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Vejits Designer, Olli Turunen

Vejits Designer, Olli Turunen

Olli Turunen is a Finnish designer based in the eclectic Helsinki neighborhood of Kallio. There his brand, Vejits designs are on display at the Himo shop among other designers of jewelry and creative projects. Right away his energy was buzzing, much like the buzz emanating from his yellow pant paired with a stunning long square-toed boot that...

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018
Minna Paussu, Designer

Minna Paussu, Designer

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December 2, 2018December 2, 2018
Life & Holistic Health Coach Karita Tykkä

Life & Holistic Health Coach Karita Tykkä

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November 8, 2018November 8, 2018
STRONG WOMEN WHO SPEAK UP – An interview with Jenni Alexandrova

STRONG WOMEN WHO SPEAK UP – An interview with Jenni Alexandrova

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September 26, 2018September 28, 2018
SAIMI HOYER – FROM TOPMODEL TO HOTEL BUSINESS OWNER

SAIMI HOYER – FROM TOPMODEL TO HOTEL BUSINESS OWNER

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September 21, 2018October 6, 2018
FILM DIRECTOR JOONAS KENT

FILM DIRECTOR JOONAS KENT

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August 29, 2018August 29, 2018
YES GIRL FOUNDERS WANT YOU TO LEAD A HAPPIER LIFE

YES GIRL FOUNDERS WANT YOU TO LEAD A HAPPIER LIFE

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August 8, 2018August 9, 2018
LAURA IIKKANEN – FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER

LAURA IIKKANEN – FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER

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May 23, 2018September 14, 2018
LEARN FROM THE BEST: ERIN PEDERSON

LEARN FROM THE BEST: ERIN PEDERSON

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March 25, 2018April 10, 2018
KATRI NISKANEN, CEO

KATRI NISKANEN, CEO

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March 10, 2018April 13, 2018
COFFEE DATE WITH THE VERA WANG DESIGNER – JUULIA PEUHKURI

COFFEE DATE WITH THE VERA WANG DESIGNER – JUULIA PEUHKURI

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February 28, 2018June 15, 2018
AISTIKAS – THE MOST BEAUTIFUL JEWELLERY YOU’VE EVER SEEN!

AISTIKAS – THE MOST BEAUTIFUL JEWELLERY YOU’VE EVER SEEN!

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February 1, 2018April 15, 2018
ROCKING WITH SHIRLY – A BEAUTY WHO’S MAKING A DIFFERENCE

ROCKING WITH SHIRLY – A BEAUTY WHO’S MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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January 27, 2018April 15, 2018
MIA SUNI – RESPECTING NATURAL IMPERFECTIONS

MIA SUNI – RESPECTING NATURAL IMPERFECTIONS

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January 24, 2018April 15, 2018
FROM BEAUTY QUEEN TO ORGANIC BUSINESS MOGUL

FROM BEAUTY QUEEN TO ORGANIC BUSINESS MOGUL

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January 2, 2018April 17, 2018
THE SNAKE LADY IS HERE AND READY TO CONQUER THE WORLD

THE SNAKE LADY IS HERE AND READY TO CONQUER THE WORLD

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”g83n6ent4″ animation_delay=”0″] Introducing the lady of snakes, or snake prints in this case… NINA JATULI! And yes, you heard it right: GOLDEN SNAKE PRINTS(!!!!) [/cmsmasters_text][cmsmasters_text]   We got really fascinated about this famous golden snake print of Jatuli Label, the Finnish design company founded and owned by Nina. We fell immediately in love with her and her...

October 11, 2017April 17, 2018
LUNCH DATE WITH THE PURE HERO CO-FOUNDER

LUNCH DATE WITH THE PURE HERO CO-FOUNDER

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October 8, 2017April 17, 2018
FEDITED INTERVIEWS: HALLA X HALLA

FEDITED INTERVIEWS: HALLA X HALLA

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”t3klvvawl” animation_delay=”0″] When two friends with same interests, lifestyle and ethical ideology start a company together, it can’t be anything but amazing! And now we’re not talking about ourselves, but the Finnish brand HALLA X HALLA, founded by two ambitious girls from Finland. [/cmsmasters_text][cmsmasters_text]   Halla Halla eco-friendly swimwear Halla Halla swimwear is designed so that it fits...

October 7, 2017April 17, 2018