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SUMMARY:Women of Color in Business
DESCRIPTION:Our Women in Business series is a platform designed and led by women to equip you with valuable and necessary business skills to drive growth at your company or venture. Whether you’re running a startup\, managing an SME\, or dreaming of launching your own business\, this series connects you with professional and highly skilled women to share expertise and practical tools for success. \nIn March\, we’re proud to partner with Women of Color in Biz to present this special session. \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \n\nShifting Narratives: Reclaim and reshape the stories of women of color in business by highlighting success stories and celebrating the innovations driven by women of color.\nMoney Matters: Break the stigma around talking about money\, including asking for what you’re worth. Foster financial independence\, enhance financial literacy\, and create sustainable wealth.\nCreating Pathways for Success: Discover tools\, networks\, and strategies that empower women of color to seize opportunities\, amplify their impact\, and thrive in business and leadership.\nBuilding Wealth and Sharing Power: Explore how women of color can collectively build economic power by investing in one another’s businesses\, fostering supportive financial networks\, and ensuring wealth creation is inclusive and equitable.\n\nTentative Agenda: \n\n18.00: Doors open\n18.10: Introduction & welcome by Chisom Udeze\n18.20: Presentation by Ruthie Semere & Mam Foon | Women of Color in Biz: Story\, Mission\, Work\, and Impact\n18.30: Panel Discussion with Grace Iche\, Ruthie Semere & Mam Foon; Moderated by Sayantani Saha | Owning Our Narratives: Building Wealth\, Power & Pathways for Women in Business\n19.00: Audience Facilitated Discussion; Moderated by Chisom Udeze | Chisom will facilitate a discussion where the audience can share perspectives\, insights\, and ask questions.\n19.45: Networking and Business Showcases\n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis session is for entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and changemakers seeking to reclaim narratives\, enhance their financial knowledge\, and build networks of mutual support. \nWhile this event focuses on the experiences and perspectives of women of color\, it is open to everyone who wants to learn\, engage\, and support an inclusive business community. \nWe will have light snacks and refreshments. Register below to secure your spot! \nREGISTER HERE!\n\n \n  \nSpeakers: \nGrace Iche (She/Her)\nGrace Iche is a skilled and trained fashion designer and stylist who has a deep passion for creating clothes that tell a story. She is proudly leading her emerging independent slow fashion brand\, Grace Ucha in customizable designs and bespoke tailoring with a mission to celebrate women of all colours and sizes.\n\n  \n  \nRuthie Semere (She/Her)\nRuthie Semere is a business developer\, entrepreneur\, and ICF-accredited leadership coach with over 12 years of international experience in digital media and business development. Since 2017\, she has coached individuals\, entrepreneurs\, and companies globally in self-leadership and success creation. Ruthie is also the co-founder of Women of Color in Biz\, a network that champions women of color entrepreneurs. \nAs a trilingual daughter of Eritrean immigrants with experience in navigating two cultures\, Ruthie’s biculturalism has shaped her ability to deeply understand people from all walks of life. This unique perspective allows her to hold a global and inclusive mindset that resonates across diverse backgrounds. She holds a master’s degree in International Management from King’s College London and hosts the podcast Zanta on personal development. \n  \nChisom Udeze (She/Her)\nChisom is an accomplished Economist\, Strategist\, Investor\, and Founder with nearly two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. She serves on multiple boards\, including as chair\, and holds advisory roles across three continents. \nHer 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 Summit\, a leading conference for leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for mental health\, Chisom enjoys tennis\, reading\, writing\, and has published on Forbes. \n\n  \nMam Foon (She/Her)\nMam Foon is a Business Developer and Music Entrepreneur with over 14 years of international experience in branding\, business development\, and the creative industries. She is the founder of We Deh Culture\, an events platform celebrating African heritage\, and the co-founder of Women of Color in Biz\, a network championing women of color entrepreneurs.\n\nThe proud daughter of Gambian parents\, Mam’s bicultural background and global experience have enabled her to build meaningful connections\, create success\, and foster cultural exchange through her work in the creative and cultural industries\, globally. She holds a degree in Graphic Design from the University of the Arts London and has advanced her expertise in business development\, events\, and the music industry\, working internationally in Gambia and across the continent. \n\n\n  \nSayantani Saha (She/Her)\nSayantani is a Senior Manager and Chief of Staff at Diversify\, where she leverages her diverse background in journalism\, retail\, social media management\, and community development to excel in her role. Sayantani is instrumental in fostering inclusive environments\, organizing strategic gatherings\, and spearheading community development efforts. Providing direct support to the Executive Director\, she drives measurable change for Diversify’s clients\, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission. \n\nBeyond her work at Diversify\, Sayantani runs a small macrame business called Sew and Saw—a creative passion project that perfectly complements her multifaceted career.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/women-of-color-in-business/
LOCATION:Atelie\, Ruseløkkveien 30\, Oslo\, 0251
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Economic Justice,Health & Wellbeing,Migration Society & Integration,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Building With\, Not For: The Process of Community Co-Creation
DESCRIPTION:What does it really mean to co-create with community? \nThis discussion is an invitation to explore the practice of co-creation — how it works\, why it matters\, and what co-creation makes possible. Co-creation is about listening deeply\, sharing power\, and building with people rather than for them. \nReal change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community — when we choose to build together. Co-creation strengthens trust\, creates belonging\, and ensures that what we make is not only lasting\, but also relevant across different contexts. \nIn this session\, we’ll share our journey of co-creating an equity framework with artists\, cultural practitioners\, and organizations across the Nordics — the lessons we learned along the way\, and why this way of working is essential for meaningful\, sustainable change. \nThis is an invitation to reflect on what co-creation asks of us\, what it makes possible\, and why it matters for anyone who wants to create change that endures. \nJoin us digitally on September 25th at 12.00 CEST. RSVP below to attend!
