In this episode Suzanne is joined by Yoshio Tsuda, founder of two very different coworking spaces - 'Morino Office' in rural Fujimi, Japan and the other 'Pile' - a collaborative studio space in the much more urban Yokohama, Japan. 
Suzanne &amp; Yoshio chat around:
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 <li>Establishing remote work in rural Japan &amp; the shift in Japanese work culture</li>
 <li>Exploring the industry &amp; community importance </li>
 <li>Local community impact &amp; engagement </li>
 <li>Building workspaces &amp; supportive communities for success &amp; the challenges that go alongside this or SME operators</li>
 <li>Work / life balance as SME operators &amp; cultural differences across regions &amp; workspaces </li>
 <li>Yoshio's public art project &amp; office anniversary</li>
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Learn more about Yoshio here:
https://en.morino-office.com/about

S3 Ep13 Spreading coworking happiness, with Pauline Roussel

The Powering Productivity podcast shares real conversations with micro business leaders, neighbourhood coworking operators, and community builders who are leading with heart.

It’s not about glossy success stories, it’s about the juggle, the invisible load, and the small shifts that help us keep moving forward.

What you'll hear:
🌿 How to keep energy steady when you’re carrying a lot
💛 Ways to build sustainable, people-first hubs and businesses
🔍 Honest reflections from leaders navigating change

✨ The magic is in combining clarity with strategy - people-first, values-led, and sustainable.