THE THIRD SPACE COLLECTIVE:
Join Our Community of Badass Women of Color+ & Non-Binary Femme Leaders
The Third Space Collective™ is a holistic community & leadership development community for BIPOC women and non-binary femmes. Our goal is to support each to shift into the most empowered version of ourselves.
The Case For Building A “Third Space”
THE PROBLEM
Only 1 in 16 executive leaders are women of color. Moreover, women in leadership roles usually encounter many challenges and less support, leading to burnout, workplace trauma, or higher turnover.
THE SOLUTION
Since there are very few spaces for women of color to show up freely as themselves and get the support they need, we created our own “third space.” The “Third Space” is a term coined by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg to describe places outside the home (the first place) and the workplace (the second place) where people could connect with their community.
Offerings for Women of Color and Non-Binary Femme Leaders
Community Networking
We are building a vibrant collective of women of color and non-binary femme leaders. Membership is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, non-binary femme, and/or is gender expensive and comfortable in a space that centers women.
Third Space Collective™ Members get access to:
Our soon-to-launch Slack community
Early access to quarterly workshops
And more!
More details on the community launch soon!
Retreats
We collaborate with organizations to lead nourishing retreats for women of color and non-binary femme leaders. We also host our own retreats that are:
Inclusive, energetic, and purpose-driven
Nature and creativity inspired
Dreaming, being, doing, committing
Community-centered, always
Note: Our 2024 summer/fall one day retreat will be held in partnership with the Third Space Fellowship.
Third Space Fellowship™
Join our signature four-month leadership development fellowship tailored to mid to executive-leader women of color and non-binary femmes committed to growing their leadership and vision in community. We offer this fellowship throughout the year, and we also partner with organizations to offer leadership development fellowships for their employees.
More details below about joining our upcoming Third Space Fellowship cohort are below! Join the waitlist here.
THIRD SPACE FELLOWSHIP™
The Third Space Fellowship™ is a transformative four-month program designed for mid to senior-level women of color and non-binary leaders. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide a dedicated, psychologically safe environment for BIPOC women and non-binary femmes to center their dreams, elevate their leadership skills, deepen their impact, and build authentic relationships.
Join us for our January-April 2025 cohort waitlist here.
Your Facilitators
Rupa’s Expertise: Networking, Personal Branding, Strengths-Based Leadership, Creativity
Rupa Dev Rihan (she/her/hers) is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach with fifteen years of experience creating inclusive learning communities that help people lead powerfully from their strengths. She is a facilitator, strategist, writer, and career coach who has coached hundreds of leaders on how to elevate their unique strengths and expertise. Her clients have landed c-suite level roles, negotiated competitive compensation, and received backpay. She is a community builder at heart, and is known for building powerful, supportive, and vibrants communities of values-driven leaders.
She is a board member of edwell, an alumna of Teach For America, and a graduate of both the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Relay Graduate School of Education.
“Rupa is an incredible facilitator who quickly builds community and thoughtfully designs with each participant in mind. I found her methods both unique and holistic. The activities were easy to integrate into existing routines and to share with colleagues, and had an immediate impact on my leadership and self care.”
- Darcel Sanders, CEO
Angelina’s Expertise: Strategic Initiatives, Executive Presence, Managing Up, Managing Teams
Angelina Molina (she/her/hers) is a senior managing director who oversees all alumni strategy and leadership development at Teach For America across California. Angelina is an equity-centered LatinX leader with deep expertise in developing leaders and managing complex, systemic organizational challenges. She is known for being highly-skilled in strategic thinking, change management, capacity-building, staff development, and leading cross-functional teams to strategically implement systemic initiatives proven to advance racial equity and improve organizational outcomes.
Angelina has an M.A in Education Policy from Teachers College at Columbia University and a B.A in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
“Angelina is an exceptional leader. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the success of our team. Her strategic guidance has been transformative, pushing us to think innovatively and beyond the status quo. I attribute much of our group's success to Angelina's exceptional leadership. Working alongside her and under the guide of her leadership, has been an inspiring and enriching experience. I continue to learn so much from her.”
