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In-depth interviews with people leading the way and changing the world every day. NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s podcast series featuring interviews previously aired on television.

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In-depth interviews with people leading the way and changing the world every day. NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s podcast series featuring interviews previously aired on television.

    Fighting Stigma Through Music: Ronald Braunstein / Conductor and Founder of Me2

    Fighting Stigma Through Music: Ronald Braunstein / Conductor and Founder of Me2

    Accomplished conductor Ronald Braunstein founded an orchestra to help classical musicians with mental illness. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Commuity, Creativity, Diversity, Entertainment, Illness, Inclusion, Inspiration, Mental health, Multicultural, Music, Treatment

    • 11 min
    Trailblazing Diversity in Hollywood: Adele Lim / Director and Screenwriter

    Trailblazing Diversity in Hollywood: Adele Lim / Director and Screenwriter

    Malaysian filmmaker Adele Lim champions minority voices, crafting Hollywood films highlighting Asians and women. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Business, Creativity, Culture, Diversity, Entertainment, Equality, Gender

    • 8 min
    Art Beyond Cultural Barrier: Chaz Guest / Artist

    Art Beyond Cultural Barrier: Chaz Guest / Artist

    The new challenge of the prominent American artist CHAZ GUEST is to paint portraits using traditional Japanese dyes. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Discovery, Education, History, Inspiration

    • 9 min
    Inclusivity Is Beautiful: Bernard Benzamin Nathan / Founder of Don Management

    Inclusivity Is Beautiful: Bernard Benzamin Nathan / Founder of Don Management

    Bernard Benzamin Nathan founded Don Management, an inclusive talent agency challenging beauty standards by diverse talents. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Art, Culture, Disability, Diversity, Entertainment, Entrepreneur, Equality, Inclusion

    • 10 min
    The Feeling of Fearing the Unknown: Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi / Animation Film Director

    The Feeling of Fearing the Unknown: Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi / Animation Film Director

    In 2023, Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi's animation "ONI: Thunder God's Tale" won the auspicious Annie Award. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Humanity, Inclusion, Inspiration

    • 10 min
    Clean Air for Everyone: Nalleli Cobo / Environmental Activist

    Clean Air for Everyone: Nalleli Cobo / Environmental Activist

    Nalleli Cobo and her community fought toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council approved "Phase-Out." Here's what we talk about in this episode:Activism, Community, Environment, Gen Z, Illness, Survivors, Sustainability

    • 8 min

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