Thousand&One

?? We're thrilled to announce that our community guidelines are finally here! Like everything else at Thousand&One, it was really important to us to cocreate these #guidelines with our #community members. During our inaugural quarterly #meetup in June, and in collaboration with our guest speaker Sapna Agarwal from Woodlands Community, we led an interactive ideation session to explore 3 key questions: 1?? What is your vision for what this community can be? 2?? What community guidelines and #values are important to you within this space? 3?? How do we want to show up for one another? The result? 7 terms of #engagement that govern how we show up in our community spaces. Dive into each one by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/edb6u2af

Change has been a constant in my life, even until now. Some were exciting, but that didn’t make them any less challenging. Others felt overwhelming. Each one, though, has shaped who I am, both in my work and in my life. I’ve packed up and: started over in new countries, dealt with burnout, faced self-doubt, lost jobs, questioned my path. While kept wondering: Am I truly prepared for this? For women, change often comes with its own set of challenges. Whether it’s in our careers, families, or communities, it’s easy to feel like we’re losing ourselves in the process. I know that feeling: the uncertainty, the frustration of not knowing what comes next. But transitions do more than shift our circumstances; they shape us. How we move through them makes all the difference. With the right people, the right support, and the right tools, we can navigate them with strength and confidence. I’ve been fortunate to have people who understood, who shared their experiences, who reminded me I wasn’t alone. No one should have to navigate change in isolation. That’s why I’m inviting you to join this workshop delivered by Hanieh Khosroshahi, Zahra Khosroshahi (the ladies behind Thousand&One) and I (via ImpactWaves) to process the collective grief and pressure we've been experiencing in safe community. Now, more than ever before, it’s even more crucial to have a space to reflect, share, and find your way forward. In this workshop, we’re not just talking about transitions: we’re co-creating real tools together to help us get through the mess and come out stronger. Tools that actually work in the real world. The workshop is designed to support women in navigating life’s changes, whether they’re big or small. Transitions are hard, but we don’t have to navigate them alone. In order to serve you better, we've changed the date for April 9th. See you there! PS: For more info and sign up: https://lnkd.in/dTuBhY59 This workshop is delivered on a pay-as-you-can basis.

We've had some new followers over the past few weeks, so it's a good time to re-introduce ourselves. First of all, welcome to Thousand&One! Nothing fills us with more joy than seeing new names and faces, and expanding our collective, especially during challenging times. We are co-founded and co-led by a sister duo, Zahra Khosroshahi and Hanieh Khosroshahi, on a mission to cultivate transformative spaces for Women of Colour and allies.?We are committed to leveling the playing field and ensuring WOC thrive, not just survive, and are dedicated to advancing gender equality and collective liberation. To stay up to date with our work and offerings, make sure to join our community: https://lnkd.in/erbdbD_v #Community #WomenofColour #ProfessionalDevelopment #SocialJustice #CollectiveCare

Happy International Women’s Day! ?? Marked by millions around the world, IWD is a celebration of women’s achievements, contributions, and ongoing resistance. As we celebrate this important day, we acknowledge the long history of collective action and solidarity, and our continued commitment to building a world that honours and protects all women and girls. Thousand&One joins this year’s theme of “Accelerate Action”, that calls on us to renew our efforts towards gender equality, with more force, more pace, and more honesty. We turned to our fellow sisters, fierce feminists, and global changemakers, asking them what "Accelerate Action" means to them, and we're so honoured to share with you their words of wisdom and calls to action. Our deepest gratitude to the incredible Karen Larbi Lerato Mashianoke Yasmina Benslimane Paz Romero Surabhi Jain Sarah Osman and Farah Saleh who participated in our campaign. We invite you to read their full reflections here: https://shorturl.at/aD3zh #AccelerateAction #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #GenderEquality #SocialJustice #Feminism

