As women navigating the various phases of life, whether it’s seizing career opportunities, adapting to new job roles, managing personal life, embracing motherhood, or relocating to different cities, we recognize that these transitions are not solitary endeavors. Our ability to envision and achieve what we aspire to becomes more attainable when we have mentors willing to share their experiences and a support network to guide us through pivotal decision-making processes.
To commence the year 2024, following the amazing energy at our New Year Party, we are excited to introduce a series of four exclusive mentor luncheons. The first one titled “Navigating Transitions in Life,” will feature three remarkable women—Izumi Miyachi, Xinmei Cai, and Wonjin Seo. Each of these accomplished individuals is situated at distinct life stages, having successfully navigated diverse transitions.
- Izumi Miyachi, a publishing veteran renowned for her esteemed career with Yomiuri Shimbun, has now taken on the role of Digital Editor in Chief for Marie Claire. Gain insights from Miyachi-san as she shares her experiences in adapting to evolving knowledge and trends, thriving in the leadership of cross-generational teams.
- Xinmei Cai has forged her career within technology giants such as Google for the past 19 years as an engineer. A dedicated mentor, she consistently emphasizes the importance of voicing up and nurturing a support net to foster role models among women in engineering.
- Wonjin Seo, a mother of two, balances her career at Google Japan with investments and entrepreneurship, contributing to the support and care of working mothers. Her journey reflects a commendable commitment to both professional and personal pursuits.
Join us on February 11th for an intimate gathering of global talents in Aoyama, Tokyo, as we celebrate the launch of this new chapter. Engage in insightful conversations and enjoy a bespoke lunch at Apero Wine Bar.
The event will be in Japanese and English.
Ticket price: ¥8800 Ticket includes:
- Mentor Meeting and Sharing
- Brunch + Drinks
- Networking
チケット料金: ¥8800 (チケットに含まれるもの)
- メンターセッション
- ブランチ＋ドリンク
- ネットワーキング
Agenda
- 10:45-11:00 am Check-in
- 11:00-11:05 am Welcoming by CAREhER Founder, Tiffany
- 11:05-11:15 am Room Intros
- 11:15-11:30 am Sharing by Mentors
- 11:40-12:50 pm Networking Lunch with Free Flow Wine
- 12:50pm Group Photo and Wrap Up
Venue: apéro. wine bar AOYAMA
Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 3 Chome−4−6, Aoyama346, 3F
Xinmei Cai, Engineering Director, Google Maps / Local
Xinmei Cai is an engineering leader with over 20 years of experience at tech companies like Microsoft, Silicon Valley startups, and Google. She co-founded the “Mind the Gap” program in Japan, which successfully encourages thousands of young girls to pursue tech careers. As a dedicated mentor, she emphasizes the importance of speaking up and building support networks to foster female role models in engineering. In recent years, she has become an avid investor, supporting female founders in the APAC region through Epic Angels network.
Izumi Miyachi, Editor-in-chief of Marie Claire Digital, Japan.
東京都生まれ。父親の仕事の関係で、小学校３年間をロンドン、大学２年間をアメリカで
過ごす。１９８５年、国際基督教大学卒業後、読売新聞社に入社。主に生活面を担当
。２００９年、カリフォルニア大学バークレー校ジャーナリズム大学院講師。２０２３年
７月よりマリ・クレールデジタル編集長。
Born in Tokyo. Due to father’s work, spent three years of elementary school in London and two years of university in the United States. After graduating from International Christian University in 1985, joined The Yomiuri Shimbun, largest daily newspaper in Japan. In 2009, became a lecturer at the Graduate School of Journalism, University of California, Berkeley. In July 2023, Editor-in-chief of Marie Claire Digital, Japan.
Wonjin Seo, Strategic Partner Development Manager, Google Jp
Wonjin has worked at Google Shopping, responsible for business partnerships. She has also served as a Business Development Manager for Google Assistant distribution and emerging advertising partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region.
Prior to joining Google, Wonjin worked at Goldman Sachs, specializing in special situations primary investments and asset class management, including private and public equities, structured financing, and distressed loan portfolios and real estate in the Asia-Pacific region.
Currently, Wonjin is the Co-Chair of Women@Google Japan and is an enthusiastic skier with a 15-month-old daughter.
