Tokyo Whispers
Tokyo Whispers
Deanna Woo with EDGEof Creative
Tokyo Whispers, hosted by Deanna Woo, is a podcast that showcases the vibrant and inspirational lives of the diverse people of Tokyo, Japan. Expats seeking new adventures, businesspeople venturing new start-ups, creatives from across the globe, everyone has a story. The diversity of Tokyo is ever more present today and the world is getting smaller and smaller. We want to bridge the East and the West. What brings you to the Land of the Rising Sun? How can you adapt and thrive in Japan? Any successes and failures? The little whispers radiating from Tokyo, the ideas birthing from great minds, the hustle and bustle of this big little city...The world in one place; Real talk with Tokyo Whispers. Presented by EDGEof Creative. Listen and follow here: https://linktr.ee/tokyowhispers
Ep. 7 Pt. 2: Kaori Shoji’s Spectacular Influencer Life
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.
Aug 20, 2021
25 min
Ep. 7 Pt. 1: You Can Do It All! Multi-Career Woman Kaori Shoji
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. 
Aug 20, 2021
25 min
Ep. 6 Pt. 2: The Corporate Life in Asia with Rebecca
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.
Jun 14, 2021
25 min
Ep.6 Pt. 1: Must-have Product Reviews & Guided Meditation with Rebecca
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. 
Jun 14, 2021
29 min
Ep. 5: Do We Wake Up Because We Want to Wake Up? Or Because We Have to Wake Up?
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.
May 3, 2021
39 min
Ep. 4 Pt. 1: K-Pop Star Kevin Woo with Sister & Manager Deanna Woo
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. 
Apr 20, 2021
31 min
Ep. 4 Pt. 2: K-Pop Idol Kevin Woo on the Japanese Music Industry, U-KISS, and Why K-Pop is So Popular
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. 
Apr 20, 2021
35 min
Ep. 3 Pt. 2: ‘Made in Japan’, Inception of SNS & Music Trends, Globalization in Japan with Seika Takeshima
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.
Apr 12, 2021
24 min
Ep. 3 Pt. 1: Many Dreams, the Australian Experience, Discovering the Amazing City of Tokyo with Seika Takeshima
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.
Apr 12, 2021
25 min
Ep. 2 Pt. 1: Jimmy Cuellar's Tokyo Drift
Getting lost in Japan, hobby groups, and drooling over tacos. Host Deanna Woo gets to know Jimmy Cuellar and his fun lifestyle.
Apr 5, 2021
24 min
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