifer Shinkai who has just launched her new show: Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai. So I’ve finally made it easier for you to work with me! Today I'm talking about: Some good things to come from the pandemic How I'm reframing our leaving Sweden prematurely Making your own thing a priority, despite big things happening around you. How we can spend a short time reviewing 2020. Mentioned in this episode: PodLaunch with Jayne: jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting Legends Interview Series with Sarah Furuya Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai Jo Bendle

How are we doing Christmas this year?

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0900

Episode 82: So this year what does Christmas look like at your place? I am of course assuming you celebrate Christmas. Perhaps you celebrate the New Year instead, like families in Japan do. Or perhaps there is some other end of year rights that you follow. This week in the episode it's an exciting one with real voice messages from some listeners! We are talking about : How Christmas is different this year, due to Covid-19 pandemic. How Jayne's family is spending their Christmas in self-quarantine in Japan! Sarah's mini Christmas activity advent calendar idea What Kumiko is doing differently this year for Christmas How Andreia is spending Christmas when she would normally be traveling Hop over to the blog to see the Christmas gingerbread Jayne mentions in the episode: Mentioned in this episode: The blog where you can see the images mentioned: https://www.jaynenakata.com/blog Jayne's podcast consulting: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting Andreia Olaru: https://www.andreiaolaru.com/dream-plan-launch/

Sayonara Sweden

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0900

Well! There is never a dull moment in 2020, am I right? The saga of our ping pong ball lifestyle continues as the Nakata family finds out they will be sent back to Japan - this time for good! Well for a while at least! This week I'm telling a bit of the story around our being sent back to Japan permanently and several years early Some of my coping strategies that have been helping I also have some messages to share with you that my friends and listeners gave me, that I hope might also help you! Here is also the link for the Sayonara 2020 Online Workshop (In Japanese) https://fb.me/e/3RIANGZzJ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDSdip6xFkwdfExdLgYZ7Xg Read here: https://www.jaynenakata.com/blog

What do you know to be true now that you didn't know a year ago?

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0900

A lot can happen in a year and 2020 has blown it out of the water for changing the way we live and what is "true".

In this episode I talk about:

- Things we've learned during our first year in Sweden

- How what is "true" changes

- A short journaling exercise

I'd love to hear your discoveries from your journaling. What did you find that is now true that wasn't true a year ago?

Find me over at @transformationswithjayne on Instagram.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDSdip6xFkwdfExdLgYZ7Xg

Read here: https://www.jaynenakata.com/blog

Success at (insert your age here)

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0900

In this episode you will hear about:

- Reflections on being 41

- Using a birthday for a big fresh start

- Other fresh starts we can take advantage of

- Some of the things that really made me see progress with my own goals

- Making the actions towards goals visible

To watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5au4jiKCuvI

To read more: https://www.jaynenakata.com/blog

Check your Connection

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0900

**These are ideas and inspiration that might help you to find a way to make your own situation more enjoyable, whatever it may be, and wherever in the world you may be. My wish is for you to find more peace and calm during these times so please make your own decisions based on what is happening where you are. Please be safe in whatever you choose to do.**

This week I am continuing my solo episodes that focus on small tweaks that can make a real difference to us as we continue to try to find our way forward, living with COVID-19.

In this episode I talk about connection:

The importance of in-person connection

How online is not a replacement

How to do a quick connection audit to see where you are missing/overloading connection

Some ideas I have used to create space when I was overloaded (this is for the introverts)

One to one coaching: https://www.jaynenakata.com/coaching

Want your podcast started for you? Contact me to find out more about how I help people do this.

Watch here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KIXI8YijiKg

How's that uncertainty working out for you?

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:00:00 +0900

We are all living with a level of uncertainty that reaches far and wide. How is it going for you? Since the start of 2020, the Covid Pandemic has been on everyone’s minds. In March, things got real for many more of us. As I write this it is now September and it doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon, and winter is on the way in the Northern Hemisphere and so are rumours and fears of a second wave.

If 2020 has taught me anything, it’s that I have to get better with living with uncertainty. Not just on the level of “What’s for dinner?”.

In today's episode, I'm talking about:

An example from my own life overcoming huge levels of uncertainty

My top practical tips for how we can feel better right now

One to one coaching: https://www.jaynenakata.com/coaching

Want your podcast started for you? Contact me to find out more about how I help people do this.

