Best Emily Brewer Podcasts (2024)

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500th Episode of Seek Sustainable Japan with Many Fabulous Guests 2:33:00

6h ago2:33:00

2:33:00

Celebrating the 500th episode of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow and podcast with so many fabulous guests who have previously been on the show to help me talk about some of the most popular and important topics in the series: Business, Farming, Art & Artisans, Minka and traditional house renovation, preservation and design. Part 1 == Sustainabl…

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E51: The Art of Fundraising as a Relationship-Building Opportunity with Kel Haney 33:22

9h ago33:22

33:22

In this episode, I have Kel Haney, a former theater director turned fundraising expert, on the show. Kel shares her journey from theater to fundraising, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building over transactional encounters. She discusses the power of vulnerability and storytelling in connecting with donors and highlights the need for ev…

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Part 3 (500th) Kyoto Creatives - Robert Yellin, Emily Kaneko Reynolds & Felicity Tillack 27:34

43m ago27:34

27:34

Kyoto is a famous and important hub for Japanese art, culture and traditions- here we talk with 3 Kyoto based creatives who share their latest projects and insights: Robert Yellin is a living legend on anything connected to Japanese pottery and ceramics- he runs a curated pottery and ceramic art gallery along the famous philosopher's path. Felicity…

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E50: Building Your LinkedIn Presence as a Nonprofit Leader with Tania Bhattacharyya 37:36

7d ago37:36

37:36

Today on the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing and thought leadership consultant for social impact entrepreneurs. In this episode, Tania shares valuable insights on using personal branding and storytelling to develop thought leadership on LinkedIn. She introduces the "Campfire Circ…

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Part 2 (500th Episode) - Talking Sustainable Farming with Chuck, Nao, Thomas & Heather 32:10

6d ago32:10

32:10

In the second part of the Fabulous 500th Multi-Guest Episode we caught up with 4 wonderful organic and natural farmers on their latest projects and insights. Nao Fukuoka is cofounder of Iniabi farms in Hiroshima / Heather is cofounder of Nagano Naturally in Nagano / Chuck is founder of Midori farms in Kyoto and Shiga / Thomas Kloepfer is founder of…

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E49: How to Negotiate Higher Salaries and Advance Your Nonprofit Career with Shannon Bowen 32:58

15d ago32:58

32:58

Today, we're having a crucial conversation about salary negotiation and career advancement in the nonprofit sector. My guest is Shannon Bowen, a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, career advancement coach, and salary negotiation expert. She helps nonprofit professionals advocate for themselves and get paid what they're worth. As Chief Advancement Office…

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Part 1 of 4 (500th Episode) - Sustainable Business in Japan - Tove, James, Ruth & Joy 33:50

2d ago33:50

33:50

This is the first of 4 parts of the 500th Episode of the Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast with a multitude of talented and special guests who have previously appeared in the series. This part one is with Tove Kinooka co-founder of Enteleco consulting in Tokyo, James Hollow founder of Fabric consulting and research co in Tokyo, Ruth Jarman fo…

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E48: Empowering Communities through Compassion: LaVal Brewer's Journey in Nonprofit Leadership 38:03

23d ago38:03

38:03

Welcome to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I’m joined by LaVal Brewer, President and CEO of South County Outreach. With over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, LaVal shares his journey from youth to leadership. He credits his success to God's guidance, emphasizing how faith informs his servant leadership approach. At South County Ou…

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Deep-Dive Sake Tours in Nada Hyogo - talking with Sake Brewer Andrew Russell 1:05:10

9d ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Andrew Russell is originally from Scotland, but has been living and brewing sake in Japan for more than 8 years. In winter, Andrew is busy brewing sake from Oct to Mar each year, but during the off-brewing season, he gives excellent Sake tours in the famous brewing region of Nada in Hyogo. This is the third sake brewing area in Japan where he has w…

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E47: Cultivating Effective Leadership and a Positive Organizational Culture with Executive Coach Steve Smith 44:22

1M ago44:22

44:22

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I'm excited to share insights from Steve Smith, Executive Coach and founder of Growth Source Coaching. With over 40 years of business experience, Steve has helped countless leaders improve their skills and build thriving organizations. We discuss the challenges nonprofit leaders face in developing …

