Dive into the fascinating world of Japanese wellness as Saori Okada, a wellness coach at Mogami, unveils the transformative power of ikigai - the meaning of life.

This enlightening conversation explores how this ancient concept can revolutionise your approach to daily life and long-term fulfillment.

Key highlights include:

• Understanding the concept of ikigai

• Balancing work culture with personal wellness

• Practical mindfulness techniques, including Japanese calligraphy

• The role of 'genki' (foundational energy) in relationships

• Building authentic connections and maintaining healthy boundaries

Through real client stories and personal experiences, Sori shares with us how aligning our values with daily actions can lead to profound personal transformation.

Our discussion weaves together traditional Japanese wisdom with modern wellness practices, offering practical insights for those seeking deeper meaning in their lives.

Ready to discover your own ikigai and transform your approach to well-being? Tune in to this enlightening episode that bridges Eastern wisdom with contemporary lifestyle challenges.

Learn how to manage your money better and be debt-free in record time! In this episode you will learn:

• The importance of efficiency over frugality - it's not just about cutting costs, it’s about making your money work harder. The Shred Method focuses on optimising cash flow by eliminating inefficiencies, not just pinching pennies
• Behaviour drives wealth - your financial future is more about mindset and behaviour than income level. Early money beliefs and spending habits shape long-term outcomes, and they can be changed.
• You need a good offense and defence - true financial freedom comes from earning more and spending smarter. Entrepreneurs need to grow their income while strategically reducing unnecessary expenses to build equity and liquidity fast
• Financial freedom comes from focused strategy, not just hard work - spreading money thinly across debts, saving inefficiently, or blindly following traditional investment advice keeps people stuck. Entrepreneurs can accelerate wealth by using intentional, optimised methods like the Shred Method to eliminate debt quickly and redirect cash flow to build real wealth
• Money decisions are emotional. Understand the “why” behind your spending - many financial behaviours are rooted in childhood beliefs or emotional wounds. Recognising these patterns is the first step to changing them. True financial transformation starts with emotional awareness and aligning money habits with your values and long-term vision.

An insightful podcast that takes you on the personal and professional journey of successful entrepreneur Alexis Sikorsky

Key takeaways:

• Success is built on resilience, not just brilliance - Alexis’s journey proves that setbacks from political upheaval to bankruptcy can be springboards. What matters most is the refusal to quit and the ability to adapt.
• The right people change the game - surrounding yourself with A-players, even if they’re more skilled than you, isn’t a threat—it’s the strategy. Hiring smarter, better, and more experienced people was key to Alexis scaling his company and ultimately exiting.
• Being “All In” is the bare minimum - success demands total commitment. If you’re only halfway invested, you’ve already lost.
• Raising money isn't the win, profit is - funding is not a badge of success; real validation comes from profit, not just perception.
• Delusion kills execution - celebrating optics over outcomes creates a fragile foundation which leads to collapse