Marci Kobayashi is a writer, entrepreneur, and coach who has lived in Japan for over three decades. She is the founder of International Education Blueprint Inc. (IEB Inc.), a company that evolved from study abroad advising to web design, development, and coaching. Through personal experiences—especially caregiving for her father-in-law with Alzheimer’s and supporting her husband’s cancer recovery—Marci discovered a deep passion for coaching around the Japanese concept of yoyu. This powerful idea helps create space in life—whether time, energy, or emotional reserves—to avoid burnout and cultivate balance and resilience. Originally from the West Coast of the U.S., she now lives in Hiroshima, Japan.