Saamiya Seraj

Born and raised in Bangladesh, Civil Engineering Graduate from @UTAustin

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

This one's for all you Desi kids out there <3 Sign up at: https://t.co/nerjexKc18

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

As a child, were you expected to always excel? Often, BIPOC parents create unrealistic expectations of success (in hopes of assimilation), which can cause mental anguish. Join our workshop on "Redefining Success" on June 9 (3 pm CT) to break the cycle - https://t.co/LLl3k8l3nI

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

Do you struggle with wanting your work to be perfect every time? Perhaps you’re exhausted from feeling like you’re never “good enough”. If that’s you, join our virtual workshop on how to “Re-define Success” on Jun 09 (3 PM CT) https://t.co/LLl3k8l3nI

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

This is a culmination of mind shifts I've had to make in the last 4 years to be content with myself and find joy in life, while I grappled with my father's death and my own cancer diagnosis . If you've ever struggled with feelings of not being enough, this workshop is for you.

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

Do you ever feel like you haven't achieved much, despite having worked all day? Often society's narrow definitions of "success" can make us feel like a failure. Join us (Jun 09 @ 3 PM CT) to create your vision of what you truly want out of life. Register: https://t.co/LLl3k8l3nI

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

This one's really close to my heart because @SerajSarah and I crafted it when we realized how hard it is to explain the subtle Muslim discrimination that's commonplace in the US and how Islamophobia gets missed even in safe & inclusive spaces. Sign ups at: https://t.co/EIUCRdfFgK

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

Only 10 days left to sign up for our virtual workshop on Islamophobia, hosted on April 02 (Sun) at 2.00 PM CT. Designed for Muslims & non-Muslims, this workshop analyzes Islamophobia, including the racial aspect, and teaches you how to counter it! Sign up: https://t.co/ZKPPkUoG7p

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

Representation matters! If you're a woman of color, struggling to be heard, read our interview with author, Priyanka Taslim about why she felt the need to create a book based in US with mostly brown characters. Hope it lights a fire in your heart🔥Read at: https://t.co/rdfHFdC5Yd

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

We had an amazing first book club discussion and author Q&A with Priyanka Taslim (@bhootbabe). Thank you to everyone who attended! If you missed out, you can read the transcript at: https://t.co/6dxlXD3MXM. We hope her words uplift you as it did for all of us at the book club🔥

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

With Ramadan approaching, @SerajSarah and I are hosting our Islamophobia workshop. For Muslims, this will teach you how to speak up, esp. when the discrimination is subtle. For non-Muslims, this will teach you how to be a better ally to Muslims. Sign up: https://t.co/bTN3VYXdLh

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

Islamophobia is a topic that often gets missed, even in safe and inclusive spaces. Join our workshop on April 02 (Sun) from 2.00 - 3.30 PM US CT to learn more about Islamophobia and how to counter it. Designed for both Muslims and non-Muslims. Sign up at https://t.co/ZKPPkUoG7p

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

We're excited to announce that the author of The Love Match, Priyanka Taslim @bhootbabe, is joining us for our book club discussion on March 09 (Thu) at 7.30 pm CT! If you're interested in joining our book club, featuring women of color authors, sign up at https://t.co/EE334aJbQh

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

Books kept me going through chemo. I made it a point to explore fiction written by WOC and felt like I was finding words to describe my complex identities as a brown Muslim immigrant for the first time. That's how this book club came into being! Join us at https://t.co/PmwZJM2Gzu

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

We are excited to launch our FREE virtual book club, highlighting authors who are women of color, to uplift their voices. The world feels like a hard place lately and we wanted to create a space for joy, comfort, learning and empowerment. Sign up today at https://t.co/EE334aJbQh.

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

Our CTO @SerajSarah was at the Symptoms, Writing, and Words conference at UT, to present her research on the language patterns of breakups. The conference was organized to celebrate the retirement of renowned psychologist, Dr. Jamie Pennebaker. Learn more: https://t.co/rBznM5fQLM

[Ilhan Omar @IlhanMN]

As the only African born, not being on the Africa subcommittee is not just an elimination of a unique voice but an elimination of all the voices that have never been heard on a committee on the continent.

