{"id":2152,"date":"2020-06-18T11:59:38","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T02:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/?p=2152"},"modified":"2020-06-18T12:12:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T03:12:14","slug":"%e9%81%95%e3%81%84%e3%82%92%e5%bd%93%e3%81%9f%e3%82%8a%e5%89%8d%e3%81%ab%e3%81%97%e3%81%a6%e3%81%84%e3%81%8d%e3%81%9f%e3%81%84-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unmixlove.com\/en\/archives\/2152","title":{"rendered":"Rie Ohno Wants Women To Be Themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"

When It Comes To Makeup, Less Is More<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>How does your daily routine compare to the makeover that we did today?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>The approach was actually quite similar to what I do on a daily basis. But of course, your professional touch makes all the difference, and really helped highlight certain features that I often overlook.<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>You\u2019re so pretty and have such clearly defined features, so you don\u2019t need much makeup. Do you ever find yourself overdoing it?<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>Personally, I feel like less is more. Watching the techniques you used today made me want to try them more on my own time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>What sort of makeup do you wear for parties?<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I want to try more exciting things, but I typically always go with the same look\u2014something that enhances my face and pairs well with whatever outfit I\u2019m wearing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>That\u2019s good!\u00a0 So many people often go overboard for special occasions, which can detract from their clothing. I think fancier the dress, the simpler the hair and makeup should be.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I am always careful not to go overboard with makeup.\u00a0 And beautiful skin is the basis for simple makeup.\u00a0 For a while, my skin had so many issues, and even though I tried many different products, nothing seemed to work. Then a salon owner introduced me to Renge Lotion <\/a>\u00a0from Enoko Shop, and it\u2019s absolutely magical. It\u2019s so inexpensive that I use it all the time. The lemon extract acts as both an antioxidant and a moisturizer. When my skin is balanced, I\u2019ll use my favorite foundation very sparingly.\u00a0 I love Shu Uemura\u2019s powder based foundations <\/a>because they blend well with my skin tone and have a natural finish.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>All you need is wonderful skin and a little bit of makeup. That\u2019s the best look you could ever have.<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I had a lot of fun with makeup when I was younger.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>What changed?<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I think founding Career Fly changed a lot for me. It\u2019s a small start-up, and as the head of the company, I began thinking a lot more about my image. I want to be a positive presence for both my employees and clients. I started to pay more attention to my personal details, such as not wearing incredibly heavy perfumes. I\u2019ve grown to really love perfume oils because they\u2019re subtle yet sweet.\u00a0 I apply them to my neck every morning.\u00a0 My favorites are the ones by Malie Organics<\/a>, particularly their plumeria<\/a> and coconut vanilla<\/a> scents.<\/p>\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>I looked at your company\u2019s website before our meeting today. I love the photo of you with your big smile, it really gives a sense of your energy. I was honestly a little intimidated to meet you, thinking you would be this big female executive type. But you don\u2019t radiate that sort of image at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I grew up with two brothers, and I\u2019m the youngest of three. I was pretty spoiled and coddled. I easily gave up on things and had poor communication skills. As I entered the workplace and joined corporate culture, I was fortunate to have many positive mentors that taught me the value of good communication. Being conscious of what you say and how you say it is not always an easy feat.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>What makes someone an effective communicator?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>Stepping back and learning how to listen. Emotional attentiveness is key. When people start off meetings by asking me questions, I always make sure to deflect back by asking them their own opinions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Listening to people can be harder than it seems. I learned that firsthand while conducting interviews for this blog. I only realized when replaying the audio post-interview that I have a tendency to stop the other person and give my own input, which can be so frustrating. You definitely listen to all that I\u2019m saying.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I actually don\u2019t like to talk that much and used to get so nervous before speaking to large crowds. But now, I\u2019ve mastered the art of turning \u201con and off.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Out with The Old, In with The New<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>What exactly does Career Fly Corp do?<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>We are an agency that recruits international women with STEM backgrounds. By bringing them into our businesses, Japanese industries can get a sense of what they\u2019re missing out on. Our motto is \u201cdifferent is normal.