Legends Interview Series Presented by Sarah Furuya Coaching

It has been two years since I recorded the Legends episode with Lindsey . This is the first in a mini episode series: What the fuck happened next? Lindsey Sawada has gone through some fantastic transformational experiences since we spoke to her in September 2019 and I can’t wait to share her growth and achievements with you all.  If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we...

In this legend, we learn about the power of nature and of opportunities.  Welcome to Season 4 Episode One!  Helping abused, neglected, and orphaned children living in Japanese care homes to develop skills and confidence through outdoor programs. This is what my wonderful guest Kozue Oka, director of Mirai no Mori or “Future Forest” does. She is just 30 years old but has packed so much in...

SEASON THREE FINALE Introducing Katherine North , the legend of Heathen Mysticism - one of my favourite ever people and coaches - AND WHAT A STORY. Buy her book for the full skinny and listen to this conversation to hear about her beautiful wild life. “Women’s bodies are potent territory, you could even say that they have magical powers and so the urge to control them is about power.” We are hilar...

Season Three Episode Nine Introducing Kinglsey Kobayashi , Legend of Entrepreneurship and Giving. “The measure of a person’s life is the effect they have on others”. Kobayashi means small forest and the kanji is: 小林 He also has Kanji (Chinese Characters) for his name Kingsley meaning three kings. When I first came to Japan and lived in a suburb called Atsugi, about an hour from Tokyo, I was surp...

Season Three Episode Eight ‘When you have healthy self esteem and you see everyone as your equal, you approach the world differently’ I have to be honest that I was a bit nervous - a little starstruck  interviewing Baye.  I had been waiting for Baye for a year - I really wanted to do the video interview with him because he is such a star but a year on and with the pandemic still in play...

Season Three Episode Seven  In Karen’s book ‘The View From Breast Pocket Mountain’ before I even got to page 50 she had introduced me to her young relationship with Joseph Heller, author of Catch 22, hanging out with Neneh Cherry (childhood hero of mine). Now, I am a sloooooow reader - I like that about myself - I read about 10 books a year and these days listen to more, but I decided to purc...

Season Three Episode Six Introducing Chuck Johnson, The Legend of Action. ‘Punches of positivity’ ‘Diversity is part of the human condition’ “I really do believe it’s all about trusting your instincts” We have a few technical issues with WiFi here so bear with us. Every single conversation I think to myself ‘this was my favourite conversation to date’. This conversation with Chuck Johnson is no ex...

Season Three Episode Five Emergency Conversation with the legend, Nina Cataldo - #POWERFULASIANWOMEN #POWERFULASIANWOMAN Nina Cataldo, founder of Hafu Ladies , DEI specialist and Brave and Bold Mastermind leader had an epiphany following a racially hostile encounter last week that coincided with the tragic murders of 8 people in Atlanta. We honour these people and their families in their grief. Li...

Season Three Episode Four Introducing Leza Lowitz, the legend of Tokyo Yoga. You can see me working things through here as new information comes in from Leza - it’s one of the things I love about these conversations and these legends - what I learn. New ways to think and feel through life. There’s so much richness in Leza’s story - from the American Mid-West in Iowa, to Key West, Florida then Berk...

Season Three Episode Three Introducing the legend of Inter-species Collaboration, Vail Fletcher.  Vail is a New York native and an Associate Professor at a local university. She spends her days teaching on-campus or at home researching, reading, writing, and envisioning what's next for their farm. Her research often takes her abroad (most recently to China, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Nicarag...

Season Three Episode Two “It’s never too late to start again” Fiery feminist and cattle farmer move to New Guinea with with 2-week old Martine on their lap to build roads in the jungles. Forgive my clumsy questions around racism here - Martine engages brilliantly.  Martine Cotton has had a fascinating life in one of the many many ways to lead them. Born in Brisbane, she has now returned there...

Season Three Episode One Introducing Gretchen Miura Legend of Healing. Gretchen is a mindfulness teacher, avid maker and mother of four. Originally from New Jersey in America, Gretchen lives in northern Japan on the Oga peninsula where she and her husband run a Zen temple.  She hosts mindfulness retreats, classes and workshops in English, as well as traditional ceremonies and activities for t...

