Two decades in Osaka’s classrooms, boardrooms, and back alleys — distilled into talks for universities, conferences, and organizations building across cultures.
The founding story of Wisdom21 — from a shoebox apartment in Osaka to a network of schools across western Japan.
How honest storytelling builds trust, community, and a durable personal brand.
Two decades of lessons for anyone leading teams across languages, generations, and expectations.
Career pivots, reverse culture shock, and starting over — again — in a country that no longer feels like home.
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Signature 45–60 minute talks for conferences, universities, and corporate audiences.
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Moderated conversations for literary festivals, alumni events, and industry gatherings.
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Lectures, department visits, and residencies — including my current adjunct work at Savannah State.
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Intimate readings and Q&A hosted by libraries, cultural centers, and diaspora organizations.
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