\u201d Diversity is critical to the growth of Japanese business. As it currently stands, most companies are composed entirely of Japanese people. We\u2019re a very homogenous culture, and we expect people to share our value systems and beliefs. If we can incorporate women from different global backgrounds, then Japanese corporate culture will take note of the positive impacts that they can have on our growth, and hopefully make moves to become more diverse.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Large Japanese companies are still mainly dominated by men, so I\u2019m sure adding a woman or a foreigner would make a huge impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.\u00a0 By introducing STEM into a workplace, positive changes come about.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Gender should not matter when it comes to scientific and technological advancements. There have to be some Japanese women working in these fields?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>In terms of businesses, not really. Most technological schools only have a handful of women. However, these issues are largely because of Japan\u2019s educational system. Women are generally pushed towards the liberal arts because there is a false belief that they won\u2019t excel in STEM.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>It sounds like we need to start encouraging young women to pursue these fields in order to enact real cultural change.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

On Changing the Status-Quo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>How did you come up with the idea of matching corporations with female professionals from overseas?<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I lived in Sydney for three years and was very influenced by the diversity present in Australian culture. Living there was quite comfortable because people are used to dealing with foreign cultures. That different approach to life greatly impacted my personal way of thinking about diversity. Having this mentality sets our company apart from similar agencies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Do you have to be able to speak Japanese for consideration?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>Most Japanese companies communicate primarily in Japanese. But many start-ups and venture companies welcome candidates based on their professional and technical skills, so English is acceptable.<\/p>\n

In Japan, anyone who is not Japanese is called a \u201cgaizin,\u201d a foreigner.\u00a0 Japanese people should consider more ways that we can welcome people from all over the world.<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>America is widely considered to be a cultural melting pot. Although many cultures live side by side, they don\u2019t really mix on a private level. The desire to maintain homogeneity is not necessarily unique to Japan. But unlike Japan, American culture forces you to accept and respect each other\u2019s differences. We don\u2019t get that kind of encouragement or exposure in Japan. That\u2019s why things like the Tokyo Olympics are such a unique opportunity for the country.<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I agree. As an island nation, there\u2019s no real push to learn the English language.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Even though new technology is rapidly expanding our world, Japan is still hung up on old practices and traditions. There is a notion that everyone should act the same way and value the same things\u2014sort of these unspoken rules which are definitely present in Japanese modes of business. I wonder if that\u2019s why the Japanese are so bad at conversing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>For starters, older generations should be in conversation with younger ones. Generational gaps are a real thing, and if you can master the challenge of speaking to people of varying ages, then you can speak to people from other countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>You\u2019re so right. Older generations have a tendency to reject more progressive ideas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>That\u2019s because older generations prefer to practice avoidance. They don\u2019t want to change the habits that they\u2019ve held for so long. In the corporate world, there\u2019s a tendency to conceal honest feedback from people who are higher up the ladder. I\u2019ve been very conscious of creating a work environment that welcomes constructive criticism towards superiors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

A Woman\u2019s Work Is Never Finished<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>What do you hope to achieve by focusing on women in the Japanese workplace and beyond?<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>Although we discuss women\u2019s equality, the numbers aren\u2019t really changing. I personally believe that a woman\u2019s key to freedom comes from financial independence. There needs to be more cultural support towards this goal.<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>I totally understand that\u2014so many women remain in unhappy marriages because they feel that they can\u2019t support themselves.<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>It is unfortunate how many Japanese women feel as though there\u2019s no way out. Women shouldn\u2019t get stuck in those situations. They should feel empowered to make the best choices for themselves without shame.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Although America has made considerable progress over the last several decades, men were considered the head of household throughout much of the 1950\u2019s. In Japan, it\u2019s still very much that way, and more progress needs to be made in terms of supporting working women. With each new generation, however, there comes new opportunities to change for the better.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I thought America was a progressive country until Hillary Clinton lost the presidency. That made me realize that we still have a long way to go.<\/p>\n

