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Surrogacy experience: The surrogate mother's perspective. Nicole Eddy

Surrogacy experience: The surrogate mother's perspective. Nicole Eddy

Nicole added a new chapter to her life story as a surrogate mother by fulfilling another family’s dream of having a baby.
Yulu Liu: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From China to Latvia

Yulu Liu: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From China to Latvia

In this episode, we uncover the amazing journey of ⁠Yulu Liu⁠ from China. Passionate about service design, Yulu embarked on her Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree in “⁠Service Design Strategies and Innovations.⁠”
A Special Moment: Holding Your Own Story in Print

A Special Moment: Holding Your Own Story in Print

Years ago, Arina lived a challenging orphan life. Her transformative journey from adoption to relocation was captured in a published story. Seven years later, we reunited, and she holds the magazine encapsulating her remarkable journey – a story that touched many hearts.
From Thailand to Lapland: Judy’s Inspiring Erasmus Journey | Stories from the North

From Thailand to Lapland: Judy’s Inspiring Erasmus Journey | Stories from the North

Discover Judy’s inspiring journey from Thailand to the Arctic in the latest episode of Stories from the North. Host Linda Paulauska delves into Judy’s experiences as an Erasmus Mundus student at the University of Lapland, exploring cultural contrasts, personal growth, and life in Lapland. Don’t miss this uplifting story of resilience and transformation.
Diver for Passion and Work: Nikolai Jokinen

Diver for Passion and Work: Nikolai Jokinen

From plumber to commercial diver, Nikolai Jokinen’s story is one of passion and adventure. Discover how he combined his construction background with a love for the extreme, diving into a challenging underwater career.
Alopecia Doesn’t Kill the Person: Ieva Putnina’s Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment

Alopecia Doesn’t Kill the Person: Ieva Putnina’s Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment

Meet Ieva Putnina — diagnosed with Alopecia Areata at 12 years old. For years, she hid behind wigs and fear. But everything changed when she chose to embrace her true self.
Advocating for Human-Centric Solutions

Advocating for Human-Centric Solutions

Giving lectures on creating human-centric solutions—providing frameworks and methods to ensure teams design meaningful projects that truly serve people and foster positive change.
Kiwoong Nam - Stories from the North with Linda Paulauska

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.
Donor-Conceived Child. Emma Groenbaek

Donor-Conceived Child. Emma Groenbaek

With the help of a sperm donor, a couple was able to conceive a baby after years of infertility. This is the long-awaited child Emma and her story from the perspective of a donor-conceived child.
Ginevra Papi's Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From Italy to Latvia

Ginevra Papi's Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From Italy to Latvia

In this podcast series, she shares her life from childhood until now. She is one of the students in the Erasmus Mundus master’s degree program “⁠Service Design Strategies and Innovations⁠,” which leads her to experience different countries and study in a very diverse class.