Finding Better Podcast
At Finding Better, our mission is to help you facilitate the ’better’ you want by offering you a unique and transformative opportunity to uncover the path towards a better and more fulfilling life. Our platform is designed to guide you in your pursuit of a ’better’ version of yourself, and the key lies in the invaluable experiences shared by those who have successfully traversed this very journey. Our approach is firmly grounded in the notion that real-life stories, personal trials, and experiences of successful individuals are the most authentic sources of inspiration and guidance. This experiential element is what sets Finding Better apart. We provide a platform where folks who have gone through their unique challenges and emerged triumphant, willingly share their life-altering insights, strategies, and practical wisdom. Our host John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. Know more about John - https://johnsuzuki.com/
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Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
Meet Charlynne Boddie, John’s “Forest Gump,” an amazing woman who has risen from the depths of a broken family to her unbelievable journey of resilience, discovery, and success with Hollywood, Oprah, and the White House. Learn about her God-inspired strategy for uncovering her life’s purpose and vision, and her blueprint for anyone seeking direction in their life no matter where they are in the world. Join us and be inspired to find your own journey in faith and hope.
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
It was all triggered by a minor car accident. From misdiagnoses to fragmented care, Barby Ingle uncovers the harsh realities and horrors lurking within the system as we seek personalized healthcare. Join us as we shed light on this crucial topic and provide insights to help you navigate the healthcare landscape more effectively. Don't miss this enlightening and outrageous discussion!
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
The competition for the loyalty of our kids is intensifying. The rise of social technologies and the decline of emotional wellbeing have transformed the world of parenting into a battlefield. It no longer “takes a village.” Today it “takes parents paying attention.” Learn effective strategies to nurture resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence in your children, and discover how to create a safe and supportive environment for happy, successful, and compassionate kids.
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
In this heartfelt episode, John shares keys to his success in 38 years of happy marriage and 40 years of working that you can use and do right now. It’s the little things that can make big differences. Learn practical wisdom and perspectives to make positive changes in your life, and the power of choices and chances from Denzel Washington.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Life’s not fair! Join us as we dive into Bonnie’s colorful and exhilarating life's journey of embracing adventure, chasing her dreams, and constantly seeking better. Whether it’s personal growth, career aspirations, or finding joy in the everyday chaos, we explore the wild ride that is our existence. Discover tips, tricks, and mindsets to keep evolving and reaching your full potential.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
I was delighted to be a part of 'Mr. Biz Radio' YouTube show, sharing my story and experiences with a wider audience.
In this thought-provoking episode of Mr. Biz Radio, host Ken Wentworth, aka Mr. Biz, engages with John Suzuki, who brings to light the seldom-discussed history of Japanese American concentration camps during World War II. John's book centers around a deeply moving narrative — a true account of a man who chose not to play the victim, instead displaying remarkable heroism by fighting for the very country that imprisoned him and his family.
John expands on the power of choice and personal accountability, emphasizing the importance of pushing through life's adversities with resilience and gratitude. Ken and John engage in candid discussions about the dangers of a victimhood mentality and the misleading nature of social media, stressing the need for critical thinking and historical awareness.
Key Takeaways:- Empowerment and accountability are crucial in overcoming a victimhood mindset.- Social media's impact on society can be highly polarizing and detrimental to mental health.- Gratitude, even for life's mundane aspects, can profoundly transform one's outlook.- Understanding and remembering historical injustices is vital in preventing their repetition.- Personal experiences of loss and resilience can serve as powerful motivators for living with gratitude and purpose.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Thrilled to be featured on The Fraternity Foodie Podcast on The Greek University YouTube channel. We dug into the world of 'What are the dangers of a divided country?'
John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world.
John's skills include inspirational speaking, storytelling, problem-solving, technology evangelism, sales & marketing, and relationship building. His authentic and sincere spirit and caring for people are always appreciated by those around him. Happily married for nearly 40 years, John and his wife split their time between Seattle and San Diego where their children and grandkids live.
