Imagine arriving somewhere that gently reminds you you’re part of something bigger — and for Maha Kikugawa, that feeling begins in nature. As the creative force behind Treeful Treehouse in Okinawa, Maha brings a global perspective shaped by life across Japan, the US, and Europe, along with a deep belief in coexistence with the natural world. In this episode, she shares how designing with ecosystems in mind, cultivating community through shared values, and telling a story that caught the attention of CNN, National Geographic (and Vogue!) can help people slow down, feel grounded, and rediscover a deeper sense of belonging.
Imagine stepping into a space that instantly makes you breathe easier. That quiet emotional shift is what Janet designs for. As Studio Principal at Peter Silling and Associates, Janet brings a global lens shaped by life in Sydney, Hong Kong, and Singapore to some of the world’s most memorable hotels and bars. In this episode, she shares how design becomes a rhythm that guides and connects. As the future of luxury moves toward emotional sustainability, Janet also reveals how spaces can help us slow down, stay a little longer, and heal.
Her Energy: Renew & Rise is our boldest summit yet, curated for women leaders navigating the demands of high-performance industries. With voices from leading corporate leaders across APAC, we gather to explore what it takes to sustain both personal and planetary energy in an age of rapid transformation.
Through two high-impact panels, a curated networking dinner at the Alien Art Centre, and three workshops to help you reset, we’ll examine how leadership today demands more than execution — it requires emotional clarity, cultural awareness, and intentional rest.
Connection & Experience Reimagined unfolded as a refined summer experience that seamlessly blended thought leadership with elevated lifestyle. As part of CAREhER’s AI & She series, the event brought together an inspiring mix of founders, creatives, and cross-industry visionaries for an afternoon of meaningful dialogue and connection. At the heart of the gathering was the elegant debut of Tokyo Privé—CAREhER’s newest membership for globally minded professionals in Japan. Designed to foster intentional community and access to curated experiences, the launch was met with enthusiasm and momentum. With champagne flowing and conversations sparked, it marked not just an event, but the beginning of a new chapter for women building across borders.
Imagine having electricity only several hours a day — that’s still the reality today in Sandra's home country, Lebanon, where people rely on generators just to keep the lights on. Meanwhile, advanced technologies like AI are consuming more power than ever; a single ChatGPT prompt can use 10x more energy than a Google search. In this episode, Sandra, Director of International Affairs and Sustainability at GE Vernova, shares how her personal journey shaped her global work in sustainable energy — and why the future of energy must be both innovative and inclusive. From policy-making at COP28 to advocating for more women in leadership, she offers a powerful lens on how energy access transforms lives.