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In the twelfth episode of Japan Memo Season 3, Robert Ward and Yuka Koshino host Professor Taniguchi Tomohiko, a Visiting Professor at Takushoku University's Institute of World Studies and a Senior Fellow at the Alliance of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies and former Special Advisor to Prime Minister Abe's Cabinet and also as a Councillor in the Cabinet Secretariat (April 2013 to September 2020), where he contributed to crafting foreign policy speeches for Prime Minister Abe.Robert, Yuka, and Professor Taniguchi discuss Abe's Grand Strategy, especially focusing on his landmark speeches.Topics discussed include:Role of diplomatic speechwriter under the Abe administrationFormer Prime Minister Abe's grand strategy and diplomatic legaciesSignificance of former Prime Minister Abe's diplomatic speechesAbe administration's legacies in Japan's foreign and defence policiesThe following individuals are recommended by our guests to gain a clearer picture of the topics discussed:Crown Prince Naruhito, translated by Sir Hugh Cortazzi, The Thames and I: A Memoir by Prince Naruhito of Two Years at Oxford (Folkestone: Renaissance Books Ltd, 2019)Geoffrey Bownas, Japanese Journeys: Writings and Reflections: Writings and Recollections (Epsom: Global Oriental; Illustrated edition, 2005)Fukuzawa Yukichi, The Autobiography of Yukichi Fukuzawa (Tokyo: Library of Japan, 2000)Ian Buruma, A Tokyo Romance (London: Atlantic Books, 2019)Christopher Ross, Mishima's Sword: Travels in Search of a Samurai Legend (London: Fourth Estate Ltd. 2006)We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to Japan Memo on the podcast platform of your choice.Date of Recording: 15 November 2023Japan Memo is recorded and produced at the IISS in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May McCarthy talks with author and entrepreneur Svetlana Kim, who shares success tips as part of her journey chronicled in her book, The White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee. Svetlana shares her story of arriving in the United States in 1991 with one dollar in her pocket and not speaking the language to becoming a best-selling author, speaker, and media personality.

Guest: Douglas Winslow Cooper Age: 75 Location: Walden, NY Bio: Douglas Winslow Cooper, writer, and retired environmental physicist, now helps manage the at-home nursing care of his wife. Cooper earned his A.B., with honors, in physics at Cornell, then served at the U.S. Army biological warfare laboratories at Ft. Detrick, MD. He obtained his M.S. degree in physics at Penn State and his Ph.D. in engineering from Harvard. His professional life centered on environmental issues, and he was the author or co-author of more than 100 technical articles published in peer-reviewed journals. [Citations: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=VjhPPtIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao] In 1995, he was elected Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Sciences. In 2011, he wrote and published Ting and I: A Memoir of Love, Courage, and Devotion, available at amazon.com. He co-authored two other memoirs and edited three more. He recently wrote and published Write Your Book with Me and co-authored and published SOLVED! Curing Your Medical Insurance Problems. His coaching, writing, and editing site is http://WriteYourBookWithMe.com. His most recent book, Cooper and Beggin, How to Manage Nursing Care at Home, was published by Outskirts Press in March 2017. What the world needs more of:  1. Love 2. Commitment 3. Our story is about the power of love, the importance of marriage, and the value of human life, even severely disabled life as my wife now endures. These three. Wow Factor: We fell in love in Chinese class at Cornell in 1963, married 20 years later, still deeply in love, ready to face the challenges of an interracial marriage and multiple sclerosis, which eventually made Tina quadriplegic and on a ventilator, with 24/7 nursing at home for the past 14 years, after nearly dying in 2004. Favorite Color: Blue