Sarah Furuya's Legends Series: https://www.sarahfuruya.com/legends-interview-series

Watch here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KIXI8YijiKg

One small step back onto the path

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +0900

Have you noticed that you've put on weight during corona?

Perhaps your body is not in the condition it was before?

Maybe you are using more caffeine, alcohol, television to get you through the day?

I found myself raising my hand to all of the above!! It's hard not to immediately go down the path of "Bad girl!", "You have no self control!" the full range of nastiness we direct at ourselves regularly. But what if you could learn one new thing about yourself or remind yourself about one thing that you might have forgotten? That's what I'm talking about in today's episode.

Read here: https://www.jaynenakata.com/blog

Want to join the 1-1 coaching? https://www.jaynenakata.com/coaching

Aand we are back!!

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:28:44 +0900

Click here to watch on YouTube Wow. That was some five months of craziness! If you have been wondering where the "Transformations with Jayne Podcast" has gotten to, I'm back to tell you all about it! In this episode, I'm talking about : - Our sudden covid repatriation to Japan - Our "Back to the Future" lifestyle in Japan - Four things that helped us to get through our time Covid exile You can check out the blog post that goes with this episode HERE, with some bonus photos of our "Show Era" living quarters. If you think you'd be a good fit for the podcast, please get in touch with me, through this blog, or on instagram @transformationswithjayne I love to profile and talk to women like you, living your life your way, wherever you may be.

Connecting the Dots

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0900

What can we do with this thing that is called "The Past". Should we forget it? Move on and don't look back?

Sometimes I think so, other times I don't.

In this episode I cover:

- Some of the things that are useful to take with you from the past

- A short exercise for finding the positive themes of your life

- How "should" interfere with our real purpose

By connecting the dots, we can see where we might go if we give up on those "should" things.

I'd love to hear from you if you've found a new "connect the dots" that helps you with your future direction!

Magic can happen when we take responsibility in our lives

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0900

It's been nearly 9 years exactly since my world was turned completely upside down. One minute I was a first time mother expecting a baby and living a very usual life in a small town in Japan (just your average kind of life! ha ha!). The next minute a massive earthquake and tsunami has set off the worst natural and man made disaster in the history of the world. My house became uninhabitable for a 7 months pregnant woman, I thought we'd lost everything. I had one small bag of clothes and the car we drove away from Fukushima in. We thought we might never see our old life again. Fast forward 9 years and here I am living a most unexpected life in Sweden. Not Japan at all. This week I'm discussing how we can change the course of our lives with tiny seemingly insignificant steps forwards. I also talk about a workshop I held for parents here in Sweden, despite the fact that I am "new" and despite that "I don't know much about Gothenburg yet"... I'd love to hear how you are not letting things keep you from trying. From taking a tiny step. They can set off a chain of events that will take you in a direction you never dreamed of! Woo hoo!

What's one thing that would improve your life?

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0900

Hello!!!

This week's episode title speaks for itself: What's one thing that would improve your life?

It might be an easy to answer question or not!

I talk about:

- how we often don't notice areas for improvement

- how we create barriers to keep doing what we've always done

- ideas on ways you could improve your life by not doing something

- how I've overcome my self inflicted barriers around grocery shopping!

Small incremental changes add up to lots! I can't wait to see what I can achieve with the extra 2-3 hours of time I'm not wasting at the grocery store!!

Interview with Minori Hanashima

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0900

This week I'm interviewing one of my wonderful clients: Minori Hanashima.

Minori is an account manager and translator in the PR industry in Tokyo and a long time fan of the Transformations with Jayne Podcast!

I love having people on the podcast who have been a listener and now are a contributor!

We talk about:

How she built a network around her interest in translating.

Her transformation from stressed sick to happy and satisfied with her life

The reason behind her previous lack of confidence and how she is now

The change in her thinking habits that decreased her stress levels

Her guiding word for the year and why she prefers that over goals

There is so much value in listening to someone who is actually going through their transformation, I hope you will find some great inspiration in her story.

You can find out more about joining the Transformation with Jayne Mastermind here: https://www.jaynenakata.com/mastermind

I look forward to hearing from you!

Photography by Sunshine Ink

What beautiful things are you going to speak into existence?

