Why do Lithuanians cherish their freedom so dearly? The meaning of Mission Siberia, the power of the past in Lithuania, and the impact the project hopes to have for future generations.Sounds & music from:- Zapsplat.com shorturl.at/jpF67

059 - How Estonia became a digital republic – interview with the country's CIO Siim Sikkut

May 5th, 2021 50m 26s

How can forward-thinking policy shape the future? A look at Estonia's innovation in digital governance with CIO Siim Sikkut.

058 - KGB in Lithuania with tour guide Arūnas Borisas

Apr 14th, 2021 29m 7s

What is the KGB and why is it so feared? Join us in conversation with Arūnas Borisas, a guide at the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fighters.

057 - Kaunas to be European Capital of Culture 2022

Mar 31st, 2021 31m 20s

Kaunas 2022: “From temporary to contemporary”. Join us to learn more about Kaunas becoming the European Capital of Culture next year with Ana Kočegarova, the head of Kaunas 2022.

056 - What is LT Big Brother? With mentor Maksim Solovjov

Mar 24th, 2021 34m

Twelve years of global mentorship, what does LT Big Brother still have to offer? Join us to learn more with mentor Maksim Solovjov.

055 - Lithuanian Architecture with the head of Open House Vilnius Adele Dovydaviciute

Mar 17th, 2021 40m 19s

Are you thinking of visiting Lithuania and exploring the three largest cities: Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda?Join us to learn more about Lithuanian architecture with the head of Open House Vilnius, Adele Dovydaviciute.Links for further resea

054 - Lithuanian archives in the US. Interview with Kristina Lapienyte

Mar 10th, 2021 20m 50s

More than half a million people of Lithuanian descent now Live in the US. It has one of the largest Lithuanian communities abroad. From your letters and messages, we know that many of you live in the US. That is why we decided to dedicate th

053 - When more is not better? Interview with Roger Martin

Mar 5th, 2021 51m 53s

In 2017, Roger was named the world’s #1 management thinker. He has written 12 books and 29 Harward Business Review articles. It is a huge honour to have Roger on the podcast especially because we will be talking about some key issues Lithuania

052 - What is the Good Country Equation? Interview with Simon Anholt

Feb 26th, 2021 54m 29s

In his career Simon Anholt has advised the Presidents, Prime Ministers, monarchs and governments of nearly 60 countries, cities and regions, helping them to engage more productively and imaginatively with the international community. In our

051 - Communities for women that bring innovation with Justina Klyviene

Feb 10th, 2021 35m 35s

Women business owners receive significantly less early stage investment, while on average deliver more than twice as much pay back for investors, making women-owned companies better investments for financial backers. On the other hand, accordi

050 - Saving Lithuanian heritage around the world with Augustinas Zemaitis

Feb 2nd, 2021 23m 50s

Meet Augustinas Žemaitis. He is the owner of True Lithuania, the largest English-language non-news website about Lithuania, covering sights, history, arts, travel advice, traditions and more.He also runs “Global True Lithuania”, which is a bi

049 - Lithuania in the Culture Trip with Kasparas Asmonaitis

Jan 27th, 2021 29m 37s

How do travellers see Lithuania?We invited traveler and a writer Kasparas Ašmonaitis for a conversation about his traveling experience and work for Culture Trip writing about Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.After this episode you will never loo

048 - The greatest artist of Lithuania M.K. Ciurlionis with Kurt Van Eeghem

Jan 20th, 2021 30m 3s

In this episode we talk with radio journalist and an author Kurt Van Eeghem about one of the greatest Lithuanian artists of all times M. K. Čiurlionis. Music: M. K. Čiurlionis - MiškeThanks to all the team including our language editor Sea

047 - Fight for Lithuanian Independence 13 January with Ruslanas Irzikevicius

Jan 13th, 2021 44m 5s

Thanks to all the team including our language editor Sean Donovan, our sound editor Gabriele Valodskaite, our designer Milda Sukyte and host Ruta Naujokaite.And our partners Global Lithuanian Leaders and LRT.You can listen to all our intervi

046 - Is philanthropy an indicator of Lithuania’s maturity? Kotryna Stankute

Jan 6th, 2021 32m 36s

This week we invited Kotryna Stankutė-Jaščemskienė to share her experience as the Director at MJJ fondas.Our host Ruta Naujokaite and Kotryna talked about what role philanthropy plays in the society.What challenges do you think Lithuania is

045 - Why do we need branding? Interview with Viktorija Kravcova

Dec 28th, 2020 42m 17s

In this episode we are continuing the tradition we have started one year ago. See full episode recording and notes here: https://www.lithuaniandreampodcast.com/post/045-why-do-we-need-branding-interview-with-viktorija-kravcovaBack in 2020,

044 - Christmas special with Gabriele Valodskaite & Ruta Naujokaite

Dec 23rd, 2020 39m 39s

On our Christmas special with Gabriele Valodskaite & Ruta Naujokaite we reflect on our work together.See full episode notes and recording here: https://www.lithuaniandreampodcast.com/post/044-christmas-special-with-ruta-and-gabrieleHow bein

043 - How do we define cultural identity? with Jurgis Didziulis

Dec 16th, 2020 40m 4s

This week we invited Jurgis Didziulis to share his experience with cultural identity.Our host Ruta Naujokaite and Jurgis talked about what is to be progressive and how to start difficult conversations. What challenges do you think Lithuania

042 - Networking is about giving, not taking with Kingsley Aikins

Dec 9th, 2020 25m 56s

Today we are speaking with Kingsley Aikins. He was a world known diaspora expert, a CEO of The Networking Institute.He gained his knowledge from 21 years of running Irish diaspora organization “The Ireland Fellows”.He has lived in six countr

041 - How to make art more accessible with the head of MO museum, Milda Ivanauskienė

Dec 2nd, 2020 37m 45s

At the end of 2020, when all museums are physically closed we decided to meet people who shifted MO Museum to virtual space. Our Top 3 favourite places from MO museum:1) MO museums blog. Here you will find interviews, videos, games and virtu

040 - What have we learned in one year of making a podcast?

Nov 18th, 2020 34m 45s

This week we are celebrating one year of making Lithuanian Dream Podcast. With 40 episodes and 35 k listens we can be proudly say that this year was a great success. This time our hosts Ruta Naujokaite and Sean Donovan talks about the lessons

039 - How to find purpose at work with Rasa Jusionyte

Nov 11th, 2020 51m 15s

In this interview our host Ruta Naujokaite speaks with the voice of a purpose driven generation of Lithuanians. Rasa Jusionyte is one of the most popular Lithuanian influencers. With her magazine and the podcast What do people do, she is enco

038 - Lithuanian diaspora in the US and elections season with Juras Palukaitis

Nov 5th, 2020 50m 5s

Episode with Juras Palukaitis about Lithuanian diaspora in the US and 2020 elections campaigns both in Lithuania and the US.Thanks to all the team including our language editor Sean Donovan, our sound editor Gabriele Valodskaite, our designer