Yasuo\u3000<\/strong>Yes, there are conservatives in the [American] office now.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rie\u3000<\/strong>I want to make a difference for Japanese women, even if it\u2019s only one woman at a time. My hope is that having international women come and work in Japanese marketplaces will inspire Japanese women to do the same. I want there to be better working environments for women everywhere, even if it\u2019s only part time. Housekeeping and childcare should not strictly be a woman\u2019s duty, and these days, more households are embracing a more progressive lifestyle where both partners work. In the future, I hope that responsibilities will not be gendered, and that men and women alike can share in professional and personal success.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Photos \/ Interview : Yasuo Yoshikawa<\/p>\n

Text : Mikako Koyama<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When It Comes To Makeup, Less Is More Yasuo\u3000How does your daily routine compare to the makeover that we did today?\u00a0 Rie\u3000The approach was actually quite similar to what I do on a daily basis. But of course, your professional touch makes all the difference, and really helped highlight certain features that I often overlook. Yasuo\u3000You\u2019re so pretty and have such clearly defined features, so you don\u2019t need much makeup. Do you ever find yourself overdoing it? Rie\u3000Personally, I feel like less is more. Watching the techniques you used today made me want to try them more on my own time.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000What sort of makeup do you wear for parties? Rie\u3000I want to try more exciting things, but I typically always go with the same look\u2014something that enhances my face and pairs well with whatever outfit I\u2019m wearing.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000That\u2019s good!\u00a0 So many people often go overboard for special occasions, which can detract from their clothing. I think fancier the dress, the simpler the hair and makeup should be.\u00a0\u00a0 Rie\u3000I am always careful not to go overboard with makeup.\u00a0 And beautiful skin is the basis for simple makeup.\u00a0 For a while, my skin had so many issues, and even though I tried many different products, nothing seemed to work. Then a salon owner introduced me to Renge Lotion \u00a0from Enoko Shop, and it\u2019s absolutely magical. It\u2019s so inexpensive that I use it all the time. The lemon extract acts as both an antioxidant and a moisturizer. When my skin is balanced, I\u2019ll use my favorite foundation very sparingly.\u00a0 I love Shu Uemura\u2019s powder based foundations because they blend well with my skin tone and have a natural finish.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000All you need is wonderful skin and a little bit of makeup. That\u2019s the best look you could ever have. Rie\u3000I had a lot of fun with makeup when I was younger.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000What changed? Rie\u3000I think founding Career Fly changed a lot for me. It\u2019s a small start-up, and as the head of the company, I began thinking a lot more about my image. I want to be a positive presence for both my employees and clients. I started to pay more attention to my personal details, such as not wearing incredibly heavy perfumes. I\u2019ve grown to really love perfume oils because they\u2019re subtle yet sweet.\u00a0 I apply them to my neck every morning.\u00a0 My favorites are the ones by Malie Organics, particularly their plumeria and coconut vanilla scents. Yasuo\u3000I looked at your company\u2019s website before our meeting today. I love the photo of you with your big smile, it really gives a sense of your energy. I was honestly a little intimidated to meet you, thinking you would be this big female executive type. But you don\u2019t radiate that sort of image at all.\u00a0 Rie\u3000I grew up with two brothers, and I\u2019m the youngest of three. I was pretty spoiled and coddled. I easily gave up on things and had poor communication skills. As I entered the workplace and joined corporate culture, I was fortunate to have many positive mentors that taught me the value of good communication. Being conscious of what you say and how you say it is not always an easy feat.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000What makes someone an effective communicator?\u00a0 Rie\u3000Stepping back and learning how to listen. Emotional attentiveness is key. When people start off meetings by asking me questions, I always make sure to deflect back by asking them their own opinions.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Listening to people can be harder than it seems. I learned that firsthand while conducting interviews for this blog. I only realized when replaying the audio post-interview that I have a tendency to stop the other person and give my own input, which can be so frustrating. You definitely listen to all that I\u2019m saying.\u00a0 Rie\u3000I actually don\u2019t like to talk that much and used to get so nervous before speaking to large crowds. But now, I\u2019ve mastered the art of turning \u201con and off.\u201d\u00a0 Out with The Old, In with The New Yasuo\u3000What exactly does Career Fly Corp do? Rie\u3000We are an agency that recruits international women with STEM backgrounds. By bringing them into our businesses, Japanese industries can get a sense of what they\u2019re missing out on. Our motto is \u201cdifferent is normal.\u201d Diversity is critical to the growth of Japanese business. As it currently stands, most companies are composed entirely of Japanese people. We\u2019re a very homogenous culture, and we expect people to share our value systems and beliefs. If we can incorporate women from different global backgrounds, then Japanese corporate culture will take note of the positive impacts that they can have on our growth, and hopefully make moves to become more diverse.