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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. 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 Jo, @transformationswithjayne and @tindlingjo  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

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

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 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!  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: 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

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...

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:

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

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:

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 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 Jo, @transformationswithjayne and @tindlingjo  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

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.  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: 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

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

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.  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: 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

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! 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: 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

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:...

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

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: Kristine Ayuzawa  Fran Ishido Jacqui Miyabayashi Jordana Matsuda Connect with Jayne: PodLaunch with Jayne: https://www.jaynenakata.com/podcastconsulting

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: Kristine Ayuzawa Fran Ishido Jacqui Miyabayashi Jordana Matsuda

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.

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!  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 here @transformationswithjayne  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

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! 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 Jo, @transformationswithjayne and @jotindling 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