A full-day event for those who live n’between worlds — done shrinking, ready to take up space without apology.
May 2nd 2026
New York City
You’ve been told you’re too much — or not enough.
You’ve learned to move between worlds.
Reading the room. Code-switching.
You were asked to fit into spaces.
Never fully belonging here nor there.
So you learned to shape-shift.
RISE is the homecoming for n’betweeners®
Watch what happens when n’betweeners stop shrinking ↓
If you’ve ever felt split between cultures, identities, or worlds.
RISE is for you.
Maybe you’re biracial. An immigrant. First-gen.
Queer. Trans. Non-binary. Multifaith.
RISE is the first large-scale event created for people whose lives don’t fit into one category.
Thought Leaders. Creatives. Entrepreneurs. Global thinkers.
You’ve learned to carry complexity alone.
To adapt. To translate. To make yourself “understood”.
At RISE, the n’betweener® experience is finally centered and celebrated.
No more fitting in. No more shrinking.
This is home.
A full-day of inspiring speakers, heartfelt stories, and bold ideas — created to honor who you are and expand what’s possible.
“Being an n’betweener® is a superpower.”
- Fabiola (she, her)
You’ve spent a lifetime caught n’between worlds.
TIME TO
When belonging becomes real
“I’m getting choked up just thinking about it.”
- Héctor (he, him)
Choose your way
Limited availability. Where real kinship happens .
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The Early RISER
Full-day, in-person access to RISE: The n’betweener® Homecoming in NYC — speakers, panels, workshops, and community.
Price increases to $325 on March 1st 2026.
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The Golden RISER
An elevated, in-person RISE experience, limited to 20 participants — including full-day access to RISE: priority seating, lunch, VIP session with Nora and curated Golden RISER gifts.
An exclusive VIP 2 hours session with Nora.
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The Virtual RISER
Virtual access to RISE: The n’betweener® Homecoming — livestream of the main stage with full access to the event recording.
Join the RISE homecoming from anywhere in the world.
RISE: The n’betweener Homecoming is happening soon.
Secure your ticket before they're gone!
The magic of the n’betweener space
“Knowing oneself is the greatest gift we can give to ourselves ”
- Nora Alwah (she, her)
Founder of n’betweener®
Real change starts with us.
“We’re the healers of this world — now more than ever.”
- Amber (she, her)
Coucou | Hej | Edje | Hola| Ciao
Hey, I’m Nora — founder of n’betweener®.
I was born in the space n’between.
I’m Danish–Comorian, shaped by many tongues and homes.
I’m a mixed-race, queer, cis woman of color. The daughter of an immigrant Papa, and an immigrant myself. I grew up culturally Muslim in Copenhagen, learning early how to move between worlds, languages, and expectations.
Danish and French are my native languages; English and Spanish carry me through the world. Argentina is where my voice got louder and my body freer. The US is where I learned to name my inner world—and where I became a therapist and coach.
I am proud to call Brooklyn, New York my home.
I coined the term n’betweener® to capture the lived experience of people like you and me — those of us burdened by the need to constantly prove and authenticate our identities, explaining ourselves to others.
I know what it’s like to code-switch to survive. To feel too much in one room and not enough in another. To carry both privilege and oppression at the same time.
To belong everywhere — and nowhere.
This work exists thanks to my clients, who remind me every day that what we carry is not a flaw, but a superpower.
Healing happens when we are seen, reflected, and in community.
IF TEDx + PRIDE
HAD A BABY
=
A high-impact, full-day NYC event celebrating complex intersecting identities — with TED-level ideas, Pride-level energy, and the global homecoming n’betweeners have never had until now.
A tailored event
Expect a powerful blend of TED-style talks, dynamic panels, and interactive workshops—woven together with somatic movement, celebration, and deep human connection.
You’ll experience:
Thought-provoking talks from n’betweener® voices
Panel conversations that expand shared language
Interactive workshops from n’betweener creatives
Somatic movement to ground, release, and integrate
Intentional spaces for connection and belonging
RISE is both reflective and electric— a homecoming of mind, body, and community.
Speakers and the full agenda will be announced in March.
Finally seen.
“I didn’t feel alone anymore.”
- Incarnación (they, them)
What you’ll experience
RISE is a full-day event for people who live at the intersection of multiple identities.
