Beyond The Board with Kimono Mom

In this episode of Beyond the Board, host Sonya Gafsi Oblisk sits down with Kimono Mom founder Moe to explore her remarkable journey, from her early career as a geisha to becoming a global content creator, and how her passion for Japanese home cooking ultimately led to a product on Whole Foods Market shelves.

After experiencing postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter, Moe turned to YouTube as a way to share her story and reconnect with her love of cooking. Since then, she has built a community of more than 2 million followers across 190 countries and has traveled throughout the U.S., visiting over 100 Whole Foods Market stores and sharing her Umami sauce. This inspiring conversation on entrepreneurship and motherhood is one you won't want to miss.

At a glance:

1:03 – Art of Geisha

3:35 – The start of content creation

5:00 – Beginning of Kimono Mom Umami Sauce

6:09 – Cooking with umami sauce

7:02 – Discovering Whole Foods Market

9:15 – One road trip to 100 WFM stores

12:09 – Redefining success as a mother

13:00 – Lightning Round