Ikigai Stories

About Ikigai Stories

Host Sam Ushio interviews people who have taken intentional steps to discover and live their ikigai. Each episode features inspiring stories that highlight the journey toward a living a life filled with purpose.

Publisher

Ikigai Stories

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2019

Latest episode

17 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Dec 2024

   Ikigai Summit 2024 - Purpose & Play: Empowering Youth & Connecting Community Through Sport

   Victor Johnson, Dr. Julie McCleery, and Mari Horita explore how sports can be a transformative force for good, fostering connection, growth, and resilience in youth and communities when prioritizing intrinsic motivation and access.

2. 

   16 Dec 2024

   Ikigai Summit 2024 - Building Bridges: US Chamber of Connection

   Aaron Hurst and Katie Mooney discuss the US Chamber of Connection, a national initiative that reveals connection is a fundamental human need with significant implications for individual health, community well-being, and economic prosperity.

3. 

   16 Dec 2024

   Ikigai Summit 2024 - Ikigai Stories: Katherine Cheng

   Katherine Cheng, a seasoned leader at the Seattle Mariners, shares her journey of resilience, courage, and inquiry, highlighting the importance of core values in shaping one's path and achieving authenticity.

Who has been a guest on Ikigai Stories

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr. Julie McCleery (UW Center for Leadership in Athletics)
• Mari Horita (Seattle Kraken)
• Toussaint Bailey
• Johny Mair

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

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Books guests

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