Wales: is our nation doomed? Can we stop the Welsh brain drain? How does Wales become a globalised economy? What makes an entrepreneur return to Wales, and how does the country keep them from leaving in the first place?
Dr. Sarah Louisa Birchley: is a seasoned academic, consultant, and researcher with over two decades of experience in Japan. Her speciality covers business administration and entrepreneurship. Currently a professor in the faculty of business administration at Toyo Gakuen University, she also serves as the director of international exchange, where she oversees global internship and study abroad programmes across multiple countries. Sarah’s research interests place a particular emphasis on self-initiated expatriate entrepreneurs and diaspora entrepreneurship.
Beyond academia, she offers consultancy services, assisting individuals and SMEs in Japan and the United Kingdom to navigate global markets. Sarah is also a board member at Global Welsh, contributing to initiatives that connect the Welsh diaspora worldwide.
Join Simon Hobson as he speaks with Sarah Birchley (ep6).
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Episode recorded on 13 May 2025
Producer and Editor: Dylan Yeomans
Assistance producers: Gwern Gwynfil, David Hannington-Smith
Graphic designer: Nigel Cousins
Head of social media content: Gwern Gwynfil
Exec. Producer: Simon Hobson
Music licenced from Envato
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