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Jennifer Shinkai
Ikigai with Jennifer Shinkai
You’ve probably heard of the Japanese concept of “Ikigai” but are wondering how you can successfully apply it to your life. How do you start living a life of purpose, jumping out of bed, excited to face the day? Join the Tokyo based, British born facilitator and coach, Jennifer Shinkai and her guests to hear real-life stories of how regular people found and integrated their ikigai. Be inspired by how they took their first steps and how their lives have changed. Still don’t know what you want to be when you grow up? Looking for practical tips to find your ikigai? Then this show is for you.
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0 stars from 10 ratings
Excellent listen
Recently listened to the pod with Koji Tokumasu on, really enjoyed it. I was pulled in as he has a rugby background but I was more impressed how at such a young age he dropped everything to get to Wales and figure it out later on. No wonder in later years he was able to deliver the first rugby...Read full review »
Jelfsy43 via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 05/12/23
Always a takeaway
I love that I can listen to the podcast and take away something of value to implement in my life. Insightful, clear, and down to earth. Thank you!
Barefoot Lunch via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 01/14/23
Loving this journey!
Jennifer, I appreciate how you humanize a difficult topic like Ikigai. The diverse perspectives represented on your Podcasts are unmatched and welcome. Thank you 🙏🏾 I’m looking forward to seeing how this series evolves.
Line Master Wannabe via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/03/22
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Published 09/17/24
Published 09/17/24
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