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 16:34:00 +0900

Solo episode this week and I'm talking about how one of my gurus Jim Fortin reminds me: "We speak our lives into existence". We know that the words we use with ourselves and others is important but we often also forget this! This week I'd love you to challenge yourself to notice what kinds of words you are using and what you are "speaking into existence". The Transformations with Jayne Mastermind is opening this month (February 2020) and will close to new members on the 23rd of February. To register for a 1-1 call with me to see if you would be a good fit, make sure you head to: https://www.jaynenakata.com/mastermind to read all about the mastermind. I have more wonderful guests coming up in the next few weeks so I hope you will listen and share the podcast with your friends and family!

Interview with Jacqui Miyabayashi

Jayne Nakata — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0900

This week I'm interviewing Jacqui Miyabayashi, fellow New Zealander and the creator of North South Stewart. You'll have to listen to find out more about: 🧣How Jacqui started her first online business to where she is today 🧣The value of experimenting 🧣Being your own influencer 🧣Overcoming fear and leaving your comfort zone So much good stuff in this episode and if you are dedicated listener you will recognise her as my first ever guest on the podcast almost exactly two years ago! More on Jacqui: I'm a New Zealander who has lived in Japan for over twenty years. My husband and I have two teenaged kids and we live just south of Osaka. I am a business and marketing strategist for English-speaking entrepreneurs and business owners in Japan. I absolutely hate being cold and for that reason, I recently opened a new business with my husband, we are importers and retailers of New Zealand wool accessories. Links: Listeners can find out more about my consulting services here: https://jacquimiyabayashi.com/ And follow our new winter woollies store on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northsouthstewart.jp/

Interview with Jodi Harris

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0900

This week I'm interviewing Jodi Harris from World Tree Coaching!

Jodi Harris was born in the United States, but from a very early age was fascinated by the idea of living in other countries. Since her first study abroad experience in 1997, she has lived in Spain, Japan (twice), Northern Ireland, the Dominican Republic, Madagascar and now Belgium.

We talk about:

What it's like to live in Madagascar

How long it generally takes her to settle into a new country

How mindfulness can help us in times of transition

The 3 Rs of mindfulness

Thriving vs surviving overseas

A little more about Jodi:

She is an ICF accredited coach, trained clinical social worker, Personal Leadership Senior Facilitator (a mindfulness-based cross-cultural communication framework) and writer. She has a BA in Spanish and a BA in English both with a focus on secondary education. In 2003, she shifted her career from education to pursue a Masters Degree in Social Work with a focus on Clinical Social Work and Peace and Conflict Studies.

With over 15 years' experiencing working with globally mobile communities, she's supported immigrants to the United States, trauma survivors, serial expats, diplomats and members of the military and their families, and Peace Corps volunteers.

Jodi has a deeply rooted belief in each individual’s inherent ability to thrive and overcome challenge. Through her company World Tree Coaching, LLC, Jodi offers coaching, training and facilitation, and online courses which support expats and other globally mobile individuals in fostering resilience, cultivating everyday mindfulness practices and finding a safe place to grow no matter where their feet are planted

Links:

Website: https://www.worldtreecoaching.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/worldtreecoaching/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldtreecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-harris-coach/

Facebook group - Globally Mindful: https://www.facebook.com/groups/globallymindful/

Word of the Year 2020

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0900

Hello! This week I'm announcing my Word of the year for 2020 and how I came to choose it this time round. If you struggle with goal setting or find goals to be heavy and arbitrary, then perhaps a word or theme to guide how you want to act and feel could really help! Also, the Women in Japan (and the World) Mastermind opens its doors again for round 3 (wow! Round 3 I can't believe it!) starting March 1st, 2020 and running until September 30th, 2020. We'll take a break for some of July and August so you can enjoy your summer so don't worry about that! Sign ups close on February 23rd, 2020. If you'd like to find out more or be considered for the Mastermind, make sure you listen to this episode and then message me.

