Learn. Connect. Grow. Issue 20.
WE CREATE SPACE
A Community-Led Learning Platform, Consultancy and Network of Leaders driving Social Innovation.
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Welcome back to another issue of “Learn. Connect. Grow.”
In light of Women’s Equality Day we’re sharing our new Allyship Toolkit for tackling misogyny. Built with intersectionality in mind, it’s full of key terms, concepts and strategies to help you push back against misogyny in your workplace and wider social circles.
We have lots of additional resources to share exploring the perspectives of Queer women, including a video discussing the experiences of Queer Women of Colour in the workplace, a conversation between a lesbian executive and a transgender activist and the inspiring story of lesbian business owner Cindy Nehme .
Keep scrolling for invites to our new webinar series and our first event in Sofia!
Wishing you a lovely rest of your week,
Michael Stephens?(he/they)
Founder of We Create Space
WCS FEATURE:
Tackling Misogyny: Your Allyship Toolkit.
Learn how to effectively challenge misogyny across intersectional lines.
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day in the face of a rising tide of dangerous and extremist misogyny across the globe may leave us feeling somewhat disillusioned. In the UK alone, it is estimated that a woman is killed by a man every three days ; the Femicide Census 2021 ?found that around 60% of women killed by men were killed by a current or former partner.
We can’t expect to dismantle misogynistic violence without first dismantling the pervasive attitudes which allow this kind of abuse to proliferate. If you’re ready to do your bit then you’re in the perfect place. Explore our new Allyship Toolkit and learn key terminology, approaches and strategies to help you stand up to misogyny.
WCS NEWS:
October Booking Reminder.
Black History Month (UK) and LGBTQ+ History Month (US) are fast approaching!
There’s still time to book an event for October to platform and celebrate Black and LGBTQ+ history! Check out our full range of corporate offerings below or get in touch directly to start building your bespoke event.
WCS FEATURE:
Being a Queer Woman of Colour in the Workplace.
Challenges at work, how to deal with microaggressions, and what true allyship means to six Queer Women of Colour.
Did you know that 73 percent of LGBTQ+ women are not fully ‘out’ to colleagues in the UK? We spoke to LGBTQ+ leaders Char Bailey , Tash Thomas , Eva Echo , Coco , Yassine Senghor and Alex D'Sa to hear their perspectives on what it’s like being a Queer woman of colour in the workplace.
WCS FEATURE:
Woman to Woman.
Lesbian executive Nancy Di Dia and transgender activist Eva Echo talk sexism, allyship and how to achieve gender equity.
In this two part series, we asked Nancy Di Dia and Eva Echo to interview each other, reflecting on their different but equally inspiring careers across business and activism. Read what they had to ask each other below!
WCS TESTIMONIALS:
WCS x Collinson Group.
The fear of making a mistake should never hold us back from trying to be more inclusive, and participants at our “The ABCs of LGBTQ+ Allyship” session for the Collinson Group learned just that! We’re so proud of our amazing speakers Katya Veleva and Ashley Marshall who brought such expertise, wisdom and kindness to this session, leaving their audience feeling empowered and inspired to be better allies.
Looking to book a similar session? Get in touch at [email protected] .
WCS EVENTS:
We’re coming to Bulgaria!
We thrilled to be bringing our first in-person event to Sofia! Join us at Kitchen59 on the 4th September for an informal networking event and panel discussion on Queer Leadership, Art and Activism with seven amazing Queer Leaders local to Sofia.
WCS EVENTS:
New free webinar series: Queer Living.
New for 2024, We Create Space presents our ‘Queer Living’ webinar series where we’ll be exploring a range of themes, across areas of lifestyles and relationships, through an intersectional and LGBTQ+ lens. Our guest speakers are valued members of the WCS Leadership Collective and they’ll share their insights, lived experiences and thoughts during each session with a short TedX style talk followed by a conversation with one of the WCS Team plus an opportunity for you to ask questions.
Join us fortnightly on Tuesdays at 4pm BST for these informative and insightful talks as we continue to create space for our community to learn, connect and grow together. Register for the first two sessions below!
Queerness & Polyamory | 17th September
Guest speakers: Ali Hendry & Jua O'Kane
Queerness & Bodily Autonomy | 1st October
Guest speakers: Dee Whitnell & Doug A. Graffeo
WCS EVENTS: ONLINE
BIPOC Community Conversation.
In response to the recent far-right unrest targeting immigrants and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) communities in the UK, We Create Space is hosting a community open space dedicated to supporting and uplifting Queer Black, Brown, and POC communities and individuals. Join us on Thursday 5th September for this 90-minute event with Sally F. Barleycorn and Char Bailey , that is designed to create a safe space for reflection, mutual support, and collective healing in our continued effort to create spaces to Learn, Connect, Grow.
WCS SPEAKER SHOWCASE:
Our Collective.
The We Create Space Collective is constantly growing and features 300+ speakers from a variety of backgrounds, all of whom are ready to enrich and inspire you with their stories and perspectives. From seasoned corporate voices to fresh grass-roots perspectives, we can match you with the perfect speaker for your needs.
Book a speaker now, email [email protected]
WCS REMINDER:
Our Resources.
Our website is packed full of free articles, webinars, think-pieces and podcast episodes to educate and inspire you on a wide range of topics related to DEI, LGBTQ+ issues, workplace allyship and more. Resources for Pride, and Beyond
Creating Space for Queer Women.
WCS Community Director Sevi Koppe writes about the importance of creating intersectional and intergenerational spaces where Queer women can come together and learn from each other.
Queer Journeys | Cindy Nehme.
Hear the inspiring story of lesbian business owner Cindy Nehme and how her move from Beirut to Barcelona inspired her to create a safe space for Queer Arabs in her restaurant ‘Bērytī’.
Our Top 10 Workplace Training Programmes Supporting Women.
Create opportunities for women in your business to further their personal development and leadership skills while also addressing wider workplace issues that may be holding them back.
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