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It's time to listen to what Japanese women want | Melanie Brock | TEDxMarunouchiWomen

919 views · Published 9 July 2014 · 13:02 · Indexed 14 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Melanie stresses the importance of listening and hearing the voices of Japanese women. She talks about her own experiences as a young women in Japan and what she examined in Japanese women why it's so important to listen to Japanese women's opinions. 

Melanie is a Japan-based entrepreneur with extensive business experience in both Australia and Japan. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Agenda, a consulting and importing business for the Japanese food and beverage markets. Agenda consults with companies involved in importing into Japan and also provides a full range of services for importing, distribution and brand management. Women that Melanie looks up to as she established her career includes working mothers but equally so, refers to women who are committed in their working lives but remain true to themselves.

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