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In her novels, Julie Otsuka preserves memories of Japanese-American. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Creativity, Culture, Education, History, Literature, Racism

Miyuki Williams is co-founder of Europe's longest-established Taiko group, Mugenkyo, celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Treatment

Renowned puppeteer Basil Twist, long inspired by traditional Japanese puppetry, creates cutting edge puppets for the hit play "My Neighbour Totoro." Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Entertainment, Inspiration

Nobel Prize winner Katalin Karikó, the central figure behind the development of mRNA vaccines, talks about her beliefs as a scientist. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery,illness, Nature, Medicine, Pandemic, Science, Technology

Gerardo Garcia is using cutting edge technology to save 'Cinderella species', which are endangered animals that are typically overlooked. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Environment, Nature, Science, Sustainability, Technology

Executive Director of the Asian American Federation talks about the rights and wellbeing of Asian Americans and democratic engagement. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Culture, Equality, Mental Health, Multicultural, Pandemic, Racism

With a superhero blockbuster and other animated films, Hollywood director John Aoshima brings his Japanese heritage to a global audience. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Cultre, Design, Diversity, Entertainment

Peter Cuong Franklin, the chef of a renowned restaurant in Vietnam shares his philosophy on the modern Vietnamese cuisine he creates. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Business, Creativity, Cultre, Discovery, History, Inspiration, Regugees

Born in Ghana, Fred Swaniker, lived across Africa and realized that good leadership is key to a nation's success. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Business, Economy, Educationm, Entrepreneur, Future

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka Prefecture. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Business, Creativity, Economy, Environment, Future, Global issues, Sustainability

The Human Library's human "books" share on topics they care about, and those who "read" ask them questions. We spoke with its founder, Ronni Abergel. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Communication, Creativity, Culture, Humanity, Inclusion, LGBTQ, Racism

Elton Ilirjani is CEO of a company supporting LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Business, Diversity, Entrepreneur, Equality, Gender, Inclusion, LGBTQ

Woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father, George Nakashima's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Environment, Nature, Sustainability

Steve Pateman is fighting to make Sumo more accessible by encouraging individuals typically sidelined from sports to try it for free. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Community, Culture, Disability, Diversity, Humanity, Inclusion, Sports

Leslie Sussan became an anti-nuclear activist after discovering her father's films of victims of the atom bomb that filmed in Japan. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Communication, Education, History, Humanity, Journalism

Anna-Lena von Hodenberg is the founder of Germany's first organization to fight digital violence. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Future, Global issues, Human rights, Journalism, Technology

Autistic creative consultant Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt talks about bringing authentic autism representation to the theater. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Dance, Disability, Diversity, Entartainment, Inclusion, Music

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music heard at an internment camp as a child. What does music mean to him? Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, History, Humanity, Inspiration, Music

Pioneering a cruelty-free method of growing meat through cell cultivation technology, former cardiologist Uma Valeti hopes to meet increasing global demand. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Business, Environment, Entrepreneur, Future, Global issues, Sustainability, Technology

Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Environment, Future, Global issues, Nature, Science, Sustainability, Technology

Nakamori Yasufumi talks about expanding the reach of Asian art, while recognizing the colonial roots of western museums and the importance of diversity. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Diversity, History, Inspiration

Accomplished conductor Ronald Braunstein founded an orchestra to help classical musicians with mental illness. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Commuity, Creativity, Diversity, Entertainment, Illness, Inclusion, Inspiration, Mental health, Multicultural, Music, Treatment

Malaysian filmmaker Adele Lim champions minority voices, crafting Hollywood films highlighting Asians and women. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Business, Creativity, Culture, Diversity, Entertainment, Equality, Gender

The new challenge of the prominent American artist CHAZ GUEST is to paint portraits using traditional Japanese dyes. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Discovery, Education, History, Inspiration

Bernard Benzamin Nathan founded Don Management, an inclusive talent agency challenging beauty standards by diverse talents. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Art, Culture, Disability, Diversity, Entertainment, Entrepreneur, Equality, Inclusion

In 2023, Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi's animation "ONI: Thunder God's Tale" won the auspicious Annie Award. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Humanity, Inclusion, Inspiration

Nalleli Cobo and her community fought toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council approved "Phase-Out." Here's what we talk about in this episode:Activism, Community, Environment, Gen Z, Illness, Survivors, Sustainability

Afghan girls lack education access with Taliban restrictions. Pashtana Durrani operates a secret school, striving to secure their educational future. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Education, Equality, Gender, Human rights, Refugees, Technology

