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16/07/2025

This week, we celebrate the incredible Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström and her powerful new novel, Bitter Honey - a multigenerational story spanning four decades and three continents, from 1970s Gambia to present-day Sweden.

Lọlá is a Nigerian-born, Sweden-based storyteller, award-winning author, and photographer. She’s also the mind behind Due North, the bestselling LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well, and the critically acclaimed novels In Every Mirror She’s Black and Everything Is Not Enough.

In Bitter Honey, we meet Nancy, a young Gambian scholar who moves to Stockholm in 1978, and Tina, her daughter, who years later unearths family secrets long buried.

Their story is one of silence, resilience, longing, and ultimately, healing.

This novel is as tender as it is fierce. A lyrical call for empathy. A love letter to mothers and daughters.

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🛒 Order your copy today — also available in the Nordics at ARK Bokhandel.

04/07/2025

On today’s , we have .style . A HerTech Incubator alumnus, Yacine is the founder of Yacine Style and a certified personal stylist. With a deep passion for colour, beauty, and style harmony, she helps people express their uniqueness and feel confident through personalised image consulting. Her approach is emotionally driven and tailored to each individual. Need a style coach? Get in touch with Yacine: https://www.yacinestyle.com/
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27/06/2025

Today we’re celebrating Adrienne Seet, a multi-hyphenate creative whose work spans continents, mediums, and missions.

💡 On founding SNFF (snff.no)
Adrienne launched the Singapore Nordic Film Festival to build a cultural bridge between Southeast Asia and the Nordic countries. With a vision rooted in diversity, empathy, and connection, SNFF brings together filmmakers and audiences to explore stories that challenge mainstream narratives.

With the powerhouse support of teammates Kathleen Ang and Erlynee Reinton, SNFF is becoming a vibrant platform for screenings, youth workshops, and industry conversations.

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Adrienne also runs Pixyboots (https://www.pixyboots.com/), a personal art brand that explores themes like identity, gender politics, and generational healing. Through her work, ranging from paintings to merchandise, she aims to spark meaningful conversations and support other independent artists.

She’s currently working on a long-term initiative, Art for Impact, which will use art sales to fund mobile libraries in underserved regions.
And in three years? She envisions art retreats focused on healing the inner child through creativity, meditation, and community.

🔥 What Drives Adrienne?
The power of storytelling to build empathy. The joy of watching art connect people. The desire to push boundaries and create spaces for underrepresented voices. That’s what fuels Adrienne every single day.

📣 How You Can Support
✅ Attend SNFF screenings and workshops
✅ Share the festival and Pixyboots with your networks
✅ Buy art at Pixyboots.com to support future initiatives
✅ Donate or sponsor mobile libraries via Art for Impact

Adrienne’s work is bold, purpose-driven, and deeply human. Whether through festivals or fine art, she’s creating ripples of change across cultures.

04/06/2025

📣 Stockholm, our friends at Edges and Drinks are bringing something powerful your way!

The Art of Holding Space Tour ‘25 is making a stop in Stockholm, creating an intentional, affirming space centering Black and Brown women in all their brilliance and truth.

🎤 Theme: Beyond The Climb – Unpacking Success and Sacrifice for Women of Color
📍 Venue: ABF-Huset, Sveavägen 41, Stockholm
📅 Date: June 7th

This gathering is about more than success. It’s about what it costs, how we carry it, and how we heal and grow together. Through shared stories and insights from inspiring voices, participants will explore the complexities of navigating life and leadership as women of color.

Edges and Drinks is building a space where Afro-Nordic women and non-binary people are celebrated, not questioned. Where rest is sacred, and community is power.

✨ Whether you come solo or with your crew, you’ll be seen, heard, and held.
You belong here.

For more info and tickets, check

06/03/2025

We’re getting closer to our special edition of Women in Business, and this is an event you don’t want to miss!

This session, in partnership with Women of Color in Biz, is designed to equip you with the strategies, financial insights, and connections needed to grow your business or career. And we’re bringing together an incredible lineup of speakers who have walked the walk and are here to share their expertise.

🎤 Meet Our Speakers: , , , and

💡 What’s in it for you?
✔️ Break the silence around money – Learn how to ask for what you’re worth and build financial independence.
✔️ Reclaim your narrative – Celebrate and amplify the innovations led by women of color in business.
✔️ Create opportunities for success – Gain access to practical tools, networks, and strategies to thrive.
✔️ Connect with a powerful community – Expand your network in an empowering and inspiring space.

