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Amena Mohamed: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From Egypt to Latvia

Amena Mohamed: Erasmus Mundus Journey to Study Service Design - From Egypt to Latvia

Amena Mohamed⁠ is from Egypt. She shares her amazing and sometimes challenging life journey from childhood to the present as a student in the Erasmus Mundus master’s degree program “Service Design Strategies and Innovations.”
Turning Heritage into Community: Reviving a Historic Manor through Innovation. Janis Lazdans

Turning Heritage into Community: Reviving a Historic Manor through Innovation. Janis Lazdans

Latvian entrepreneur Janis Lazdans brings innovation to cultural restoration by reviving Padure Manor through equity crowdfunding — the first public share heritage project in Latvia. He shows how communities can co-own and restore historic landmarks together.
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.
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.
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.
A family of show performers traveling around Europe and beyond: The Winter Family

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.
From Pakistan to Lapland: Erum’s Inspiring Journey as a Single Mother | Stories from the North

From Pakistan to Lapland: Erum’s Inspiring Journey as a Single Mother | Stories from the North

Discover Erum Ali’s inspiring story in the latest Stories from the North episode. Host Linda Paulauska explores Erum’s journey from Pakistan to Finland as a single mother of two. Hear how she balances motherhood, education, and life in Lapland, showcasing courage, resilience, and determination.
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.
"Alopecia Doesn’t Kill the Person, but It Kills the Self-Confidence". A Hair-Loss Story by Ieva Putnina.

"Alopecia Doesn’t Kill the Person, but It Kills the Self-Confidence". A Hair-Loss Story by Ieva Putnina.

Ieva faced alopecia and lost her hair at the age of 13. Hiding under wigs, she feared judgment. It took her 15 years of self-exploration to open up in public, and now she is an inspiration to many.
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.