Ballerina, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Ballerina, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Sayaka Wakita is a former principal ballerina, two-time gold medalist, and cum laude graduate from Harvard University.

Recently transitioning into entrepreneurship and philanthropy, she is currently the CEO and founder of several successful global business ventures. To date, she has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies like The Coca-Cola Company and engages in public speaking at institutions such as Harvard University and BBC World, inspiring the next generation.

Sayaka’s Business Ventures

  • Worldwide Educational Corporation

    Established in 2016

    Worldwide Educational Corporation, based in Japan, is dedicated to supporting students and future generations who do not thrive within the conventional Japanese educational system. Sayaka is currently the CEO and co-founder.

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  • The Opera House Foundation

    Expected Establishment: December 2024

    The Opera House Foundation, in collaboration with the Private Bank and Wealth Management Sector of Sparkasse Dortmund in Germany, is an endowment fund dedicated to supporting the arts. This initiative aims to fund and preserve opera, ballet, and orchestras, ensuring the sustainability of theater and the nurturing of future artists.

  • Sayaka Wakita International Ltd.

    Expected Establishment: August 2024

    Based in London, UK, Sayaka Wakita International Ltd. (SWI Ltd.), strives to empower individuals to reach their full potential through mastery mindset, resilience and grace.

PAST COLLABORATIONS

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Work & Media Coverage

  • (Media) Online Magazine

    December 26, 2023

    Interview: 「ただいま日本」

    Language: Japanese

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  • (Media) Pivot Pointe

    August 9, 2023

    Interview: Career Transition with Sayaka Wakita

    Language: English

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  • (Media) WDR Live TV

    June 22, 2023

    Language: German

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  • (Media) Radio 91.2

    June 14, 2023

    Language: German

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  • (Award) Dean's List of Academic Achievement Harvard University

    May 2023

    Dean’s List of Academic Achievement Award for the Academic Year 2022-2023 (Photo with Dean Coleman)

  • (Media) LIVE TV Der schwarzgelbe Talk BVB

    February 28, 2023

    Guest at the Ruhr Nachrichten BVB “Der schwarzgelbe Talk” alongside football players Julian Ryerson, Marius Wolf und Roman Weidenfeller.

    Language: German

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  • (Award) Dean's List of Academic Achievement Harvard University

    November 2022

    Dean’s List of Academic Achievement Award for the Academic Year 2021-2022 (Photo with Dean Coleman)

  • (Lecture) Harvard University

    Jun 13, 2022

    “Meaninglessness Could Kill You“

    Virtual speech about research findings on how meaninglessness can be a strong indicator of depression and suicidal tendencies.

    Language: English

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  • (Media) Bild Zeitung

    October 21, 2020

    “Ein Job-Leben im Spagat”
    Language: German

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  • (Media) Ruhr Nachrichten

    February 5, 2020

    “Ich bin ein Zahlen-Typ“

    Language: German

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  • (Media) Real Life Heroes

    March 2021

    Language: English

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  • (Lecture) Nagoya University of Arts

    December 2020

    Nagoya University of Arts, Graduate School of Human Development, Guest Lecturer

    名古屋芸術大学人間発達学部ゲスト講師「２１世紀だからこそ考えるべき芸術の力」

    Language: Japanese

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