Voices in Focus

This podcast is an AI-generated production inspired by Linda Paulauska’s Master’s Thesis, which explored the integration of service design principles into the leadership practices of private primary schools. The thesis examines how service design can function as a strategic, human-centered approach to better understand and respond to the evolving needs of families within educational environments.🎥 Watch the Video:https://youtu.be/VTZLB9fIfVQ🎓 Study ProgramErasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree: Service Design Strategies and Innovations (SDSI)A unique, interdisciplinary program conducted across three countries and universities over two years:Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) – EstoniaArt Academy of Latvia (LMA) – LatviaUniversity of Lapland (ULapland) – Finland👩‍🎓 About Linda PaulauskaLinda is a service designer with a multidisciplinary background in education, social innovation, and media. She holds degrees in Social Education and School Management, and brings over 10 years of experience working within school environments.Her work focuses on bridging the gap between design and education—helping schools evolve into more human-centered, intuitive, and impactful systems through service design methodologies.🌐 Websiteswww.essence-people.comwww.project-abc.com🔗 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-paulauska/💬 Feel free to reach out to Linda via LinkedIn!

AI-generated discussions based on real human story. In this episode of “Voices in Focus,” we delve into the inspiring story of Ieva Putnina, a Latvian woman who has lived with Alopecia Areata since she was 12 years old. Ieva’s journey highlights the emotional and psychological challenges of hair loss and how it impacts self-confidence, particularly during youth. Her path toward self-acceptance and empowerment is a testament to resilience and the power of embracing one’s authentic self. We discuss: • The emotional toll of alopecia and its effect on self-esteem. • Ieva’s transformative journey of self-exploration, meditation, and personal growth. • How travel and exposure to different cultures broadened her perspective and helped her embrace her identity. • The pivotal moment of “coming out” and choosing to live openly without hiding her alopecia. • The importance of building supportive communities, including Ieva’s Facebook group for people with alopecia in Latvia. Ieva’s story underscores the importance of awareness, advocacy, and the courage to live authentically. Her experience offers hope and inspiration for anyone facing personal challenges or seeking self-acceptance. 🔗 Read Ieva’s full story on: https://essence-people.com/alopecia-doesnt-kill-the-person-ieva-putnina/ 🎧 Tune in to hear how one woman turned vulnerability into strength and isolation into connection. #AlopeciaAwareness #SelfAcceptance #VoicesInFocus #Empowerment #HumanStories #Inspiration #Authenticity