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This week's guest is standup comedian, Yumi Nagashima.   She is sweet and hilarious at the same time. We discuss her origin story, Japanese comedy, racism and sexism in comedy industry and more. Follow Yumi on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to Yumi's YouTube channel. Follow Yukari on Twitter and Instagram. Detailed shownote is on Yukari's blog. Support Yukari on Patreon. For sponsorship inquiry, contact Yukari. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

This week, Yukari is chatting with illustrator, voice artist and community MC, Yurie Hoyoyon. We discuss Vancouver's Japanese community and the impact of Covid-19, her multi-faceted (Tasai) work and her passion on putting on community events.  Sept 19 Nikkei Kotoba Forest Lounge  Follow Yurie on Facebook and Instagram.  Yurie's Etsy shop: LuvFirstSight Follow Yukari on Twitter and Instagram. Detailed shownote is on Yukari's blog. Support Yukari on Patreon. For sponsorship inquiry, contact Yukari. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

Today's guest is theatre artist and playwright Tetsuro Shigematsu. Tetsuro and Yukari discuss Japanese masculinity, book recommendations, should artist have a day job? and Japanese mental tendency not to take up space.  Follow Tetsuro on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Support him on Patreon  Tetsuro Shigematsu' free master class Follow Yukari on Twitter and Instagram. Detailed shownote is on Yukari's blog. Support Yukari on Patreon. For sponsorship inquiry, contact Yukari. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

This week's guest is Mayumi Yoshida, Vancouver based actor, writer and director. She is perhaps most well known for her role as the Crown Princess of Japan in the Man in the High Castle. Mayumi and I talk about belonging and understanding two different cultures, representation, and more. You can follow Mayumi on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Yukari on Twitter and Instagram. Detailed shownote is on Yukari's blog. Support Yukari on Patreon.  For sponsorship inquiry, contact Yukari.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

Today's guest is Shizuka Kai, Vancouver based theatre artist.  Shizuka and I discuss Japanese society, Identity, and representation.  Follow Shizuka on Instagram. Follow Yukari on Twitter and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

Today's guest is actor and playwright Hiro Kanagawa. Listen Yukari and Hiro discuss his Japanese identity, Japanese as "Model Minority"  and what we can do for equality.  Follow Hiro on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Follow Yukari on Twitter and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

This week's guest is Yukari's fantastic friend Sachie Mikawa.  Listen to their intimate conversation on life and arts. Follow Egg here https://www.facebook.com/groups/2023412467903500/ Follow Yukari on Instagram  Follow Yukari on Twitter @YukariP  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

My first episode with a guest! Our first guest is Christy Smith.  Yukari and Christy talk about her new coaching experience, quarantine favourite, and things we are scared of. Send your suggestions on who I should be interviewing to yukari@yukaripeerless.ca I'm @yukaripeerless on Instagram @YukariP on Twitter Happy listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

I’m re-starting this podcast in the midst of this uncertain time to connect with you. Tweet at @yukariP with your comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

I’m not interested in perfect batting average. I’m more interested in seeing you in the arena or batter’s box. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

What is the story you're making up in your head?? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message

Welcome to the first episode (on Anchor) of Living Brave Podcast where I am talking about doing your thing and congratulating Alie Ward for 100 episodes of Ologies. Check out Ologies: https://www.alieward.com/ologies --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livingbrave/message