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. 

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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