Stewardship Over Status: Leadership, Dementia, and the Courage to Let Go

In this powerful episode of CarePod, Dr. Kiplee Bell sits down with Maiko Todoroki, CEO of Poppins Corporation, for a deeply human conversation at the intersection of leadership, caregiving, and legacy. Recorded live during a restorative leadership retreat in Hawaiʻi, this episode explores what happens when high-level leadership collides with deeply personal responsibility. Maiko shares her experience as a daughter caring for a mother living with dementia, and the quiet courage it took to ask her mother to step away from the company she founded—an act rooted not in loss, but in stewardship, dignity, and long-term vision. Maiko leads Poppins Corp, a publicly traded Japanese company recognized for its innovative approach to childcare, family support services, and workforce solutions for working parents. Her leadership journey offers a global perspective on caregiving as a strategic, ethical, and deeply human leadership responsibility. Together, Dr. Bell and Maiko reflect on: What it means to lead when personal and professional identities collide Dementia, caregiving, and the unseen emotional labor of daughters in leadership Why restorative spaces for leaders are no longer optional in an aging world How legacy is preserved not through control, but through care This conversation also looks ahead—to global gatherings designed for leaders who are navigating caregiving, aging, and responsibility across cultures. Join Us: Global Leadership Retreat – Philippines If this episode resonated with you, we invite you to continue the conversation in person. Dr. Bell will be hosting the next global leadership retreat in the Philippines, bringing together clinicians, executives, caregivers, and thought leaders for intentional rest, reflection, and leadership renewal in an aging world. 👉 Learn more and register here: https://www.impactfulcaregiving.com/unplug-unwind-unwrap-philippines-2026 Featured Guest Maiko Todoroki CEO, Poppins Corporation (Japan) Leader, daughter, and global voice on caregiving, legacy, and humane leadership Hashtags (Kajabi + Cross-Platform) #CarePodPodcast #MaikoTodoroki #PoppinsCorp #LeadershipAndLegacy #CareLeadership #LeadingWhileCaregiving #DementiaCare #WomenWhoLead #GlobalLeadership #UnplugUnwindUnwrap #RestOnPurpose #CaregiverLeadership