Interview with Jo Ebisujima

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 16:00:00 +0900

If you are feeling like you are on a bit of a hamster wheel with how things are going in your life with your family and work, then this episode is for you! Jo Ebisujima is a British-born Japanese-living multi-passionate entrepreneur and bestselling author who lives among the rice paddies just north of Tokyo. She helps entrepreneur moms get organized at home, with the kids and in their business so that they have more time to build their empire. She uses an unconventional but effective combo of Montessori (for wrangling the kids) and Kaizen (for baby steps in business and life) to help you get stuff done. We talk about: How Jo started her business and how it's transformed over the years Montessori, Kaizen and the "Swiss cheese technique" Productivity Jo’s challenge for 2020 and how she's stepping out of her comfort zone You can find Jo here: Website: www.jojoebi.com Wonder Mum Success Club: www.jojoebi.com/wmsc

Welcome to 2020!

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:14:00 +0900

Hello!! First episode of the new year today!

Today I'm talking about some of the things that have helped me decide what I'm going to focus my energy on in 2020.

Grab a piece of paper and as you listen jot down the things that pop into your head:

What did you love about 2019?

What are you going to do more of in 2020?

I've been experimenting with how things will go now that I'm in Sweden. I've decided that I will definitely be continuing with the things that have brought me so much joy.

1) My Women in Japan Mastermind (we might need a new name...ha ha!)

2) Live events

3) Podcasting!

Things I'm going to work on more this year.

Just the one thing.

Fitness and health. Listen to the episode to hear more about the #sasukeonnachallenge !

What did you love in 2019 that you are going to do more of in 2020?

Are you looking forward to or dreading the end of the year?

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 09:07:41 +0900

Hello again from Sweden! We've heading into our third week in Sweden and starting to hit our stride a bit with things! This is the last episode for 2019! I'll be back after the winter holidays with more interviews for you! In this episode I talk about: - Rookie mistakes of living in a Nordic country - Dreading or looking forward to Christmas and New Year? - Creating new traditions and giving up outdated ones I'd love to hear what you are giving up doing at this time of year! It's easy to add something new but harder to give up what no longer works for us. Have a wonderful winter holiday and look out for the first episode in January!

We're in Sweden!

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:00:00 +0900

Well, we are finally here!! After a sudden change to our moving schedule and three weeks to move, we made it here surprisingly stylishly!

In today's episode I'm talking about:

Our move to Sweden

How trusting helped us get through a usually extremely stressful time

What's happening next for the Transformations with Jayne Podcast

I'd love to hear from you all about what you'd like to hear more of in the future. Please drop me a message on instagram or on FB!

5 things I've learned hosting live events

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0900

This week I'm taking some time to discuss the learning I've had from creating live events for women here in Fukushima Prefecture.

I talk about:

The dissonance between what you think you want and what you and the world actually needs

My top five tips for creating and leading live events

Feedback from my most recent event

I hope that this episode will inspire you to go out and create something, no matter the size because it's so needed.

Start somewhere, anywhere is fine! It doesn't have to be and it won't be perfect the first time around. That's ok because you are already ahead of 90% of the other events that are still just ideas in someone's head.

Stay tuned for more updates as we hit the move to Sweden!

Interview with Amanda O'Brien of Jima Designs

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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/

Moving to Sweden, more lessons in trust

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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.

Interview with Melissa Uchiyama

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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!

Interview with Jennifer Shinkai

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0900

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/

Fresh starts and crossing the finish line in style

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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/

Interview with Alice Holmes from Look no Pura

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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.

Live recording and a spooky story about vision boards

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 23:56:00 +0900

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!

Interview with Joelle Kuiper (日本語のサマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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!

Do you make decisions based on "time and money"? （日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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/

The pieces of the puzzle fit together（日本語のサマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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!

When life sends you a huge curve ball

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0900

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.

Episode 50: Summer is over. Now what??

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0900

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

Episode 49: Interview with Louise George Kittaka

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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）

Episode 48: What do you do when you just want to quit?

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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.

Episode 47: Interview with Helen Otori, White Rose CCC

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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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

Episode 45: Interview with Elizabeth Ralph

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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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/

Episode 44: What's life like if you are only in Japan for a short time?

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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/

Episode 43: Time to do a quick check in with yourself

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 26 May 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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!

Episode 42: Interview with Laura Marushima （日本語サマリーあります）

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 20 May 2019 12:08:38 +0900

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/

Episode 41: Why "Mini Upgrades" are as good as "Big Upgrades" （日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 12 May 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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.

Episode 40: Interview with Gretchen Miura, Dairyuji Temple, Akita (日本語サマリーあります）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 05 May 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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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/

Episode 39: How do we raise our children with two languages? 日本語サマリーあります。

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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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!