Through keynotes, panels, and interactive workshops, we explore how to live, lead, and belong—fully, as you are.
| Speakers and the full agenda will be announced in March |
May 2, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
New York City
Voices that Carry us
Hear from leaders, creatives, and thinkers who live in complexity — sharing lived experience, hard-earned insight, and stories that reflect what it actually means to build a life between worlds.
Where Insight Becomes Language
Interactive workshops and panel conversations that help you name what you’ve lived, sharpen your thinking, and turn complexity into clarity you can use.
Belonging, Out Loud
Connect with fellow n’betweeners® who get it — through real conversations, shared moments, and a sense of belonging that doesn’t require explanation.
You were never meant to fit in.
Stand out with n’betweeners.
RISE is a curated experience — available in person and online — created to bring n’betweeners® together in the same space, at the same time
Don’t belong here nor there?
Is RISE right for you?
✔ You live n’between worlds — and you’re tired of translating yourself.
✔ You’ve been told you’re “too much” or “not enough,” and you’re ready to stop shrinking.
✔ You’re craving clarity, inspiration, and language for what you’ve lived.
✔ You want to be in a room where people get it — without you having to explain.
✔ You’re ready to connect with other n’betweeners® and leave feeling more YOU.
RISE is NOT for you if:
✘ You’re looking for 1:1 coaching or therapy.
✘ You don’t relate to the n’betweener® experience.
✘ You’re not interested in reflection, participation, or being in community.
Why the n’betweener® language matters
“If belonging requires a box, you will always feel wrong”
- Nora Alwah (she, her)
Choose your way
Limited availability. Where real kinship happens .
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The Early RISER
Full-day, in-person access to RISE: The n’betweener® Homecoming in NYC — speakers, panels, workshops, and community.
Price increases to $325 on March 1st 2026.
-
The Golden RISER
An elevated, in-person RISE experience, limited to 20 participants — including full-day access to RISE: priority seating, lunch, VIP session with Nora and curated Golden RISER gifts.
An exclusive VIP 2 hours session with Nora.
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The Virtual RISER
Virtual access to RISE: The n’betweener® Homecoming — livestream of the main stage with full access to the event recording.
Join the RISE homecoming from anywhere in the world.
RISE: The n’betweener Homecoming is happening soon.
Secure your ticket before they're gone!
Am I an n’betweener®?
An n’betweener lives at the intersection of multiple identities and often feels misunderstood and alone in their experience.
We show up in infinitely unique ways.
We’re women of color, mixed-race, multicultural immigrants, queer Muslims, Latinx youth, and a multitude of other intersecting identities.
N’betweeners® are complex, layered, and deeply nuanced. And while that richness is powerful, it can also be isolating.
Being repeatedly misunderstood can lead us to internalize the belief that we are not enough, or that something is wrong with us.
Healing and growth happen when n’betweeners® are seen, reflected, and in community.
Got a question?
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Absolutely. You don’t need to have the “right” label to belong here.
RISE is designed for people who live between identities, cultures, worlds — and for thoughtful allies who are deeply curious, respectful, and committed to listening and learning. If the language of n’betweener® resonates in your body, you’re welcome.
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RISE is a full-day experience on Saturday, May 2nd that blends story, reflection, conversation, and connection.
You can expect keynote talks, panels, guided experiences, and moments of integration — all intentionally curated to help you feel seen, grounded, and expanded. This is not a conference where you sit back all day; it’s a space where you participate, reflect, and leave changed.
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We’ve got you.
The venue has elevator access, and there will be light snacks and beverages available throughout the day. We’ve designed the flow with care so you can stay present, comfortable, and resourced.
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Tickets for RISE are non-refundable. Because this is a live, intentionally curated event with limited capacity, all ticket sales are final.
That said, if you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else who would benefit from the experience. Just reach out to us in advance so we can update the registration details.
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RISE is an intentionally sized homecoming, welcoming approximately 50–100 participants.
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100%. If you’ve been craving real connection — not surface-level networking or small talk — RISE was created for you.
If what you’re seeking is kinship — a felt sense of “these are my people” — RISE was created for you.
This is a space for those who live between worlds and are tired of explaining themselves. RISE brings people together through shared language, lived experience, and presence, allowing kinship to form naturally — without pressure, performance, or pretending.