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
Despite society's insistence that hard work ensures success, the truth is we humans can't flourish either in an environment that doesn't support us. Join us on June 9 (3 PM CT) and dispel societal myths to redefine your own version of success: Sign up at: https://t.co/LLl3k8l3nI
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
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.
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
Thanks to everyone who came out to our first community gathering. We had a great time hearing your powerful stories! This is what we truly want to do with ABF - i.e. give you the tools & community to thrive in life, through our sessions, workshops, book club and community events!
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
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
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🔥
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
It’s always an honor to be a book club selection! I can’t wait to discuss The Love Match with the folks at A Better Force! If you’d like to join their book club, find the link below!
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
Grab a cup of cha(i) and dig into our first pick for A Better Force bookclub - The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim @bhootbabe, featuring a Bangladeshi American teen balancing her own dreams versus the expectations of her family and community.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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