Grandmas, Sisters & the Foundation of Feminist Finland

For the 5th episode of Private Parts Unknown—the 3rd in our Helsinki series—your favorite commuter companions, Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra, are thrilled to introduce you to feminism in Finland & how it got that way.

We explore how World War II helped pave a foundation for feminism to thrive in Finland, their world-famous maternity package, the influence of grandmas & sisters on our interviewees' personal lives & businesses, young female entrepreneurship in Helsinki & the subtle significance of having older women depicted in art.

Thanks to the following people for lending us their voices & teaching us about their culture. Follow them on Instagram to find out more about their dope lives & businesses:

• Pirjo Suhonen – @ivanahelsinki
• Caroline Suinner – @carolinesuinner
• Elisabeth Rundlöf – @elisabeth.rundlof
• Emma Lumme – @jotainlainattua
• Minna Parikka – @minnaparikkashoes
• Cristal Snow – @iamcristalsnow

(Also, go back and listen to our 1st two Helsinki episodes if you haven’t already!)

This episode is brought to you by #MyHelsinkiResidence. Check out myhelsinki.fi to plan your visit & follow @myhelsinki for beautiful pics of local hot spots!

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