Live Your Ikigai
Bring Joy and Energy to Your Purposeful Life.
My IKIGAI invites us to ask:
—In five years, how do I want my life to feel and look?
—What brought me joy and excitement last time?
—How can I bring out my best self in service to others?
After years of hustling — balancing work, parenting, and keeping up with social networks — what you need now is to pause, reflect and redirect.
This is for you if you are
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A purpose-driven leader or parent ready to recognize your unique strengths and use them to make a meaningful contribution.
Feeling stuck and seeking a new path toward a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life.
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed and longing to invite more ease, joy, and balance into your days.
Hi, I’m Minako Horaguchi — an educator, certified life coach, and NLP practitioner guiding people through Ikigai-based transformation.
I was born and raised in the peaceful countryside of Takayama, Japan, where simplicity, nature, and deep human connection were part of everyday life. Those early values continue to shape my Ikigai work and the way I see the world.
Early in my career, I was a teacher deeply passionate about helping students reach their goals. That passion grew and eventually led me to open my own school. At a young age, I learned that Ikigai — purposeful living — is a true gift, and I believed everyone should have the opportunity to live that way.
Entering midlife brought new challenges. After moving to the U.S., balancing work and family while navigating health issues, I often felt overwhelmed and stuck — yet too afraid to try a new path. I realized I had lost my own sense of Ikigai.
Little by little, I found my way forward. Over time, I rediscovered the peace and possibility that Ikigai offers. Through my struggles and growth, I created the MyIkigai Method — a framework to help others identify their unique Ikigai and grow into purposeful living filled with daily joy and appreciation.
What You’ll Gain by Working with Me
Perspective changes everything — and Ikigai is the lens.
1. Clarity and Self awarness
Cut the mental clutter and refocus your values and direction.
2. Harmony
Cultivate harmony within yourself and with your surroundings, creating strength, balance, and joy.
3. Resilience
Build inner strength and set boundaries, so you can navigate challenges with peace and renewed energy.
“The clearer you are about who you are and where you're going,
the less you chase what isn't meant for you.”