Sister Circle: A Gathering for Black, Brown & Women of Colour
2023-10-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Oslo)
As Black, Brown and Women of Colour, sometimes, we might feel that we exist in a world, with systems and structures that were not built for us. So, we navigate, negotiate, cover or fit in, because it makes us feel safe. Nonetheless, it can be very isolating.
The Sister Circle is a non judgmental space created exclusively for Black, Brown and Women of Colour to hold space and safely explore their experiences, feelings and emotions in a supportive environment where you neither have to explain or defend your reality.
The session, facilitated by Chisom Udeze, is an opportunity to find connection and solidarity; a space to speak your truth, share your feelings to whatever degree you feel comfortable, celebrate your wins, simply listen, or find solace in the company of other women.
The Sister Circle is for Black, Brown and Women of Colour who are: strong, loud, quiet, mothers, shy, bold, working, stay-at-home, entrepreneurs, students, job-seekers, multi-taskers… we invite you to come as you are. You are magical, worthy and needed.
We invite you to make and take S P A C E in authentic connection, to benefit from the wisdom of your sisters as we connect over stories, challenges and triumphs. Sisters’ Circle is a much needed space for women of colour to exhale, and connect with people who truly see and hear you, as you are.
When you leave this session, we hope you will feel loved, seen, heard and empowered. We look forward to seeing you.
** Please note that in order to create a safe and supportive space, we will “close the doors” and begin promptly at 18:05. Please arrive on time. **

Cost: NOK100
**This event is free for HerSpace members.**
Maximum attendees: 20
We want this event to be accessible to all. If your financial situation is preventing you from attending this event, please email sayantani@herspace.no

Please register your attendance HERE

Reflect and Align – Mindset and Alignment Workshop
2023-11-07 18:00 - 19:15 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Reflect and Align – Mindset and Alignment Workshop
This 60-minute workshop aims to support and guide you to reflect and assess how life has been for you on a personal and professional level in 2022. We will celebrate your wins, learn from the ‘less ideal moments’ so that you are in alignment with your goals and values for 2023.
This workshop is a journey inwards! You will, “Disconnect Externally and Reconnect Internally.”
Disconnect from the outside world and the noise for a moment, and reconnect with your authentic voice, intuition and dreams.
You will be guided to check in with yourself to nurture your mind and spirit in a safe and supported space.
Our time together will consist of:

Guided meditation for the mind, body and soul
Powerful journaling prompts so that you experience deep reflection, downloads and growth
Live Coaching!

This workshop is for you if:

You’ve been living on autopilot and want to take charge in areas of your life such as career, finances, relationships and well-being
You have a specific goal you want to achieve but have been experiencing self- doubt, self-sabotage, procrastination, fear of failure and/or imposter syndrome
You want to create healthy goals and intention for 2023 and let go of what’s not been serving you this year
You are yearning for meaning, purpose and passion in your relations, work and everyday life
You want to take a step back, reflect on the year and simply experience guidance and support as you celebrate the end of the year

If you’ve said YES to one or more of these bullet points, then this workshop is for you! We’re going to explore, release, create and have fun.
This event is funded by Oslo Kommune through their grant program ‘Measures for Gender Equality and Women’s Liberation’.

Date: Tuesday November 7th, 2023
Time: 18:00-19:15
Location: In-person at HerSpace – Strandgata 19, 0152 Oslo
Cost: 200nok
Maximum attendees: 15
This event is free for HerSpace members
What you’ll need for this workshop:

Notebook/Journal & pen
An open mind
Willingness to tune inwards so that you create the change you desire

Mayce Dagdoni is a Mindset Coach, podcaster and well-being facilitator. Her work is rooted in creating social change by guiding people towards intentional living through the cultivation of mindfulness practices, modern psychology and creativity.

Climate Justice: Why Intersectionality Matters
2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:00
What has the climate crisis got to do with the struggle for racial, social, and economic justice? Communities already resisting marginalisation and discrimination bear the brunt of the climate crisis today. Yet, the climate movement and climate lawmakers fail to take their needs and perspectives into account. They should have a central and leading role in the fight for climate justice. In this session, Diversify will delve into the dynamic interplay of justice and intersectionality, while Systemic Justice will speak about building the power of communities to campaign for climate justice, and the role communities could be playing in pushing for the courts and other decision makers to take an intersectional approach to climate.

Speakers:
Nani Jansen Reventlow (She/Her) | Founder of Systemic Justice
Nani Jansen Reventlow is the Founder of Systemic Justice. Nani is an award-winning human rights lawyer specialised in strategic litigation at the intersection of human rights, social justice, and technology. She has more than 15 years of experience as a litigator. Prior to setting up Systemic Justice, Nani founded and built the Digital Freedom Fund, an organisation that advances digital rights through strategic litigation in Europe.

Jonathan McCully (He/Him) | Head of Legal at Systemic Justice
Jonathan McCully is Systemic Justice’s Head of Legal and oversees legal projects and litigation work. He has nearly a decade of experience working on human rights litigation, as well as designing and facilitating the production of resources for building knowledge around strategic litigation.

Chisom Udeze (She/Her) | DEIB Strategist, Economist, Founder of Diversify and HerSpace
Chisom is an Economist, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission, The United Nations, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants, resources, production, technology, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems, interprets data, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research.
Having lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people, and thrives in uncertain environments.
As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, Chisom and her team work with companies, institutions, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition, in 2022, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond.
In 2020, she founded HerSpace, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022, HerSpace launched HerTech, Women in Tech incubator, for women-led companies, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders.
Chisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics, some of her work is published on Forbes.

Please register your attendance HERE

Climate Justice: Why Intersectionality Matters
2023-11-21 17:00 - 18:00
What has the climate crisis got to do with the struggle for racial, social, and economic justice? Communities already resisting marginalisation and discrimination bear the brunt of the climate crisis today. Yet, the climate movement and climate lawmakers fail to take their needs and perspectives into account. They should have a central and leading role in the fight for climate justice. In this session, Diversify will delve into the dynamic interplay of justice and intersectionality, while Systemic Justice will speak about building the power of communities to campaign for climate justice, and the role communities could be playing in pushing for the courts and other decision makers to take an intersectional approach to climate.

