Section 4
In the early days of Shinoda’s business,/not everything went well. For example,/the soaps were not produced/as she expected. They came out/in random sizes and colors. The Cambodian workers/did not mind these kinds of irregularities. Shinoda explained many times/that customers would not accept the soaps/as products. Finally,/the workers were convinced/of what she said.
Today,/cooperating with Shinoda,/the Cambodian workers learn about business. Shinoda also learns from them. She says,/“I want to have an equal relationship/with Cambodians. We are not in a position/to help or be helped. My dream is/to change places/called ‘landmine villages’/into ‘herb villages’/with local people.” Shinoda’s herbs bring more smiles/to Cambodia,/where her journey continues.