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30-min Sustainable Short-Takes for Japan in JUNE of 2024 - with Tove & Joy 32:22

16d ago32:22

32:22

JUNE topics: Refugees | Same-Sex Couples Equality | Koike vs Renho Tokyo Gov | Big Garbage Reuse by Gov on Mercari app | Compost Toilets & Sustainable Travel | Peace Ed & Gaza from Hiroshima | Mountain Ecosystem Tokyo Event | BCCJ event Exploring Japan Corporate Diversity LINKS: ==Renho vs Koike for Tokyo Gov== https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202…

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Pro-Wrestling & Peace Education in Japan | Ashley Souther 1:02:01

26d ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Ashley Souther has lived and worked in Japan for almost 30 years and talks here about his passion for peace education at his high school in Hiroshima, his experience as a pro-wrestler in Gaza and then Japan, as well as how he tries to connect people to the human stories in Gaza and related war-torn areas of conflict. Ashley also talks of his resear…

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E46: Volunteer Fundraisers: The Key to Strengthening Your Nonprofit with Rob Webb 43:53

26d ago43:53

43:53

In today’s episode, guest Rob Webb, a seasoned nonprofit consultant with over 35 years of experience, discusses the sustainability of fundraising efforts through volunteer-led campaigns. By empowering volunteer leaders to spearhead fundraising initiatives, nonprofits can navigate challenges stemming from staff turnover more effectively. Rob discuss…

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Running a Sustainable Indigo Business on Awaji Island - Sally Hancox 57:39

1M ago57:39

57:39

I have a great love for the sustainability of Japanese indigo. It can be grown without pesticides while capturing carbon and restoring the soil, it can be used without damage to the people who work with it and it can be put down the drain without damage to the environment and waterways- a perfect solution to our modern textile needs. Aizome also ha…

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What does sustainably good urban planning in Japan look like? 1:02:50

1M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In this follow-up episode with Miroslav Bachura, an architect design and urban planning insider based in Shizuoka - we discuss some key issues of good, more sustainable (people-planet-profits in balance) urban design with examples from Kyoto, Shizuoka and other areas. Miroslav Bachura joined us last month to talk about his renovation projects in Sh…

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E45: Empowering Nonprofit Growth by Reducing CEO Reliance with Emily Taylor 31:08

1M ago31:08

31:08

In this episode, I discuss the consequences of a nonprofit becoming too dependent on its CEO with my guest Emily Taylor, founder of Teeny Big. Emily shares her expertise in helping nonprofits untangle their identity from individual leadership and build resilient structures for long-term success. Tune in to understand how to empower other leaders wi…

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Performing arts helps us live healthier & happier lives in Japan - Aya Kawakami Murray 1:02:01

2M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Japan needs the diverse perspectives represented in the creative performance arts & Aya tells us the how and why theatre, acting and performance helps us live healthier and happier lives. Aya Kawakami Murray is a university educator who founded the Theatre Iridescence in Nagoya and will give us insights on her backstory, vision for the theatre, a b…

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How to Find and Renovate a Minka - panel discussion at the Minka Summit 2024 1:09:45

2M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

The Minka Summit 3-day Event in rural Kyoto (Hanase village) this year had so much great information and insights from experts and insiders across Japan who have first hand experience with renovation and preservation of old houses and traditions as well as developing their rural area communities. This podcast is the audio from the panel discussion …

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How to Connect to the Legacy of your MINKA - Panel Discussion at the Minka Summit 2024 1:17:30

2M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

The Minka Summit 3-day Event in rural Kyoto (Hanase village) this year had so much great information and insights from experts and insiders across Japan who have first hand experience with renovation and preservation of old houses and traditions. This podcast is the audio from the panel discussion I moderated at this year's Minka Summit titled "Con…

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Spring Double | April-May Sustainable Japan Short-Takes with Tove & Joy 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Double the fun in one episode of our April and May live talks in the Sustainable Japan short-takes series with consultants Tove Kinooka and Joy Jarman-Walsh. April 2024 Episode: 00:30 Bring Your Own Bottle 01:00 Refill with MyMizu 01:45 Singaport Hilton tap water sign 02:40 What is MyMizu? 03:15 Is Plastic Recycled? 04:05 Plastic Waste Export Crisi…

