167 – Break Free from Suppressive Cultural Traditions with Irene Nakamura

This week's episode of Good Girls Get Rich is brought to you by Uplevel Media CEO and LinkedIn expert, Karen Yankovich. In this episode, guest Irene Nakamura shares with Karen how she helps women break free from suppressive cultural traditions. Irene Nakamura is Guardian of the Record and founder of iDepo Reporters, and she helps attorneys and individuals capture stories verbatim so they can certify and document events that make history in order to change the future. She also helps minority businesswomen to break free from suppressive cultural traditions so they can thrive personally and professionally.  #GoodGirlsGetRich We want to hear your thoughts on this episode! Leave us a message on Speakpipe or email us at [email protected].   About the Episode: As a Japanese-American woman, Irene Nakamura understands how women of color are often oppressed. Growing up in a Japanese household, Irene had to break from suppressive cultural traditions. Once she entered the business world, she encountered more cultural oppression. Breaking free from suppressive cultural traditions can be hard, but Irene is paving the way and helping other women do the same. She recommends four ways to overcome culturally suppressive upbringings. Identify your discomfort zone You'll never be fully ready, so commit and figure it out as you go Break free from toxic influences Find your tribe of people who will support you Ready to break free from cultural oppression? Listen to this episode, hear Irene's advice, and get the encouragement you need to overcome obstacles!   Episode Spotlights: Where to find everything for this week's episode: karenyankovich.com/167 Introducing this episode's guest, Irene Nakamura(1:53) Irene's story (3:54) About Irene's company (11:34) Fighting for diversity (14:53) How Irene's family views diversity (19:16) Four ways to overcome culturally suppressive upbringings (21:25) What's next for Irene (34:31) Where you can find Irene (39:05)   Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Where you can find Irene Nakamura Website Website (Hawaii) LinkedIn Instagram Clubhouse: @inyidepo Episode 123: Supporting People of Color Episode 164: How to Use LinkedIn to Strengthen Your Commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Sign up for the She's LinkedUp Masterclass Join my free Facebook Group if you have any questions about today's episode   Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you'll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM You can also subscribe via Stitcher Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict