Best Kaja Podcasts (2024)

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Cello practice fortunately never ends - in conversation with cellist Nicholas Jones 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

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Ragnhild catches up with her previous teacher, Nicholas Jones, for a talk about playing and teaching the cello. Being a cellist often goes hand in hand with being a cello teacher. Here we talk about how our cello practice and our teaching keep on affecting each other. We touch on -key moments of enlightenment in our playing and teaching -how all st…

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Music as a way to nourish the soul - with Diletta Fosso 13:43

4M ago13:43

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She is singing and playing a drum with her foot while playing her cello. How did Diletta Fosso's journey in music begin? The songs featured in this episode are: 7 years (Lukas Graham) Makeba (Jain) and Counting Stars (One Republic) ------------------------------------------------ Diletta on Instagram Make a comment on the episode here Support this …

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Building an audience online from scratch - with cellist and composer Madeleine Ladore 36:58

6M ago36:58

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Everybody's story is different - why does someone spend countless hours on making cover videos for Instagram? Why not choose a job with a steady income? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with Madeleine Ladore -a cellist who has been working on her business only for a few years but who has managed to grow a loyal following. "People like to hear the mu…

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Brimming with Creativity - with cellist and composer Wilma Pistorius 46:06

6M ago46:06

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Have you heard of the music box? Could a nebula in space have anything to do with a composer's research? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with Wilma Pistorius -a cellist, composer and Alexander Technique teacher who is based in Amsterdam. As a composer today, how do you make connections? Wilma talks about her approach to this, being herself on the i…

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Musician Life and Motherhood - with pianist and composer Kaja Draksler 1:08:27

6M ago1:08:27

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Kaja Draksler has spent the past several years composing, rehearsing, touring and recording. Early in 2023 she became a mother and thus a new chapter has begun. The featured music: 'Trboje' from the album Zürich Concert with Punkt.Vrt.Plastik 'Danas, Jučer Sutra' from the album Out for Stars with Kaja Draksler Octet 'Away!' from the album In Othern…

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EP 18: Entrusting your desires to Spirit 33:58

7M ago33:58

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Are you already receiving what you desire? In this episode: Mental agitation and human suffering The desire cycle Choosing desires from your heart Collaborating with Spirit. Support the show: Please subscribe, rate and review this podcast over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show! Also share this episode with a friend, on your IG s…

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EP 17: Looking for spiritual growth in 2024? 46:32

8M ago46:32

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Are you feeling that 2024 energy? In this episode: How to navigate global stress Nurture your roots Intellect over intelligence 5 Tips for spiritual growth Support the show: Please subscribe, rate and review this podcast over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show! Also share this episode with a friend, on your IG stories and with an…

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EP 16: Exploring unconditional love for spiritual growth 43:56

9M ago43:56

43:56

Have you ever asked yourself the question “what even is unconditional love? How can you love without conditions?...and you still haven’t found an answer…then this episode is for you. In this episode: The different types of love Choosing your spiritual path Understanding judgement Ego self vs Higher self Relationship as a teacher What is uncondition…

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EP 15: Alchemizing shadows: a doorway to Love 52:23

9M ago52:23

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Every single one of us is walking around with shadow parts...and most of us aren't consciously aware of them. If you've been feeling stuck in your growth and unsure what path to take next, I invite you to listen to this episode and take notes! I talk you through the process of illuminating your shadow parts, how to approach shadow work, and what to…

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EP 14: Closing 2023 and what's needed to create your 2024 44:47

9M ago44:47

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2023 is closing for so many of us and we are invited to start taking space and surrendering what is so that we can rest and realign to what could be in 2024. In this episode we talk about: Closing 2023 early Surrendering to the resistance Creating space for the new Two missing parts to creating a different reality SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please subscribe…

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Starting to play the cello as an adult - in conversation with Daniel Arden 46:58

9M ago46:58

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Everybody's story is different - why the cello? Where did we start? What were the challenges and how did we overcome them? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with one of her cello students about learning the cello as an adult. ------------------------------------------------ Ragnhild's online Cello Course. Get 15% off with the code TMJP at check-out. …

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EP 13: Heart Chats | Heart leadership and uncovering your authentic self with Kaja Wójcik 1:23:16

12M ago1:23:16

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Some chats are too good not to share - that's what my soul sister Kaja Wójcik and I were saying the other week. So I invited her onto the podcast to give you an insight into the behind the scenes conversations that help us grow and expand. In this episode we talk about: Kaja's journey from pHD student to heart centered energy coach. What heart lead…

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EP 12: Healing is a journey, not a destination 33:26

1y ago33:26

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Have you ever asked the question "When does the healing end? When will I be done?"? Or felt like you're exhausted, or even burning out from all of the healing you've been doing...yet you still feel like it's not enough? In this episode we talk about: Healing as a lifestyle Embodiment and integration spaces The spiral of healing Healing through whol…

