Grandmas, Sisters & the Foundation of Feminist Finland

Published: May 30, 2019, 10:48 p.m.

For the 5th episode of Private Parts Unknown\u2014the 3rd in our Helsinki series\u2014your favorite commuter companions, Courtney Kocak & Sofiya Alexandra, are thrilled to introduce you to feminism in Finland & how it got that way.\nWe 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\xa0entrepreneurship in Helsinki & the subtle significance of having older women depicted in art.\nThanks 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:\n\nPirjo Suhonen \u2013 @ivanahelsinki\n\n\nCaroline Suinner \u2013 @carolinesuinner\n\n\nElisabeth Rundl\xf6f \u2013 @elisabeth.rundlof\n\n\nEmma Lumme \u2013 @jotainlainattua\n\n\nMinna Parikka \u2013 @minnaparikkashoes\n\n\nCristal Snow \u2013 @iamcristalsnow\n\n\n(Also, go back and listen to our 1st two Helsinki episodes if you haven\u2019t already!)\nThis episode is brought to you by #MyHelsinkiResidence. Check out myhelsinki.fi to plan your visit & follow @myhelsinki for beautiful pics of local hot spots!\nIf you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating & sexy review! xo\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices