Voices Across Borders
Voices Across Borders, brought to you by the Multicultural Talent Network (MTN), shares real stories of multicultural professionals building lives and careers across countries. Running in English, Japanese, and Korean, each episode explores turning points, challenges, and reflections on identity, belonging, and the systems shaping today’s global workforce.
Voices Across Bordersは国境を越えて生活とキャリアを築いているプロフェッショナルたちの、率直でリアルなストーリーをお届けします。
Voices Across Borders는 국경을 넘어 삶과 커리어를 쌓아가는 프로페셔널들의 솔직한 이야기를 전해드립니다.
Voices Across Borders
[JPN] Maya Kominz- Redefining Work: 働き方を再定義する
* This episode is in Japanese. In this episode, we speak with Maya Kominz, a bilingual IT project manager leading global projects for major Japanese manufacturers. She shares how her multicultural background shaped her career, why she transitioned from corporate roles to freelancing during the pandemic, and what she learned through that shift. Maya also offers practical advice for bilingual professionals considering independent work—understanding project markets, using networks and agents, and creating a clear roadmap.
今回のゲストは、日系大手メーカーのグローバルITプロジェクトを担当する マヤ・コミンズさん。多文化環境での経験がキャリアにどのように影響したのか、パンデミックを機に正社員からフリーランスへ転身した背景、そして独立を考える人への実践的なアドバイスを伺いました。