This podcast is a cultural exchange between a Brit, Travis and a Finn, Inka. Each episode they delve into a different topic, they investigate, celebrate and sometimes berate the place each other grew up. You may come for Travis & Inka's anecdotes but you will probably stay for the star of the show, 9 year old Robyn who is the wisest and most diva-like of the team. Ummm, can I Finnish??
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“Finland: Through the looking glass” offers a frank and unfiltered look at Finland through the lens of its diverse foreign-background community, through one-on-one conversations with host, Denise Wall. It’s an opportunity for the community to share its own unique stories and experiences and to fearlessly weigh in on the social and political discourses shaping its reality in the adopted homeland. The show covers a range of themes such as entrepreneurship, ageing, belonging, study, unemploymen ...
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Season 2 Bonus Episode 1: Denise & Travis tackle guests’ tough questions
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Do you believe your success comes from hard work or luck? How can decision making in Finland be more inclusive without using Finnish? In this special bonus episode, Denise Wall and Travis Glossop grapple with the relay questions guests asked of one another during Season 1. Listen in and share your thoughts in a review or on our socials. And remembe…
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Season 2 Episode 5: Rabia Khan’s unusual path from Karachi to Helsinki
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Marketer Rabia Khan left a thriving career in Karachi and Dubai to build a new life in Finland, where she hoped to offer her children independence, safety and serenity. But after initially scooping up a job in just one month, she’s now confronting the harsh realities of Finland’s tough labour market. Join us as Rabia discusses her hopes and challen…
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Season 2 Episode 4: Ally Manson on pursuing a role in the Finnish theatre
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What does the theatre world in Finland look like in the eyes of an Englishman who has devoted his career to acting, directing and teaching performance arts? How does theatre in Finland compare to the UK? And more importantly, is there a place for someone like Ally Manson in Finnish theatre? Listen as Manson shares his pursuit of a stage career in F…
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Season 2 Episode 3: Mikael Malin on launching a café amid the crowded Helsinki scene
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As far as entrepreneurship goes, the food business isn’t the easiest place to start. But stiff competition and a weak economic climate haven’t fazed Cameroon-born café owner Mikael Malin. Listen as Malin talks about his stumbles, learning moments, and motivation and how he stays positive in a challenging and competitive arena. Subscribe, rate, like…
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Long time no see! Sadly this isn't the return of Can I Finnish? but it is a treat for long time listeners to the show. Inka was recently a guest on a brand new podcast produced by Travis and hosted by comedian Ray Zambino. We think you'd really like it so we decided to put it in this feed, with a bonus little reunion chat! So enjoy the podcast and …
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Season 2 Episode 2: Mark Hayton is your sherpa in corporate Finland
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Confused about how to break into seemingly impenetrable Finnish professional networks? Looking for answers on how to land your dream job and break through the birch ceiling? If you feel you're losing the battle to understand Finnish recruitment and employment practices, don't despair. Listen as People and L&D expert Mark Hayton joins FTTLG to share…
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Season 2 Episode 1: Sonal Makhija on leaving Finland for greener pastures
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After eight years building a life in Finland, Sonal Mahkija and her family took a deep breath and resettled in Sweden. It was an opportunity to pursue a career – not just hold down a job – in what felt more like a merit-based labour market. "It wasn't premised on knowing a language fluently other than the language of work. And we know that in Finla…
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How does a man from South London deal with his Mum being offered a Sauna Sausage? Recently, Strictly Alumni and KISS FM presenter Tyler West made a trip to Finland and being that he's one of Travis' best friends, the pair decided to have a sit down and chat about his trip! Tyler is on KISS every afternoon from 4pm and his Socials are @TylerWestt Do…
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The CIF Gang do a clip show (sort of). Inka and Travis are on summer holidays so here are some unheard gems from our first month in the Podiverse. FEATURING a chat with Ed Gamble & Matthew Crosby, some Finnish Stand-up AND the team review one of the best songs of all time from Mr Blobby, if you would like to do a watch-along with us, check out the …
