Celebrating the Women of Ukraine on #IWD2022

Originally written and posted on commpro.biz Patrice Tanaka, Founder & Chief Joy Officer, Joyful Planet LLC On International Women’s Day 2022, I celebrate the Women of Ukraine, who are fiercely fighting for their country alongside Ukrainian men as Russia tries to bomb it into oblivion. Ukrainian women not engaged in combat are caring for their children…Read More

Building Resilience and Transforming the World

Originally written and posted on commpro.biz Patrice Tanaka, Founder & Chief Joy Officer,  Joyful Planet LLC I love the question at the heart of International Day of Peace 2021 on Tuesday, Sept. 21, about “…how to help everyone recover better, build resilience and transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable and healthier.” …Read More

I am an Asian American Woman!

Originally written and posted on commpro.biz Patrice Tanaka, Founder & Chief Joy Officer,  Joyful Planet LLC I walked home Saturday from my pedicure appointment, continuously scanning the people around me and gripping my heavy, black bag to use as a weapon in case someone attacked me.  I’ve never walked the mean streets of Upper East Side Manhattan,…Read More