Career Aspirations

Career Aspirations, a text series led by Iida Paussoi and Veera Savonen, showcases the goals, inspirations, and experiences of women through written format. Each story offers a fresh perspective on how women pursue growth, navigate challenges, and define success in their own way.

Career Aspirations opens the door to diverse career stories and reflections that motivate readers to explore their own ambitions and professional paths. Discover the aspirations shaping women’s careers today. 💡

📩 Interested in getting involved or learning more?

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/iidapaussoi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/veerasavonen/

or via email:

iida.paussoi@womenscareernetwork.com
veera.savonen@womenscareer.com

Meet Miljana Bigovic – Managing associate at dla piper

From graduating as valedictorian to studying arbitration in Stockholm, practicing across Europe, and now pursuing her third LL.M. at Harvard, Miljana has built a career shaped by curiosity, grit, and a commitment to constant growth.

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Meet Anna Pekurinen – Corporate Counsel at Oura

At Oura, Anna works where law and business meet, turning complexity into clarity and helping teams grow with confidence. Her buiggest lesson? Legal work is human work. Listening, empathy, and context create better outcomes than toughness alone ever could.

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Meet Anni Ahnger – General Manager at Foodora

Anni has built her career by following her curiosity and embracing challenges that once felt intimidating. From engineering to consulting to ecommerce, she's proven that courage and an open mind can take you far, even when the path isn't linear.

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Meet Eveliina Aho – Portfolio Manager at Mandatum asset management

From starting her career at Morgan Stanley in London to joining Mandatum Asset Management during its exciting growth journey, Eveliina has built an impressive path defined by curiosity, courage, and continuous learning.

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Meet Eve Weckström – Strategy & Development Professional at UPM and co-founder of som

At UPM Eve works where materials, markets, and production meet, developing insights that drive sustainability and long-term competitiveness. Alongside her corporate role, she brings her entrepreneurial mindset to Sister of Muse (SOM), turning customer insights into products that make everyday life easier.

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Meet Vaida vanagaite – Partner at Bain & Company

From studying Science at the University of Ediburgh and interning at Procter & Gamble in Frankfurt, to finding her true calling in consulting, Vaida has carved out an incredible career journey.

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