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Bonus episode 2: Denise Wall on being visible yet invisible in Finland
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Is there such as thing as Schrödinger’s immigrant? FTTLG host Denise Wall discusses how she has felt simultaneously invisible yet highly visible as a Caribbean-background resident in Finland. In an extended chat with audio producer Travis Glossop, Wall frankly reveals her motivation for persevering with an unfunded podcast. She also expresses her s…
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Episode 8: Fatima Choaïbi on differentiating to “make it” in Finland
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After relocating from bustling Paris to significantly quieter and more conservative Seinäjoki in Ostrobothnia, western Finland, Fatima Choaïbi decided to take her fate into her own hands and moved to Helsinki in search of work – and sushi. Fatima soon decided that traditional approaches to the job search weren’t cutting it and she decided to do thi…
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BONUS EP : Ambassador Theresa Bubbear OBE
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Travis and Inka have somehow wangled their way into the corridors of power! Today's guest is 'Her Excellency, The British Ambassador to Finland', Theresa Bubbear OBE! No, we can't believe it either. Theresa chats her favourite things about Finland, what's changed since she was last here in the 90's AND whether Netflix's 'The Diplomat' contains any …
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What tickles the funny bones of the Can I Finnish Crew? Prepare to find out in the Season 1 Finale. Maybe it's the finale of the whole show? Stick around until the end to find out what comes next. We are still accepting Coffees from our Contributors here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Canifinnish Order Inka's book here! https://intokustannus.fi/kir…
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Bonus Episode: Travis Glossop on the trials of starting over in Finland
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How do you find your way after seemingly going from the frying pan into the fire? When radio and podcast professional Travis Glossop left Britain for a new start in Finland, he thought he had escaped the problems that led to the UK’s pivotal vote to leave the EU. He arrived in Helsinki to find a nation riven by controversy and uncertainty as a new …
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Illness has struck the CIF team so we have a lovely bonus episode featuring some silly chat and Travis' Mum! Next week is DEFINITLEY the final regular episode of the season so if you're a fan of the show, buy us a coffee here and earn your barista big up for the last time for a while! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Canifinnish Pre-order Inka's book h…
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Light a candle, slip into something more comfortable and slide on the latest episode of Can I Finnish? Podcasting's cupids Travis & Inka are talking dates, romance & a touch of weddings too! Next week is the final regular episode of the season so if you're a fan of the show, buy us a coffee here and earn your barista big up for the last time for a …
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Episode 7: Edem Agbekey-Taylor on building an organic skin care brand in Finland
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Starting a business in Finland is easy, but keeping it up and running is another matter altogether. What more needs to be done to help migrant entrepreneurs succeed so that they can employ others and contribute more to the wider economy? Ghana-born auto engineer-turned-skin and hair entrepreneur Edem Agbekey-Taylor shares her story of building the …
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For some, the happiest days of our lives, for others, a right pain in the backside. Can I Finnish heads back to school for one episode only. Robyn is of course on the curriculum, she teaches us boomers about 'Rizz'. ALSO, Travis debuts the remix of the summer. If you're a fan of the show, your homework for this week is to buy us a coffee here and e…
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Travis & Inka leave the relative safety of their homes this week to head out into the great unknown. Who do you reckon is the more out-doorsy? Also this week, the CIF team went on a very exciting trip, where could it be? Did they embarRASS themselves? FIND OUT NOW! If you're a fan of the show, buy us a coffee here and earn your barista big-up! http…
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Come in, take your shoes off as Inka & Travis invite you into their homes this week. There are tales of celeb-spotting, fish-unions and only the smallest bit of toilet chat. If you're a fan of the show, buy us a kahvi here and earn your barista big-up! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Canifinnish Pre-order Inka's book here! https://intokustannus.fi/kir…