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EP 11: The dance between receivership and trust 40:46

1y ago40:46

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We each carry blocks that prevent us from receiving in our daily life from ourselves, someone else or the universe. This episode is an invitation to look at those blocks and explore your current receiving paradigm, so you can unearth what's holding you back and effortlessly step into your next level of desire and receivership. In this episode we ta…

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EP 10: Embodiment and feminine expression through dance with Holly Wodetzki 1:00:39

1y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Have you ever wondered how different life might be if you were fully embodied and unapologetically expressed as your most authentic, glorious being? If the guards were lowered and you were able to let yourself be seen? Your relationship with this body that you inhabit was so strong and loving that nothing could stand in your way? Most of us spend o…

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EP 09: Redefining the high achiever woman 29:33

1y ago29:33

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Join us for The Soma Heart Program Details: https://iamjanne.com/the-soma-heart/ CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram @iamjennianne is the place to be for inspiration and community. YouTube is my hub for resources like affirmation meditations, yoga flows, breathwork, spiritual wisdom drops and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please subscribe, rate and review this po…

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EP 08: Community, collaboration and heart-centred connection with Steff Smith 59:31

1y ago59:31

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As our world evolves to become more digital than ever, this conversation reminds us that our true power lies in community and connection. At the heart of every person on the planet, we all just want to belong and make real connections, friendships and relationships with the people around us. Which can feel like it's increasingly difficult to do whe…

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EMI FERGUSON. Flutist, Writer, Singer, Composer 1:04:21

1y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Is there room for more books about composers? Yes. 'Iconic Composers' is not just children friendly, but it sticks out in the way that it features lesser known female composers and composers of different skin colors. In addition, each of the 50 composers is illustrated by David Lee Csicsko. Boiling down countless hours of research into 250 words pe…

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3.10 PRIDE Special - Humour as Protest 28:25

1y ago28:25

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In our annual Pride episode, comedian and TLU alumni Jana Levitina joins our host Terry McDonald to discuss the role humour plays in activism. Jana has co-founded a FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, agender) comedy club in Estonia, and in this episode enlightens Terry on the importance of political humour, how is feminism relate…

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EP 07: Behind the scenes of coaching & entrepreneurship with Laura Sanzo 1:01:06

1y ago1:01:06

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Have you ever wondered what might be happening behind the scenes of someone who's in service? The influencer coaching world has painted a picture that all coaches are sipping fresh coconuts on a beach all day long. One the other side of that, the spiritual world has painted a picture that charging for your service is "not spiritual". Both, are untr…

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EP 06: Healing sexual pain and pleasure with Naomi Harris 57:05

1y ago57:05

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Have you ever experienced pain during sex, but just carried on because it's what you were 'supposed' to do? Or felt general pain, discomfort or numbness in your pelvic region, vagina and vulva, but never felt you could talk about it in case you were labelled as 'not normal'? Women experience pain for many different reasons, and the educational syst…

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3.9 Live Episode: Rebuilding Ukraine 1:00:14

1y ago1:00:14

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The reconstruction of Ukraine is going to be one of the biggest international development projects in history. Many partners - governments, NGOs, and in the private sector - will have a role to play. As in the war itself, the US government will have a leading role in these efforts. As the development arm of the US government, USAid will likely be a…

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The Cellist’s Journey #8 Cello and Meditation 7:35

1y ago7:35

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I don't play the cello every day. There are in fact few things that I do every day. When there is a voice in me that says “I should have done this today, and I didn't.” I can observe that this is a thought. It's not some voice of universal truth, or someone I know blaming me for something. It's a thought in my head. It's as if my thoughts don't alw…

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The Cellist’s Journey #7 Life with the Music You Like 5:55

1+ y ago5:55

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When you're learning to read sheet music, you're preparing for being able to play classical music. But what if you're interested in playing your cello in a different setting? Pop, rock, jazz, -many of these other music genres use chords more than the written out music we find in sheet music. If you want to play along to your favourite pop song, it'…

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EP 05: The journey to a lifetime of radiant health with Julie Brar 1:09:10

1+ y ago1:09:10

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If you were to close your eyes and imagine your radiant life, what do you see? What emotions are there? Is it a lightness, expansive, sparkly vision? Or perhaps you imagine laughter, ease to deal with the stressors of the day, and a sense of deep joy and worth? In this episode, I speak with Julie Brar, an award winning holistic nutritionist and reg…

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The Cellist’s Journey #6 Life with an Orchestra 8:15

1+ y ago8:15

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Even smaller towns may have their own local amateur symphony orchestra, or string orchestra. And if you don't have that where you live, there are plenty of different orchestra courses happening one or more times a year in a lot of different places in this so-called Western world. And besides that, I'll mention that when I was younger I really enjoy…