Bio Dare to dream Svetlana Kim is a speaker, award-winning author of White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee, co-author of The Last of the Four Musketeers: Allen Joe’s Life and Friendship with Bruce Lee, Speaker, director/producer of the documentary film The Last of the Four Musketeers, and consultant. She is also a host of the Radio Show called "To The Stars Through Adversity." http://www.blogtalkradio.com/svetlanakim . In her book, White Pearl and I: A Memoir of a Political Refugee, she chronicles her journey from Russia to the United States, where she arrived with only one dollar in her pocket and not a single word of English at her disposal; today, she is a leader among her peers in the business world, and has been honored with numerous awards citing her commitment, skill, and integrity. She has received countless awards including, the 2012 Asian American Women of High Achievements Award by the National Association of Professional Asian American Women (NAPAW). She was also a recipient of the NAAAP 100 Award and was honored in 2010 with the Orphan International Worldwide Global Citizenship Award for her contribution to saving the lives of children in Haiti. She was recognized with the Daily Point of Light Award (Award Number: 3983) by Points of Light Institute created by the administration of President George H.B. Bush to honor individuals creating meaningful change in communities across America. In 2009, the International Leadership Foundation paid tribute to Kim with its Leadership Award, selecting her from among a group of potential honorees including congress members, presidential cabinet secretaries, and other high-ranking officials. Kim has been featured and profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, MSN Money, MSNBC, Women's Life magazine in Seoul, Korea; the Asian Fortune; Networking Times; NASDAQ's Closing Bell; and The Gazette, a publication of the Library of Congress. Kim is an active volunteer and has served on numerous boards of directors. Svetlana is married and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband. ______________________________________________ Intro to show: I am so excited to introduce to you a powerhouse of a woman, Svetlana Kim. She talks with us about her journey over 27 years ago to come to America. When she first arrived in New York at the age of 23 she spoke no English and had only one dollar to her name. In this episode she shares intimate parts of her story and how she was able to overcome tremendous adversity. Svetlana shares stories about being robbed of a precious possession, a moment in Russia where she “first cried out to God”, and the day she received her visa leading her to believe that “Miracles really happen”. We talk about everything from spirituality, to grit, to living a life of service. She has an incredible story that will inspire you to listen to your heart and never give up. Four Sigmatic Coffee Discount Code  Linda's website Follow Linda on Social Media @ Chickfitstudio Questions I asked Lana: ● What made you want to come to America? ● As a Korean, Russian immigrant, you came to America with one dollar in your pocket, but a big dream within your heart . How do you think that dream in your heart, though you had no money and couldn't speak the language, was the difference maker? ● You had a special pair of earrings and a bracelet that your grandmother gave to you. Can you tell us the significance of that? ● There was a moment where you had to make a choice. That is when they stole your earrings, they stole your bracelet. Your grandmother had given it to you saying, “Sell this if you need to”. Of course you didn’t want to sell it. Here you are getting ripped off by a bunch of hoodlums. Your moment was whether you fold up and go back to Russia, or push forward. So tell us about that moment and how that brought you clarity. ● How did you meet the guy who knew Bruce Lee so well? ● What is the universal language that we all have to communicate with? ● How can people rewire their mindset? And how important do you think that is to their success? Topics discussed: The importance of consistency and small steps: ● Doing one push up is better than nothing. ● Focus on what you can do not what you can't do. It's a lot more than what you think. ● “A lot of us are waiting for a big success, a break through. In reality, it's what you do everyday.” ● The power of the compound effect. If you write one page a day for a year, you will have over 300 pages written of your book. The importance of mantra chanting: ● Certain notes activate energy in your body. ● Opening your heart is very important. ● It helps you feel loved. ● The more you practice everyday, you will be in a constant state of peace and bliss. ● “The more you love your life, the more life is going to give you back.” ● Resource: Thomas Ashley-Farrand “best book on mantras”. What to do when fear comes: ● Read self development books. ● Go to a workout class. ● “Keep on keeping on.” ● “Fear is a mental statement.” Ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of life: ● Buy flowers. ● Buy a candle. ● Buy a tiny piece of chocolate. ● Go to national parks. ● It’s about mindset. What to do when you feel stuck in your job: ● If you want to start something new, make a small step. ● When you start, you will create the map. ● GPS - be Grateful, be Purposeful, and Start. ● Start building your business with simple things. Quotes “Sometimes we may live in a free country, but we are not living like we are free.” @LindaMitchell “If you are listening your heart is speaking.” @LindaMitchell “The more you serve, the more prosperous you are going to be.” @SvetlanaKim “It is from the unknown that you step into greatness known without limitation.” @SvetlanaKim “We build the walls of what can happen. But when you have no walls and you flow, that's where the magic happens.” @SvetlanaKim “If you don’t have time, make time.” @SvetlanaKim “What are we communicating? We are communicating without speaking.” @LindaMitchell Svetlana Kim’s handles: Website: http://svetlanakim.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Svetlanakim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svetlanakim11/ Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+SvetlanaKim11 Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-kim-46abb411/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/relievestress/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svetlana.kim1 https://www.facebook.com/White-Pearl-and-I-A-Memoir-of-a-Political-Refugee-by-Svetlana-Kim- 329498529274/?fref=ts

