Edges and Drinks by Miriam Nabunya

Miriam is a visionary cultural entrepreneur, producer and service expert. She is on a mission to create spaces of connection, empowerment, and celebration for black and brown women in the Nordics through her work with Edges and Drinks. As the founder of both a physical and digital safe space, Miriam has cultivated a community where women can come together to uplift one another and foster meaningful connections.

Beyond Edges and Drinks, Miriam is the driving force behind Nabunya AS, a boutique agency specializing in service, project management, and staff education. Through Nabunya AS, she helps professional organizers deliver exceptional experiences, emphasizing the importance of service excellence and a culture that values people as the amazing human resource they are.

Miriam’s passion for serving her communities and making a positive impact on society shines through in everything she does. Her dedication to service excellence extends beyond her professional endeavors, as she also holds workshops and lectures to empower others with her expertise.

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Bastet Noir by Daniela Milosheska

Daniela Milosheska is an accomplished professional in the fashion industry, with a degree in fashion and luxury management from France. Her experience spans notable contributions as a sustainability consultant for internationally acclaimed fashion brands, including Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood. However, her drive for more independence led her to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams.

Daniela founded Bastet Noir, a company dedicated to empowering single parent seamstresses in Macedonia by providing them with fair wages and improved working conditions in a country where their average monthly income fell below $350. This business was inspired by her encounter with a struggling single parent seamstress, highlighting her commitment to social entrepreneurship and the betterment of working conditions within her country. Bastet Noir stands as a testament to Milosheska’s innovative approach to fashion, focusing on sustainability and ethical manufacturing practices. Expanding her entrepreneurial portfolio, Milosheska also established Coffice, the first coworking space in Macedonia.

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Miss Balanta by Angelica Balanta

Angelica’s experience with the world of fashion and communication comes from a journey over the last 24 years in different areas as a graphic designer, turban designer, fashion blogger, model, fashion stylist, keynote speaker, production manager, and fashion performance. During this period, she had the opportunity to work in Mexico City, London, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Panama, Oslo, and Bogotá. She is currently also a kenote speaker, and her talk is about entrepreneurship and narrative of racism, discrimination, and sexism in Latin America and most parts of the world. With her project she want to empower women through the use of turbans, feeling proud of their origins and gender. Three years ago she moved from Colombia to Norway and wants to continue this ambitious project. 

The Miss Balantas project was born as a fashion blog in 2011 in Barcelona, and years later, it became a brand specialized in turbans and Balantas. The graphic designer Angélica Balanta grew up seeing her mother wear- ing turbans, which became her main inspiration.  

Her need to learn more about her Afro-Colombian roots has been her motivation to transform pieces of fabric into pieces of fashion art. Inspiring and empowering women and highlighting the afro culture’s values are all part of Miss Balanta s DNA.

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LivsVerktøy by Lavinia Bozga

Lavinia is a creative activity facilitator who enjoys working with diverse groups of people, especially children. Her biggest interests lie in development, and education, which reflect her commitment to continual personal and professional growth.

She is the founder of LivsVerktøy, a non profit organisation that works with teaching children and youth life skills through play. She is a Board member of Oslo Inklusive, a nonprofit organization that builds and strengthens communities through social and cultural activities. Together they are building communities.

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Leva Counselling by Malin Rigneus

Malin is a Stress & Anxiety Counsellor and founder of Leva Counselling. She supports highly educated internationals to grow and overcome challenges through online, face-to-face and walk n’ talk therapy. Malin is Swedish at heart, but with a rich international background having lived for over 20 years in the UK, Australia and Hong Kong.

Before becoming a Counsellor, she worked in the Human Resources field in various international corporations. Previous workplaces include Accenture, Citigroup and PricewaterhouseCooper. She was one of the founding members of COVID-19 Mental Health Relief Scheme and a Resource partner for a business mentoring programme with The Women Foundation, both set in Hong Kong. Malin holds a Master in Counselling degree from Monash University, an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Stockholm University and has over six years of professional experience providing therapy to multicultural individuals.

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Yacine Style by Yacine M'Baye

Yacine, the founder of Yacine Style, exudes a profound passion for colors, beauty, and style harmonies. With a meticulous eye for detail and a compassionate demeanor, she thrives on listening attentively and offering invaluable advice to her clients.

Before embarking on her journey as a personal stylist, Yacine immersed herself in the dynamic world of the lighting industry for 15 years. This life experience has shaped her understanding of the importance of non-verbal communication through image projection and authenticity. Now, as a personal stylist, she is happy and enthusiastic to assist people in individual consultations with authenticity and genuine care.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity, Yacine’s mission is clear: to provide expert-style guidance to both women and men, boosting confidence and amplifying their unique facets. She firmly believes that everyone deserves to radiate authenticity and feel their best, and she is dedicated to making this a reality through her personalized approach to styling.

 

 

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Evrysome Consultancy by Sara Vienna

Evrysome is known for their creative and edgy event productions, centering and uplifting queers and marginalized individuals since 2017. Their journey has led to a solid foundation of practical approaches and proactive strategies when facing consent, accountability and conflicts. Starting up their Consultancy in 2022, they now offer courses, tools and structural solutions for workplaces, schools and nightlife.

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The Melanin Hub by Gisella Francisca

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Welcome to The Melanin Hub – we are an Inclusive one-stop agency that helps your business to embed diversity and inclusion in its strategy, resulting in a shift in culture that is authentic, impactful and leads to business growth. 

Some of our clients include: NationalTheatret, Det Norske Opera, Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo – Khio, Adidas, Universal Music, VGTV and others.

 

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I am a Journalist & brand strategist born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, and calling Norway home for the last 11 years. Along with my international professional experiences, I have a solid corporate communications career with management positions in multinational companies like Vale and Veritas

I am incredibly passionate about the fashion, beauty and lifestyle sectors and employ a holistic approach in my consulting work in this regard. For the last 10 years I have been working as an educator and social profile dedicating my work to promoting inclusivity, competence and diversity in the Norwegian beauty, fashion and entertainment industries. 

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Tila Nordic by Jenny Xue

Who are we?

Tila Nordic is a marketing and sales consulting company located in Norway. We are dedicated to providing you with high quality products and offer a one stop-solution to sourcing services and business opportunities in China. 

We also construct marketing strategies and execution plans in order for your products and business to truly reach a larger mass of Chinese consumers.

 

Our story:

In the heart of Norway, Tila Nordic was born from a passion for quality, connection, and global collaboration. Our story unfolds with a vision to provide more than just products; we’re dedicated to creating bridges that seamlessly merge the best of Nordic excellence with the rich offerings of the Chinese market.

Founded by Jenny Xue( or “Xue Jie” in Chinese), in 2023 Tila Nordic is a breath of fresh air on the constantly developing export and import E-commerce spheres. 

With over 10 years experience working with Chinese market giants such as Alibaba group, Huawei Technologies and an extensive global marketing understanding, Xue is your Go- to for successful entry into the Chinese consumer market.

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IB Smart Prep by Anya de Saram-Larssen

Welcome to IB Smart Prep, where we’re revolutionizing IB education through innovation and personalized support. Our AI-driven tutoring platform is designed to empower students to excel in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program by providing tailored learning experiences that meet their unique needs. With features such as adaptive learning paths, real-time feedback, and access to a curated library of resources, we’re redefining how students engage with educational content. But we don’t stop there – our tutoring and mentorship program connects students with successful IB graduates who offer invaluable insights and guidance.

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