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EP 04: Bringing integrity back to the coaching industry 59:59

1+ y ago59:59

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I'm curious to know, what do YOU think about the coaching industry these days? When you think of a coach, what images, thoughts or feelings arise? It seems to me that only coaches are working with coaches, and most people outside of that are not 'sold' on the idea of hiring a coach to support them through their transformation. And sadly, I'm not su…

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The Cellist’s Journey #5 Life with Sheet Music 7:24

1+ y ago7:24

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'What to play?' is the topic of this episode, now that we have 1) our intention in order 2) everything we need to get started 3) a cello teacher 4) an idea of how to practice I know it's a bit weird that I'm talking about this as if you already have a cello teacher, cause why would you be here in that case? I'm here just aiming to give you an impre…

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3.8 Tallinn is the Green Capital of Europe 37:01

1+ y ago37:01

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In our annual Green Month episode, our host Terry McDonald speaks with Dr. Bianka Plüschke-Altof, a Senior researcher in Environmental Sociology at Tallinn University. They discuss Green Cities, whether or not Tallinn deserves this award, and Bianka's book Whose Green City? Contested Urban Green Spaces and Environmental Justice in Northern Europe. …

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EP 03: IT'S NEVER TOO LATE SECRET TRAINING PART 3 | Activate your future, today. 26:33

1+ y ago26:33

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Welcome to part 3 of IT'S NEVER TOO LATE! If you haven't listened to part 1 & 2, go back and do that now. This 3 part series builds with each episode and I don't want you to miss out on the full experience! In this THIRD episode, I will dig into the following: The two ways we can perceive the future Timelines (TIME Technique(TM)) Embodiment Your ne…

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EP 02: IT'S NEVER TOO LATE SECRET TRAINING PART 2 | The missing link to easeful manifestation 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

Welcome to part 2 of IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!! If you haven't listened to part 1, go back and do that now. This 3 part series builds with each episode, so help you make everything make sense, don't skip. In this SECOND episode, I will dig into the following: What manifestation really is. Believing in the quantum field and your limitlessness. The subcon…

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EP 01: IT'S NEVER TOO LATE SECRET TRAINING PART 1 | Why it’s never ‘too late’ and why it’s not yet here. 51:57

1+ y ago51:57

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Welcome to IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!! You've stumbled across this first episode of this SECRET TRAINING via my website MANIFESTATION MUST HAVES (you can find them on the home page) or if you've ended up here another way, let's just call it diving timing. In this FIRST episode, I will dig into the the following: The societal beliefs that carry the narrat…

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The Cellist’s Journey #4 Life with Practice 11:45

1+ y ago11:45

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If you've been following the previous episodes, you've heard me talk about taking the step into making the cello a part of your life in the first place, which things you should acquire before you're ready to start, and on the topic of finding a cello teacher. This trajectory has now led you to your first cello lesson, and you find yourself at home …

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The Cellist’s Journey #3 Life with a Cello Teacher 7:36

1+ y ago7:36

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First of all, do you really need a cello teacher? There are now so many YouTube channels and online forums to do with cello playing, maybe that's sufficient? You can for sure gain a lot from these websites, especially if you have played an instrument before. You can pick up some tips and get started. The websites don't see or hear you, though. Caus…

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The Cellist’s Journey #2 Life with the Cello -Materialized 10:24

1+ y ago10:24

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So, you have a dream, and you have an intention. Next, you'll need a cello, a bow, and a case. I've also experienced that finding a teacher comes first. The order of events don't matter much. To find your cello, the safest is to go to your local luthier, if you're fortunate to live in a place that has one or more of those. They might have a cello t…

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The Cellist’s Journey #1 Making the Cello a Part of Your Life 8:58

1+ y ago8:58

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The widow of George Harrison was asked what the secret to a long marriage was. She said, "Don't get a divorce." Those who appear to be successful in their music making, are those who didn't get a divorce. Obstacles will show up, as purely technical challenges on the instrument, or injuries, or a lack of motivation, or struggling to find the right t…

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09 - JOEL DALLOW: Cellist. Educator. Podcaster. 58:25

1+ y ago58:25

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A podcast is such a cheeky medium. You can click on thousands of different episodes and listen for free to people who are experienced professionals, rather than paying them for a consultation. Joel started his podcast -The Cello Sherpa- because of just this, of wanting to give something back and be of help to the younger generation seeking advice o…

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3.7 Georgians Protest the "Russian Law" 41:02

1+ y ago41:02

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This week Georgians and those sympathetic to them protested outside the Georgian embassy in Tallinn. They did so in solidarity with the massive protests in Tbilisi - Georgia's capital - as the parliament tried to pass a Foreign Agent law that the protesters dubbed the "Russian Law", as Putin passed the same law on his path to authoritarianism. In t…