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Large Japanese companies are still mainly dominated by men, so I\u2019m sure adding a woman or a foreigner would make a huge impact.\u00a0 Rie\u3000The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.\u00a0 By introducing STEM into a workplace, positive changes come about.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Gender should not matter when it comes to scientific and technological advancements. There have to be some Japanese women working in these fields?\u00a0 Rie\u3000In terms of businesses, not really. Most technological schools only have a handful of women. However, these issues are largely because of Japan\u2019s educational system. Women are generally pushed towards the liberal arts because there is a false belief that they won\u2019t excel in STEM.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000It sounds like we need to start encouraging young women to pursue these fields in order to enact real cultural change.\u00a0 On Changing the Status-Quo Yasuo\u3000How did you come up with the idea of matching corporations with female professionals from overseas? Rie\u3000I lived in Sydney for three years and was very influenced by the diversity present in Australian culture. Living there was quite comfortable because people are used to dealing with foreign cultures. That different approach to life greatly impacted my personal way of thinking about diversity. Having this mentality sets our company apart from similar agencies.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Do you have to be able to speak Japanese for consideration?\u00a0 Rie\u3000Most Japanese companies communicate primarily in Japanese. But many start-ups and venture companies welcome candidates based on their professional and technical skills, so English is acceptable. In Japan, anyone who is not Japanese is called a \u201cgaizin,\u201d a foreigner.\u00a0 Japanese people should consider more ways that we can welcome people from all over the world. Yasuo\u3000America is widely considered to be a cultural melting pot. Although many cultures live side by side, they don\u2019t really mix on a private level. The desire to maintain homogeneity is not necessarily unique to Japan. But unlike Japan, American culture forces you to accept and respect each other\u2019s differences. We don\u2019t get that kind of encouragement or exposure in Japan. That\u2019s why things like the Tokyo Olympics are such a unique opportunity for the country. Rie\u3000I agree. As an island nation, there\u2019s no real push to learn the English language.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Even though new technology is rapidly expanding our world, Japan is still hung up on old practices and traditions. There is a notion that everyone should act the same way and value the same things\u2014sort of these unspoken rules which are definitely present in Japanese modes of business. I wonder if that\u2019s why the Japanese are so bad at conversing.\u00a0 Rie\u3000For starters, older generations should be in conversation with younger ones. Generational gaps are a real thing, and if you can master the challenge of speaking to people of varying ages, then you can speak to people from other countries.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000You\u2019re so right. Older generations have a tendency to reject more progressive ideas.\u00a0 Rie\u3000That\u2019s because older generations prefer to practice avoidance. They don\u2019t want to change the habits that they\u2019ve held for so long. In the corporate world, there\u2019s a tendency to conceal honest feedback from people who are higher up the ladder. I\u2019ve been very conscious of creating a work environment that welcomes constructive criticism towards superiors.\u00a0 \u00a0 A Woman\u2019s Work Is Never Finished Yasuo\u3000What do you hope to achieve by focusing on women in the Japanese workplace and beyond? Rie\u3000Although we discuss women\u2019s equality, the numbers aren\u2019t really changing. I personally believe that a woman\u2019s key to freedom comes from financial independence. There needs to be more cultural support towards this goal. Yasuo\u3000I totally understand that\u2014so many women remain in unhappy marriages because they feel that they can\u2019t support themselves. Rie\u3000It is unfortunate how many Japanese women feel as though there\u2019s no way out. Women shouldn\u2019t get stuck in those situations. They should feel empowered to make the best choices for themselves without shame.\u00a0 Yasuo\u3000Although America has made considerable progress over the last several decades, men were considered the head of household throughout much of the 1950\u2019s. In Japan, it\u2019s still very much that way, and more progress needs to be made in terms of supporting working women. With each new generation, however, there comes new opportunities to change for the better.\u00a0 Rie\u3000I thought America was a progressive country until Hillary Clinton lost the presidency. That made me realize that we still have a long way to go. Yasuo\u3000Yes, there are conservatives in the [American] office now.\u00a0 Rie\u3000I want to make a difference for Japanese women, even if it\u2019s only one woman at a time. My hope is that having international women come and work in Japanese marketplaces will inspire Japanese women to do the same. I want there to be better working environments for women everywhere, even if it\u2019s only part time. Housekeeping and childcare should not strictly be a woman\u2019s duty, and these days, more households are embracing a more progressive lifestyle where both partners work. 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