URL:https://diversify.no/event/building-with-not-for-the-process-of-community-co-creation/
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Global Issues & Inequality,Health & Wellbeing,Social Issues
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Radical Justice - Building The World We Need
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build a future rooted in freedom\, dignity\, and equality when the world feels like it’s moving in the opposite direction? \nAcross the globe\, we are witnessing the rise of authoritarian politics\, widening economic inequality\, and a climate crisis at breaking point. The scale of injustice can feel overwhelming. In moments like these\, it’s easy to feel powerless. \nBut what if change doesn’t start “out there”?What if it starts with us? \nIn her new book Radical Justice\, international human rights lawyer Nani Jansen Reventlow offers a powerful and practical guide for strengthening the movement for freedom and equality for all. Drawing on decades of legal and activist work\, she shows how each of us—within our own spheres of influence—can take meaningful action toward systemic change. \nInspired by anti-racist and social justice thinkers such as Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò and Angela Davis\, Radical Justice moves beyond despair and into action. The book explores concrete pathways including strategic litigation\, digital rights\, reparations\, and climate justice\, while inviting readers to learn\, reflect\, and act in a society that often tells us change is impossible. \n\nAbout the event\nThe evening will begin with an in-conversation with Nani Jansen Reventlow\, moderated by Chisom Udeze\, Executive Director of Diversify\, followed by a panel discussion. Speakers include: Bjørn Ihler\, founder and CEO of Revontulet and co-founder and director of the Khalifa Ihler Institute\, Michelle Tisdel\, Researcher at National Library of Norway and Curator of Black History Month Norway (Oslo)\, Winta Negassi\, Board member of Haugerud I.F and Community and Youth Advocate.  \nAt the event\, Prismatic Pages will be selling copies of Radical Justice\, and there will be an opportunity to have your book signed by Nani after the conversation. \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhat “radical justice” means in today’s political and social climate\nHow individual and collective action can lower the threshold to change\nWhere responsibility\, power\, and possibility truly lie\n\nThis event is for anyone asking hard questions about the world we live in—and how we might build something better\, together. \nThe event will take place at Sentralen in the Hvelvet hall. \nLimited space available. Register to secure your spot. \nRegister Here!\n \n\nAbout the Author\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNani Jansen Reventlow is an international human rights lawyer. She is the founder of Systemic Justice\, which advocates for marginalised communities through strategic litigation. Politico named her one of society’s great visionary tech leaders for her work on digital human rights. She has also been honoured with awards from Harvard\, Oxford and Columbia Universities. \nAbout the Speakers\nChisom Udeze (She/Her) is an accomplished Economist\, Strategist\, Investor\, and Executive Director at Diversify with over two decades of experience leading impact-driven companies and actioning societal change. She serves on multiple boards\, including as chair\, and holds advisory roles across three continents. \nHer 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. \nAt Diversify\, Chisom and her team operate at the intersection of four main pillars: economic justice\, health\, migration and integration\, and global inequality\, using mediums including but not limited to entrepreneurship\, research\, investments and advocacy. She and her team also spearheads the Diversify Summit\, a leading global conference on leadership\, innovation\, and sustainable change\, bringing together diverse industry leaders and professionals. \nA passionate advocate for mental health\, Chisom enjoys tennis\, reading\, writing\, and has published on Forbes. \n  \nMichelle A. Tisdel (She/Her) is a researcher and curator. She holds a doctorate in Social Anthropology from Harvard University (2006) and works as a researcher II at the National Library of Norway. Her research interests include cultural policy\, anti-racism\, and Afro-diasporic archives and cultural heritage. Tisdel has researched Afro-Cuban heritage in Cuban museums and the Afro-American artist and activist Ruth Reese in Norway. In 2020\, Tisdel established Lift Every Voice\, a documentation project about anti-racism in Norway. She is the curator of the Oslo-based project Black History Month Norway. \nWinta Negassi (She/Her) is a board member of Haugerud I.F and a community and youth advocate. \nBjørn Ihler (He/Him) is the founder and CEO of Revontulet and co-founder and director of the Khalifa Ihler Institute. \nIhler is an internationally recognized expert in counterterrorism and threat intelligence. His work focuses on the international dynamics of adversarial networks and on combating the threats they pose. With a broad background\, he builds bridges between technology\, social science\, diplomacy\, and intelligence. Ihler has worked with tech companies\, world leaders\, governments\, boards\, and international organizations. He served as the inaugural chair of the Independent Advisory Committee to the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism from 2020 to 2022\, facilitating joint efforts between diplomacy\, academia\, and the technology industry to counter the spread of online harms. \nIhler is affiliated with the Obama Foundation and has worked with Kofi Annan and his foundation. Ihler has also advised on and developed policy and efforts\, among others\, at the United Nations\, the World Economic Forum\, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe\, the US National Security Council\, the African Union\, and the European Union. Ihler is a prominent public speaker\, has given two TEDx talks\, and written for well-renowned outlets such as the Guardian\, Time\, Project Syndicate\, and Aftenposten. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://diversify.no/event/book-launch-radical-justice-building-the-world-we-need/
LOCATION:Sentralen\, Øvre Slottsgate 3\, Oslo\, Oslo\, 0157\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Social Issues
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