Speakers:
Nani Jansen Reventlow (She/Her) | Founder of Systemic Justice
Nani Jansen Reventlow is the Founder of Systemic Justice. Nani is an award-winning human rights lawyer specialised in strategic litigation at the intersection of human rights, social justice, and technology. She has more than 15 years of experience as a litigator. Prior to setting up Systemic Justice, Nani founded and built the Digital Freedom Fund, an organisation that advances digital rights through strategic litigation in Europe.

Jonathan McCully (He/Him) | Head of Legal at Systemic Justice
Jonathan McCully is Systemic Justice’s Head of Legal and oversees legal projects and litigation work. He has nearly a decade of experience working on human rights litigation, as well as designing and facilitating the production of resources for building knowledge around strategic litigation.

Chisom Udeze (She/Her) | DEIB Strategist, Economist, Founder of Diversify and HerSpace
Chisom is an Economist, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission, The United Nations, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants, resources, production, technology, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems, interprets data, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research.
Having lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people, and thrives in uncertain environments.
As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, Chisom and her team work with companies, institutions, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition, in 2022, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond.
In 2020, she founded HerSpace, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022, HerSpace launched HerTech, Women in Tech incubator, for women-led companies, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders.
Chisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics, some of her work is published on Forbes.
Moderator
Sayantani Saha (She/Her) | Community and Marketing Manager

Sayantani has diverse work experience across different fields. She has worked as a copy editor in a newspaper, a buyer and merchandiser in a retail organisation and as a social media professional in various organisations back in India. At HerSpace and Diversify, she manages community events and programs, supports the organisations’ DEIB initiatives and takes care of all things social media.

Through her broad range of experience, Sayatani is skilled in project management, marketing and social media and community development. Sayantani has a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Masters in Fashion Management.

To register your attendance HERE

Women’s Circle
2023-11-27 18:00 - 20:00
Women’s Circle is a non judgmental, gently facilitated listening and support group for women to hold space and show up for ourselves and each other. The session is an opportunity to find stillness, connection and solidarity; a space to speak your truth, if you feel moved to and process what is present in you. Inspired by peer counseling approaches and Brigid Russell’s Spaces for Listening, the format provides equal opportunity for all who want to share what is on their mind and in their heart.
We invite you to make S P A C E and find sanctuary in compassionate connection, to benefit from the wisdom of other women by witnessing their stories, pains and triumphs. Women’s Circle is a unique and rare space to let go of the identity veils we maintain, to come exactly as you are and connect with people that empathise with your situation and hold space for your unique set of circumstances and experiences. You are invited to share as much or as little as you wish, or just listen to others.

The session will be gently facilitated and will include poems, prose and other offerings to guide discussion and support reflection.
Women’s Circle is held at HerSpace (Strandgata 19, 0152 Oslo) where there will be opportunity to stay and chat after the session, with warm tea by candlelight.
When you leave this session we hope you will feel nurtured and lifted in your spirit. We look forward to seeing you.
** Please note that in order to create a safe and supportive space, we will “close the doors” and begin promptly at 18:05. Please arrive on time. **

Cost: NOK100
Please register HERE to attend.
**This event is free for HerSpace members.**
Maximum attendees: 20
We want this event to be accessible to all. If your financial situation is preventing you from attending this event, please email sayantani@diversify.no.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Disability Inclusion
2023-11-29 13:00 - 15:00
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team.
This series is designed by Diversify to center Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you!

In November, together with Diversify and Nordic Talks, we are discussing the topic of Disability Inclusion. The speakers for this session are: Salamatu Kamara (She/Her), Special Adviser and Activist, Kamara’s Utopia, Edson Lopes (He/Him), Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Senior Manager at Yara International, Tor Andreas Bremnes (He/Him), Managing Director at InClue AS. The session will be moderated by Chisom Udeze (She/Her), DEIB Strategist & Founder of Diversify, Diversify Consult and HerSpace.
This event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally. Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link.

Speakers:
Salamatu Kamara (She/Her) | Special Adviser and Activist, Kamara’s Utopia
Salamatu lights up when talking about the things she is most passionate about: disabled rights, anti-racism and women’s rights. Originally from Sierra Leone, she was raised in Norway from the age of three where she has always been outspoken about the things that are most important to her. Through her business “Kamara’s Speech,” she also works as a motivational speaker and most recently spoke at the 2022 Global Disability Summit about disability rights. Since 2021, Salamatu has been a news anchor on Supernytt on NRK Super TV channel, a part of the Norwegian Broadcasting Cooperation. In 2023, she joined the team at Medvind Assistanse.

Edson Lopes (He/Him) | Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Senior Manager at Yara International
Edson is a proud gay Brazilian living in the captivating landscapes of Norway. His journey through a rich tapestry of diverse cultures and continents has ultimately led him to his current role as a Global Senior Leadership Development Manager and a vital member of the DEI Core Team at Yara International in Norway.

With a career spanning since 2008, Edson’s focus has been on Human Resources, specializing in the holistic growth of individuals and passionate advocacy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Edson is not only a professional but also a compassionate counselor and dedicated volunteer lead at “Eternamente Sou,” a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Brazil. Eternamente Sou is committed to providing support and empowerment to elderly LGBTQ+ individuals. Edson’s educational journey is marked by a bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy, an MBA in Project Management, and a master’s degree in business management.
Tor Andreas Bremnes (He/Him) | Managing Director at InClue AS

Tor is an economist, leader, entrepreneur, with a great passion for creating a world where we unlock the potential in each of us. His greatest strength is curiosity and drive, it also happens to be that he has cerebral palsy, some hearing and sight loss, and is engaged to his wonderful fiancée Thomas.

In 2021 he won NHO Norway’s speaker of the year. Working for the re-humanization of recruitment-processes, InClue’s vision is paving the way for inclusive recruitment targeting PwDs way into the workplace!

