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Survivors - Stories of Hope Live On.S5 E20 Her parents were slave labor in WWII. Why aren't we talking about that more?Oksana's parents were both 'conscripted' into being slave labor for the Nazis. They weren't in a concentration camp, so we've never heard of them. But there were more people forced into slave labor during the war than were killed in camps. This is a side of the war rarely (if ever) discussed. It's time that changed.
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Creativity Found: finding creativity later in lifeOksana Kukurudza – storytelling in times of conflictOksana Kukurudza is currently immersed in a deeply personal writing project titled Sunflowers Bend But Rarely Break, which explores her parents' harrowing experiences as forced labourers in Nazi Germany during World War II. Oksana's motivation for writing stems not only from her parents' stories but also from the striking parallels she observes between their experiences and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.Born and raised in Western Ukraine, which was part of Poland before the war, Oksana's mother, just 17 years old in 1941, and her father, 20 at the time, fell victim to Nazi propaganda and coercion that led many Slavs...2024-11-1035 min
Wickedly Smart WomenThe Fight Against Exploitation: Oksana Kukurudza - EP285We are excited to bring you our latest episode featuring a deeply moving conversation with Ukrainian American author, speaker, and management consultant, Oksana Kukurudza. Oksana shares her powerful story and insights on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the historical significance of her homeland, and the pressing need for global support. Tune in now to hear this enlightening episode. Let's stand in solidarity and work towards a future that learns from its history. What You Will Learn 1. How does Oksana Kukurudza draw parallels between the forced labor experiences during World War 2 and current events, a...2024-08-1429 min
Jason Zuk, The Social Psychic™We Stand With Ukraine: Sunflowers Bend, Her Stories Endure: Special Guest Oksana Kukurudza, Writer, and Daughter of Ukrainian Refugees who survived the Nazi forced labor camps during World War IIBiography for Special Guest Oksana Kukurudza Oksana Kukurudza is the daughter of Ukrainian refugees who survived Nazi forced labor camps during WWII and then spent years in Displaced Person Camps in Europe before finding a home in the USA. Our guest earned her CPA and MBA and she has worked internationally in Ukraine and Italy during her thirty-year career. Today, Oksana works as a Manhattan based Managing Director of a global consulting, technology and outsourcing firm, while beginning a second career as a writer. She has written about her story in two anthologies, Going Against The Grain, an...2024-07-1051 min
The Audacious Living PodcastSunflowers Never Break! Featuring Oksana Kukurudza“Sunflowers are very hardy flowers that need much sun... They reach for
the sun, bend but rarely break."
Oksana Kukurudza
Author | Storyteller | Advocate for Social Responsibility & Equity
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Oksana Kukurudza is a storyteller and advocate for social responsibility
and equity. With a background in finance and consulting, Oksana's
journey was deeply influenced by her family's experience during World
War Two, inspiring her to share their untold stories.
Through her upcoming book, "Sunflowers Rarely Break," Oksana aims to
shed light on the experiences of those who endured hardship and trauma,
emphasizing the importance of remembering history and promoting a
socially responsible fu...2024-07-0330 min