007: I Didn't Wait To Be Included, I Learned The Language To Belong - Magdalene

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Magdalene Awahnde, a nursing manager in Finland. In this episode, Magdalene shares her journey from Cameroon to Finland, her challenges and triumphs in learning the Finnish language, and her rise in the healthcare sector. Discover her key strategies for overcoming language barriers, her motivational tips for aspiring immigrants, and how her determination and positive attitude opened doors to remarkable opportunities. Magdalene's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of embracing opportunities. Don't miss this insightful and motivational episode!🎙️ Welcome to How I Learned Finnish – with Ohe. Helping immigrants thrive (not just survive) by mastering one of the world’s toughest languages.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this inspired you or made you think differently about language learning.00:00 Intro00:48 Meet Magdalene01:57 Journey to Finland: Love and Education02:41 Nicknames and Cultural Connections03:13 Learning Finnish: Challenges and Motivations07:25 First Steps in Finland: Education and Early Career12:52 Navigating the Finnish Job Market19:51 Overcoming Language Barriers in Nursing32:20 A Brief Move to the US and Return to Finland35:34 Resources and Methods for Learning Finnish41:09 Multidisciplinary Team Meetings41:21 Observations on Learning Finnish42:29 Challenges in the Job Market43:37 Adapting to Life in Finland45:24 Importance of Learning Finnish47:10 Active and Passive Learning Strategies47:43 Role of Family in Language Learning53:33 Integration and Cultural Adaptation01:14:16 Motivation and Overcoming Challenges01:20:04 Encouragement and Final Thoughts#FinnishLanguage #ImmigrantSuccess #LanguageLearningJourney #LifeInFinland #CameroonToFinland #NursingInFinland #HealthcareLeadership #WomenInHealthcare #FinnishHealthcare #InspiringStories #MotivationalPodcast #FromStruggleToSuccess #PerseverancePaysOff #LearnFinnish #ImmigrantVoices #AfricanDiaspora#NursingManager #FinnishIntegration #FinlandPodcast #RealTalkFinland