🎟️ Tickets are only 100 NOK (excl. VAT), and spaces are filling up fast! Secure your spot today. Link in bio!

This event is open to everyone who wants to learn, engage, and support an inclusive business community.

We will have light snacks and refreshments. We can’t wait to welcome you to an evening filled with learning and connection.

22/11/2024

🚨 The countdown is on for our Women in Leadership event on Thursday, November 28! 🚨

Get ready for a power-packed program filled with wisdom, actionable insights, and impactful stories from extraordinary leaders who are shaping industries and communities.

💡 Here’s a sneak peek into the thought-provoking topics they’ll be exploring through fireside chats and keynotes.

👉🏾 And to top it all off—a closing panel featuring all the speakers!

🎉 Plus, there’ll be time to connect, network over drinks and snacks in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

If you haven’t registered yet, don’t miss out! Secure your spot today and join us for this enriching experience: https://diversify.no/event/

15/11/2024

💥 What happens when women lead unapologetically?💥

Find out at our Women in Leadership event, where leaders such as Chisom Udeze, Claudia Antwi-Adjei Hedegaard, Winifred Patricia Johansen, Raja Skogland, Winnie Nyheim-Jomisko, and Vicky Ngari will share their stories of breaking barriers, driving change, and lifting others along the way.

✨ Through fireside chats, panel discussions and keynotes, we will explore how leadership intersects with mental health, self-care, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and more.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader, just starting out, or seeking a supportive community, this event is for YOU.

📍 Location: Atelie Art Gallery, Oslo
🍴 Light snacks and refreshments included.

Join us on Thursday, November 28 at 18.00 CET. Register at diversify.no/event/women-in-leadership

28/08/2024

🙌Topics for Diversify Nordics Summit 2024 have been announced!

👏🎊Which panel discussion, keynote, and/or workshop are you excited for?

📝View the topics here: https://summit.diversify.no/agenda/

📅Mark your calendars for September 6th when we launch the full program!

👉🏻Join us for inspiring conversations, actionable takeaways, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

🔗🎟️Book your tickets here: https://summit.diversify.no/tickets/

27/08/2024

📢We welcome our next speaker for our Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace session on Sustainability: Integrating People, Planet & Power:Chisom Udeze (She/Her), Economist & Founder of Diversify

✨Chisom is a dynamic force in the professional world, making a profound impact through her multifaceted roles. An Economist, Strategist, Investor and Founder, Chisom leads with vision and precision. She is at the helm of several impact-driven companies, setting and implementing strategic visions that foster positive change and drive exceptional growth. With nearly two decades of leadership experience in critical business roles, she has a proven track record of spearheading organizational transformation, boosting revenue, and achieving sustainable impact. Chisom excels in building robust relationships with diverse stakeholders, thrives on data analysis, and is deeply invested in exploring the intricate relationships between human behavior, societal culture, resources, technology, and economic outputs. She has a remarkable ability to demystify complex systems, interpret data, forecast sociocultural and economic trends, and seamlessly integrate research with practice.

👉Join us on August 28 from 13.00 to 15.00 CEST to hear Stre speak on Sustainability: Integrating People, Planet, and Profit.

💻This event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally.
📝Please register here to receive the Zoom link: https://herspace.no/event/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-sustainability-integrating-people-planet-and-profit/

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24/07/2024

🌱 In August, join us for a thought-provoking discussion on Climate Justice and Sustainability from an Indigenous, Youth & BPoC Lens as part of our monthly Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace session Don't miss it! 🌏

Speakers to be announced soon!

As always, this is a free event and will be held digitally. Want to join us? RSVP here: https://herspace.no/event/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-climate-justice-and-sustainability-from-an-indigenous-youth-bpoc-lens/

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…

14/07/2024

📖🧠Want to develop and nurture the skills required to manage, lead, and thrive in diverse workplaces and teams?

Join Diversify Consult’s upcoming Certification Courses. We have two digital courses starting August 6th! It will be held on every Tuesday from 9:00 to 12:00 CEST.
- A 6-week course on Leading and Advancing with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Enroll Here: https://diversifyconsult.no/leading-and-advancing-with-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

- A 2-week course on Workplace Diversity & Inclusion - A nuanced and foundational understanding
Enroll here: https://diversifyconsult.no/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion-a-nuanced-and-foundational-understanding/