Douglas Winslow Cooper, writer and retired environmental physicist, now helps manage at-home nursing care of his wife. Cooper earned his A.B., with honors, in physics at Cornell, then served at the U.S. Army biological warfare laboratories at Ft. Detrick, MD. He obtained his M.S. degree in physics at Penn State and his Ph.D. in engineering from Harvard. His professional life centered on environmental issues, and he was the author or co-author of more than 100 technical articles published in peer-reviewed journals. [Citations: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=VjhPPtIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao] He was elected Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Sciences. In 2011, he wrote and published Ting and I: A Memoir of Love, Courage, and Devotion, available at amazon.com. He co-authored two other memoirs, and edited three more. He recently wrote and published Write Your Book with Me and co-authored and published SOLVED! Curing Your Medical Insurance Problems. His coaching, writing, and editing site is http://WriteYourBookWithMe.com. His most recent book, Cooper and Beggin, How to Manage Nursing Care at Home, was published by Outskirts Press in March 2017.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)facebook.com/tinganditwitter.com/douglaswcooperdouglaswinslowcooper.blogspot.com

Guillermo Reyes has produced and published a variety of plays including Men on the Verge of a His-Panic Breakdown and Mother Lolita as off-Broadway productions with Urban Stages, Chilean Holiday and Saints at the Rave at the Humana Festival at Actors Theatre of Louisville, and many others. Men on the Verge debuted in Los Angeles at the Celebration Theater and won the L.A. Ovation Award for Best World Premiere Play which went on to win the New York Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best Solo Performance for Felix Pire during its off-Broadway run. Recently, Guillermo published Madre and I: A Memoir of our Immigrant Lives with the University of Wisconsin Press. He’s also published short stories in various journals such as Label Me Latina/o, The Americas Review, The New Mexico Humanities Review, Puerto del Sol, among others. Guillermo earned a Bachelor's in Italian from UCLA, an MFA in Playwriting at UCSD, and he’s currently a professor and the head of dramatic writing at Arizona State University in the School of Film, Dance, and Theater.

Tonight's special guest is Douglas (Doug) Cooper from Walden, New York, a Cornell, Penn State and Harvard educated professional (now retired) who is the author or co-author of more than 100 technical articles published in refereed journals and numerous other fiction and non fiction books. He recently wrote "Ting and I: A Memoir of Love, Courage, and Devotion" and co-authored "Kidnapped Twice," a memoir of a woman recovering from abuse (both available at amazon.com). He's here to talk about a number of things, but specifically will address his offering on "The Cinderella Effect: Child Abuse in Step-parenting Versus Adoption." As Doug says, "A step-daughter or step-son is much more likely to suffer child abuse or even murder - sometimes as much as a hundred times more likely - than is a child who is the offspring of the two parents. This shocking pattern holds pretty much around the world and can best be explained by the tendency of parents to further the well-being of those related to them genetically, in line with the premises of sociobiology and evolution." He writes his treatise based partly on his personal life experience but points out there is even a web site (www.adopteerage.blogspot.com) "written for the 38% of abused and neglected adopted children." Doug says, "I know first-hand what it is like to be a step-child and what it is like to be a step-parent. A step-child is often treated less well than the other children in the family." He concludes, "A measure of the level of civilization of a society is its treatment of those least able to defend themselves, their children." Doug's coaching, writing, and editing site is www.WriteYourBookWithMe.com.