– Life as a Japanese Wellness Founder –
Saori Okada, the heart behind Mogami 最上 Wellness, a London-based Japanese wellness startup, brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to her work.
As a certified holistic wellness coach, speaker, and devoted student of Japanese calligraphy for over 25 years, she practices under her calligraphy name, “星洗 Seisen.”
An Inspired Journey
In her deeply personal memoir, “Until the Death of Me – A 15-Year-Old Eating Disorder recovery journey,” Saori opens up about her over decade-long journey with eating disorders, offering a powerful testament to the healing potential of holistic wellness.
Professional Experiences
Before embarking on her entrepreneurial path with Mogami, Saori contributed significantly as a Director of Customer Success in the media analytics field. She honed her skills in market research, cross-platform technology, and project management there, further solidified by her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Globally Minded
Her rich life experience, marked by living in four countries, shapes her mission to support individuals and organizations globally in achieving enduring holistic wellness through the art of Japanese well-being.
Mission Driven Work
Mogami 最上 Wellness is Saori’s endeavour to connect cultures, bringing authentic Japanese wellness experiences to a global audience.
This mission encompasses a range of offerings, from online learning and private wellness coaching to immersive group mindfulness experiences and strategic collaborations with like-hearted organizations.
Saori’s vision for Mogami 最上 Wellness is not just about wellness; it’s about creating a bridge between cultures, inviting the world to embrace the profound simplicity and depth of Japanese wellness principles that can empower us all.
Reasons to Listen
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those who are curious to learn more about holistic wellness as far as what it’s all about
- those looking for insights on where to begin their own journey into the wellness space
- those who are looking for inspiration in so far as deconstructing what it truly means to succeed
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- a nuanced look at what well being has come to mean to Saori
- what Saori’s company Mogami Wellness is all about
- a day in the life of a Japanese wellness practitioner
- insights on the five pillars of wellness
- Saori’s pathway into the Japanese wellness space
- on what it was like to leave a successful career and embark on an entrepreneurial path into wellness
- what it takes to become a certified holistic wellness coach
- on combining entrepreneurship, wellness and Saori’s Japanese heritage to build a brand and business
- how international living experiences across four different countries have helped shape and influence not only Saori’s own vision of life and living but also the way she operates her business
- what this journey of becoming a Japanese wellness coach and entrepreneur has come to mean to Saori
- a great story imbued with some professional networking tips and insights
- discussion on the impact of tech on people’s well being
- tips on how to manage your own wellness when it comes to tech usage
- much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“For the first part of my life, I don’t think I had a lot of intention or thought about my personal desire to do things professionally. I was just doing things because I thought that was what you were supposed to do. Go to a good school, get a good job and do well professionally.”
-Saori Okada
Check out the Video Conversation:
For those who desire to view video highlights of the conversation, you can do so via Youtube.
Discover More
For those interested in learning more about Saori and her work, be sure to visit Mogami Wellness or follow her on the following platforms:
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