2019 bwij Convention Workshops
||How to Register For Workshops||
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First, purchase your convention ticket.
Second, after you purchase your ticket, please come back to this page and read all descriptions before clicking register.
On the registration page, choose ONE workshop for each time slot.​
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If you are just attending only one day, please remember to choose workshops for that day ONLY.
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Tariro Mupamhadzi
How to Care for and Nurture Your Hair with Limited Resources
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
November 2, 2019
One of the biggest challenges of living in Japan is keeping our hair healthy and gorgeous when there are so few products around that are suited to our hair types. In this creative and useful workshop, we'll get tips and advice on how to best care for our locks and learn how to create our own hair care products using just a few key ingredients.
Nicole Gordon
Mindful Management of Cultural Adjustment and Everyday Stress
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
November 2, 2019
Are you doing it all by yourself? Is there a better way to handle it? Nicole Gordon has the know-how. This workshop focuses on using the greatest thing you have - your mind - to build your inner abilities and enhance your understandings.
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Participants will learn how to use the power of the mind to improve their daily activities and will engage in exercises that can be used on a daily basis to enhance their life and make it more enjoyable.
Jhana Graham
Thrive with Authenticity, Kindness, and Love 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
November 2, 2019
Do you want to be bold enough, to live fully at this moment? We can do this by building a strong sense of inner belief through small daily practices. This workshop will show you how to practice intentional breath work, meditation/prayer, and more.
Daeyna Jackson
How to Be Confident When Living in Japan as a Woman of Colour
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
November 3, 2019
Daeyna Jackson will give you the simple tools necessary to handle circumstances that tackle your self-esteem on a daily basis including overcoming fears, standing up for promotions, and speaking out for your rights. This is the workshop that will leave you walking on air.
Sora Kitsune
Cosplay: It Unites Us All
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
November 3, 2019
This workshop gives you the opportunity to become your favourite animation character. Sora will show participants how cosplay can improve your self-esteem and strengthen your confidence as well as how everyone can use cosplay to empower themselves while having tons of fun.
Ruth Muchendu
Global Wellness Through Zumba Fitness
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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November 3, 2019
Have you ever wanted to try a Zumba class? Join this workshop to dance, work up a sweat, make friends, and have fun! This workshop will provide an introduction to Zumba Fitness, how to find a class near you, and help you develop a fitness plan for life.
Morning Workshops
Corinn Wilson
How to Leverage Your International Experience into an International Career
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
November 2, 2019
Corinn Wilson will give you the tools you need to create a better you even after leaving Japan.
Look at the business side of your career; how can it be spruced up? How can you be even more successful after your time in Japan? How can you leverage all of your experiences into a global platform?
This is the workshop that will help you to transfer those skills that you’ve garnered over the years into a successful career path. She will help you to identify those skill sets and transfer them to the international arena.
Riane Botchey
Movin' & Groovin'
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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November 2, 2019
Anyone can and should be able to enjoy dancing regardless of skill level or experience. This workshop aims to get participants to learn a new skill, engage and connect with people through dance and, of course, have fun!
Ria Scott
Self-Image, Storytelling and Self-Determination - An Immersive Workshop
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
November 2, 2019
Sharing our stories and learning from the stories of others is a surefire way to feel empowered. In this workshop, participants will learn how to share their stories to help them overcome any challenges they may be facing. As well as teaching the art and power of sharing stories, the presenter will use visualization techniques to help participants create the future they want and deserve.
Lisa Barker-Hunsberger
Creating Great Presentations with Keynote and PowerPoint
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
November 2, 2019
Being successful in the workplace anywhere involves regularly improving our professional skills. Join this workshop and sharpen up your presentation skills with the help of Keynote and PowerPoint. This comprehensive workshop will take participants through the creation process step-by-step - from brainstorming, to slide creation and organization (selecting great fonts, finding HD images, using video), animations and transitions, and final preparations.
Brianna Slaughter
A Black Woman's Guide to YouTube
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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November 2, 2019
So, you’ve thought about becoming a YouTuber. Let Brianna Slaughter show you how.
This is the workshop that gives you an insider's view on what goes into creating a YouTube channel that works! Listen to how backlash can encourage creativity, get the information you need to build a platform and erase the anxiety that comes with doing so, learn how you can actually earn your keep through the use of creativity and the right tools, and grow from Brianna's experiences on overcoming creative burnout and life after going viral.
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Walk away with your all you need to create your new channel or to add that extra oomph for your existing channel. "
Chinyere Okoli
Building Financial Wealth: One Yen at a Time
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
November 3, 2019
As modern women, financial control is one of the keys to independence, but it can sometimes be tough to find smart ways to save. This workshop will help participants learn not only how to save, but also how to invest and budget. Join and get one step closer to building financial wealth one yen at a time.
Nia Hamilton
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Exploring Racial Encounters in Japan Using Intercultural Competence Theory
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
November 3, 2019
As Black women, we have all had our share of problematic racial interactions ranging from the mildly annoying to the prohibitively discriminatory. This workshop aims to help participants develop the ability to deal with these interactions by placing them within theoretical concepts of race in Japan. Participants will leave better able to self-manufacture more effective coping mechanisms in the face of these interactions and feel empowered to handle negative situations with a clearer frame of mind.
Rachel Patterson
Professional Development Through Language Teaching Conferences
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
November 3, 2019
If you have ever wondered about the benefits of participating in language teaching conferences, this is the workshop for you. Participants will gain a better understanding of the processes importance, and numerous benefits of attending and presenting at these conferences. Particpants will also be able to analyze how professional expertise and personal experiences can both gain from and contribute to language teaching conferences and events.
