Spark Joy

Ep 27 | Meet KonMari Translator Yuno Imai


Listen Later

Yuno Imai shares what it's like to translate for Marie Kondo and what inspired her to write a children's book based on her joyful life experiences.

Our guest, Yuno Imai, is a Japanese food and travel writer and copy editor based in LA. In addition to being one of the original translators for Marie Kondo and her team, she’s now living a life of joy and focusing on publishing a children’s book.

You can find out more about Yuno by visiting www.iknowyouknowyuno.com. Updates on the launch of her first children’s book will be made available there and you can track Yuno’s adventures and joyful lifestyle via instagram @iknowyouknowyuno.

Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @sparkjoypodcast.

In this episode, you'll enjoy:

  • How Karin and Kristyn met Yuno during KonMari consultant training

  • How a fascination with American movies and culture inspired Yuno to pursue translating; the most challenging job she's ever had

  • What it was like to observe the message of the KonMari Method while it initially spread

  • How Yuno studied up on KonMari to prepare for her big translation gig

  • How translating allows Yuno to experience many industries and bridge Japan and America

  • Tricks Yuno uses to memorize her client's words and provide seamless translation

  • Why the gym doesn't spark joy for Yuno and the joyful way she achieves the same results

  • How life, death, prison, and food inspire Yuno's writing projects

  • Yuno's favorite children's books: The Red Shoes and The Rainbow Fish

  • What sparks joy for Yuno: Creating her children's book, Trevor and Me, based on real events in her life. Themes: friendship across generations, death and reincarnation.

    Gems:

    • "I just follow what I love."

    • "Positive attitude brings positives things in life."

    • "Do what makes you happy and go after your joy!"

    • You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

      You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

      Special Guest: Yuno Imai.

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      Spark JoyBy Kristyn Ivey and Karin Socci

      • 4.6
      • 4.6
      • 4.6
      • 4.6
      • 4.6

      4.6

      329 ratings


      More shows like Spark Joy

      View all
      A Slob Comes Clean by Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

      A Slob Comes Clean

      2,438 Listeners

      Happier with Gretchen Rubin by Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

      Happier with Gretchen Rubin

      12,906 Listeners

      ClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home & Life by Clutterbug

      ClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home & Life

      1,995 Listeners

      The Lazy Genius Podcast by Kendra, The Lazy Genius

      The Lazy Genius Podcast

      6,484 Listeners

      This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers by Laurie Palau

      This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers

      277 Listeners

      Millennial Minimalists by Kelly & Lauren

      Millennial Minimalists

      310 Listeners

      Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood by Cloud10

      Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

      994 Listeners

      Clean With Me by Raani Starnes

      Clean With Me

      752 Listeners

      Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos by Deanna Yates | Professional Organizer, Decluttering Coach, Wannabe Minimalist

      Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Organize, Calm the Chaos

      376 Listeners

      Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin by Money News Network

      Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

      1,736 Listeners

      Dear Gabby by Gabby Bernstein

      Dear Gabby

      6,073 Listeners

      We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle and Audacy

      We Can Do Hard Things

      41,311 Listeners

      Declutter Your Chaos - Minimalism, Decluttering, Home Organization by Amber Cammidge, Decluttering Coach, Professional Organizer

      Declutter Your Chaos - Minimalism, Decluttering, Home Organization

      289 Listeners

      The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

      The Mel Robbins Podcast

      20,349 Listeners

      The Art of Decluttering by Amy Revell

      The Art of Decluttering

      89 Listeners