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E44: Unleashing Women's Leadership Potential with Lydia Knight, Founder and CEO of The She Center 47:44

2M ago47:44

47:44

Lydia Knight is the founder and CEO of The She Center, an internationally recognized eating disorder expert and a pioneer in the field of female empowerment. Lydia discusses applying neuroscience principles to reprogram limiting beliefs around thoughts, emotions, and leadership. We discussed the importance of creating psychologically safe environme…

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Japan's MINKA houses design for style & safety | talking with architect Miroslav Bachura 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Miroslav Bachura is an architect-designer who is originally from Slovakia, now based in Shizuoka Japan. Here he talks about how to properly reuse Minka traditional Japanese houses and materials to be both stylish, cost effective, safe and more sustainable. Watch the talk with Miro here to see all the great pictures we refer to in this talk. Miro is…

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Investing in an Old House & Rural Japan as a Journalist-Filmmaker | David Caprara 59:39

2M ago59:39

59:39

David Caprara is an American journalist who has been based in Japan since he first came as a JET in 2012. David has worked as a writer, researcher, director and producer with major broadcasting companies both inside and focused on Japan from the US. Watch the video of our talk on YouTube == DAVID CAPRARA LINKS == https://www.davidcaprara.com/ https…

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E43: How to Thrive in the Nonprofit Sector: Strategies For Reducing Burnout and Turnover with Patton McDowell, founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership 44:31

3M ago44:31

44:31

Today, on the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m selfishly so excited to have Patton McDowell on the show and to share our conversation with you. We are discussing his path to becoming a leader in the nonprofit sector and the lessons he has learned over his career. Focusing on why nonprofit leaders often face high turnover, we talk about things like unre…

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Positive Flip Side of "Good" Inbound Travelers to Japan 19:58

3M ago19:58

19:58

2024 is set to be the biggest year yet for international visitors coming to Japan and while most news articles focus on overtourism and the bad apples in the crowd- I’d like to highlight how inbound tourism is having a positive influence on the local people, planet, proactive mindset and a more sustainable economy. Also, ideas for how we might appe…

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Celebrating Rural Japan Life & Reuse of Old Houses at Minka Summit ‘24 19:15

2M ago19:15

19:15

Bonus podcast of my MEDIUM article Celebrating Rural Japan at the 3rd Annual Minka Summit in Hanase Village. Read the full article here: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh/celebrating-rural-japan-life-reuse-of-old-houses-at-minka-summit-24-1e496d5bc357 This year was the 3rd annual Minka Summit and we went back to the beautiful Hanase Village in rural Kyot…

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Japanese Thatch Roof Renovation - Mélanie Heresbach of 2m26 in rural Kyoto 14:03

3M ago14:03

14:03

As a part of the 2024 Minka Summit in rural Kyoto, we had the chance to visit the stunning KAYABUKI thatch roof MINKA traditional home and atelier art studio of talented design team 2m26 Mélanie and Sebastien. Here Mélanie talks about the process of changing their roof from metal and tile back to natural straw thatch roof over the last year. 2m26 a…

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E42: Empowering Nonprofit Leadership Development and Growth with Kristin Harrington, Partner at Lead Star 42:36

3M ago42:36

42:36

In this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m having a meaningful conversation with leadership and strategy advisor Kristin Harrington. We delve into Kristin's unique journey into nonprofit leadership, the importance of culture and workforce development, and funding strategies for enhancing an organization's impact. Highlighting the challenge…

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Vegan Educator-Entrepreneur Talks Japan Travel & Plantbased Philosophy - Brigitte Gemme 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Vancouver based Brigitte Gemme is a mom and researched professional who has been spreading her love of vegan eating and sustainable lifestyles with an international audience through her blogs, podcasts and workshops. In spring 2024, Brigitte traveled Japan with her family and has some advice for vegan eaters who want to enjoy the experience. 00:00 …

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30 min Sustainable Short-Takes for March 2024 with Joy & Tove 32:21

