A special education teacher turned sysadmin turned business owner, talking about entrepreneurship, transitioning into tech, disability, identity as a "Japanese American," and personal finance. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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I'm still here! With my up days and down days!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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I attended AWS re:Invent 2019 on a scholarship Grant, and also was a subject of AWS's film crew for a week!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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Kitten as a Service (KaaS) with @SiaMiaCat: Kitten as Therapy
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I got a kitten. A teeny tiny kitten! How a tiny kitten is helping me with my depression, anxiety, and stress and helping me with "mindfulness" and "grounding."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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What's "Japanese"? 「日本人」って何?・Interview w/Josh【Bilingual Episode】
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What does it mean to be "Japanese"? Joshua is a Japanese born and raised 3rd generation "Japanese" with European heritage. But he's considered British, even though he visited the UK for the first time in his life 2 years ago. Hiro is a Japanese born, American raised 1st generation Japanese American. They discuss what it means to be "Japanese" and t…
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On Facing Death, 7 Years Later: Story of Arteriovenous Malformation
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Who am I? What makes me... me? Am I my memories? Personality? Humor? What does it mean to have brain surgery that could change all that?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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Society Causes Disabilities? Discussing Social Model of Disability
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Most people are aware of the Medical Model of Disability which says that disability is the body's impairment. But not many are aware of the Social Model of Disability, which says that disability is lack of fit between a body and its social environment.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support…
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Mindfulness: Moving, Chemo, and Slowing Down
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I've just completed my 2nd move in a month, to start my new life in the suburbs, trying to get into remission.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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5 Financial Steps I took Before I Quit Corporate to Go Freelance
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There are many things to consider when quitting your full-time job. My process was months, if not years, in the making. I discuss saving, insurance, passive income, and more in this episode!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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Imposter Syndrome, Teaching on LinkedIn Learning, and my Week in SoCal
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I'm spending the week in SoCal, soaking up the sun and recording 2 courses at the LinkedIn office for my "Introduction to AWS for Non-Engineers" series.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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【バイリンガル】Intro to Hiro 初めまして! 【Bilingual Episode】
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A quick introductory episode in Japanese and English to say Hello! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiroko/support
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