Rewriting My Story: From Finance to Fashion & Crafting Purpose

Crafting Life on Your Own Terms: An Evening with coichigo in Tokyo

This September in Tokyo, I’m embracing a deeply personal convergence: sharing my journey at the coichigo women’s dinner hosted by my dear friend Aiko Katoh. For those dreaming of rewriting their own story – considering a creative career shift, thinking about launching their own brand, or simply seeking inspiration to reconnect with their own voice and vision – this evening is for you.

Why coichigo? The Power of Women’s Wisdom Across Generations

Founded by the visionary Aiko Katoh, coichigo (こいちご) creates sacred spaces where women connect across life stages. It’s about raw conversations, shared vulnerability, and collective wisdom – values mirroring MONA WIE’s commitment to authenticity. When Aiko invited me to share my transition from private equity to purpose-driven fashion, I knew this was the only context where the story felt right: not merely as a "success narrative," but as a shared exploration of courage and craft.

My Leap: Finance, Fear, and Finding Freedom in Fashion

I’ll share the unglamorous truths:

• The Catalyst: Why walking away from a "thriving" finance career felt like both madness and necessity

• Building MONA WIE: Turning obsession with timeless elegance and quality into sustainable design philosophy

• Slow Fashion as Rebellion: Why empowering artisans and rejecting overproduction defines our luxury

• Living in Alignment: How weaving together purpose, craft, and intuition transforms your path

What to Expect: An Evening of Nourishment (For Body & Soul)

🍽️ Communal Dining: Seasonal buffet + free-flow drinks in an intimate setting
💬 Real Talk: My journey, your questions, collective insights
✨ Connection: Bond with women redefining success on their terms

For the Women Who Dare to Redefine

If you’re:

• Feeling trapped in a "successful" but unfulfilling career

• Dreaming of merging creativity with impact

• Seeking courage to build a life that feels deeply yours

• Passionate about conscious craftsmanship
  

...you belong at this table. Let’s honour the effort in our daily lives – and the bravery to reshape them.

Register Now

※ Registration closes when capacity is reached – Intimacy is core to this experience.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

📅 Date: September 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Mary Jane, 1F Forest Gate Daikanyama, 20-23 Daikanyamachō, Shibuya, Tokyo
🔗 Learn About coichigo: coichigo.com
🌐 Discover MONA WIE’s Ethos: monawie.be/about