Moderator: Chisom Udeze (She/Her) | DEIB Strategist & Founder of Diversify and HerSpace
Chisom is an Economist, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission, The United Nations, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants, resources, production, technology, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems, interprets data, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research.
Having lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people, and thrives in uncertain environments.
As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, Chisom and her team work with companies, institutions, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition, in 2022, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond.
In 2020, she founded HerSpace, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022, HerSpace launched HerTech, Women in Tech incubator, for women-led companies, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders.
Chisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics, some of her work is published on Forbes.

Community Lunch
2023-12-08 11:30 - 13:00
Join us to connect with a diverse and versatile community of wonderful souls, over delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.

In November, we invite you to celebrate Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead) with traditional vegetarian Mexican food prepared by Kenia Díaz Vincent and Miguel Angel Leyva Salas from Diversify, who are both originally from Mexico 🇲🇽
Día de Muertos is a vibrant and culturally rich Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed away. Families create ofrendas, or altars, adorned with marigolds, sugar skulls, and their departed relatives’ favorite foods to welcome their spirits back to the living world. Parades, lively music, and intricately designed calavera (skull) face paint add a festive and lively touch to this beautiful tradition, showcasing the Mexican people’s deep connection with their ancestors.
Please email us at sayantani@herspace.no in case of any allergies.
This event is free for HerSpace Members.
Cost: NOK150
Max attendees: 20
Please register your attendance HERE

Lunch & Learn: Styrke Inkludering På Arbeidsplassen i 2024
2024-01-18 11:30 - 12:30
Join us for Diversify Consult’s first Lunch & Learn session in Norwegian for a conversation between Iva Ogrizovic from Diversify Consult, Sumeet Singh Patpatia, Global DEI Head at Schibsted and Thomas Benestad, Senior Manager at Capgemini Invent.
The topic for the discussion is Strengthening Inclusion in the Workplace in 2024. This session aims to provide valuable insights, strategies, and best practices for fostering a truly inclusive work environment in the new year.
This event is FREE to attend. Please register below to receive the zoom link.
RSVP Here!
(Norwegian Below)
Bli med på vår første Lunch &Learn økt på norsk for en samtale mellom Iva Ogrizovic fra Diversify Consult, Sumeet Singh Patpatia, Global DEI Head i Schibsted og Thomas Benestad, Senior Manager i Capgemini Invent.
Temaet for diskusjonen er Styrke inkludering på arbeidsplassen i 2024. Denne samtalen har som mål å gi verdifull innsikt, strategier og beste praksis for å fremme et virkelig inkluderende arbeidsmiljø i det nye året.Denne økten er en del av Diversify Consults Lunch and Learn-serie.
Dette arrangementet er GRATIS. Registrer deg for å motta zoomlenken.
RSVP Here!

Practical Guide to Funding with Per Olve Tobiassen
2024-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
We are excited to invite you to this in-person workshop with Per Olve Tobiassen. Learn actionable tips for securing funding and gain a deeper understanding of the mindset behind investment decisions, all in one engaging session.
13. February 18.00 – 20.00 (in-person)

A Practical Guide to Job Searching
2024-02-22 10:00 - 11:00
February 10.00 – 11.00 (online)

Join our online seminar where we’ll be sharing practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the job market in Norway. Learn how to optimize your CV, leverage networking opportunities, and successfully apply to positions that match your skills and goals.

Lunch & Learn: Driving Sustainability and Inclusion through Inner Development Goals
2024-02-23 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for a digital discussion on Driving Sustainability and Inclusion through Inner Development Goals with Chisom Udeze, Founder of Diversify Consult, Diversify & HerSpace and Dr. Fredrik Lindencrona, Head of Research Co-creation at the Inner Development Goals on February 23, 2024 from 12.00 to 13.30 CET.
This event will be held in collaboration with Inner Development Goals. In this event, we will discuss the principles of ways of thinking that underpin the concept of Inner Development Goals (IDGs). IDGs are the transformational skills and qualities that help us to live purposeful, sustainable, and productive lives. They are fundamental in the work to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. To illustrate the real-world impact of these principles, we will explore compelling case studies to showcase how the application of IDGs has contributed to positive change, emphasizing the intersectionality of sustainable development and inclusive practices.
Chisom will share insights from her extensive experience as a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategist, shedding light on how diversity and inclusion strategies can be integrated with inner development practices to drive sustainable impact. Dr. Fredrik Lindencrona will draw from his role as Head of Research Co-creation at Inner Development Goals, to offer valuable insights into the broader implications of cultivating inner development for societal and environmental well-being.
This collaborative event with Inner Development Goals aims to diversify perspectives on the application of inner development principles. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on leveraging these principles to drive sustainability impact and foster inclusion within their personal and professional spheres.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and gain actionable insights. Register now and join us on this journey towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
RSVP HERE
Speakers Include:
Dr. Fredrik Lindencrona, PhD is one of the people initiating the IDG initiative in 2020. Fredrik is a licensed psychologist who has been engaged in policy and systems work focusing on human capabilities and wellbeing for transformation during more than 20 years. Fredrik has been actively engaged in international collaboration with international entities such as OECD, WHO, EU and with several countries such as Canada and US, and cities such as New York City.

Chisom Udeze, A seasoned Economist and six-times founder, brings over 15 years of leadership experience, driving organizational change and sustainable impact. With a global perspective from working in 7 countries across three continents, she excels in uncertain environments. Collaborating with entities like the European Commission, The United Nations and The Economist Group, she is adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders. As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, she spearheads the development of sustainable and data-driven Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies for companies, governments, and civil society. Notably, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit in 2022, a significant conference advancing DEIB in the Nordics. Chisom’s commitment to inclusivity extends to HerSpace, a co-creation community, and HerTech, a Women in Tech incubator launched in 2022, prioritizing women, non-binary folk and diversity in leadership. A thought leader in DEIB and advocate for mental health, her writings on these topics, featured in Forbes, underscore her influence.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Leadership, Responsibility and Inclusion in 2024
2024-02-28 13:00 - 15:00
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team.
This series is designed by Diversify to center Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you!

