Transformations With Jayne

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 you

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, https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/?hl=ja (@transformationswithjayne) and https://www.instagram.com/konnichiwa_mr_fox/?hl=ja (@konnichiwa_mr_fox) or https://www.speakpipe.com/TransformationswithJayne (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 shoppin

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, https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/?hl=ja (@transformationswithjayne) and https://www.instagram.com/ippei.janine/ (@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 busi

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, https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/?hl=ja (@transformationswithjayne) and https://www.instagram.com/claritywithchristine/ (@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

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, https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/?hl=ja (@transformationswithjayne) and https://www.instagram.com/bikudesigns (@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

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.  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 d

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, https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/?hl=ja (@transformationswithjayne) and https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair (@lawyeronai

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, https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/?hl=ja (@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 cons

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, https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/?hl=ja (@transformationswithjayne) and https://www.instagram.com/roseito/?hl=ja (@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

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, https://www.instagram.com/transformationswithjayne/?hl=ja (@transforamtionswithjayne) and https://www.instagram.com/mareike_and_the_sharks (@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-

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 Colomb

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 tha

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

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/ (https://www

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.

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.  www.thejapaneseteahub.com www.thejapaneseteahub.eu (WIP) https://thejapaneseteahub.wordpress.com/blog/ (https://thejapaneseteahub.wordpress.com/blog/) www.instagram.com/japaneseteahub http://www.instagram.com/the_tea_chef (www.instagram.com/the_tea_chef) https://www.facebook.com/JapaneseTeaHub (https://www.facebook.com/JapaneseTeaHub) Need help with your own podcast? Not sur

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 drama

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!

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 clien

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/ (https://jacquimiyabayashi.com/)  Or follow the winter woollies store on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/