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Finland: Through the looking glass

Finland: Through the looking glass
Finland
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Finnish Job Market
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Finnish Culture
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Finnish Theatre
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Deep Tech
Finnish Workplace Culture
Immigrant Experiences
Cultural Differences
Covid-19
Employment
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Indian Community

“Finland: Through the looking glass” offers a frank and unfiltered look at Finland through the lens of its diverse foreign-background community, through one-on-one conversations with host, Denise Wall. It’s an opportunity for the community to share its own unique stories and experiences and to fearlessly weigh in on the social and political discourses shaping its reality in the adopted homeland. T... more

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Instead of going from one short-term role to another, Chinese-born researcher-turned-coder and financial specialist Irving Wang took time out to focus on a meaningful startup opportunity that would cement his legacy in Finland. Now he’s going all in ... more

Caribbean-background Chicago native Junae Benne returns to her hometown with frustrated dreams of building a business in Finland. Listen to this bonus episode as Junae reflects on her time in Finland, draws on the lessons she has learned and how the ... more

With entrepreneurship in her DNA, Indian-born Ruchi Sahita has been playing the long game when it comes to building a digital platform for connecting Finnish employers with jobseekers living with disabilities. Listen as Ruchi describes doggedly nurtu... more

Journalist-turned-coder Yun Ji came to Finland from China via Spain. In this episode of FTTLG, she shares how her feeling of being ignored by municipal employment services has prompted her to consider entrepreneurship, but with a twist: using her ski... more

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Irving Wang
Entrepreneur focused on deep tech and startup ecosystems
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Episode: Season 3 Episode 1: World citizen Irving Wang finds his purpose in Finland
Junae Benne
A young Chicago born games and tech journalist and enthusiast
Episode: Season 3 Bonus Episode 1: Chicago - Finland - Chicago with Junae Benne
Ruchi Sahita
Entrepreneur and founder of Recru Redefined (now I-SETU) focusing on inclusive hiring practices.
I-SETU
Episode: Season 2 Episode 8: Ruchi Sahita bets on building inclusive workplaces in Finland
Yun Ji
Moved from Spain to Finland, married to a Finnish citizen; interested in technology and community building.
Episode: Season 2 Episode 7: Yun Ji's vision of combining technology with community
Pamela Spokes
Critic of immigration policies
Episode: Season 2 Bonus Episode 1: Denise & Travis tackle guests’ tough questions
Jamie McDonald
Transgender comedian
Episode: Season 2 Bonus Episode 1: Denise & Travis tackle guests’ tough questions
Aliana Thomas
New Yorker who relocated to Finland, shared experiences with intimate partner violence
Episode: Season 2 Bonus Episode 1: Denise & Travis tackle guests’ tough questions
Azra Tayyabi
Iranian-born sports enthusiast
Episode: Season 2 Bonus Episode 1: Denise & Travis tackle guests’ tough questions
Edem Agbeki Taylor
Founder of an organic beauty brand, advocates for community empowerment
Inkuto
Episode: Season 2 Bonus Episode 1: Denise & Travis tackle guests’ tough questions

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Denise Wall
Host who presents candid conversations exploring the narratives of the foreign-background community in Finland.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 3 Bonus Episode 1: Chicago - Finland - Chicago with Junae Benne
Q: What would your advice be to anyone considering making that move to Finland?
If you're able to and you have a strong heart, a strong will, a strong stomach, keep on trucking as they say in America.
Season 3 Bonus Episode 1: Chicago - Finland - Chicago with Junae Benne
Q: Do you think there's anything you could or should have done differently in Finland?
I feel like I went all out, but perhaps I should have come sooner or started the process earlier.
Season 3 Bonus Episode 1: Chicago - Finland - Chicago with Junae Benne
Q: Are you still in touch with people in Finland?
Yes, the doors are still open for collaboration, but working with Finnish companies is harder now that I am back in Chicago.
Season 3 Bonus Episode 1: Chicago - Finland - Chicago with Junae Benne
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your impressions of your time in Finland, especially now that you've had time to digest the experience?
Finland is a beautiful place with accessible nature, but integrating fully as a Finn seems challenging without growing up there.
Season 2 Episode 8: Ruchi Sahita bets on building inclusive workplaces in Finland
Q: What factors would help you get there, and also what factors do you see are challenges?
Ruchi identifies that her biggest challenge is herself and emphasizes the need for hard work and strategy.

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A unique platform for sharing the stories and experiences of the foreign-background community in Finland, this series engages in candid conversations that highlight the social and political discourses influencing the lives of its members. Frequent themes include entrepreneurship, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, family reunification, and societal attitudes towards immigrants. The series is particularly notable for its emphasis on personal narratives, as guests recount their journeys, struggles, and triumphs while navigating the complexities of life in Finland. This approach not only fosters understanding but also promotes inclusivity and a sense of belonging among listeners.

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Recent guests on Finland: Through the looking glass include:

1. Irving Wang
2. Junae Benne
3. Ruchi Sahita
4. Yun Ji
5. Pamela Spokes
6. Jamie McDonald
7. Aliana Thomas
8. Azra Tayyabi

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