Our first D&I in the Workplace session for February will explore Leadership, Responsibility and Inclusion in 2024. Our speakers for the session are Chisom Udeze, Economist, DEI Strategist & Founder of Diversify, Diversify Consult & HerSpace, Flemming Kehr, Global Practice Lead, Sustainability Services at Mercuri Urval, and Staci Nakayama, VP of Information Technology at Expedia Group. The moderator is Iva Ogrizovic, Program Director at Diversify.
This event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally. Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link.

Flemming Kehr
Flemming helps organisations around the world to outperform through effective sustainable and transformational leadership using a precisely tailored, factful and systematic approach to Leadership Acquisition and Advisory. At Mercuri Urval, he has been co-leading the further developing the MU Advisory Services. Flemming has a strong strategic background and proven track record from assisting boards and top-management teams in market leading regional and international companies, US Fortune 100 companies as well as innovative start-ups and industry confederations. His expertise spans across purpose- and value-driven transformational leadership, DEIB-leadership, sustainability leadership audits, 360 gap analysis on sustainability capacity and capabilities as well as on how to embed sustainability and DEIB as a leadership imperative. He also has extensive experience as board and advisory board member.
Staci Nakayama

Staci Nakayama is a seasoned technology professional with over two decades of experience, currently serving as the Vice President of IT at Expedia Group. With an extensive background working in technology, she has navigated through diverse landscapes, having worked across four countries and three continents. At Expedia Group, she leads global and diverse teams spread across six continents and more than twenty countries dedicated to enhancing the employee experience through the delivery of intuitive, accessible, and inclusive technology solutions. Staci is committed to fostering inclusivity and diversity within the organization, believing an inclusive culture allows for diverse perspectives and experiences drives better collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Chisom Udeze

A seasoned Economist and three-time founder, brings over 14 years of leadership experience, driving organizational change and sustainable impact. With a global perspective from working in seven countries across three continents, she excels in uncertain environments. Collaborating with entities like the European Commission and The United Nations, she is adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders. As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, she spearheads the development of sustainable Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies for companies, governments, and civil society. Notably, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit in 2022, a significant conference advancing DEIB in the Nordics. Chisom’s commitment to inclusivity extends to HerSpace, a co-creation community, and HerTech, a Women in Tech incubator launched in 2022, prioritizing diversity in leadership. A thought leader in DEIB and advocate for mental health, her writings on these topics, featured in Forbes, underscore her influence.
Iva Ogrizovic
Iva Ogrizovic is Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult. At Diversify Consult, Iva focuses on developing and implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies and co-designs and delivers DEIB training and development programs. She is also the Program Director for Diversify’s non-profit arm, where she co-creates and manages many of its initiatives including, but not limited to, The Blaze Inclusion Award, The Annual Gala, various Mentorship Programs and Entrepreneurial Incubators and Accelerators. With a Master’s in Philosophy and Comparative Literature, Iva’s background includes cultural event management, theater, and TV production. She is passionate about professional and personal development as well as empowering people to realize and use their potential for positive life changes.

Real Talk: Belonging Beyond Boundaries
2024-02-29 08:30 - 10:30 | The Conduit Oslo, Kristian Augusts Gate 21, Oslo, 0164, Norway
Join us for an honest and authentic conversation which is a part of our event series ‘Real Talk,’ brought to you by a partnership between Diversify and The Conduit.

In this session, our speakers, Chisom Udeze, Founder of Diversify, and Astrid Sundberg, Director of Impact Partnerships at The Conduit, will explore what it means to truly belong, with a focus on bridging across differences. We will delve into the importance of vulnerability, courage, honesty and empathy in cultivating a sense of belonging.
This event will explore crucial questions: What does it take to cultivate a sense of belonging, and how does this resonate within individuals and organizations? How can we approach belonging with bravery, empathy, vulnerability, honesty and truth? How can we hold space and show grace for people with differing opinions?
While acknowledging that a deep sense of belonging is often achieved through connections to a community or place of work, we’ll discuss how it is also strongly rooted in shared missions, ownership, and outcomes. Join us for ‘Real Talk’ as we explore belonging and its vital role in how we behave, thrive, and co-exist.
The agenda for the session:
Welcome by Diversify & The Conduit
Fireside Chat with Chisom Udeze, Founder of Diversify and Astrid Sundberg, Director of Impact Partnerships at The Conduit.
A Roundtable discussion that will explore what it truly means to belong to each of our speakers. We will also invite the audience to share their insights. Speakers include:

Melanie Coffee, VP of PR and Communications at Crayon,
Astrid Sundberg, Director of Impact Partnerships at The Conduit,
Gabriella Bossman, Founder & Host, Daughter of Guests & Senior Operations Analyst at 3Degrees Group,
Iva Ogrizovic, Director at Diversify,
Anna Schafer, Executive Assistant & Oslo DEI Officer at Boston Consulting Group, and
Antony Hutchings Director of Organizational Development, Global Regions at NOV
Moderator Chisom Udeze, Founder of Diversify.

Q&A
Networking & Closing

This event will be held at The Conduit Oslo: Kristian Augusts gate 21, 0164 Oslo
RSVP HERE to join!
Meet Our Speakers:
Chisom Udeze (She/Her)

