THE THIRD SPACE COLLECTIVE™
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THE THIRD SPACE COLLECTIVE™ *
The Third Space Collective™ is an engaged and intentionally small community for BIPOC women and non-binary femmes. Our goal is to support each to shift into the most empowered version of ourselves.
Free Monthly Netcaring for Women of Color and Non-Binary Femmes
Networking doesn’t have to be painful. Inspired by the term "netcaring" from entrepreneur George Kay, our goal is to create a more authentic and nourishing networking space specifically for women of color and non-binary people. This monthly virtual space from Third Space Collective is designed to intentionally build your network in a small, supportive group.
Together, we will:
Center our embodied well-being
Connect with our creative inner selves
Build meaningful connections and exchange specific requests and offers with the group
Date/Time:
Wednesday, March 5th, 3:00–4:00 PM PST | 6:00–7:00 PM EST
The Case For Building A “Third Space”
THE PROBLEM
Women of color and non-binary femmes often navigate workplaces where they feel isolated, unsupported, and unable to fully show up as themselves. This lack of connection, tailored support, and authentic community often leads to burnout, self-doubt, and compromised wellbeing.
THE SOLUTION
Traditional professional spaces rarely center the unique experiences of women of color and non-binary femmes, leaving them without the support they need to thrive. That’s why we created our own “third space.”
THIRD SPACE COLLECTIVE™ SOLUTION
We provide a psychologically safe “third space” where women of color and non-binary femmes can:
Grow their confidence and authentic leadership.
Deepen connections with a supportive community of mutual care.
Prioritize their well-being.
Thrive—together—while navigating their personal and professional journeys.
What Is It?
A curated community for BIPOC women and non-binary femmes ready to:
Step boldly into their authentic leadership.
Grow a circle of champions and powerhouse network.
Prioritize their wellbeing and dreams without guilt.
We’re not about scale or overwhelming content. We’re about:
Small, Intimate Spaces: We cap membership to maintain meaningful engagement.
High Impact: Focused, practical sessions designed to nourish your leadership journey.
Holistic Support: Growth that prioritizes wellbeing and community care.
What’s Different?
WE FOCUS ON THREE CORE PILLARS:
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STRENGTHS-BASED
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EMBODIED WELLNESS
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COMMUNITY CARE
What You Get Access To…
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MONTHLY NETCARING/NETWORKING
Free access to our popular monthly virtual netcaring*/networking session held on the first or second Wednesday of the month, 3-4 PM PST. Join our February session here.
*Netcaring is a concept created by George Kao. Netcaring is a joyful alternate to networking that involves centering care in expanding professional networks.
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GUEST EXPERT CONVERSATIONS
Expert-led conversations & masterclasses on LinkedIn Live with WOC and non-binary leaders on leadership, career growth, and wellness.
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FIRST ACCESS, REFERRALS, DISCOUNTS
Priority access and member discounts for additional offerings like retreats and cohort-based programs. Plus, exclusive access to roles, opportunities, and referrals—connections that have led to meaningful hires and collaborations.
FROM…
Isolated in your experience as women of color and/or non-binary femme
Lacking tangible support for career growth and personal development
Underutilizing strengths and trying to “do it all” at work
Feeling burnout and stress without knowing where to start to make shifts
TO…
Empowered in your executive presence and committed to your wellbeing
Connected to a supportive network of champions who want you to succeed
Affirmed in your unique identities and authentic leadership style
Resilient with recommitment to self-care, self-knowing, and community care
Our Team of Collaborators
Rupa’s Expertise: Strengths-Based Leadership, Community Design
Rupa Dev Rihan (she/her/hers) is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a certified professional integrated 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 200+ career coaching clients have landed c-suite level roles, negotiated competitive compensation, and received backpay. She is the founder of Third Space Collective.
She is a former board member of edwell, an alumna of Teach For America, and a graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Relay Graduate School of Education, and the Center for Integrated Intelligence.
Angelina’s Expertise: Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning
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.
Josie’s Expertise: Leadership Development, Embodied Wellness, Coaching
Josie Santiago (she/her/hers) is a Certified Co-Active Coach, a Certified 200-Hour Yoga Instructor, and an experienced facilitator. She loves helping leaders master sustainable wellness practices to remain balanced in their joy at work and in life.
She's deepened her practices through many programs; Co-Active Institute, Niroga Institute, Strozzi Institute, Womb Yoga with Mama Sanovia, and Mentorship with Physical Therapist, Dr. Ariele Foster, to name a few. Josie draws on Ayurveda, somatics, neuroscience, co-active coaching methodologies, to encourage self- awareness, self-care and personal transformation.
Josie is a long time educator, dancer, and social justice advocate. She has 10+ years of experience designing effective learning experiences, immersive workshops, and retreats with a DEIJ lens. She loves helping leaders master sustainable wellness practices to remain balanced in their joy at work and in life.
Shanice’s Expertise: Design Thinking, Career Development
With a wealth of experience spanning a decade in career development, success coaching, design thinking, and social impact, Shanice Webb (she/her) is a passionate advocate for nurturing belonging and inclusion. Her unwavering commitment lies in guiding individuals towards happiness and inner peace within their professional and personal lives. Shanice stands at the forefront of transformative change and has spent the past five years shaping life design curricula at Stanford University's Life Design Lab. As the founder of Designing Black Experiences, an academic affinity space for Black-identifying students at Stanford, and the driving force behind Transcend Thought, a consulting company leveraging human-centered design to transform life and work experiences, Shanice is on a mission to empower others in designing lives of authenticity and happiness.
Divya’s Expertise: Strategic Planning, Operations, Fundraising
Divya Gopal (she/her) is the founder of Paisa Fundraising, a strategic consulting firm centered on empowering women and non-binary leaders. With a mission to help CEOs and Executive Directors honor their truths while securing the funding to fuel world-changing ideas, Divya brings her expertise and a natural talent for "winning others over" to her global client base. She credits much of her professional success to the skills and mindsets she learned early in her career as a first-grade teacher in Arizona.
“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
“The space 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, New Teacher Coach
THIRD SPACE COLLECTIVE MEMBERS GET EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS
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1:1 EXECUTIVE COACHING
Executive and/or career coaching support at a special discounted rate
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CLIFTONSTRENGTHS ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT PLAN
High-impact strengths-based leadership assessment, report, and customized development plan and resources
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COMMUNTY RATES/FIRST ACCESS
Receive an exclusive member discount code for events, offerings, and programs offered by our partners (discount varies based on each context)
PROOF POINTS
We ran a leadership development fellowship in 2024 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
Try it out.
We can’t wait to grow this supportive #squad with you.
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