It’s racist, xenophobic and discriminatory.

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

Definitely needed these reminders for myself as I transition back into working from chemo. How many little things do we do in a day that make ours/other's lives better, but we don't count as success? And how often do we prioritize our everyday happiness? Food for thought in 2023!

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

It’s mid-January, when so many of us start feeling suffocated with our new year’s aspirations. If that’s you today - take these reminders from us for a soft landing place in 2023. Growth is hard and also requires rest and reflection, despite what society will have you believe.

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

Message @aBetterForce for our DEI workshops if you or your company need expert help in understanding how to create more equitable spaces. These topics are why @SerajSarah and I started our own company and we've poured our heart & soul into creating these workshops.

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

People think of racism as individual acts of hatred when in reality it's a systemic problem that affect BIPOC in every sphere of their life. If you want to be a true ally, understand the problem first. Message us about our DEI workshops if you need expert help in doing just that.

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

After 15 months of being dismissed and finally getting a diagnosis of Stage III Hodgkin Lymphoma this year, this piece is one that's really close to my heart. As I suffer through my aggressive chemotherapy, my hope is that these tips can help you advocate for your health better.

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

Ever felt like your symptoms weren't taken seriously by your doctor? You're not alone. Women and women of color are so often ignored in the medical industry that we wanted to give tips for what you can do when you face it yourself. To learn more, check out https://t.co/PoeBjuXO2H

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

This week A Better Force is at the #SPSP2022 (Society for Personality and Social Psychology) Annual Convention at San Francisco presenting on how to become more effective racial allies. Thank you for the great turn out, SPSP attendees!

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

With the pandemic, many of us are burning out from being unable to lean on our usual sources of joy and support. When the big things seems difficult, concentrate on creating small pockets of happiness that can carry you through the hard times. Read more: https://t.co/ifkKGG4OCk

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

The vandalizing of our local mosque in Austin and the harmful stereotyping of Muslims I've encountered this year made me realize that Islamophobia goes missed even in safe and inclusive spaces. Join us for our workshop on Nov 21 (Sunday) and register at https://t.co/QJy1S1SW6W

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

Learn how to be a better ally to the Muslim community by joining us for our workshop on understanding and countering Islamophobia, on November 21 (Sunday) at 1.30 PM US Central. Register at https://t.co/lZ9IjUK59f

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

As a new working mom in the pandemic, I relate to this SO much. In 2021, there were many days when I felt exhausted, wondering where my time had gone and feeling depressed that I had not "achieved" anything. We need to do more to support & acknowledge women's invisible labor.

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

Ever feel like you're working hard but with very little to show for it? Our society values very specific things as "real work", leading to hours of invisible work that are unpaid and unacknowledged. And its worse for women, who work 3 out of every 4 hours of invisible labor.

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

Can't believe it's already been a year since @SerajSarah and I launched @aBetterForce. We've grown and learnt so much from our clients, colleagues and community in this past year, so I wanted to take this moment and say thank you to everyone who has supported us in this endeavor.

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

A Better Force turns 1 this week! We would like to thank our clients and well-wishers for their unwavering support through this year. Thank you for believing in us and giving us the privilege to work with you. We hope you will continue to be with us in all our future endeavors.

[Saamiya Seraj @SaamiyaSeraj]

The more I work in community organizing, the more I realize how crucial white allies are who can leverage their own privilege to fight for the BIPOC community. Watch this webinar to learn more on how to be an effective ally and fight for a better future. https://t.co/JlXb63cZs4

[A Better Force @aBetterForce]

Conversations about race are difficult but absolutely necessary, so we can learn about racism and leverage our own voice and power to become more effective allies. Watch our webinar with @herdacity for a beginner's guide to anti-racism & racial allyship: https://t.co/Daxep3t8Zk