Finding Better Podcast
At Finding Better, John Suzuki’s mission is simple: To help people build the “better” they seek in life—personally and professionally—by sharing the real-life stories of you who have been there and done that. John’s approach is grounded in the belief that lived experience is the most powerful teacher. Sometimes, the best path to success isn’t to invent it—it’s to observe it, learn from it, and honor those who’ve walked it before you. That’s what makes Finding Better different. Every conversation is rooted in authenticity, not ego. By sharing your story with purpose and heart, you’re not just “selling yourself”— You’re giving someone else the roadmap they didn’t know they needed. John believes we each live three careers: 1. To Learn – in school 2. To Earn – a living 3. To Return – by giving back Now living his “third career,” John’s mission is to help others live better, more meaningful lives—and to bring a little more heart back into the world.
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Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Join us in this inspiring conversation with John’s life coach, mentor, and best-selling author Christina Smith as we dive into the power of shifting your mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and simple language changes that can transform your life. Christina shares her personal journey through her entrepreneurial path, offering insights on creating a vision for your life and flowing with change, and learning how to embrace opportunities, even late in life, including starting a rock and roll band!
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Teryn Gregson as she shares her powerful journey of religious discrimination, social media's impact on mental health, the rise of cancel culture, and the critical role faith plays in building a better life. Teryn’s insights on finding peace amidst chaos and arming our youth and loved ones with biblical wisdom will leave you inspired to embrace God's purpose in your life, especially in the face of adversity.
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Join host John Suzuki on this fantastic journey transforming conflict into powerful collaboration with John Rice, one of the pioneering attorneys who introduced mediation to the U.S., and is now introducing “wincrafting” — a method John founded — which transforms adversaries into allies. Whatever the conflict or disagreement, John shares the profound steps to achieve a true win-win, where both sides walk away feeling uplifted and heard. We explore the mindset shift from surviving to thriving, turning challenges into growth, and the beauty of creating lasting positive outcomes that go beyond compromise. Ready to craft your next big win? Let’s dive in!
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Join us for this profound conversation on finding purpose and connection in life with Pastor Dave Gibbons, author of The Shape of My Eyes: A Memoir of Race, Faith, and Finding Myself. Explore how Dave’s memoir transformed his understanding of race, fatherhood, and cultural expectations, and how writing helped him heal from PTSD and generational trauma. Discover the amazing concept of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) and its impact on personal growth and transcendence beyond traditional religious frameworks, and the incredible power and miracle of forgiveness as John and Dave share insights on memoir writing as a tool for self-discovery and the quest for deeper, more personal spirituality and connection.
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
In this episode, join host John Suzuki as he welcomes the inspiring Kim Sorrelle for their fifth enlightening conversation, delving deep into her book Love Is to explore the concept that "Love Is Not Proud" and how it has profoundly shaped her understanding of love and humility.
In this heartfelt discussion, we journey through her extraordinary experiences of tragedy and hope in Venezuela, and how her faith and service to others led her to meet face-to-face with President Hugo Chavez for help during a time of natural disaster.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that will challenge you to live and love more deeply, authentically, and humbly.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
In this captivating episode John takes you on a heartfelt journey through his childhood work experiences, sharing invaluable lessons about the transformative power of hard work, vision, and purpose. He recounts his work as a ten-year-old entrepreneur selling butter toffee peanuts to fund his summer camp, an experience that taught him resilience and the joy of making others happy. As he reflects on his time working on a bait barge, John emphasizes how mastering a skill can turn even the toughest job into a passion. He inspires listeners to embrace work as a privilege, urging them to discover their "why" and continuously strive for personal and professional growth. This episode is a powerful reminder that dedication and a positive mindset can turn work into a meaningful and fulfilling journey.
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Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
I recently rediscovered a hidden gem from a few months ago—my insightful appearance on the "Women on Purpose" podcast. We delved into three different careers and shared tips on how to inspire others to find the good in the world.
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Women on Purpose: The Art of Feminine Negotiation: Get what you want from the boardroom to the bedroom.
Negotiating Better Lives Through The Wisdom Of Others
In a world where the pursuit of betterment is a constant endeavor, the wisdom gleaned from the experiences of others often serves as a guiding light. Through the lens of personal narratives and shared insights, individuals navigate the complexities of life, seeking to negotiate paths towards fulfillment and growth.
In this episode, we embark on a journey into the realm of "Negotiating Better Lives Through The Wisdom Of Others." In this episode, Cindy Watson will have the pleasure to interview John Suzuki, John is the author of "American Grit: From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero.", a seasoned professional speaker known for his heartfelt and insightful messages, also hosts the inspiring podcast "Finding Better," offering weekly doses of encouragement and inspiration to his audience.
In this episode, you will learn:
The three careersTips on how we can help inspire people to find the better in a world where we're seeing so much negativity today.Self empowerment techniques or strategiesFear of failure and rejectionHow can we effectively navigate through this prevalent divisiveness?The meaning of what you leave behind that really matters
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Dive into this riveting episode where John Suzuki engages in a powerful conversation with Vivian Yip, the mastermind behind the iconic iPhone 12 launch at Apple. Discover how Vivian courageously transitioned from the high-stakes world of Silicon Valley to build a thriving real estate empire, Hestia. Faced with relentless stress that led to hair loss and burnout, Vivian made the audacious decision to leave her prestigious role at Apple and embrace a new path. Tune in to uncover the inspiring mindset shifts and strategies that fueled her transformation from tech executive to successful entrepreneur. This episode is a must-watch for anyone yearning for a career change, entrepreneurial success, or personal reinvention. Get ready to be inspired by a story of resilience, passion, and the relentless pursuit of a life aligned with purpose. Don’t miss out on this empowering journey!
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.