Transforming Careers: Special Talk Event Featuring Cynthia Usui and Speaker Lineup

Reversing the Career Narrative: A Talk Event on February 11, 2026

In a groundbreaking event hosted by Kanatta Inc., a company that champions gender equality and empowerment, the talk titled "Career Strategy for a Major Turnaround!" will take place on February 11, 2026. This inspirational talk aims to rejuvenate outdated perspectives on career paths, embodying the theme "You can change your life anytime, anywhere."

Event Overview

The upcoming event will feature two remarkable speakers: Cynthia Usui, a woman who transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to a leader in global corporations, and a young mama entrepreneur selected as one of Forbes' top 30 under 30. Together, they will share powerful stories about rebuilding careers, understanding the challenges of life, and exploring various work possibilities through their genuine experiences of success and adversity.

Details of the Event:

- Date & Time: February 11, 2026 (Holiday), 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Doors open at 12:45 PM)
- Format: Hybrid event—held at a Tokyo venue and streamed live via Zoom.
- Tokyo Venue Address: CBC Inc. Tokyo Headquarters, 6th Floor CBC Lounge, 2-15-13 Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (1-minute walk from Tsukishima Station, Exit 10 on Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and Toei Oedo Line)
- Organizer: Kanatta Inc.
- For Event Details and Ticket Applications, Visit: Event Link

Speaker Profiles

Cynthia Usui - Chief Empowerment Officer at SEKAIA

Cynthia Usui was born in 1959 in the Philippines and moved to Japan in 1980 as a government-sponsored foreign student. After graduating from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in 1985, she began her career in a trading company. After marrying a Japanese diplomat in 1986 and relocating to Liberia, she returned to Japan in 1988 to work for an advertising agency. After giving birth to her daughter in 1989, she became a full-time mother.
In 2007, at the age of 48, Cynthia took her first job in a Bangkok international school's cafeteria, becoming a manager just three months later. After returning to Japan in 2011 and working various positions, she joined the Japan Coca-Cola Company in 2018 and later became a country manager for a foreign hotel. In 2022, she transitioned into the IT sector.
Cynthia has authored several books, including "Eight Things Stay-at-Home Moms Should Do Before Re-entering the Workforce" and "How My Daughter Got Into Harvard, Yale, and Princeton." She also conducts workshops aimed at helping individuals reconstruct their careers.

Megumi Iguchi - President and CEO of Kanatta Inc.

Megumi Iguchi graduated from Yokohama National University in 2010 and began her career at KPMG. After three years, she joined LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Japan as an analyst. In 2016, she established Kanatta Inc., a company dedicated to creating opportunities for women in growing industries through technology. Under her leadership, Kanatta launched two notable initiatives: Drone Job Plus, a female-only community in the male-dominated drone industry, and Cosmo Girls, aimed at promoting women's involvement in the space sector.
In 2024, Cosmo Girls will become the first women-centric community in Japan to successfully launch a satellite, and Megumi was awarded the Pioneer Award at the Forbes JAPAN WOMEN AWARD that same year.

About Kanatta Inc.

Founded in 2016, Kanatta Inc. seeks to promote gender equality by providing opportunities for women in growth industries. The company is committed to creating an environment where women can continue to embrace challenges regardless of life's changing circumstances, thus nurturing talents that contribute to the industry's overall development. Their mission is to harness the power of women to create excitement and transform the world.

Featured Projects:

- Drone Job Plus: A community that showcases the allure of drones, comprised of roughly 100 female drone pilots active across various fields, including industrial drones and drone programming education.
- Cosmo Girls: Launched in 2020, it aims to turn space into both a passion and profession. Monthly study sessions with experts and collaborative projects with space-related companies are part of their mission.
- SES Business: Provides employment assistance for those aspiring to be freelance IT engineers, welcoming anyone with concerns about career gaps or transitions from other industries.

Join us for this remarkable event to discover how you can redefine your career and embrace new possibilities.