SawaTalks with Samia Jamai

In this episode, Kayo Hattori , Investor & Co-Founder of Global Women Founders shares her cross-cultural journey from Osaka to Paris navigating the transitions between corporate life, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Guided by the Japanese concept of Hanami , the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, she reflects on how to pause amid uncertainty, trust the timing of your own path, and find...

In this episode of SawaTalks , we sit down with Samantha Lassaux , founder of the podcast Femin Tokyo , where she amplifies the voices of women and minorities in Japan. With over a decade of experience in Japan’s corporate world, Samantha reflects on the realities of navigating between Western efficiency and Japanese harmony balancing expectations, belonging, and the quiet pressure to endure. Toge...

In this episode of SawaTalks, host Samia Jamai speaks with Angie Teng, a product manager based in Tokyo. Through her journey across cultures and male-dominated spaces, Angie shares what it truly means to speak up anyway: to keep raising your voice even when it’s not heard the first time. Together, they explore how redefining the Japanese concept of Gambaru goes beyond endurance, becoming the coura...

In this heartfelt episode, Aya Yamanouchi , People and Culture Senior Manager in the luxury industry, shares her journey of rediscovering purpose through change and self-reflection. From growing up in her family’s fashion business to leading people and inclusion initiatives across global maisons, Aya’s story reveals how transformation often begins when we allow ourselves to embrace imperfection. G...

In this SawaTalks episode, Helen Iwata , Women's Success, Leadership, and Communication Coach, shares her journey from corporate Japan to empowering women to lead with clarity, confidence, and ease. She reflects on the hidden cost of constant perseverance and how learning to slow down can unlock greater impact and wellbeing. Drawing from Japanese wisdom on perseverance and appreciation, Helen rede...

In this prologue, your host Samia Jamai, introduces the core concepts that shape the Season 1 of SawaTalks Podcast. Inspired by Japanese wisdom, each episode explores philosophies that foster growth, resilience, and leadership. Which concept will resonate with your journey the most? Listen to find out! Her story. Her insight. Our growth. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help us build thi...

Assalamu alaikum, mina-san, konnichiwa and welcome to the very first episode of SawaTalks! In this prologue, your host, Samia Jamai , shares the story behind the podcast. This episode is your invitation to join the SawaTalks community, a global sisterhood and a space for real conversations, where women can break barriers, share corporate stories, and learn from one another across borders. Real cha...

Get ready ! SawaTalks launches on September 30th! In this short trailer, host Samia Jamai shares why and where the podcast was born, and the reason behind releasing a new episode every two weeks. Credits Concept creation: SAWA Journey Host: Samia Jamai Production: ZERO TO ONE Productions Studio: J-Wave Tokyo Studio Digital partner: Maxima Group Theme music (licensed via Slipstream Music): Happenin...