A seasoned Economist and three-time founder, brings over 14 years of leadership experience, driving organizational change and sustainable impact. With a global perspective from working in seven countries across three continents, she excels in uncertain environments. Collaborating with entities like the European Commission and The United Nations, she is adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders. As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, she spearheads the development of sustainable Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies for companies, governments, and civil society. Notably, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit in 2022, a significant conference advancing DEIB in the Nordics. Chisom’s commitment to inclusivity extends to HerSpace, a co-creation community, and HerTech, a Women in Tech incubator launched in 2022, prioritizing diversity in leadership. A thought leader in DEIB and advocate for mental health, her writings on these topics, featured in Forbes, underscore her influence.
Astrid Sundberg (She/Her)
Astrid Sundberg is Director of Impact Partnerships at The Conduit in Oslo.
The Conduit is a community of people passionate about social change. Their mission is to unite a global collaborative community to accelerate solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. The Conduit creates a space where the impact of collaboration, the brilliance of diverse minds and a shared vision for social transformation convene. It takes place within a dedicated space where groundbreaking ideas can bloom and partnerships thrive, leading to transformative social impact.
She is a future-focused Leader and change champion, who specialises in Leadership within the startup and scale-up space. She has a long track record for driving organizational change and transformation, while building teams through local and global partnerships. With a fervent belief in Diverse and Inclusive Leadership, Astrid’s led a number of high-impact change initiatives and campaigns, working in a highly collaborative capacity across the Tech, Consultancy, Sustainability and STEM sectors. She recently led a high-impact programme for 1,000 global employees at online food retailer Oda. In 2022, she was recognised for outstanding commitment to the Norwegian Diversity and Inclusion field, with a BLAZE Trailblazer Award.
Astrid gives her spare time to providing workshops, advisory, mentoring, and mental health advocacy with a particular emphasis on amplifying the inclusion of Women in Tech, Women from Immigrant Communities as well as mentoring women who have survived gender-based discrimination, harassment, and violence. She is also a regular speaker, facilitator, and moderator, supporting several associations and organizations in the Nordics as well as a Board Advisor at Humans for Humans, a non-profit organization contributing to the awareness and eradication of human trafficking and modern slavery.
Melanie Coffee (She/Her)

Melanie Coffee is the VP of PR and Communications at Crayon. She is focused on sharing the best stories to bring awareness to a cause, business or product.
She is an award-winning journalist with 20 years of editorial and journalistic planning, content development and management experience across both traditional and digital media platforms. She is currently the VP of PR and Communications at Crayon, an innovation and IT services company that focuses on the power of technology to drive the greater good.
She’s passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and is a Certified Scrum Master.
Gabriella Bossman (She/Her)
Gabriella is the Founder & Host, Daughter of Guests, and Senior Operations Analyst at 3Degrees Group. She is a strategic thinker who takes a people centred approach to problem solving and solution design in transformational delivery. With experience in the public, private and third sector respectively, she has held programme and leadership roles internationally, placing people and authentic relationships at the centre.
Gabriella is driven by seeing people and programmes, especially those with evident potential and planned benefits to society, achieving their goals. Gabriella has worked towards this both in her professional career but also as a mentor for many young people, a trustee on various charitable boards and as a host and speaker at international events. She is committed to being an active contributor and change agent in any community she is in and strives towards creating curious and inclusive teams. Gabriella is a start up leader in sustainable fashion, building a product to change the way we shop online!
Iva Ogrizovic (She/Her)
Iva Ogrizovic is the Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult. At Diversify Consult, Iva focuses on developing and implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies and co-designs and delivers DEIB training and development programs. She is also the Program Director for Diversify’s non-profit arm, where she co-creates and manages many of its initiatives including, but not limited to, The Blaze Inclusion Award, The Annual Gala, various Mentorship Programs and Entrepreneurial Incubators and Accelerators. With a Master’s in Philosophy and Comparative Literature, Iva’s background includes cultural event management, theater, and TV production. She is passionate about professional and personal development as well as empowering people to realize and use their potential for positive life changes.
Anna Schafer (She/Her)

Anna Schafer leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts at the Oslo office of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Her approach to DE&I is shaped by a background in teaching, equipping her with the skills to communicate inclusively and effectively. She’s played a crucial role in developing a comprehensive DE&I strategy across the Nordic region and has successfully driven up employee satisfaction and a feeling of safety at work.
Anna’s commitment to fostering inclusive environments is deeply personal, informed by her own experiences of moving from country to country as a child. These transitions have endowed her with a profound empathy for the feeling of being an outsider, of not belonging. Yet, with resilience and determination, Anna has successfully built her own networks and communities in each new place she has called home, demonstrating her natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life and her unwavering commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Antony Hutchings (He/Him)
Antony Hutchings holds the position of Director of Organizational Development, Global Regions at NOV. In 2003, Antony has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Industrial Relations and Workplace Law at the University of Western Australia. Following graduation, Antony worked in a number of industries before moving to Norway in 2013. Antony joined NOV in 2014, now calling Oslo his home. Antony is a certified coach in a number of leaderships assessments and holds a certificate of Organizational Development. He is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, having completed the Energy Workforce and Technology Council’s I&D Champion Program in 2021 and strives to build inclusive leaders through his work at NOV alongside his team.

Community Lunch
2024-03-01 11:30 - 13:00
Join us to connect with a diverse and versatile community of wonderful souls, over delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.

The HerSpace team is preparing for our March Community Lunch! Connect with like-minded souls over a delicious vegetarian meal as we share as a community.
Please email us at sayantani@herspace.no in case of any allergies.
This event is free for HerSpace Members.
Cost: NOK120
Max attendees: 20
Please register your attendance HERE

#IAmRemarkable Session with Astrid Sundberg
2024-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
We are excited to invite you to attend the #IamRemarkable workshop.
#IamRemarkable is a Google initiative empowering women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace and beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms and glass ceilings. In this interactive session, you will participate in group discussions and exercises to develop the confidence and skills to promote yourself effectively. Check more on https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com/
This program aims to:

Improve the motivation and self-promotion skills of women and underrepresented groups
Change social perceptions and refresh the conversation around self-promotion

Book Launch: Everything Is Not Enough
2024-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | The Conduit Oslo, Kristian Augusts Gate 21, Oslo, 0164, Norway
Diversify, in partnership with The Conduit, is proud to present an inspiring evening celebrating the launch of Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström’s newest book, “Everything Is Not Enough”.
This special event offers an opportunity to dive into the world of an acclaimed author and experience the magic of her latest work. Join us for a captivating evening where Lọlá will read selected excerpts from her book and take us through her journey, the inspiration behind “Everything Is Not Enough”, and her experiences as a writer and storyteller.
The agenda includes the following:
– A short reading by Lọlá
– A fireside chat between Lọlá and Chisom
– A “Roundtable” discussion between Lọlá and some inspiring women, including Gabriella Bossman, Salamatu Kamara, Monica Ifejilika and Chisom Udeze. We are calling this bit, “A Seat at the Table”.
– Book signing
– Mingling, networking and snacks
BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE to join!