3M ago32:21

32:21

Tove & Joy talk about the latest sustainability focused projects, news and entrepreneurship around Japan for March of 2024 that are on our radar. Tove Kinooka is co-founder of sustainability focused consultancy and training business in Tokyo: ENTELECO: https://www.entelecoconsulting.com/ https://jp.linkedin.com/in/tove-kinooka-35a39323 Joy Jarman-W…

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Fixing up Old Houses in OJIKA Nagasaki Japan - talking with Brett Rassmussen 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Brett works on Ojika island (Nagasaki) and elsewhere in Japan (new project in Nagano) under the business name “Okibi”. Here he talks about the ups and downs of fixing up old houses, reusing local materials, being as sustainable as possible with renewable energy, natural materials, community building and even beach cleanup activities as a part of hi…

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Choosing to stay in NOTO after the quake - talking with Bernd & Mitsue 1:04:37

3M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

The Noto peninsula was rocked by one of Japan's strongest earthquakes on Jan 1, 2024. Bernd Schellhorn and Mitsue Nagase are residents of the Noto peninsula area who chose to move there from Kyoto and make it their home. Bernd and Mitsue have been on the Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow before sharing insights about Shojin-Ryori and Photography. Thi…

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E41: Reduce CEO Burnout and Boost Board Engagement with Sabrina Hernandez, CEO of Supporting World Hope 42:29

3M ago42:29

42:29

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I’m thrilled to have Sabrina Walker Hernandez on the show today. Sabrina is the president and CEO of Supporting World Hope, a nonprofit and mission-driven consulting agency that specializes in providing strategic planning, leadership development, and board education services to other nonprofits and missi…

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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE has moved! Where? Find out! 1:23

3M ago1:23

1:23

Big news coming! Starting today, future episodes of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE can be found only on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast channel. We created some confusion by posting the show on both Eagle-Eyed Rugby Podcast and US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE. Why are we doing this? Well, we have some great news to share very soon about that, so stay tuned…

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Why should we care about traditional Japanese house design? talking with author Azby Brown 1:04:38

4M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

As a preview for the 3rd annual Minka Summit on April 19-21 this year, I had the chance to talk with author and Japanese house design expert Azby Brown (who is this year's keynote speaker) about some of the ideas he will be presenting to the audience of over 500 traditional Japanese house enthusiasts from across Japan who will gather in rural Kyoto…

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Carole Fuchs - Green Ultra Athlete & Sustainable Business Entrepreneur in Japan 32:23

4M ago32:23

32:23

Carole Fuchs is an impressive endurance athlete who has climbed Mt.Everest, she works at the British Embassy as a climate advocate, and is an entrepreneur who launched Feel Run - a sustainable business focused on promoting sustainability in sportswear, events and sports. The sportswear she makes reuses waste plastics and bamboo fibers - the company…

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USA Rugby & MLR Season Updates - Ryan Ye 1:00:16

4M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John update listeners on the latest USA Rugby news, including the women playing South Africa this weekend, USA Men vs Scotland tickets on salem and, Ryan Ye joins in to share his thoughts on the first 4 weeks of the MLR season; which teams are hot, and which are not. And, who to look out for on eac…

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E40: The “Six Thinking Hats” Approach to Inclusive And Thoughtful Meetings with Author Joshua Berry 46:46

4M ago46:46

46:46

Today, on the Lead with Heart podcast, we are discussing authentic leadership with my guest Joshua Berry, author of "Dare to Be Naive: How to Find Your True Self in a Noisy World." In this episode, Joshua shares his journey from international business to entrepreneurship, offering insights gained from working with organizations like the Ritz Carlto…

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USA Eagle & Queensland Reds Forward, Charli Jacoby 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John are joined by USA Eagle and the latest addition to the Queensland Reds Super Rugby squad, Charli Jacoby. In a hilarious episode, Charli talks about making that move to Australia for club rugby, her Reds teammates and style of play than she is used to playing, and what about h…

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Houston SaberCats’ Davy Coetzer 29:45

