Day 2 Challenge: Why do I want to live the freedom lifestyle? What Does Freedom Mean? I won’t lie, I looked at this question with curiosity and thought, well what do I consider the freedom lifestyle? I’m an adult, so that makes me free from my parents (and free to eat as many cookies as I please). I’m an entrepreneur, making me free of an 9 to 5 profession. Also, I live in Japan, free from many […]
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SPECIAL BLOG POST: 10 Day Freedom Plan Blog Challenge #1
One of the most fascinating challenges I find about blogging is blogging. Go figure! A good friend and client of mine recommended a neat answer to my blogging woes: Natalie Sisson’s 10 Day Freedom plan blog challenge. Day #1 of Natalie’s challenge encourages us to identify two of the challenges that hold us back from blogging. I recited my top two culprits immediately upon request–those who know me best could probably name them just as […]
Read MoreYouTube 2016 Japan Summer Gathering!
Hiko Saemon and Victor Boggio were at it again for this year’s YouTube Summer Party at the all too hospitable Sports Bar Cafe. Over 100 YouTube vloggers and fans partied in Roppongi, Saturday night on September 3rd. Being my second YouTube annual event, it was great to see some familiar faces from the YouTube Hanami Party, months before. Below are a few of the photos taken by TopTia. Leave a comment and let me know […]
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Documenting Social Justice: Equality and Peace 平和と平等
On August 6, 2016, TopTia was humbled to follow a group of peaceful protesters in downtown Tokyo. Social media played a big role in reaching local and international audiences as the hashtags, #0806blmshibuya and #blacklivesmatter were marched around the Shibuya ward last Saturday. Henry Moreland Seals of Tokyo Black Professionals and Amber Richardson of the African American Youth Travel Program, both organized the march and lead 50+ protesters from start to finish in the 37 degree heat. The Message […]
Read MoreThis is Where I Want TopTia to Be!
Before I started TopTia, a lot of my subjects were musicians – artists throughout the Tokyo area molding their craft and their talents into unique and captivating sounds. The musicians whom I’ve been lucky to witness and listen to are some of the most hard-working individuals and self-sacrificing people I’ve ever worked with. In 2013, I had the pleasure of following one artist from the beginning of his own journey. Michael Bodin, one of the […]
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