Summary: <p>Yuno Imai shares what it's like to translate for Marie Kondo and what inspired her to write a children's book based on her joyful life experiences.</p> <p>Our guest, Yuno Imai, is a Japanese food and travel writer and copy editor based in LA. In addition to being one of the original translators for Marie Kondo and her team, she’s now living a life of joy and focusing on publishing a children’s book.</p> <p>You can find out more about Yuno by visiting <a href="http://www.iknowyouknowyuno.com" rel="nofollow">www.iknowyouknowyuno.com</a>. Updates on the launch of her first children’s book will be made available there and you can track Yuno’s adventures and joyful lifestyle via instagram @iknowyouknowyuno. </p> <p>Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at <a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.sparkjoypodcast.com</a> and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @sparkjoypodcast.</p> <p><b>In this episode, you'll enjoy:</b></p> <ul> <li><p>How Karin and Kristyn met Yuno during KonMari consultant training </p></li> <li><p>How a fascination with American movies and culture inspired Yuno to pursue translating; the most challenging job she's ever had</p></li> <li><p>What it was like to observe the message of the KonMari Method while it initially spread</p></li> <li><p>How Yuno studied up on KonMari to prepare for her big translation gig</p></li> <li><p>How translating allows Yuno to experience many industries and bridge Japan and America</p></li> <li><p>Tricks Yuno uses to memorize her client's words and provide seamless translation</p></li> <li><p>Why the gym doesn't spark joy for Yuno and the joyful way she achieves the same results</p></li> <li><p>How life, death, prison, and food inspire Yuno's writing projects </p></li> <li><p>Yuno's favorite children's books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Red-Shoes-Eleri-Glass/dp/1927018854/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1520310631&sr=1-2&keywords=red+shoes&dpID=41M3YE-Z-bL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank"><i>The Red Shoes</i></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Fish-Marcus-Pfister/dp/1558580093/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1520310746&sr=1-1&keywords=rainbow+fish&dpID=51tDi-jVLEL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank"><i>The Rainbow Fish</i></a></p></li> </ul> <p><b>What sparks joy for Yuno:</b> Creating her children's book, Trevor and Me, based on real events in her life. Themes: friendship across generations, death and reincarnation.</p> <p><b>Gems:</b></p> <ul> <li><p>"I just follow what I love."</p></li> <li><p>"Positive attitude brings positives things in life."</p></li> <li><p>"Do what makes you happy and go after your joy!"</p></li> </ul><p>Special Guest: Yuno Imai.</p>
