Ep. 17: Inspiring Creative Confidence in Japan & the Value of Diversity with Angel Guevara

In this episode we are joined by Angel Guevara. Angel is the founder and creative lead at HYPERMILK where they strive to make marketing become art. They do this by supporting companies in Japan to create exciting and innovative social media content. In this conversation, we explore insights and strategies of how bi-lingual and tri-lingal professionals, can use their unique gift of empathy for diversity of thought to drive innovation and build creatively confident communities in Japan. And somewhat ironically, we also leave behind the cultural and language lens for a moment and simply explore what it means to tell a deeply meaningful human story.

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Below are some timestamps of our conversation so you can quickly navigate to find what is most relevant for you.

Key Takeaways

💡 07:15  |  How mastering culture broadens your view of the world to create empathy.
💡 12:05  |  Spirituality in business and withstanding adversity.
💡 17:45  |  Importance of understanding what you REALLY selling.
💡 23:45  |  Managing the uncertainty present in Japan when inspiring people to create.
💡 27:55  |  Disagreeable people and mobilizing teams in a consensus driven society.
💡 38:45  |  Encouraging action in the present where the long term is valued.
💡 40:05  |  The true value of diversity.
💡 44:35  |  Benefit for Japan to attract global talent.
💡 46:05  |  Importance of community when creating a movement.
💡 51:30  |  Service as a motivator.

To learn more about Angel or join his Japan-preneur Nightcrawler community, follow him on LinkedIn or  Instagram.