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A podcast about life in Finland through the experiences of the foreign-background community.

01/04/2025

When Chinese-born Irving Wang lost his appetite for insecure short-term positions in Finland's corporate landscape, he called time out and spent time thinking about what he wanted his legacy to look like. The result is DeepCap Protocol, a startup that aims to match potentially world-changing research with the deep pockets of investors in the crypto world. Wang says it's an opportunity to harness largely speculative funds for good in the world. Find us on Spotify and listen as he breaks down his vision for his global Finland-based venture in our latest episode.

04/02/2025

Relocating from one country to another can be tough. But what about going full circle and moving back home amidst a political shockwave? After losing her bid to stay in Finland to build a business, is back in the USA and coming to terms with the strangeness of things that once seemed familiar. Junae says she is aware of just how much Finland has changed her – and how much community building is needed in Donald Trump’s America.

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31/12/2024

Is entrepreneurship for you? Many immigrants in Finland feel the pull of entrepreneurship despite the risks, and frequently facing obstacles such as difficulty raising financing. Indian-born Ruchi Sahita says entrepreneurship is in her DNA, and she is committed to bootstrapping her way to success with her social enterprise, which matches employers with jobseekers living with disabilities. Listen to Ruchi’s story in S2 E8 of on Spotify.

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10/12/2024

dropped just days ago and the people have spoken. 's most popular episode this year features data and AI ethicist Sonal Makhija relating her family's decision to head to after living in for eight years years.

The episode sparked a lively debate about whether or not it's easier to find employment and integrate in Sweden than Finland. What do you think? And which was your favourite episode in 2024? Tell us in the comments!

26/11/2024

FTTLG is back! In our latest episode, Chinese native Yun Ji joins our show to share her impressions of life in Finland after four years in Spain. Listen as she relates her experiences with local employment officials and witness her epiphany regarding a possible direction for professional aspirations.

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18/09/2024

The recent death in Finland of a young woman at the hands of her partner has once more highlighted the problem of domestic and intimate partner violence. We all have a responsibility to help and support people living with the threat of violence in the home. If you know something, do something.

27/08/2024

Can you imagine living, working and paying taxes in Finland without a bank account or even confirmation of a residence permit?

Hailing from the Windy City aka Chicago, tech/gaming journalist and entrepreneur
Junae Benne has been doing just that while spreading joy with her sunny and positive nature. Listen to her story on the latest episode of FTTLG. Link in bio.

23/08/2024

Join us next Tuesday for a new episode of FFTLG, featuring Junae Benne, an entrepreneur and tech/gaming journalist from Chicago, USA. Junae has been in Finland for less than a year and is staying positive while navigating the process of settling her affairs with Migri.

30/07/2024

If you had the chance, what question would you ask a government decision maker? Join FTTLG host Denise Wall () and audio producer Travis Glossop () as they take on all of the relay questions guests asked during Season 1 of the podcast. And don’t just sit on the sidelines, share your responses in the comments. Listen to the full podcast in our special summer bonus episode.
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23/07/2024

Here’s a sneak peek at the types of questions denise and Travis will tackle in a special bonus episode of FTTLG.

Listen in as FTTLG host Denise Wall and audio producer Travis answer questions posed by guests at the end of each episode. Stay tuned!

16/07/2024

Make sure you’re up to date with Season 2 of FTTLG. Catch up on all the previous episodes to fully enjoy this thrilling season!

Episode 1: Sonal Makhija on leaving Finland for greener pastures

Episode 2: Mark Hayton is your Sherpa in corporate Finland

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

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

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

11/07/2024

Don’t forget to save the date for our special bonus episode of FTTLG! In this exciting installment, host Denise and audio producer Travis will answer questions posed by our guests at the end of each podcast episode. You won’t want to miss it!

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