How would you react if the doctor told you your test results were bad, so bad that you only have months left to live. This is what happened to my guest Matthew Dons, five years ago. Since then he has been on a quest to find information and treatments that would save his life. AlongContinue reading “Life and Ikigai when you have cancer with Matthew Dons”
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Using Ikigai for inclusivity and love with Steven Haynes
Be prepared to laugh and maybe even have a bit of a teary moment too and look out for the fabulous shoes! My guest in this episode is none other than Steven Haynes, a most beautiful soul, who is a prolific creator and bringer of joy and love to this world. I hope this episodeContinue reading “Using Ikigai for inclusivity and love with Steven Haynes”
The rest is the work – the art of “Time off” and your Ikigai with Max Frenzel
Max Frenzel makes his own sourdough. What a guy! He obviously makes time to do this. In Episode 11 of Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai, he talks about the benefits of rest and something he refers to as (Insert American accent here) “Noble leisure”. If you have ever wondered how you can improve your life throughContinue reading “The rest is the work – the art of “Time off” and your Ikigai with Max Frenzel”
Year 5 in Review – Curating the business
Today marks the start of my sixth year as an entrepreneur. With 50% of small businesses failing in the first 5 years, it is a milestone I can give myself a pat on the back for! I’ve really had a blast this year and am so grateful to my clients for trusting me and inspiringContinue reading “Year 5 in Review – Curating the business”
Finding your Ikigai in your community with Nina Cataldo
When Nina Cataldo moved back to Japan after finishing college she was surprised to find that even though she considered it her “motherland”, having grown up in Tokyo, she was seen as an outsider. This set her on the path to creating a community for women who identify as Hafu (mixed-race Japanese person) called “HafuContinue reading “Finding your Ikigai in your community with Nina Cataldo”
How your Ikigai evolves from the core
Loved talking to the passionate and professional Sarah Liu of The Dream Collective about finding the core of your ikigai and evolving how it shows up in the world. She also talks about how borderline burnout was the impetus of her side hustle becoming her priority and the importance of saying yes and experimenting. LetContinue reading “How your Ikigai evolves from the core”
Leaving glamour, gaining health through your Ikigai with Violet Pacileo
Have you been thinking about leaving Tokyo and finding your own piece of paradise in the Japanese countryside? That’s exactly what Violet Pacileo did when faced with the reality of her highflying but stressful life in Tokyo’s financial industry. However, moving her family to the slowly dying town of her ancestors in Otoyo in Kochi,Continue reading “Leaving glamour, gaining health through your Ikigai with Violet Pacileo”
Ikigai as flow and identity
Loved talking to Jess Gerrity about #Kyudo and #ikigai in #japan Some highlights of the episode: Jess’s description of flow – being in the here and now The long journey of 11 years from the first view to being an integral part of who she is now Identity transition – from runner to archer, howContinue reading “Ikigai as flow and identity”
Ikigai and Arete (pursuit of excellence)
In this episode with renaissance man, Dr. David Sweet, we talk Shakespeare, Stoicism, the parable of the talents and the evils of the snooze button. With the pursuit of excellence in all things as the essence of his Ikigai, David surprises me with a thoughtful moment of connection and celebration and shares his perspective onContinue reading “Ikigai and Arete (pursuit of excellence)”
Finding your Ikigai in a Positive Mindset: Podcast with Dr. Ashley Dash
Loved this conversation soooooo much! What an inspiring woman! We talk about recovering a positive mindset, practical tips around unemployment and the thrillingly disconcerting moment when everyone gets behind your idea! Enjoy and share your comments…AND don’t forget to like, subscribe and review (5 stars only please 😉 ) I loved talking about recovering aContinue reading “Finding your Ikigai in a Positive Mindset: Podcast with Dr. Ashley Dash”