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3.6 In Conversation with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas 39:06

1+ y ago39:06

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In this special episode, Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas joins our Host Terry McDonald live at the Tallinn University Symposium of International Relations. In a wide-ranging session, topics from the War in Ukraine, Globalization, Migration, Estonia's Priorities in World Affairs, and Small State Survival are discussed as the PM takes questions…

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3.5 An Earthquake Hits Turkey and Syria 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

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More than 40 000 deaths, and 100 000 injured - the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria this month is a humanitarian catastrophe. In its aftermath, there lays not only destruction, but legacies of war, corruption, and crises-within-crises. In this special episode, Tallinn University Podcast team member Jana Levitina speaks with TLU Politics and Gov…

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Part 2 : Value Creation in the New Data Economy with Ocean Protocol #23 50:46

1+ y ago50:46

50:46

This is a continuing conversation with Trent McConaughy, the founder of Ocean Protocol. In this second part of the interview, we continue to talk about the focus of the core team at Ocean and new upcoming use cases in 2023. Trent also shares his thoughts on the future of AI and Industry dynamics in general. --- Send in a voice message: https://podc…

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08 - CHAD LEWINE: Songwriter. Performer. Messenger. 53:09

1+ y ago53:09

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"I am more of an activist than a musician", he says. Chad Lewine has had enough of the bad vibes coming from the popular music of today, where violence, addiction and misogyny are glamourized. "Your energy is being sucked out of you and you don't even know it." His tagline is POP. FOR GOOD. The world could use a bit more positivity. So, what does i…

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Part 1 : Value Creation in the New Data Economy with Ocean Protocol #22 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

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In this episode of Voices of the Data Economy, we welcomed Trent McConaghy, Co-Founder of Ocean Protocol, for the second time on our show. During this two-episode series podcast interview, we spoke about the ocean roadmap for 2023 and the project’s focus on newer use cases, including DeFi. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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3.4 Christmas in Estonia 33:45

1+ y ago33:45

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Christmas traditions in Estonia can be traced back many centuries ago, with the first ever documented Chrimstas tree being put on display in Europe found in Estonia over 600 years ago. However, modern Estonian winter holiday practices are recorded only from the 19th century due to the introduction of Christianity and the Baltic Germans. In this epi…

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#21 Bruce Pon : Overcoming the Crypto Downturn, and the Road to a Free New Data Economy 41:54

1+ y ago41:54

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In our 21st episode, we bring back Bruce Pon, Founder of Ocean Protocol Foundation, to discuss the future of Web3. During this episode, Bruce talks about overcoming crypto downturns, establishing a free, new data economy, and the future of data ownership. Here is a list of the selected time stamps on the different topics discussed during the podcas…

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3.3 Disability in Estonia 38:44

1+ y ago38:44

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According to the data of the Social Insurance Board, as of December 31, 2021, Estonia had a total of 133,007 disabled people. Disabled people make up nearly 11% of Estonia’s total population. However, struggles with the legacies of the previous system - in which people with disabilities were hidden from society - remain. In this episode, host Terry…

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3.2 Why You Should Care About COP27 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

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The COP27 summit is grappling with how we can face the challenge of climate change in a way that is both effective and just. Tallinn University graduate Jyri Jäntti, a Climate Change Specialist for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) based at the Regional Collaboration Center (RCC) Kampala, is a delegate there. In thi…

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3.1 Woman, Life, Freedom: Iranian Protests in Estonia 1:05:50

1+ y ago1:05:50

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With Iran being rocked by protests, the world has taken notice. From record-breaking online support, to women cutting off their hair, to human chains and solidarity marches, people all over the world have expressed solidarity with this women-led movement for freedom, including activists here in Estonia. In our first episode of the new season, host …

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07 - EMILY WRIGHT: Cellist. Educator. T-shirt enthusiast. 1:08:10

1+ y ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Emily Wright is an American cellist and educator, an eternally busy entrepreneur. We sigh at YouTube comments, and laugh at our recurring dreams... She has been teaching since -96, but angry only on 3 occasions. She has come across numerous tuner refugees, and references The Wizard of Oz in her teaching. Emily Wright is an experienced cellist, with…

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06 - ROBBIE TUCKER: Singer, Songwriter, Jack-of-all-trades. 1:05:14

2y ago1:05:14

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Robbie Tucker does not let Parkinson's disease get in the way of producing all the music he is bursting with. Tune in and connect with us for an hour; this man has a lot of songs and words that he wants to share with you. "There is always a fun way to tell a story." Robbie Tucker is, among many things, a storyteller. He tells stories through his so…

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