Masami’s approach to life is VERY different. She brings a new, almost upside-down approach to everything she does. And she radiates it through her writing and speaking as well as the way she leads the organisations she is involved in. Masami was born in Japan but her desire to expand her horizons at an early age took her on an incredible journey of exploration travelling throughout the world connecting and sharing with people in different cultures and lifestyles. She has lived and worked in many countries including Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore. Her career has followed her diverse talent and extensive skills having been a teacher, translator, business manager, health consultant, natural food chef and best-selling author. While being a mother of 2 children, Masami has founded and run several enterprises in the last ten years all with a mission of creating businesses that positively impact our world. Now, many entrepreneurs, corporations, employees and customers are coming together internationally to join Masami in making a habit of positive change through the work of the organisation Buy1GIVE1 (B1G1) which she co-founded in 2007. She is also the author of two books, 'JOY ~ The gift of acceptance, trust and love' and 'ONE ~ Sharing the joy of giving' and is a popular public speaker in more than ten countries and has been the subject of various TV and radio interviews. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx