Testimonials

“Storytelling for Success Workshop: Ryan led the workshop for my company's ERG, Asians in Action. Our surveys suggested the members resonated with the material and learnt from it. The format of the workshop, even though virtual, encouraged participation and communication via breakout rooms. He made sure to keep groups small so everyone was involved and shared ( we had 200+ attendees). He also made sure the material generated value/worked for this specific audience. This is the second time Ryan led a session with us and hope to have him back soon. Highly recommend Ryan for corporate ERG events and beyond. He is an incredible speaker and has created great workshops.”

— Carishma, dell

“Overcoming Toxic Invisibility for Asian American Presentation: The material and content was clear and engaging. As a participant who is not from the AAPI community, I appreciated his exercises, stories, and content. I wish there was more time! I wanted to hear more! Ryan would be great for any corporate, higher education, non-profit, or community organization looking for an SME with best practiced research.”

— Femina, DEI Consultant

“Our Asian Pacific American Employee Resource Group had the pleasure of working with Ryan to host him on a Overcoming Toxic Invisibility Workshop. Ryan was very intentional to understand our community to tailor his content to ensure it resonated with the audience. In a virtual environment it can be hard to engage, but Ryan made it interactive to feel as if we were all together. I highly recommend working with Ryan! He is down to earth and intelligent, a deadly combo that makes him an engaging speaker.”

— Katie, accenture

“Ryan Takemiya is an excellent professional speaker.  His storytelling workshop is incredibly educational, insightful, relatable, and really opened my eyes to the power of my own stories and the potential for strengthening my own voice in the workplace (and beyond!). The exercises that he had us do as part of his workshop were all fun and enjoyable and his own stories were deeply moving. I highly recommend him as a talented, engaging presenter and professional speaker, especially for corporate Employee Resource Groups. He was wonderful in making everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and excited to learn.”

— Mai, National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)

“Ryan Takemiya’s presentation…packed a lot of punch and left the audience with much to think about.”

— Michelle, Student

“Ryan Takemiya [and] his fantastic organization, RAMA…is the real deal. Great ideas, fire, and heart.”

— Stephanie, Filmmaker

“What I love about Ryan is that you can feel his energy and passion. He’s more than just an educator. He’s an innovator.”

— Derek, Musician

“Ryan Takemiya is a gifted, inspiring orator and a tireless, passionate advocate for Asian American independent artists.”

— Terry, professor

“Ryan’s one of the most compelling presenters and advocates I know for Asian American arts and visibility work. He provides a thoughtful framework to think more expansively on what our movement could look like and encourages all of us to be bolder in our creative lives.”

• Julia, Community Advocate

“As part of our AAPI Heritage Month celebrations, Asian@Pega invited Ryan Takemiya to give a workshop on "Overcoming Toxic Invisibility”. It was an incredible and transformative experience. His eloquent and insightful presentation resonated deeply with attendees, validating their experiences and helping them understand the conflicting emotions they had been grappling with. Ryan addressed both external and internal forces of invisibility with grace and empathy, providing practical strategies for overcoming these challenges. He seamlessly incorporated our questions into his talk, demonstrating his deep understanding and genuine care. Ryan created a supportive and enlightening environment that was a resounding success, not just for those in America but for the global Asian community at Pega. We cannot recommend Ryan enough—everyone should invite him to speak! His workshop was a resounding success and I know it will have a lasting, positive impact on our community.”

• Riva Dhamala, PEga

“Ryan Takemiya’s presentation was not only engaging but informative as well…A presentation filled with passion, wit, and an impeccable ability to relate to a college-aged audience, Takemiya’s talk was one of the most enjoyable I’ve been to all year.“

• Stacy, Student

“In a world where so many of us struggle to feel comfortable in our skin and bring our full selves to work, it's imperative to reflect on our social and cultural contexts to unlearn some of the behaviors and thought patterns we've adopted over the years. Ryan's talk on 'toxic invisibility' was such an incredibly informing and empowering session that unpacked how so many Asian Americans are rendered invisible internally and externally, prohibiting them from truly thriving in some facets of western society. He was incredibly eloquent, open, and thoughtful in his approach, providing us with the tools to better understand ourselves and bring a more authentic version of ourselves in our day-to-day lives.”

• Jungwoo An, Pega