Ikizama- Way of Life

This is a compilation of episodes 14-19. Episode 14: Lucy H. West, Philadelphia based artist who creates artwork based on “human consciousness” and “inner experience.” Make sure to check out her exhibition "TADAIMA TEN/ただいま展" https://lucyhwest.com/ Episode 16: Ernesto de la Morena Garcia, CXO of TOA Shoes, shares his altruistic view of life and giving back to the society. https://toashoes.com/ Episode 17: Clara Moyano, a professional golfer with mature sense of self, talks about the tour player's lifestyle and how to stay strong and courageous as one tackles a dream job. Insta: @claramoyi Episode 18: Yu Yamamoto, a Tokyo based psychologist explains to us the importance of openness and the power of listening to others. https://www.mentalhealthservicestokyo.com/ Episode 19: Sayuri Okada, founder of Mogami Wellness, shares the art of Japanese wellness and also her perspective of life which leads to continuous growth. https://www.mogamiwellness.com/

Saori Okada is a founder of Mogami Wellness, a Japanese wellness brand aiming to empower everyone’s life using the Japanese traditional beliefs/practices. Her passion for wellness and health roots from her family of healthcare professionals and her own personal experience which is also explained in her narrative memoir, “Until the Death of Me: A 15-year Eating Disorder Recovery Journey.” She holds a B.S. in Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia, and has previously worked in the marketing & media analytics industry in New York City, USA and Toronto, Canada.   https://www.mogamiwellness.com/

Yu Yamamoto is a Tokyo-based psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults in both English and Japanese. She has lived in Egypt, U.A.E., Australia, and the Netherlands, and explains how her multi-cultural background has influenced her to work as a psychologist. She talks about the importance of "truly listening" to others and understanding the others' intentions behind their stories. https://www.mentalhealthservicestokyo.com/

Clara Moyano is a Spanish professional golfer on LET/LETAS. She graduated from Mississippi State in 2021 and won Order of Merit for the Santander Tour the same year. She made her professional debut in Madrid Open on the Ladies European Tour.

As a CXO (Chief Experience Officer) of TOA Golf Shoes, Ernesto De La Morena Garcia lives at the front line of a new Spanish golf shoes business. With eccentric colors and Spanish handmade craft, TOA longs to shake up the market which consists of pre-existing major brands. In this episode we talk about the challenges and the joys he has experienced being at his position, as well as visions for the future, and his values of helping the community. https://toashoes.com

This week, I talk about myself, my background, life as a golfer, and my struggle I had when I became a professional golfer. I turned professional in 2018 and I am based in Europe playing on their tour. It’s been fun traveling to new places with friends, competing at the high level and challenging myself to reach my goals. However, it’s true that there has been ups & downs, and in this episode I share what I struggled with the most, which was the instability of the lifestyle. I’m not sure if this will resonate with anyone, but I hope this episode will give peace to someone who has felt something similar.

Lucy H. West is a Philadelphia-based artist with a Japanese background. Her artwork revolves around “human consciousness” and “inner experience,” a theme relatable to all of us. She went to an international school in Tokyo where she took interest in many forms of artwork, and during her studies in Dickinson College, she spent one year studying abroad in Rome. After graduating in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and a minor in Economics, she worked 3 years in Barnes Foundation and complete her residency later in Madrid, Spain. Lucy H. West (lucyhwest.com)

In this episode we reflect on the past 5 interviews and some “Ikizama’s” (way of life) that they have shared with us! 1. Ana Larrañeta: LETAS tournament director talks about what it means to be herself and how she wants to live. 2. Dorthea Forbrigd: Norwegian professional golfer on the Ladies European Tour talks about her rule in life. 3. Carol ‘Stash’ Stanley: Founder of LaceLocker®️ and what it means to be Stash. 4. Sarika Seki Hussey: Former UN official turned entrepreneur talks about her view of life. 5. Britt Wiebe: Sports and conditioning coach for the Elite Falcons Football Club talks about her rule in life and living without regrets.

Brittany Wiebe is a Canadian strength & conditioning coach with a lot of experience around the world! After graduating North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and minor in psychology, she worked at University of Missouri as a graduate assistant for the football and Olympic sports, while also interning at Clemson University for Olympic sports. She then was a minor league strength & conditioning coach for the Houston Astros (baseball) where she was promoted as the Latin American S&C Coordinator for her final two seasons. Wiebe moved to Dubai last October where she now coordinates S&C operations for the Elite Falcons Football Club in Dubai and Africa.

Sarika Seki Hussey is a multi-talented SUPERWOMAN! After working years for the UN, she took the courageous decision to leave the organization and see what else life has to offer, and that is exactly when she met her new passion – sake and face yoga! (Yes, you heard it right! It is a yoga for your face!) Sarika entered the world of entrepreneurship as a sake lecturer and a face yogi folling high demands from her peers wanting to learn more about them. Well the Japanese traditional beverage and face yoga do not seem to have much in common, they are deeply rooted with Sarika’s mission, which is to bring joy and positive changes to the society. _________ More about Sarika on her website: https://www.sarikasake.com/art