Gordon Buchanan is one of the most famous cameramen due to his 30 years filming of wildlife in some of the remotest areas of the planet. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Creativity, Discovery, Environment, Nature, Science, Sustainability, Technology

Amsterdam-based Makers Unite upcycles life vests once worn by refugees into bags and other products. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Community, Creativity, Design, Entrepreneur, Global issues, Inclusion, Refugees

In 2022, a research team at OIST announced that they had developed the world's first sustainable system for farming squid. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Art, Discovery, Environment, Future, Global issues, Science, Sustainability, Technology

Gareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is needed. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Community, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Humanity, Inspiration, Music

Horiuchi Yoshimi runs a library in Northern Thailand. She is blind, yet she believes reading can change lives for the better future. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Art, Community, Culture, Disability, Education, Entrepreneur, Humanity, Inspiration, Literature

Arief Rabik has launched a business aimed at revitalizing forests and rural economies by planting bamboo with local residents. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Business, Community, Creativity, Culture, Economy, Environment, Entrepreneur, Global issues, Nature, Sustainability

Ella Al-Shamahi explores places understudied by science because of conflict and political instability. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Culture, Discovery, Entertainment, History, Inspiration, Science, Survivors

Back to Healing empowers people living with ailing backs called scoliosis. Marcus expands support by mixing art, medicine and technology. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Disability, Diversity, Inspiration, Medicine, Survivors, Treatment

The first Indian author to win the Booker Prize talks about crossing "boundaries," a major message of her novel. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Communication, Creativity, Culture, Diversity, Gender, History, Inspiration, Literature, Multicultural, Self

Luis von Ahn created the most used educational app, Duolingo. He aims to make learning available to all. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Business, Creativity, Culture, Education, Entrepreneur, Future, Global issues, International, Technology

Through flying around the world on a paramotor Sacha Dench draws attention to bird species whose numbers are decreasing. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Education, Environment, Global issues, Nature, Science, Survivors, Sustainability, Technology

Co-creator of a dance program for people with Parkinson's talks about how dancing improves their life. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Community, Creativity, Dance, Disability, Entertainment, Illness, Inspiration, Treatment

Nadine Kaadan is an award-winning children's book author from Syria. She promotes diversity and inclusivity in her books. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Diversity, Education, Humanity, Inspiration, Literature, Multicultural, Refugees, Survivors

Nick Merriman explains why the Horniman Museum is returning its entire collection of Benin bronzes to Nigeria. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Community, Culture, Discovery, Education, Global issues, History, Inspiration, Multicultural

Shari Davis encourages young people and minorities to participate in the budgeting process for government and schools. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Alternative, Communication, Community, Economy, Education, Future, Gen Z, Inclusion

Felicity Aston was the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica and is a champion of female adventurers. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Environment, Equality, Gender, Inspiration, Nature, Science, Survivors

Cassa Pancho founded Ballet Black for dancers of black and Asian descent and is bringing diversity to the world of ballet. Here's what we talk about in this episode; Alternative, Art, Creativity, Culture, Dance, Diversity, Entertainment, Equality, History, Racism

Kate Griggs, CEO of global charity 'Made By Dyslexia' believes that society needs to focus more on the strengths of dyslexic thinking. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Communication, Community, Creativity, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneur, Inspiration, Parenting, Science

Jiaoying Summers confronts racism with her comedy. Living in the U.S., she has a billion views on social and speaks of the misunderstanding toward Asians. She explains the power of laughter. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Gender, Inclusion, Inspiration, Racism, Self

Music is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka. When a video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music. Here is what we talk about in this episode : Art, Communication, Creativity, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Gen Z, Music, Parenting

Shani Dhanda is a British disability activist. She was born with brittle bone disease. The barriers she has faced motivates her to make the world inclusive for disabled people. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Alternative, Communication, Community, Disability, Diversity, Equality, Human rights, Inclusion, Self

Lisa Power has been an LGBTQ+ campaigner for over four decades. She is also a trustee and supporter of Queer Britain, the first LGBTQ+ museum in the UK. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Culture, Diversity, Equality, Gender, History, Human rights, Inclusion, LGBTQ, Racisim

We feature a Japanese composer and pianist, Nakamura Tempei performing around the world. He has given numerous concerts in Ukraine over the past 13 years and plays prayers for peace of the country. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Communication, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Humanity, Inspiration, Music, Treatment