Linda Paula

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.
Five-Time Egg Donor: Helping Families During Infertility Treatment. Aleksandra Chernova

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.
Completing Family: The Strader Family's International Adoption Journey

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.
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.
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.
From Ukraine to Finland: Mariia’s Journey of Resilience and Hope | Stories from the North

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!
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.
On cruise board serving others with the warmest smile while deeply missing family: Chelfin Saputra

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.
Carolina’s Erasmus Journey: From Portugal to Northern Europe | Stories from the North

Carolina’s Erasmus Journey: From Portugal to Northern Europe | Stories from the North

In this Stories from the North episode, meet Carolina Vaz-Pires from Portugal, whose passion for education and travel has taken her across Europe. Host Linda Paulauska explores Carolina’s inspiring journey through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s program, spanning Latvia, Finland, and Estonia.
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.