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When the sun goes down, what do our PodPals get up to? It's time to find out how Inka & Travis like to party. Also this ep, we listen to your voice notes, there's a NEW segment AND Inka & Robyn lose all respect for Travis. If you're a fan of the show, buy us a kahvi here and earn your big-up! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Canifinnish Pre-order Inka'…
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Episode 6: Joppe Quaedvlieg discusses finding meaningful work in Finland
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Why is it so difficult for foreign jobseekers to find work in Finland? Netherlands-born descriptive communication coach Joppe Quaedvlieg thinks he knows the answer -- and it has nothing to do with polishing your CV. Well, almost nothing! In this episode of FTTLG, he describes his technique for helping jobseekers find meaningful employment -- by fir…
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Come join Inka & Travis as they head to the market square to celebrate Episode 4 of Can I Finnish?! It's all about festivities today so pop on a party hat, grab a long drink and enjoy the show. Make sure to pick up your party bag from Robyn on the way out. If you're a fan of the show, buy us a kahvi here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Canifinnish Pr…
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Against all odds, Can I Finnish? IS BACK. Episode 3 is here and today our resident Finn&Brit chat politics. BEWARE! It does actually get slightly serious in parts. In this Governmental grapple, one thing is for certain. Whoever wins, we all lose. Apart from Robyn, she will always come out on top. Most important plug first, Pre-Order Inka's book her…
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Welcome back to Can I Finnish? with Travis and Inka** Today we discuss food, delicacies, cuisine! When we say discuss, we mean argue. Also look out for the first official Can I Finnish? shout out on this episode! **not forgetting actual star of the show, 8 year old Robyn. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, for BTS stuff and memes @CanIFinn…
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Welcome to the first episode of Can I Finnish? with Travis and Inka** This is the podcast which investigates, celebrates and sometimes berates the cultural differences between Finland and the UK. We like to talk about the things you can’t see on the VisitBritain website or a Finnish postcard. Today we discuss Kid's TV, predominantly from the 90s. *…
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Episode 5: Azra Tayyebi describes life as a blind person in Finland
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Web accessibility consultant Azra Tayyebi lost her sight as a young girl in Iran, went on to complete a software engineering degree there and moved to Finland pursue a master’s degree. However her dream to become a developer eluded her. “There were several times where I got past the first step because of my CV and then as soon as they realized that…
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Trailer for the Can I Finnish? Podcast with Travis Glossop, Inka Valima and a sassy 8 year old icon, Robyn. Launches June 28th 2023.
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Episode 4: Allyana Thomas opens up about intimate partner violence
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Trigger warning: this episode deals with intimate partner violence and may be upsetting for some listeners. Swedish language integration advocate Allyana Thomas bravely discusses her experiences living in and exiting a relationship overshadowed by violence in our latest episode of Finland: Through the looking glass. “I think the biggest help aside …
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Episode 3: Celso Khalili talks sustainability and fraud in Finland's food industry
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Consumers, retailers, importers, producers all want sustainable products, but is anyone really ready to pay the price? "I don't think so," says Brazilian-Israeli food industry entrepreneur Celso Khalili. He adds that many people don't quite understand the multiple facets of sustainable products, especially when it comes to the food we eat. On this …
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Episode 2: Jamie MacDonald on life in Finland as a gender and language minority
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Comedian Jamie MacDonald joins Finland: Through the looking glass, to share his experiences as a transgender person who transitioned in Finland, his reaction to the passage of new transgender laws, and how he copes with anxiety as a member of a gender and language minority. “The thing that really needs to happen is normalisation. Even though we're …
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Episode 1 : Pamela Spokes on immigrant entrepreneurship in Finland
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Canadian-born service design entrepreneur Pamela Spokes is our guest on the first episode of Finland: Through the looking glass. A resident of Finland since 2007, she shares insights she's learned from her entrepreneurial journey and ponders a few of the big questions facing Finland: skilled immigration and what Finland could look like in the futur…
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