In this episode, Lili talks with Madoka Koguchi, who is a performer, community builder, and co-founder of Yukari KC, a nonprofit that creates spaces for people with shared Japanese heritage through inclusive gatherings and cultural events.

Madoka shares her journey from New York to Kansas City, and how the search for belonging, identity, and creative expression shaped her work. She and Lili talk about what it means to hold multiple identities at once, how community and culture intersect, and the ways we can make space for ourselves, even when we’re still figuring things out.

Yukari KC @YukariKC @madoka_koguchi

Yukari KC's Japanese Summer Festival Sunday, Aug. 31st from 4pm-9pm Location: Merriam Marketplace

Cafe Ca Phe

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