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Ariana Krasniqi: The Playbook for Young Diaspora to Lead Change
What does it mean to come back, not just to a place, but to yourself?In this episode of the ALSA UK Podcast, we sit down with Ariana Krasniqi, a communicator, strategist, and one of the most thoughtful voices in the Albanian diaspora. Ariana returned to Kosova to take part in the Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship, helping to shape how her country is seen by the world.From her early career in Denmark to working with Kosovo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ariana shares the deeply personal and strategic journey behind her return. We talk identity, media, purpose, and what it means to tell your story before someone else does.You’ll hear about:Why she left a stable career abroad to return “home”What it really means to be a citizen diplomatHow storytelling can rebrand a countryThe balance between vulnerability and strategy onlineHer message to young diaspora navigating multiple identities📌 Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Ariana Krasniqi02:42 – Returning to Kosovo: A Long-Awaited Homecoming05:07 – Navigating Professional Roots in Kosovo06:23 – Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship: Bridging Cultures08:57 – Challenges and Wins in Shaping Kosovo's Image11:05 – Moments of Inspiration During the Fellowship11:16 – Ariana's Diverse Career Path12:21 – Skills from Denmark Applied in Kosovo14:14 – Content Creation: Authentic Storytelling18:18 – Connecting with Albanian Communities Abroad25:47 – Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Content Creation27:11 – Navigating Identity in a Globalized World28:47 – Becoming a Cultural Bridge for the Diaspora31:03 – The Journey of Moving Back to Kosovo33:02 – Changing Perspectives on Returning Home39:33 – The Role of Emotion in Modern Diplomacy41:48 – Overcoming Negativity in Content Creation43:32 – Living in the Present and Embracing Change45:30 – Taking the Leap: Moving Back to Your Roots49:17 – Future Aspirations and New Opportunities🎯 Watch this if you want to:Understand what returning to Kosova feels like after 30 years awayLearn how storytelling can change political narrativesSee how identity is shaped through movement, work, and cultureHear real advice for speaking up online with authenticity👤 Connect with Ariana Krasniqi:🌐 All Links: https://lnk.bio/arianakra📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianakra/🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arianakra🔗 Follow ALSA UK:🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alsauk👥 Join the ALSA UK Community: https://www.alsauk.co.uk/membership📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alsa_uk_/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeaWithALSA🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76KXivrg70p7E87L2cF2wD📩 Email: [email protected]
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By ALSA UKWhat does it mean to come back, not just to a place, but to yourself?In this episode of the ALSA UK Podcast, we sit down with Ariana Krasniqi, a communicator, strategist, and one of the most thoughtful voices in the Albanian diaspora. Ariana returned to Kosova to take part in the Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship, helping to shape how her country is seen by the world.From her early career in Denmark to working with Kosovo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ariana shares the deeply personal and strategic journey behind her return. We talk identity, media, purpose, and what it means to tell your story before someone else does.You’ll hear about:Why she left a stable career abroad to return “home”What it really means to be a citizen diplomatHow storytelling can rebrand a countryThe balance between vulnerability and strategy onlineHer message to young diaspora navigating multiple identities📌 Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Ariana Krasniqi02:42 – Returning to Kosovo: A Long-Awaited Homecoming05:07 – Navigating Professional Roots in Kosovo06:23 – Citizen Diplomacy Fellowship: Bridging Cultures08:57 – Challenges and Wins in Shaping Kosovo's Image11:05 – Moments of Inspiration During the Fellowship11:16 – Ariana's Diverse Career Path12:21 – Skills from Denmark Applied in Kosovo14:14 – Content Creation: Authentic Storytelling18:18 – Connecting with Albanian Communities Abroad25:47 – Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Content Creation27:11 – Navigating Identity in a Globalized World28:47 – Becoming a Cultural Bridge for the Diaspora31:03 – The Journey of Moving Back to Kosovo33:02 – Changing Perspectives on Returning Home39:33 – The Role of Emotion in Modern Diplomacy41:48 – Overcoming Negativity in Content Creation43:32 – Living in the Present and Embracing Change45:30 – Taking the Leap: Moving Back to Your Roots49:17 – Future Aspirations and New Opportunities🎯 Watch this if you want to:Understand what returning to Kosova feels like after 30 years awayLearn how storytelling can change political narrativesSee how identity is shaped through movement, work, and cultureHear real advice for speaking up online with authenticity👤 Connect with Ariana Krasniqi:🌐 All Links: https://lnk.bio/arianakra📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianakra/🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arianakra🔗 Follow ALSA UK:🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alsauk👥 Join the ALSA UK Community: https://www.alsauk.co.uk/membership📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alsa_uk_/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeaWithALSA🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76KXivrg70p7E87L2cF2wD📩 Email: [email protected]