About the Book:
This highly anticipated follow-up to her debut novel, In Every Mirror She’s Black, focuses on the lives of three Black women as they fight their own personal struggles in one of the most egalitarian societies, Sweden.
Can a career woman truly have it all?
Powerful marketing executive Kemi Adeyemi has finally found the man she needs, but Tobias Wikström thinks she’s the most selfish woman he has ever met for asking him to give up his life in Sweden and move to the US for her own comfort. Will Kemi be forced to stay if she wants to keep him while chipping away at her hard-earned career? As things begin to sour and challenge her relationship with Tobias, someone else moves back into the picture.
Can having it all be a gilded cage?
Looking into divorce in Sweden isn’t what former model-turned-flight attendant Brittany-Rae von Lundin anticipated. Only jointly owned assets are split evenly between couples. Brittany gave up her career and came with nothing into Jonny’s kingdom. Having had a child with him, her greatest fear for Maya includes being cut off from the resources she’s become accustomed to. With a man obsessed with a ghost, trying to get away isn’t going to be easy. And the deeper she digs into his past, the darker the secrets she unravels.
Can you run from your past to have it all?
After fleeing her home through a client to seek a new life in Sweden, Yasmiin finds love in the arms of Yagiz Çelik while carving out her own small corner. But as someone from her past forces Yasmiin to become a caretaker before she’s ready, she now must confront and move beyond her teenage history, while following her dreams of becoming a makeup artist.
Everything Is Not Enough follows the loosely intertwined and messy lives of Kemi, Brittany, and Yasmiin as they interrogate themes of place, prejudice, and patriarchy in Europe, proving–yet again–that Lola Akinmade Åkerström is the next great voice of nuanced contemporary women’s fiction.
Praise for “Everything Is Not Enough”:
“The best new popular fiction for October 2023…The soap opera energy is strong… The women’s paths criss-cross as their personal crises worsen – all stemming from the struggles they are facing as black women in a white society…draws strong characters” The Times (UK)
“Åkerström, a Nigerian American author based in Sweden, successfully rounds out the stories of three complicated women as they make mistakes and strive for their own places in the world.” Washington Post / 10 Noteworthy Books for October

About the author:

Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström is an award-winning visual storyteller, international bestselling author, and travel entrepreneur. She has dispatched from over 80+ countries and her work has been featured in National Geographic, New York Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, and many more. She has collaborated with commercial brands such as Dove, Getty Images, Mercedes Benz, Intrepid Travel, Electrolux, ASUS, and National Geographic Channel, to name a few.
As a storyteller, Lola was named a 2022 Hasselblad Heroine and 2018 Bill Muster Travel Photographer of the Year.
As a business owner and entrepreneur, she runs Stockholm-based creative storytelling agency Geotraveler Media and was named one of the 2023 Most Influential Women in Travel by Travel Pulse. She was honoured with a MIPAD 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent) Award within media and culture in 2018 and in 2021 with a Newsweek Future of Travel Storytelling Award.
Her book, Due North, received the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Best Travel Book, and she is also the author of international bestselling “LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well” available in over 15 foreign language editions. Her internationally-acclaimed novel, “In Every Mirror She’s Black“, was a Good Morning America (GMA) Buzz Pick, Apple Editors’ Pick, Amazon Editors’ Pick, Independent UK “Best Thought-provoking Story”, and was shortlisted for the Bad Form Review Book of the Year. Her latest novel, EVERYTHING IS NOT ENOUGH, is a Jennette McCurdy Book Club Pick, a Washington Post, Sunday Times, and Amazon Editors’ Pick, amongst others.
She runs her own online academy, Geotraveler Media Academy, which runs photography experiences around the world and is dedicated to visual storytelling and helping the next generation of travel storytellers put the heart back into the craft.
Speakers
Gabriella Bossman (She/Her)

Gabriella is the Founder & Host, Daughter of Guests, and Senior Operations Analyst at 3Degrees Group. She is a strategic thinker who takes a people centred approach to problem solving and solution design in transformational delivery. With experience in the public, private and third sector respectively, she has held programme and leadership roles internationally, placing people and authentic relationships at the centre.
Gabriella is driven by seeing people and programmes, especially those with evident potential and planned benefits to society, achieving their goals. Gabriella has worked towards this both in her professional career but also as a mentor for many young people, a trustee on various charitable boards and as a host and speaker at international events. She is committed to being an active contributor and change agent in any community she is in and strives towards creating curious and inclusive teams.
Chisom Udeze (She/Her)

A seasoned Economist and three-time founder, brings over 14 years of leadership experience, driving organizational change and sustainable impact. With a global perspective from working in seven countries across three continents, she excels in uncertain environments. Collaborating with entities like the European Commission and The United Nations, she is adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders. As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, she spearheads the development of sustainable Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies for companies, governments, and civil society. Notably, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit in 2022, a significant conference advancing DEIB in the Nordics. Chisom’s commitment to inclusivity extends to HerSpace, a co-creation community, and HerTech, a Women in Tech incubator launched in 2022, prioritizing diversity in leadership. A thought leader in DEIB and advocate for mental health, her writings on these topics, featured in Forbes, underscore her influence.
Salamatu Kamara (She/Her)
Salamatu lights up when talking about the things she is most passionate about: disabled rights, anti-racism and women’s rights. Originally from Sierra Leone, she was raised in Norway from the age of three where she has always been outspoken about the things that are most important to her. Through her business “Kamara’s Speech,” she also works as a motivational speaker and most recently spoke at the 2022 Global Disability Summit about disability rights. Since 2021, Salamatu has been a news anchor on Supernytt on NRK Super TV channel, a part of the Norwegian Broadcasting Cooperation. In 2023, she joined the team at Medvind Assistanse.
Monica Ifejilika (She/Her)

Monica Ifejilika is a Norwegian-Nigerian singer, songwriter and composer, perhaps best known as part of Queendom. The Black Arts collective has made its mark on Norwegian Arts and Culture for two decades with an Afropean musicality and a distinct political voice on both albums and onstage.
Since 2021, Monica has also worked as a senior advisor at Arts & Culture Council, Norway (Kulturdirektoratet), with a special focus on diversity in the Arts sector.
Nassima Dzair (She/Her)
Nassima Dzair is the founder and CEO of InterBridge, a social startup that provides leadership trainings. A niche focus is providing Gen Z insights to companies focused on the future of various industries. Nassima is a social innovator that is passionate about working for positive social impact and a more just sustainable future. Her dedication is building bridges between people, cultures, and generations. As a global citizen, Nassima has traveled the world avidly, speaks five languages fluently, relates to different cultures and has acquired knowledge across disciplines.
She has a unique interdisciplinary background bridging health and peace including matters of global health, development, security, international conflict and human rights. Nassima is also an accomplished public speaker, trainer and moderator.

