Finland: Through the looking glass

Finland: Through the looking glass
Finland: Through the looking glass

“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. The show covers a range of themes such as entrepreneurship, ageing, belonging, study, unemployment and the job search and family reunification, to name a few.

  1. NOV 26

    Season 2 Episode 7: Yun Ji's vision of combining technology with community

    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 skills as a software engineer to help build communities and connect people. Listen to Yun Ji's journey toward a potential new career -- and a sense of purpose.

    39 min

  2. AUG 27

    Season 2 Episode 6: Chicago-born Junae Benne shares her Finnish immigration struggle

    Tech/gaming journalist and entrepreneur Junae Benne fell in love with Finland’s calm and serenity. But without basic services such as a bank account and lacking clear answers from immigration authorities, Junae faces an uphill battle to build a business in the country. Listen as Junae vows to overcome these obstacles with a generous dose of optimism and good humour.

    37 min

  3. JUL 30

    Season 2 Bonus Episode 1: Denise & Travis tackle guests’ tough questions

    Do you believe your success comes from hard work or luck? How can decision making in Finland be more inclusive without using Finnish? In this special bonus episode, Denise Wall and Travis Glossop grapple with the relay questions guests asked of one another during Season 1. Listen in and share your thoughts in a review or on our socials. And remember to tell a friend (or more) about FTTLG.

    49 min

  4. JUN 25

    Season 2 Episode 5: Rabia Khan’s unusual path from Karachi to Helsinki

    Marketer Rabia Khan left a thriving career in Karachi and Dubai to build a new life in Finland, where she hoped to offer her children independence, safety and serenity. But after initially scooping up a job in just one month, she’s now confronting the harsh realities of Finland’s tough labour market. Join us as Rabia discusses her hopes and challenges, and explains how her toddler has helped her build relationships in a new environment.

    35 min

  5. MAY 28

    Season 2 Episode 4: Ally Manson on pursuing a role in the Finnish theatre

    What does the theatre world in Finland look like in the eyes of an Englishman who has devoted his career to acting, directing and teaching performance arts? How does theatre in Finland compare to the UK? And more importantly, is there a place for someone like Ally Manson in Finnish theatre? Listen as Manson shares his pursuit of a stage career in Finland and his observations about the local theatre scene.

    35 min

  6. APR 30

    Season 2 Episode 3: Mikael Malin on launching a café amid the crowded Helsinki scene

    As far as entrepreneurship goes, the food business isn’t the easiest place to start. But stiff competition and a weak economic climate haven’t fazed Cameroon-born café owner Mikael Malin. Listen as Malin talks about his stumbles, learning moments, and motivation and how he stays positive in a challenging and competitive arena. Subscribe, rate, like and share the podcast and follow FTTLG on Instagram and Facebook.

    31 min

  7. MAR 26

    Season 2 Episode 2: Mark Hayton is your sherpa in corporate Finland

    Confused about how to break into seemingly impenetrable Finnish professional networks? Looking for answers on how to land your dream job and break through the birch ceiling? If you feel you're losing the battle to understand Finnish recruitment and employment practices, don't despair. Listen as People and L&D expert Mark Hayton joins FTTLG to share his understanding of what makes Finns tick both inside and outside the workplace. Subscribe, like, rate and share the podcast and follow FTTLG on Facebook and Instagram.

    32 min

  8. FEB 27

    Season 2 Episode 1: Sonal Makhija on leaving Finland for greener pastures

    After eight years building a life in Finland, Sonal Mahkija and her family took a deep breath and resettled in Sweden. It was an opportunity to pursue a career – not just hold down a job – in what felt more like a merit-based labour market. "It wasn't premised on knowing a language fluently other than the language of work. And we know that in Finland, opportunities like this do not really open up or you can't apply for without having any networks," Makhija tells host Denise Wall. Listen to the full story, like rate, share and subscribe to the podcast and join the discussion on Facebook and Instagram.

    28 min
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“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. The show covers a range of themes such as entrepreneurship, ageing, belonging, study, unemployment and the job search and family reunification, to name a few.

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  • Creator
    Finland: Through the looking glass
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Finland: Through the looking glass
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