Experience stories
Facing Infertility and Becoming Parents Through IVF at a Young Age: Auzins family
At the age of 18, Valeria and Aivis got married and hoped to welcome a baby. Unexpectedly, they faced infertility. With the help of IVF, they became happy parents at the age of 20.
On cruise board serving others with the warmest smile while deeply missing family: Chelfin Saputra
A dedicated young man from Indonesia works tirelessly aboard a cruise ship, serving travelers with the warmest smile despite deeply missing his newborn daughter and wife.
Kiwoong Nam - Stories from the North with Linda Paulauska
Kiwoong Nam shares his inspiring move from South Korea to Rovaniemi - Finland’s Northern city, and his story of adjusting to Arctic life with his family.
Five-Time Egg Donor: Helping Families During Infertility Treatment. Aleksandra Chernova
Aleksandra donated eggs bringing hope to anonymous infertility-struggling families. She navigated medical tests, hormone therapy, and oocyte punctures five times.
From Ukraine to Finland: Mariia’s Journey of Resilience and Hope | Stories from the North
Hear Mariia Kashych’s powerful story of resilience and hope in the latest Stories from the North episode. Host Linda Paulauska explores Mariia’s journey from fleeing war-torn Ukraine to rebuilding her life through studies in Germany and Finland. An inspiring testament to courage and determination—don’t miss it!
Somshubhra Ray: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From India to Latvia
Somshubhra Ray is from India. He shares his life from childhood until now, as a student in the Erasmus Mundus master’s degree program “Service Design Strategies and Innovations.”
Joshua Oluwatobi Olulowo: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From Nigeria to Latvia
Joshua Oluwatobi Olulowo is from Nigeria. In this podcast series, Joshua shares his life journey from childhood to the present as a student in the Erasmus Mundus master’s degree program “Service Design Strategies and Innovations.”
A family of show performers traveling around Europe and beyond: The Winter Family
Patrick is a 6th-generation show organizer from Germany. Yuliya is a professional show performer from Ukraine. Their daughter, Nika, is part of every show across multiple countries. They share an inspiring life, but deep inside, their hearts and plans for a home in Ukraine have been broken.
Welcoming a Child with Down Syndrome through International Adoption: The Wimmer Family
An orphaned girl with Down Syndrome was offered for adoption to 127 families, all of whom declined. The girl’s story deeply touched the Wimmer family, leading them to embark on international adoption before even seeing a photo of the child.
Completing Family: The Strader Family's International Adoption Journey
A family opened their home to an orphan hosting program during Christmas holidays, welcoming two sisters from a Latvian orphanage, which led to international adoption.