Season Two Episode Ten Introducing Susannah Streeter, highly experienced broadcaster  Fresh from her October appearance on Celebrity Pointless , a popular UK game show, and from hosting John Kerry, the Prime Minister of Norway, and royalty in 2019 at the Our Ocean conference, Susannah takes us on a journey from the idyllic countryside of South West England, to her spell as a child actor. Her...

Season Two Episode Nine Introducing Illustrator Katie Chappell a virtual scribe and live event illustrator best known for her fresh wobbly illustration and giant live window paintings. She has created live illustrations for global clients including Apple, Facebook, Google, Chromebook, BT, Dove and Nespresso among many others. "My drawings are there so that everybody can understand what’s going on...

Season Two Episode Eight "You don’t have to be recognised as a Legend, to live like one." In this uplifting and emotional conversation Francesca Conate talks about dealing with a drawn-out diagnosis, dating with a disability and bringing beautiful energy into the world and the connection between our mind and body.  From a coaching perspective there is so much to jump into - the twists and tur...

Season Two Episode Seven  Introducing Jane Best OBE, Legend of Fuji Rock "I've had such a variety of experiences ... I think it's really important; make the most of good opportunities; even in the time of the pandemic find what there is good in life, I mean it's great isn't it, and people are great ...generally!" You will see Jane's great lust for life come through in this Legend. She is a fo...

Season Two Episode Six This week we hear the incredible story of Liza, originally from London in England and with her roots in Jamaica, Liza is a Japan TV star for NHK’s Cool Japan, A Rotary Member, Former Miss Jamaica UK finalist, has worked for the Conservative party as one of David Cameron’s emerging leaders, Worked for Arsenal Football Club, lived in Shanghai and is parent to identical twin 4-...

Season Two Episode Five Introducing Jessica Korteman, Legend of Solo Travel. Jessica Korteman is an Australian travel writer, formerly based in Tokyo, Japan, now residing in Melbourne, Australia. She’s travelled to more than 50 countries, about half of them solo, and circumnavigated the globe three times – once by plane, once by ship and the other mostly overland. ***We talk about child loss in th...

Season Two Episode Four Introducing Terri Macmillan, legend of humans Punk hippie scholar poet & no religion, too. NYC → Tokyo. Please sit down and treat yourself to this energising, frank conversation where nothing is taboo. Just two grown-assed women talking about the different ways to lead a life. Enjoy! In this podcast In this conversation we talk about politics, race and depression frankl...

Season Two Episode Three Have you ever watched the Cirque du Soleil and thought "Who the hell does that and how did they get there?" Well listen to today's Legends Conversation with 18-year-old Mei Sawada and learn just decision, passion and support it takes to become and elite performer. Seriously she makes it all sound so easy. But it isn't! "Soak it all in and do it your own way" *We had a few...

Season Two Episode Two Introducing Nina Cataldo, legend of Community Building & The Hafu Ladies Community! Nina was born into a family that treasures internationalism and was raised in a bi-cultural and bilingual household. Raised between Tokyo and America's beautiful Pacific Northwest, she used her passion for words and storytelling as a powerful tool to connect people with the world. In this...

Season Two Episode One "You don't need to walk on eggshells around who you are...There's a freedom about stepping up and owning it." Introducing the legend of Angela Ortiz- Stratechist, Social Impact Specialist, Spartan. Columbian American born in the US and raised in Japan, from a very big family of 11 children. Her journey with exploring ancestry, birth order, her place within the family and min...

Season One, Episode Seven From rural Sweden to Premier Tokyo Performer. We tumble down the rabbit hole of joy, delight and coincidence and enter the magical world of people who live their life creatively, bravely, alternatively, queerly, colourfully, fully and unapologetically.   Welcome to the Haus of Schwarz.  Welcome to a fully expressed fantasy.  Welcome to courage, conviction a...

Season One Episode Six *Please note that there was a technical problem with the microphones towards the end of this interview. You will notice a change in audio quality.*   You may have heard Kyle pop up in various Legends Series episodes so far. Kyle is a Tokyo based videographer, who has worked on projects like Queer Eye Japan and with Sarah has skillfully created the legends series yo...

Season One Episode Five Keyboardist, Musician, Creator, Rock legend and one of the most authentic and sweet people I know.    Since age 16 Morgan has been in bands including Love Affair who had a huge hit with ‘Everlasting Love’, Mott the Hoople, of ‘All the Young Dudes’ fame and has collaborated with Yoko Ono, jammed with REM and was supported by Queen in the Mott the Hoople days! In th...