4M ago29:45

29:45

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Flyhalf, Davy Coetzer, to catch up on Houston’s season, one of only two teams remaining in MLR undefeated, albeit early in the season. Also, we talk about his Houston teammates, and what are Davy’s international plans? Does he have USA Eagles’ plans once qualified? B…

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Uproar, an interview by Bill Baker with Directors Hamish Bennett and Paul Middleditch 26:36

4M ago26:36

26:36

In this bonus interview, Bill Baker sits down with the directors of the film, Uproar, starring Minnie Driver, Rhys Darby and Julian Dennison. Hamish Bennett and Paul Middleditch talk about the story behind the film and working with the incredible cast. Uproar is set in New Zealand in 1981, when the arrival of the South African Springboks sets off n…

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Passion for Natural Plastering and Building in Japan - Emily Kaneko Reynolds 1:03:58

5M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Emily Kaneko Reynolds loves to build with earth and mud- in this talk, she shares some of her insights and passion for natural building materials. Emily wrote a book about Japan's Clay Walls (link below) and she gave a Tedx Talk in 2021 worth watching called : Save Your World, Build with Earth – Japan Style - TEDxKUFS : • Save Your World, Build wit…

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Sustainable Short Takes with Tove & Joy - February 2024 31:47

5M ago31:47

31:47

What sustainable trends, events and innovations are on our radar this month (February 2024) Japan?By jjwalsh / InboundAmbassador

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E39: Corporate Culture and Leadership in Your Nonprofit with Marine Corps Veteran & Founder And CEO of Groundswell, Jake Wood 36:01

5M ago36:01

36:01

Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast. I'm very honored to have Jake Wood as my guest today. Jake is a Marine Corps veteran and the founder and CEO of Groundswell- a software company that enables companies to help their employees become modern philanthropists by providing tech-enabled donor-advised funds. Prior to launching Groundswell, Jake …

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Earthquake-Resistance Renovation of Traditional Houses in Japan 59:38

5M ago59:38

59:38

Ayumi & Uberto are an international couple living in Fukuoka who know a lot about earthquake resistant traditional Japanese buildings. Ayumi wrote an excellent Medium blog about it and another about how Japanese students are educated and trained to survive an earthquake. They have been renovating and living in an old Japanese house KOMINKA after ma…

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Houston SaberCats’ Seth Smith 27:41

5M ago27:41

27:41

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Seth Smith, the week after making his MLR debut, making him the youngest to ever suit up in the MLR. Seth, with a level head on his shoulders, is cherishing the moment, understanding how important his debut is to the Houstoun youth rugby scene, and we also talk about…

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Anthem Rugby Charlotte Inaugural Match Recap - Scott Lawrence, Alama Ieremia, David Still & Tom Kindley 24:53

5M ago24:53

24:53

On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John recap Anthem Rugby Carolina’s inaugural match against the Free Jacks, including interviews with USA Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, Anthem Head Coach & USA Assistant Coach, Alama Ieremia, Anthem Wing, David Still and New England’s Tom Kindley about Anthem, what it means to the gr…

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2024 Minka (Traditional House) Japan Summit - Talking with the Event Organizers 1:02:02

5M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

The 3rd annual Minka Summit will be held once again in Hanase Village (about an hour from Kyoto station). In this preview talk about this year's event, Lauren, Andrea and Stuart join to give insights on the special speakers, minka mall, minka tours, locals and the village, and how the event has changed over the last 3 years. Key Takeaways They are …

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2024 MLR Season Preview & USA Rugby Updates 58:41

5M ago58:41

58:41

On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John bring on MLR Stats Guru, James Deeley, to preview the 2024 Major League Rugby season, kicking off this weekend. Who’s the favorite to win it all? How will the new teams, RFCLA, Miami and Anthem do? RFCLA, piggybacking off HSBC 7s and USA Rugby, will that bring us a record crowd for their first…

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Renovating Vacant House to Guest House with Tribute to Heritage - Dani Benton 57:35

5M ago57:35

57:35

Originally from the US, Dani & Evan Benton have bought properties and land to live and run a guest house and to do natural farming in rural Japan. The Bentons have been so generous in sharing their knowledge on YouTube by documenting and sharing a variety of useful information about how to get a Japan business and startup visa, buy a house, renovat…

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