Sales Strategy with Lalla Coulibaly
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Please join us for a workshop with Lalla Coulibaly, CEO of Daba, a market platform for hair products, services and knowledge for afro textured and curly hair. Whether you’re building your own platform or looking to better connect with your customers, Lalla’s insights will inspire and equip you for success in this vibrant industry!
14. March 18.00 – 20.00 (in-person)

Navigating the Norwegian Labor Market & Finding Relevant Job Offers
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
Ready to take on the Norwegian job market? Join our online seminar, where we’ll dive into the ins and outs of finding the best job offers in Norway, from understanding local trends to pinpointing opportunities that match your strengths. Get hands-on tips to make your application shine and increase your chances of landing that perfect role!

March 12.00 – 13.00 (online)
September 12.00 – 13.00 (online)

Women's Circle
2024-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Join us for a nurturing experience at our Women’s Circle gathering, a safe and non-judgmental space where women come together to connect, share, and support one another on their unique journeys. This thoughtfully facilitated gathering invites women to not only hold space for themselves but also to stand in solidarity with one another. It’s a unique opportunity to delve into stillness, forge genuine connections, and find a collective sanctuary to voice your truth and navigate your inner landscape.
Our Circle ensures that every woman has the opportunity to share their feelings and thoughts. You are free to share as much or as little as your heart desires. Benefit from the wisdom of other women by witnessing their stories, pains and triumphs and co-create a unique and rare space to let go of the identity veils we maintain. Come exactly as you are and connect with people that empathise with your situation and hold space for your unique set of circumstances and experiences.
When you leave this session, we hope you will feel nurtured and lifted in your spirit. We look forward to seeing you. The Women’s Circle is held at HerSpace, Strandgata 19, 0152 Oslo.
Who Should Attend?
This Women’s Circle is open to all women seeking a safe and supportive space to explore their authentic selves, connect with others, and celebrate the beauty of womanhood.
** Please note that in order to create a safe and supportive space, we will “close the doors” and begin promptly at 18:05. Please arrive on time. **
RSVP HERE

Cost: NOK100
**This event is free for HerSpace members.**
Maximum attendees: 20
We want this event to be accessible to all. If your financial situation is preventing you from attending this event, please email sayantani@herspace.no.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Decolonising Feminism and Gender Equality
2024-03-27 13:00 - 15:00
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team.
This series is designed by Diversify to center Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you!

Our March session of D&I in the Workplace will explore Decolonising Feminism and Gender Equality. Some of our speakers for the session include Chisom Udeze, Economist, DEI Strategist & Founder of Diversify, Diversify Consult & HerSpace, and Thandi Dyani, Regional Network Organizer, Africa and The Nordics – BMW Foundation, andQivioq Nivi Løvstrøm, Chair of the Human Rights Council of Greenland.
This event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally. REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom link.
About the speakers:
Thandi Dyani (She/Her)
Thandi Dyani is an independent consultant, and external Network Organizer for Africa Region & the Nordics in the Emergent Team of the BMW foundation working with Leaders to inspire responsible leadership and catalyze change aligned with the SDGs.She is a fiercely passionate advocate for gender and racial equity and works with different organizations to foster justice, equity, diversity and belonging. Thandi loves humanizing spaces and designs strategy and programs, provides training, keynotes and awareness for those that want to start their EDB journeys.Thandi co-initiated The UnLearning Journey for racial equity as well as the Gender Alliance, both platforms for reflection, awareness, training, leadership transformation and deep listening for a more just future. She has also been a DJ for more than 20 year and splits her time and work between the Nordics and Sub- Saharan Africa.
Chisom Udeze (She/Here)
A seasoned Economist and three-time founder, brings over 14 years of leadership experience, driving organizational change and sustainable impact. With a global perspective from working in seven countries across three continents, she excels in uncertain environments. Collaborating with entities like the European Commission and The United Nations, she is adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders. As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, she spearheads the development of sustainable Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies for companies, governments, and civil society. Notably, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit in 2022, a significant conference advancing DEIB in the Nordics. Chisom’s commitment to inclusivity extends to HerSpace, a co-creation community, and HerTech, a Women in Tech incubator launched in 2022, prioritizing diversity in leadership. A thought leader in DEIB and advocate for mental health, her writings on these topics, featured in Forbes, underscore her influence.

Qivioq Nivi Løvstrøm is a Ph.D. Fellow under Nasiffik – the Centre for Foreign and Security Policy at Ilisimatusarfik, the University of Greenland.
She has her Master’s in Cultural- & Social History from Ilisimatusarfik.
She is the Chair of the Human Rights Council of Greenland (HRCG) and has experience working for the HRCG and the Foreign Ministry of Greenland as a Head of Section in the areas: Asia, Climate, Trade, Human Rights, and Indigenous Peoples Rights.
She is a former Focal point and later Co-chair of the Global Indigenous Youth Caucus (GIYC) under the UN and is currently their advisor. Qivioq is also on the Advisory Board of Arctic Circle.

Community Lunch
2024-03-31 11:30 - 13:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Join us to connect with a diverse and versatile community of wonderful souls, over delicious and nutritious vegetarian food.

