Science & Soul based Leadership
for Women of Colour
nush:u founded by Safiyeh Salehi Mobarakeh
Hello, beautiful soul.
Welcome to nush:u, a safe and nurturing space where women—just like you—often find themselves being the first, the only, or one of the few* in the room. Here, we create a community where your story, your struggles, and your strength are honoured and celebrated. This is a place where we celebrate and honour our foremothers and the wisdom they passed down, and where we lead with purpose, power, and legacy.
At nush:u, we believe that feminine ancestral wisdom is the key to unlocking your true leadership potential. Safiyeh’s unique method is designed to help you step fully into your identity, embrace the wisdom of those who came before you, and navigate spaces where you may feel underrepresented. Through science and soul-based mentorship, we help you reclaim your power, redefine your leadership, and reconnect with your true self.
*this term is by the brilliant Deepa Purushothaman who is the author of ‘The first, the few, the only: how women of color can redefine power in corporate America’ and whom I had the pleasure of meeting at Harvard Business School in 2024
Download “10 Soul Truths Every Woman of Colour in Leadership Should Remember”—a soulful journal guide to help you pause, reflect, and lead from within.
Woman. You. Are. Power.
Are you ready to define your unique leadership signature—not just to claim your seat at the table, but to own the space, voice, and agency that come along with it?
Science & Soul-Based Leadership for Women of Colour
nush:u offers transformative leadership programmes for those who often find themselves being “ the one, the only, or one of the few”—woman of colour navigating boardrooms, leadership spaces, and systems that weren’t built for them to flourish.
Founded by Safiyeh, a leadership expert at the intersection of cultural identity, embodied wisdom, and professional excellence, nush:u blends science, soul, and strategy to help you lead with confidence and authenticity.
Through our mentorship and leadership programmes, you will:
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Step into your power—lead unapologetically, with authenticity and ease.
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Embrace your full identity—honour your origin story, your heritage, feminine wisdom, and lived experiences.
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Develop your unique leadership signature—blend strategy with intuition for success in business, life, and spirituality.
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Align your 3 neural brains; mind, heart, and gut—cultivate embodied, balanced leadership.
Work with Safiyeh
Reconnect & Rise
A powerful 3-month 1:1 mentorship programme to reignite your leadership, restore your energy, and reconnect with your purpose—designed for women who are ready to rise above burnout and take charge of their future.
Programme Overview:
You’ve been at the top for so long. Your career has been a journey of high performance, but now, you feel like you're at a crossroads. You’re at the edge of burnout, disconnected from your inner power, and unsure about the next step. Reconnect & Rise is here to help you reclaim the energy, clarity, and confidence to step into the next phase of your leadership. Over the course of 3 months, this program combines science and soul-based methods, drawing on both feminine ancestral wisdom and the Embodied Wisdom Leadership approach to help you rediscover your purpose, align your mind, heart, and gut, and reignite the passion that once drove you. This is your invitation to reconnect with your true self and step into a leadership style that honours who you are and your origin story without the overwhelm.
Why This Programme is for You:
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Reconnect with your purpose: Clarify your vision and realign it with your core values and ancestral wisdom.
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Align your mind, heart, and gut: Using Embodied Wisdom Leadership, harmonize your three brains to lead with authentic confidence.
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Restore energy and resilience: Prevent burnout by integrating wisdom from both the feminine and your inner self, so you can sustain your leadership.
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Lead with clarity: Reignite your passion and rise into your leadership, grounded in your heritage and true self.
Lead with Legacy
A transformative 6 month 1:1 mentorship programme for women of colour who are ready to own their space, unleash their leadership power, and create a lasting legacy.
Programme Overview:
You’ve navigated spaces where you’ve often been the first, the only, or the few. Now, you’re ready to lead not just with strategy, but with soul. Lead with Legacy combines feminine ancestral wisdom with Embodied Wisdom Leadership, an approach that aligns your mind, heart, and gut to elevate your leadership presence. Over 6 months, you’ll uncover your unique personal leadership signature by blending your professional expertise with the profound wisdom of your ancestors. This is more than just leadership; it’s about leading unapologetically, embracing your identity and heritage, and creating a legacy that transcends your career. By aligning your inner wisdom and integrating ancestral teachings, you will lead with confidence, authenticity, and an unshakable sense of purpose.
