Tokyo Whispers

Kaori Shoji and Host Deanna talk about their honest opinions on social media. Kaori makes influencer life look so easy and beautiful. Know your purpose in your social media - Why do you do your social media? As Wanderism's CEO, Kaori inspires us to think about how traveling can be super beneficial to your life. In any situation, there is a way just as she paved her to success.

From Goldman Sachs to Miss Travel Japan to Wanderism CEO, Kaori Shoji can do it all. Girl power to the max! How was corporate life? What sparked you to try for Miss Travel Japan?  Host Deanna Woo & Kaori talk about how to travel well, how she started her business, and even ASMR Japanese language tips for shopping and traveling in Japan for foreigners. 

The corporate work culture, particularly in Asia is its own beast, there is a huge learning curve from the get-go - it can be exciting, competitive, at the same time stressful and taxing. It has it's pros and cons but it's a world where millions of people experience on the daily. Bowing to your higher-ups, unnecessary work drama, formal language, etc. What are some of your stories? How do you deal with work politics? What did you learn in your corporate journey? Rebecca shares about her experiences and her advice on how to succeed in the corporate world.

Let's get to know boss woman Rebecca a well-traveled, intelligent, and intriguing Tokyo resident. A woman of many trades and hobbies. A fabulous shopper, take a listen to Rebecca & Host Deanna's Must-have Product Reviews. We also dabble in some meditation and highlight her spiritual journey. 

My knowledgeable friend Fab Oram gives his input on a healthy mindset and how to spend your time during the pandemic. We get to know Fab’s story behind how he ended up in this big little city of Tokyo and have some fun learning how to ask for help in Japanese through ASMR, a rather funny oxymoron whispering for help.

Host Deanna Woo talks to celebrity guest K-Pop star Kevin Woo about their sibling relationship, professional relationship, and the fantastical world of K-POP. Kevin and Deanna spill some tea - silly sibling banter, inside jokes, and funny childhood memories. Kevin talks about his deep connection to Japan and his favorite aspects of the culture while he promoted and lived in the Land of the Rising Sun. 

Kevin & Deanna look back on Kevin's vibrant and successful career in Japan with his K-Pop Idol group U-KISS as well as his solo endeavors. Shoutout to all the Klovers! They talk about the extraordinary fan culture in Japan - Who are Kevin’s favorite Japanese musicians and what are his favorite anime’s? Kevin gives his two cents on the massive Hallyu Wave in Japan and his advice to people who aspire to succeed as artists in Japan, the #2 music market in the world. 

Seika and Deanna talk about the trends of Tokyo and the flow of information - exports and imports of Japan. They talk about globalization in Japan and what are the unique trends that represent the country.

Get to know Seika Takeshima with host Deanna Woo as they talk about living abroad in Australia and returning to Japan, her unending discoveries of Tokyo city, and lost & found items in Japan.

Jimmy Cuellar shares about his new endeavor as a dating coach with host Deanna Woo. They go over relationship dealbreakers, kissing, and having a hopeful outlook as an expat. Jimmy’s “Dating from a Guy’s Perspective” is all about empowering women in building positive relationships and helping to understand why guys do what they do.

Getting lost in Japan, hobby groups, and drooling over tacos. Host Deanna Woo gets to know Jimmy Cuellar and his fun lifestyle.

Host Deanna Woo hangs out with Anton Wormann, a Swedish model & actor who has decided to officially move to Japan. They rave about why people love the city of Tokyo and highlight the interesting aspects of Japanese culture that foreigners should adjust themselves to. They try out ASMR with Japanese - English learning and have fun getting to know who is Anton, the person.

Host Deanna Woo talks to Anton Wormann about one of his greatest accomplishments in life - completely renovating and building an old Japanese house basically on his own. They discuss the inspiration behind it, the struggles and hurdles, and how the undertaking has allowed him to grow as a person and also assimilate more into Japan. Check out this episode and be inspired.