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Innovative Entrepreneurship: Martina Lokajova’s Path from Czechia to Denmark

14/06/2024

The Danish Chapter of My Life: A Little Piece of Home...

29/10/2026

A smiling woman in a navy and silver Indian dress sits on the floor in front of tall Durga Puja idols of Goddess Durga, Ganesha and other deities, set up in a sports hall.

Customs & traditions Getting involved Lifestyle

Words from the winner of the referral campaign – Toshali

04/11/2023

Finding a Voice in Local Politics as an International in Denmark

The entirety of my experience in politics dates back to the fall of 2025, when I volunteered to report on international candidates running for...

You’re the Best-Kept Secret in Your Organization

A few years ago, I was coaching a woman who’d been a senior specialist at her company for more than a decade. Deep expertise....

A Patient Tutor, a Complex Language, and a Lot of Vowels

A little over a year ago, I moved to Denmark and did what many newcomers do: I signed up for Danish classes through the...

Tur-retur: Episode 15: Let’s Talk about Lime

No, I don’t mean the citrus fruit you’d juice for a marinade (or a margarita) or squeeze into a Mexican beer. I’m referring to...

The Loudest Silence in the Room

I once worked with a colleague who was the master of the quiet "no". Lars never argued against anything in a meeting. He’d listen. He’d...

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