Why This Programme is for You:
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Uncover your leadership signature: Learn to lead with authenticity, aligning your unique strengths with your true purpose and ancestral wisdom.
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Align the three brains: Use Embodied Wisdom Leadership to integrate your mind, heart, and gut for more powerful, intuitive decision-making.
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Own your space and influence: Lead unapologetically, stepping into roles of influence that reflect your heritage and experiences.
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Create a lasting legacy: Build a leadership path grounded in your identity and values, ensuring the impact you make is aligned with your true self and future vision.
Legacy Leadership Accelerator
A 5-month transformative group programme designed for high-performing women of colour who are ready to accelerate their leadership, create a lasting legacy, and join a powerful sisterhood of like-minded professionals.
This exclusive programme is for accomplished women with stellar academic and professional accolades, seeking not only to elevate their leadership but also to inspire and be inspired. Over the course of 5 months, you’ll join a select group of high achievers, where sisterhood, a supportive network, and a high-level community will be at the heart of your journey. Together, you’ll dive deep into leadership transformation, guided by feminine ancestral wisdom and the Embodied Wisdom Leadership method, aligning your mind, heart, and gut for powerful, authentic decision-making.
This programme is more than just leadership—it’s about legacy. It’s about leading unapologetically, creating a lasting impact, and stepping into your true leadership power alongside a group of remarkable women who are committed to supporting each other’s growth.
Join the waitlist and be part of an elite network that offers an alternative to the traditional networks, empowering you to leave a legacy that will transcend your career and echo through generations.
Safiyeh's
Story
Born without an immune system and raised between Dutch and Persian cultures, I've always lived in a world where balancing multiple identities was my reality. Now, my current household is a beautiful mix of African, Asian, and European cultures and languages—a blend that continues to shape how I navigate life and leadership every day. As a mother of four sons, I continue to learn from them, setting an example of leadership in action.
Throughout my career as a social impact innovator, independent consultant, public speaker, and mentor, I’ve balanced professional ambitions with personal challenges, often pushing myself beyond my limits. In 2021, a life-threatening assault forced me to slow down and rebuild, leading me to refocus on endeavors that nurture me, in every aspect. This is when nush:u was born—a platform where feminine leadership, identity empowerment, and ancestral wisdom come together, the things I’m most passionate about.
I’ve created a mentorship methodology that blends scientific research with soul-based principles. As a certified mBraining coach, I help women of color connect their mind, heart, and gut to craft a leadership style that reflects their true selves and ancestral wisdom.
Along my journey, I’ve invested in academic growth and professional training, including:
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Yale School of Management’s Women in Leadership Program
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Certified mBraining Coach (mind, heart, and gut alignment)
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Harvard Business School’s Women of Color in Leadership Program (2024)
I also hold several board positions, giving me an insider’s perspective on boardroom dynamics and organisational leadership, which I integrate into my mentorship.
What truly drives me is sharing the real-life wisdom I’ve gained—lessons that go beyond textbooks. Working with women who are underrepresented, especially those in leadership positions, brings me immense joy. My recent work in Iraq, mentoring female leaders in the security sector, is just one example of the impact we can create when we come together and support each other.
Thanks for spending time here; I'd love to connect and learn more about your story...feel free to reach out!
Safiyeh
Inspired by the 19th-century nüshü, the secret language passed from mother to daughter in China, it represents a legacy that honours matrilinear traditions and wisdom. Women who mastered the secret language nüshü safeguarded a world in which they shared poetry, wisdom and letters.
In Farsi, one of Safiyeh’s native tongues ‘nush’ means ‘to nurture,’ and this is what we do here: we nurture you.
nush:u nurtures your soul by creating spaces where you can share, exchange, and uncover your origin stories—transforming them into powerful inspiration for your leadership journey.
Whether you are stepping into leadership for the first time or are a seasoned leader looking to reconnect with your purpose, nush:u is your home. It is a space where we lead unapologetically, guided by our cultural heritage, and make decisions rooted in the wisdom of our ancestors. Here, you are seen, heard, and valued for who you are and the impact you bring to the world.
Join us as we continue to empower and uplift women of color, leading with confidence, clarity, and legacy—together.