Janica Brander

Janica Brander has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Janica is a published author, having written both non-fiction and fiction books. Their non-fiction book "Astrologiaa epäilijöille" (Astrology for Skeptics) explores the history of Western astrology and its appeal to people with a scientific worldview.

Janica also works as a freelance journalist for several media outlets, including Aamulehti, Kulttuuritoimitus, and Unit. Janica has previously worked for magazines such as Anna, Kaksplus, and Kotiliesi.

In addition, Janica has experience in the food and lifestyle industry. Janica is an author for EatFinland, responsible for the EatTampere restaurant book. Janica also runs their own food and lifestyle blog called Savusuolaa and hosts a wine podcast called Viinivieraissa for Pernod Ricard Finland.

Janica has served as a Food Culture Ambassador for Visit Tampere, promoting the city's food culture to tourists and media influencers. Janica is also a writing teacher at the Institute of Adult Education in Helsinki, helping writers develop their unique voice and language skills.

Janica is knowledgeable in influencer marketing and is part of PING Helsinki's network of social media influencers and experts. Their areas of expertise include journalism, social equality, mental health, modern spiritualism and beliefs, creative writing, and food.

Furthermore, Janica has been involved in cultural associations. Janica was a board member of Kulttuurin perikunta, an organization that supports culture journalism and organizes cultural events.

Overall, Janica has a wide range of experience in writing, journalism, food and lifestyle, teaching, and cultural organizations.

Janica Brander attended the University of Tampere from 2004 to 2011, where they earned a Master of Arts degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric. Janica then pursued further education at the same university from 2008 to 2012, completing a Master of Social Sciences degree in Journalism. In 2009, they also attended Fudan University for a brief period to study Chinese culture and society.