At Diversify, we have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women from diverse backgrounds, who have made an impact in their industry and communities.
We believe that we can all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared, empowering others to pursue their paths with resilience and purpose. Our Women in Leadership series offers a space for these remarkable leaders to share their journeys, celebrate their wins, and openly discuss the challenges they have overcome.
Join us for an inspiring and transformative session that celebrates and champions women in leadership! This event will bring together trailblazing women leaders, industry experts, and emerging changemakers who will explore the evolving dynamics of leadership across sectors. Together, they will address how leadership intersects with themes of mental health, self-care, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the unique barriers women often encounter due to intersecting identities, such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background. Register below!
Through a fireside chat and panel discussion, attendees will gain insights into navigating leadership with resilience, building impactful networks, and driving meaningful change.
Who Should Attend:
This event is for changemakers, entrepreneurs, advocates, and anyone passionate about supporting and learning from women in leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, someone starting out on your journey, an ally for gender equity and equality, or simply a woman seeking community, this event has something to offer you.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse range of individuals, expanding your network and gaining fresh perspectives and valuable insights.
📍 Location: Atelie Art Gallery (inside VIA Vika), Ruseløkkveien 30, 0251 Oslo
We will have light snacks and refreshments.
Our Speakers:
Chisom Udeze is an accomplished Economist, Strategist, Investor, and Founder with nearly two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. Her global work spans seven countries and includes collaborations with organizations like the European Commission and Boston Consulting Group. Chisom champions democracy, sustainability, justice, and community driven and multi-stakeholder change-making. She also spearheads the Diversify Nordics Summit, a leading conference for leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health, Chisom enjoys tennis, reading, writing, and has published on Forbes.
Vicky Ngari is a former beauty queen who advocated for women and girls in Africa, connecting cultural revival and driving sustainability in the fashion world. Through her grassroots workshops at The Rural Retail, she empowers rural women to become sustainable fashion producers, preserving indigenous craftsmanship while fostering economic empowerment. Her traditional woven bag, Kiondo, available at VickyNgari.com, embodies her commitment to honouring heritage and promoting environmental consciousness. As a lecturer and law student, she advocates for diversity and ethical practices within the fashion and beauty industry, advocating on global platforms for policy changes and innovation think tanks. Her collaborations with institutions such as Kew Royal Gardens, Cambridge MAA, and V&A underscore her dedication to bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and contemporary design, prioritising ethical practices and cultural preservation.
From London to the Nordics, her efforts are fuelled by her own and her daughter’s journey of inclusivity, spanning from the creative industry to the limited beauty, hair, and wellness options for BIPOC. She aims to shine a light on the diverse people and opportunities that reflect Scandinavia today with @Things Girls Need… by curating innovative, natural products that serve multicultural women and girls.
Raja Skogland is a well-known figure within the innovation space, a serial entrepreneur, a university lecturer in entrepreneurship, and an investor with a portfolio of over 100 startups. Listed as one of the top 100 most influential women in the European venture capital and startup ecosystem in 2023 and 2024, Raja’s work is dedicated to shaping the future of corporate governance and innovation.
As the founder of The Visionary Company, Board & VC, she is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders and board members, equipping them with the skills, strategies and networks needed to drive sustainable business growth. In collaboration with partners from McKinsey Norway, KPMG UK & Germany, Deloitte Netherlands, and BCG X Germany, as well as several researchers in governance from Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the UK; Raja’s work is at the forefront of modern governance practices. Born in Morocco, raised in Switzerland, and now living in Norway with her husband and two children, Raja’s diverse background and multicultural experience give her a global perspective she always brings to the table.
Winnie Nyheim-Jomisko is a psycholgist with expertise in cross-cultural psychology, diversity competence, racism-related stress and trauma, and intersectionality. In addition to her clinical practice, she works as speaker at the Center for Intersectionality.
Dr. Winifred Johansen is a Norwegian business executive and an international board director, investor and speaker. She has more than twenty-four years of industrial and commercial experience from the Renewables and Circular Economy sector, Subsea Oil and Gas, and the Automotive Industry.Winifred holds a Doctorate degree in crisis leadership, M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Oil and Gas management. She is a published author who has published 4 books, including Diversity Capitalism, Profiting from Diversity, Inclusions and Equity.
