Empowering Women Through Career Conversations at 'MaMa Crew' Event

On July 14, 2025, the second edition of "MaMa Crew" will take place, featuring the enlightening event "WOMEN’S TALK DAY" at SHE Ginza, Tokyo. This initiative is organized by Frontier Inc., renowned for its business matching community, Ready Crew. The event aims to address how career paths intersect with life stages, especially for women facing significant life changes.

Benefits of Attending the Event

This unique gathering will feature five distinguished speakers who will share their real-life experiences related to career transitions, including challenges such as job changes, maternity leave, and relocation. The highlight of the event will be the discussions revolving around how various life events impact women's career development. Notable guests include:

- Mari Matsuo from SHE,
- Tomomi Shinohara from Lancers,
- Yui Endo from Adways,
- Yoko Takano from KnowledgeWork. Each speaker will provide invaluable insights drawn from their personal and professional journeys, illustrating how they navigated their careers and the new options they discovered.

The event is perfect for those contemplating a career transition or struggling to balance life events with professional responsibilities. It presents an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain inspiration for creating a career that aligns with personal values and circumstances.

Networking Opportunities

Towards the end of the event, there will be a networking session where participants can interact directly with speakers, facilitating meaningful connections and potential collaborations. This environment encourages sharing experiences and fostering a sense of community among attendees.

Event Details

- Date: July 14, 2025
- Time: 19:00 - 21:00 (Doors open at 18:30)
- Location: SHE Ginza, 3-7-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Capacity: First 50 attendees (Free entry)
- Organizer: Frontier Inc.

How to Participate

- Registration: Tickets can be secured via the Peatix page at Peatix Event Page.
- On the Event Day: Please arrive at the venue. The doors will open 30 minutes prior to start time, and staff will be on hand to assist you.

Schedule Overview

- 18:30: Doors open
- 19:00 - 19:05: Opening remarks and introduction to MaMa Crew event
- 19:05 - 19:35: Talk Session 1

- Speakers: Yui Endo (Adways), Yoko Takano (KnowledgeWork)
- Theme: Navigating Career Changes Across Life Stages

- 19:35 - 20:05: Talk Session 2

- Speakers: Mari Matsuo (SHE), Tomomi Shinohara (Lancers), Masayo Takase (Ready Crew)
- Theme: Stories of Career Ups and Downs - Transitions and Relocations

- 20:05 - 20:55: Networking session
- 20:55 - 21:00: Closing remarks and group photo
- 21:00: Event concludes

Who Should Attend

- Individuals struggling to balance career and life events
- Those interested in transitioning careers, whether through job change, returning to work, or freelancing
- Anyone seeking to connect with others facing similar challenges
- Individuals curious about women's careers and diverse options available

Speaker Highlights

1. Mari Matsuo
- Position: Chief Strategy Officer at SHE
- Background: Joined Recruit Holdings in 2016 and moved to SHE as the head of new business development in 2020. Leading initiatives related to financial literacy and designer training.

2. Tomomi Shinohara
- Position: Manager at Lancers' Incubation Promotion Office
- Background: Experienced in banking and start-ups, focusing on parallel careers and community creation projects for municipalities in Japan.

3. Yui Endo
- Position: Executive Officer at Adways
- Background: Joined Adways in 2010, rising through the ranks to lead communications and design efforts.

4. Yoko Takano
- Position: Communication Group Manager at KnowledgeWork
- Background: Experienced in PR and digital strategy, with a strong focus on organizational culture and communication.

5. Masayo Takase
- Position: Executive Officer and Public Relations Manager at Frontier Inc.
- Background: Extensive experience in marketing and PR strategy after transitioning from academia to the business sector.

Founded in 2009, Frontier Inc. offers innovative business matching services and continues to drive initiatives to support women in their career journeys. This event is a testament to their commitment to empowering women through shared experiences and knowledge exchange.