The HerSpace team is preparing for our May Community Lunch! Connect with like-minded souls over a delicious vegetarian meal as we share as a community.
Please email us at sayantani@herspace.no in case of any allergies.
This event is free for HerSpace Members.
Cost: NOK120
Max attendees: 20
Please register your attendance HERE

How to Execute a Good Job Interview?
2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:00
Want to ace your next job interview? In this session, we’ll guide you through essential techniques, from preparing confident answers to making a lasting impression, so you can walk into your next interview ready to impress.
10th April 10.00 – 11.00 (online)

How to Build Your Professional Network in Norway?
2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:00
Unlock the power of networking! Join our workshop to learn how to build meaningful connections, navigate local networking events, and leverage online platforms to expand your professional network and open doors to new opportunities in the Norwegian job market.
17th April 10.00 – 11.00 (online)

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Cross-Cultural Communication
2024-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team.
This series is designed by Diversify to center Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you!

In April, we will be discussing Cross-Cultural Communication in our monthly Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace session. Our speakers are Chisom Udeze, Economist, Founder of Diversify and DEIBJ Strategist, and Shahrzad Sheikh Rezaei, Global VP EMEA, ACE (EG’s Asian ERG), Iva Ogrizovic, Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult, and moderated by Astrid Sundberg, Director of Impact Partnerships at The Conduit in Oslo.
This event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally. Please RSVP HERE to receive the Zoom link.

About the speakers:
Shahrzad Sheikh Rezaei (She/Her)

As the Vice President for EMEA at Expedia Group’s ACE (Asian Community) IBG (Inclusion Business Group), Shahrzad leads efforts in fostering inclusion and diversity within the organization. Previously, she played a pivotal role as Global Partnerships Chair on the WELL board, Expedia Group’s Women’s Community, and spent nearly two years as a Global Inclusion and Diversity Manager.
In addition to her leadership roles, Shahrzad works as a Market Manager, overseeing hotel relations in the Benelux markets.
With Persian roots and experience living in eight countries, she is fluent in over five languages, bringing a unique global perspective to her professional life.
Shahrzad is truly passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and frequently gives guest lectures at universities on the subject.
Chisom Udeze (She/Her)
A seasoned Economist and three-time founder, brings over 14 years of leadership experience, driving organizational change and sustainable impact. With a global perspective from working in seven countries across three continents, she excels in uncertain environments. Collaborating with entities like the European Commission and The United Nations, she is adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders. As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult, she spearheads the development of sustainable Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies for companies, governments, and civil society. Notably, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit in 2022, a significant conference advancing DEIB in the Nordics. Chisom’s commitment to inclusivity extends to HerSpace, a co-creation community, and HerTech, a Women in Tech incubator launched in 2022, prioritizing diversity in leadership. A thought leader in DEIB and advocate for mental health, her writings on these topics, featured in Forbes, underscore her influence.

Astrid Sundberg (She/Her)
Astrid Sundberg is Director of Impact Partnerships at The Conduit in Oslo.
She is a future-focused Leader and change champion, who specialises in Leadership within the startup and scale-up space. She has a long track record for driving organizational change and transformation, while building teams through local and global partnerships. With a fervent belief in Diverse and Inclusive Leadership, Astrid’s led a number of high-impact change initiatives and campaigns, working in a highly collaborative capacity across the Tech, Consultancy, Sustainability and STEM sectors. She recently led a high-impact programme for 1,000 global employees at online food retailer Oda. In 2022, she was recognised for outstanding commitment to the Norwegian Diversity and Inclusion field, with a BLAZE Trailblazer Award.
Astrid gives her spare time to providing workshops, advisory, mentoring, and mental health advocacy with a particular emphasis on amplifying the inclusion of Women in Tech, Women from Immigrant Communities as well as mentoring women who have survived gender-based discrimination, harassment, and violence. She is also a regular speaker, facilitator, and moderator, supporting several associations and organizations in the Nordics as well as a Board Advisor at Humans for Humans, a non-profit organization contributing to the awareness and eradication of human trafficking and modern slavery.
Iva Ogrizovic (She/Her)
Iva Ogrizovic is the Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult. At Diversify Consult, Iva focuses on developing and implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies and co-designs and delivers DEIB training and development programs. She is also the Program Director for Diversify’s non-profit arm, where she co-creates and manages many of its initiatives including, but not limited to, The Blaze Inclusion Award, The Annual Gala, various Mentorship Programs and Entrepreneurial Incubators and Accelerators. With a Master’s in Philosophy and Comparative Literature, Iva’s background includes cultural event management, theater, and TV production. She is passionate about professional and personal development as well as empowering people to realize and use their potential for positive life changes.

Crafting an Impactful CV and Cover Letter
2024-05-03 12:00 - 13:00
Join our online seminar to discover how to craft a standout CV and cover letter that truly reflect your skills and experience! We’ll walk you through proven strategies to highlight your strengths and capture the attention of hiring managers in today’s competitive job market.

May 12.00 – 13.00 (online)

Women in Leadership: Anna Christina Borregaard
2024-05-22 17:30 - 19:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Join us for May’s Women in Leadership event with Anna Christina Borregaard!
At HerSpace, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds, have reached milestones in their careers, and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey.
Women in Leadership is a recurring event featuring an inspirational female leader. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community.

About the Speaker:
Anna Christina Borregaard (She/Her) | VP Strategy, Business Ops and Finance at Takeda
Christina is a professional with a background in Finance, Strategy, and Transformation. She has gained valuable experience working with larger pharmaceutical companies and has held various leadership roles. Christina has led Lean Six Sigma projects and has held positions such as Head of Finance and Head of Strategy.

This is a hybrid event. Join us online or in person at HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo. For those joining us online, you will receive the Zoom link on the day of the event. This event is free for all to attend.
Please book your ticket HERE

Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Mental Health & Wellbeing
2024-05-29 13:00 - 15:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team.
This series is designed by Diversify to center Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you!

In May, we will be discussing Mental Health & Wellbeing in our monthly Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace session.
This event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally. Please RSVP below to receive the Zoom link.

Financial Projection with Chisom Udeze
2024-06-03 16:00 - 18:00 | HerSpace, Strandgata 19, Oslo, 0152, Norway
We are excited to invite you to this in-person workshop on making financial projections for your business with economist and Diversify CEO Chisom Udeze. Learn how to create accurate forecasts that help guide your business decision with practical tools and insights to ensure your business is prepared for the future.
3. June 16.00 – 18.00 (in-person)