Transitions shape us, whether we’re ready or not. Since the pandemic, the world has been changing faster than we can process. We are dealing with job losses, career uncertainty, and political, social, and environmental catastrophes that impact our relationships, families, and communities, leaving us feeling frustrated, stuck, and in despair. And we know that these challenges disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous, and racialized women and gender-diverse individuals. In collaboration with Adrienn Pasics (Pashitch) from Impact Waves, we're hosting a workshop to find ways to navigate the many transitions in our lives, recognize what helps us in uncertain times, and build increased confidence and resilience, both for ourselves and our communities. So if you:? ?? Feel like life is shifting under your feet ?? Are questioning what’s next for you ?? Want space to process, reflect, and connect ?? Don’t want to do this alone ??Need tools to cope with the uncertainty JOIN US on April 9 at 5 PM CET! The workshop is 90 minutes long, and pay-as-you-can, from €5+.? Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/Rhr6I #Transitions #Women #Community #Resilience #Workshop

I’ve been through more transitions than I can count. Some have been exciting, but exciting doesn't make it easier. A few have been downright overwhelming. What they all have in common is that they’ve shaped me personally and professionally. I’ve moved countries twice, started over, faced burnout, imposter syndrome, job loss, and questioned my direction. I kept wondering if I was ready. As women, we face transitions that are unique to us. Whether it’s a change in our work, family, or community, it’s easy to feel lost in the shuffle. I know the feeling of being stuck, being uncertain. Transitions don’t just change our circumstances. They change us. What matters is how we move through them. With community, connections, and the right tools, we can face transitions with strength and resilience. I’ve been lucky to have support along the way: Women who understood. Women who shared their stories. Women who helped me get back on track. No one should face transitions alone. That’s why I’m inviting you to join this workshop delivered by Hanieh Khosroshahi, Zahra Khosroshahi (the ladies behind Thousand&One) and I (via Impact Waves) to process the collective grief and pressure we've been experiencing in safe community. Now, more than ever before, it’s even more crucial to have a space to reflect, share, and find your way forward. In this workshop, we’re not just talking about transitions: we’re co-creating real tools together to help us get through the mess and come out stronger. Tools that actually work in the real world. The workshop is designed to support women in navigating life’s changes, whether they’re big or small. Transitions are hard, but we don’t have to navigate them alone. PS. I am honoured to collaborate with Hanieh and Zahra. Grateful for their insights and for the opportunity to partner up and reach as many ladies as we can. Come and see how we do it together :) PS.2: For more info and sign up: https://shorturl.at/Rhr6I This workshop is delivered on a pay-as-you-can basis.

Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe! ?? May the month ahead be one of joy, peace, and fulfillment. May it leave us nourished and always in pursuit of collective action and community care. Tomorrow marks the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar, regarded as one of the holiest months for Muslims all over the world. Muslims begin fasting, abstaining from food and water, from the sun's rising until sunset. The month begins from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next, and at the end, Muslims gather in celebration of Eid-al-Fitr. A big part of Ramadan is about slowing down, and that’s not always easy or possible when it comes to our work cultures, especially in the West. But there are simple ways we can accommodate and support our Muslim colleagues, so they can find ease and honour their spirituality. Check out these helpful tips to learn more: https://shorturl.at/Rc1Xy #RamadanMubarak #RamadanKareem #Ramadan #Fasting #CommunityCare

As we approach Ramadan, check out this great blog post from Thousand&One on how we can accommodate and support our Muslim colleagues. https://lnkd.in/e9uZvGr4 Thank you Zahra Khosroshahi & Hanieh Khosroshahi!

On February 6th, in collaboration with the brilliant Karen Patwa, we hosted our first community meetup of 2025, on the theme of 'Managing Up'.?It was a blast! We kicked things off by defining what managing up means, and the patterns of behaviour in the workplace that can hold us back from managing up effectively. Karen emphasized the need for following guidance that is aligned with our identities and experiences, and we discussed at length what it means to centre ourselves and our goals in this practice. In the second part of the meetup, we did a deep dive into the obstacles Women of Colour face when managing up and how to move past them. Our deepest gratitude to the passionate women who shared space with us, and to Karen Patwa for bringing her lived experience and expertise to our community. Make sure to support her work here: https://lnkd.in/eTPmWh2y #Community #Meetup #ManagingUp #WomenOfColour

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