-Kelsey Gilliland, Alumni Strategy Director
You are…
A mid-career to executive level woman or non-binary femme
Looking to grow your professional network and skills in a tangible way
Wanting to reconnect to your creativity, identity, dreams, and desires
FROM…
Overwhelmed by the demands of leadership roles
Isolated in your experience as women of color and/or non-binary femme
Uncertain about how to navigate inequities and sticky situations at work
Lacking tangible support for career growth and personal development
Struggling to find a safe space to be vulnerable about the real stuff
Underutilizing strengths and trying to “do it all” at work
Feeling burnout and stress without knowing where to start to make shifts
TO…
Empowered with a clear vision, deeper self-trust, and strategic career plan
Connected to a supportive network of champions who want you to succeed
Confident in your ability to manage up and navigate systems effectively
Equipped with tools and skills for inspired personal and professional growth
Affirmed in your identities and authentic leadership style
Belief in your strengths as your superpowers
Resilient with recommitment to self-care, self-knowing, and community
PROGRAM KEY TOPICS…
Creating A Holistic Vision & Career Strategy
Storytelling, Authentic Leadership & Identity
Managing Up & Managing Through Systems
Tapping Into Strengths to Build a Fulfilling Life
Creativity as a Tool for Effective Leadership
Radical Rest as Resistance
Self-Care & Nervous System Regulation
Navigating White Supremacy Culture
Financial Wellness & Building Assets
Thought Leadership, Social Capital & Networking
You will…
Confidently manage up and manage teams
Trust yourself and cultivate deeper self-confidence
Become more visible and own your personal brand
Grow a circle of champions and build a boss level network
Become more balanced, rested, creative, and reinvigorated
“The fellowship felt safe, so it felt comfortable being vulnerable. It was special space for women to build community and learn from each other about the different topics presented. It allowed to me reflect deeply on who I am and who I want to grow into.” - Ariana Valencia, Coach
What You’ll Get…
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GROUP COACHING
Virtual, monthly group coaching spaces to help you navigate sticky challenges
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MASTERCLASSES
Virtual, monthly, rotating group of guest experts PLUS scripts, tools and tips
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IN-PERSON ONE-DAY RETREATS (TWO)
In-person in the Bay Area, with the option to join virtually if desired
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CO-WORKING AND OFFICE HOURS
Bimonthly spaces to get sh*t done together and get suppot from each other and the facilitators
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ACCOUNTABILITY SQAUDS
Monthly, virtual accountability squads paired up by goals, experience level, and location
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CLIFTONSTRENGTHS INTENSIVE
Virtual, high-impact strengths-based leadership assessment and intensive
Executive Coaching Add-On Package
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1:1 COACHING
Monthly executive coaching package to receive individualized support throughout the program (4 sessions, 60 mins each)
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360 REVIEW
A rigorous and thoughtful 360 review to take your leadership to the next level
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LINKEDIN GLOWUP
A rigorous and thoughtful 360 review to take your leadership to the next level
PROOF POINTS
We just ran a leadership development fellowship this year for women of color and non-binary femmes partnered & funded by Teach For America - Bay Area. 100% of all 14 participants strongly agreed with the following statements:
The facilitator was invested in my development.
The facilitator created brave/safe space for me where I can be my authentic self.
This fellowship was a good use of my time.
I made meaningful professional connections through this cohort.
I felt like I belonged in this community.
We are also proud to have a net promoter score of 98 for the question: “How likely is it that you would recommend this fellowship to a friend or colleague?” A strong net promoter score is considered 80 or higher. A 98 is considered a breakthrough/exceptional NPS score.
“Rupa created a safe space for me to explore who and what I want in life as I elevate into this new phase of life. High altitudes can be scary for me if I’ve never been there before. With her space I was able to explore those feelings independently, unapologetically, and without having to express it if I didn’t want to.”
— Jamila Beck-Hill, Coach and Instructional Leader
FAQs
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We welcome leaders who want to join this program if you don’t live in the Bay Area. We also that you attend the opening and closing retreat in-person or that you join through our virtual attendance option. It is our goal to make this program as inclusive as possible to leaders in different spaces. Please note that the program fee does not include any accommodation or travel costs.
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We believe there is a lot to learn across roles, industries, and experiences, so we invite fellows from diverse backgrounds. That being said, we find our program is most popular among leaders who want to make an impact in their professional work and are drawn to values-driven/mission-driven work. We also find our fellows believe deeply in investing in comunity.
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Yes, we offer a monthly payment plan for those fellows who would like to split the program fee. We recommend paying in full if your organization is covering your program fee so you don’t run into any organizational budget constraints late on.
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We invite you to reach out to us and share your specific circumstances as each person’s leadership journey is unique. Typically, fellows are a good fit for this program with at least 8-10 years of professional experience and a commitment to lead and influence other (whether at an organization or in their own business, etc.). That being said, we had incredible fellows in our last cohort with less than 10 years of experience and they were incredible.
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Yes!! We believe your organization should cover your seat as a way to demonstrate their commitment to investing in women of coler and non-binary femmes. We have drafted a letter that you can customize to request sponsorship. We can support you with how to approach your manager or team leader to pitch this development program to them.
Join us.
We can’t wait to grow this supportive #squad with you.
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