Episode 38: Interview with Reiki Master Silke Tyler

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0900

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/

Episode 37: Annie Peguero is in the house! （日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0900

Annie from The Freedom Core Podcast and I did a joint 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

1 Year Anniversary Episode!

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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!

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

Episode 35: Hate cooking? Jasmine Shea is here to help. （日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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!

Episode 34: Emilia Bergoglio: Be the change you want to see （日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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.

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

Episode 33: Playing small? （日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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"

Episode 32: Interview with Erinn from Off on a Whim（日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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

Episode 31: Be the change you want to see (日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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/

Episode 30: Interview with Cat Nakamichi（日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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

About Cat:

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/

Episode 28: Getting closer to your craft with Tia Haygood　（日本語サマリー）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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/

Episode 27: Harumi Suzuki: Making the most of your life, where ever you live

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 23:43:04 +0900

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

Episode 26: Thoughts become things

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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

Episode 25: Word of the Year and "Problems" vs "Opportunities"

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 16:00:00 +0900

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.

Episode 24: Top 5 lessons from 2018

Jayne Nakata — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:47:00 +0900

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.

Episode 23: End of 2018 LIVE Christmas Party (日本語サマリーあります。）

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 04:23:00 +0900

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.

Episode 22: Interview with Tamiko Kelly

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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

Episode 21: Interview with Mr Nakata(日本語のサマリーあります）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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

Episode 20: Interview with Gizem Sakamaki (日本語サマリーあります！）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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

Episode 19: Sarah Furuya

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0900

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: info@sarahfuruya.com

Episode 18: Phil from Sports Therapy Liverpool

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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 a 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:

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/

Episode 17: My biggest learning from attending BBD Live

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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: jayne@jaynenakata.com Mentioned in this episode: James Wedmore https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/ Jim Fortin https://www.jimfortin.com/ Jo Bendle https://jobendle.com/

Episode 16: Interview with Catherine O’Connell, Catherine O’Connell Law

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 05:15:00 +0900

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

Episode 15: An interview with Helen Iwata 日本語サマリーがあります！

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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 helen@sasugacommunications.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

Episode 14: Interview with Heather Minowa （日本語サマリーあります）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:35:21 +0900

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/　

Episode 13: A new level a new devil (日本語版は最後にあります！）

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 03:06:00 +0900

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.

Episode 12: Post Summer! How are you going?

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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!

Episode 11: Transformational Talks with Tina Koyama

Jayne Nakata — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:59:00 +0900

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/

Bonus Episode: Japan and NZ, This is How WE Do It.

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:17:00 +0900

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

Bonus Episode: Talking about Loneliness

Jayne Nakata — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:41:00 +0900

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/

Bonus Episode: Making a "dream" come true

Jayne Nakata — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:13:39 +0900

In this bonus episode, you can hear how I manifested something completely amazing! www.jaynenakata.com http://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/

Episode 10: Interview with Sarah Bull

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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

Episode 9: Interview with Patricia Nakao of Tabitabiya

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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/

Bonus Episode: Behind the scenes of my recent event

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 23:42:00 +0900

A bonus episode discussing the story behind my recent event that you may have seen me posting about on social media.

Episode 8: Interview with Lindsey Sawada

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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

Bonus Episode : Just ask

Jayne Nakata — Tue, 29 May 2018 12:09:00 +0900

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.

Episode 7: Interview with Victoria Close

Jayne Nakata — Thu, 24 May 2018 03:11:00 +0900

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/

Episode 6:　Interview with Johanna MacGregor

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 09 May 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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/

Episode 5: Money Blocks with Marianne Siegmann

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:14:00 +0900

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/

Episode 4: Transformation Talk with Sophie Lion Poulain

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0900

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

Bonus Episode!

Jayne Nakata — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 07:22:00 +0900

Bonus episode for your Monday morning!!

Episode 3: Interview with Jacqui Miyabayashi

Jayne Nakata — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:00:00 +0900

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.

Episode 2: How do you use a "Word of the Year"

Jayne Nakata — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:49:18 +0900

In this episode we talk about those "words of the year" and how you can apply them to your daily life!

Episode 1: Are you living the Dream

Jayne Nakata — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 19:54:00 +0900

Are you living the dream? Am I? Listen and find out!