In episode 378 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why John believes that the third stage in life is to give back, what are the dangers of a divided and broken country, why he decided to write about the story of Shiro "Kash" Kashino in his book "American Grit – From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero", how the most hated Americans ultimately defeat America’s enemies, what happened to these heroes after World War II concluded, what we need to do as citizens to ensure that it never happens again, how we can live in a society with less fear and more love, and what the response has been to the book. Enjoy!
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Recently, I had the honor of being a guest on Dave's Gone By, a popular show on Facebook. Check out all of Dave's podcast episodes only on : https://davesgoneby.com/Watch all Dave's episodes live on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DavesGoneBy
Here is the 936th episode of the long-running radio show/video podcast, Dave’s Gone By, which aired live on Facebook Saturday morning, March 23, 2024.Featuring: Rabbi Sol Solomon chats with author John Suzuki and offers his Rabbinical Reflection (Purim jokes), Colorado Limerick of the Damned (Lazear), Greeley Times, Dave’s Big Dictionary (pedantic).Guest: historian John Suzuki00:00:01 DAVE GOES IN w/ Joyce: Purim, Tater Day,00:39:00 GREELEY TIMES00:59:00 GUEST: Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews John Suzuki01:42:00 DAVE SAYS BYE: Karl Wallinger and Irene Backalenick02:09:00 DAVE GOES FURTHER IN: Mr. Nosenbloom02:34:00 RABBI SOL SOLOMON’S RABBINICAL REFLECTION #182: Jokes for Purim 202402:45:00 DAVE’S BIG DICTIONARY: Pendantic02:57:00 Friends of the Daverhood03:15:30 COLORADO LIMERICK OF THE DAMNED: Lazear03:19:00 DAVE GOES OUT: Jewish foods
John believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. While going to school, John started his earning career selling butter toffee peanuts for the YMCA when he was ten, and then worked on a bait barge in Redondo Beach selling live anchovies when he was twelve (his favorite job ever). John has faithfully served his customers throughout his life ranging from neighborhood families to multi-billion-dollar global enterprises, always offering his utmost care and warm smile. Throughout his professional career, John held leadership and executive sales roles in IBM, Sun Microsystems, Escapia, Vrbo and Expedia Group, where he served as Global Evangelist and Ombudsman, presenting the latest business and technology trends and opportunities for vacation rental partners in Europe and North America.
HONORING THE PAST BY EDUCATING THE FUTURE
American Grit - From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero, is the incredible true story about the dark chapter in our history when 122,000 innocent people including 50,000 American children were incarcerated in American concentration camps during World War II solely because of their race, and the thousands of brave young men who volunteered to fight for the United States Army while their families remained imprisoned in the camps by the United States Army. In 2008 the author, John Suzuki, embarked on a poignant journey to Minidoka, one of the ten former U.S. concentration camps that housed over 13,000 inmates. Here, he encountered a remarkable testament of bravery — an Honor Roll listing the names of over 1,000 Japanese American men who volunteered to fight and die for the U.S. Army, the same Army who put them and their families in the camps to begin with. Inspired by this unparalleled act of courage, John set out to tell the story of Shiro Kashino, an American who was incarcerated at Minidoka, volunteered to fight for the U.S. Army to prove his loyalty, and later emerged as one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War II. Despite learning of Kashino's death in 1997, the author remained undeterred and, with the help of Kashino’s beloved widow, Louise, weaved a tale of hardship, sacrifice, and love. While American Grit tells the story of Shiro Kashino, it is also a stark reminder of ruinous hardships endured by over 122,000 victims of American concentration camps while celebrating their gallantry, heroism and grit during and after World War II as they stayed true to their dreams of a better life in America. As the author delves into this profound and transformative journey, he invites readers to reflect on the importance of learning from our history to shape a better future. The book is a tribute to Shiro, Louise, and all the heroes of the era whose stories of courage and resilience inspire us to honor the past by educating the future.