In this conversation, founder of community cafe The Canvas Ruth Rogers interviews Shirin Shah, co-founder of South Asian Sisters Speak (SASS) and the Brown Girls Book Club. Shirin shares her journey from being a corporate solicitor to transitioning into the impact space, highlighting the importance of creating community spaces for South Asian women. Shirin shares with Ruth the origins of SASS, the success of the Brown Girls Book Club, and the challenges of building a grassroots initiative.
Brown Girls Book Club launched and grew at Ruth's tiny cafe with a huge heart, and Ruth asks how she might connect and unite more existing cafes across the country to host more people-powered positive projects.
Follow SASS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/weare_sass
Shirin's book recommendation: Erotic Stories for Punjabi Women
Chapters
01:42
The Birth of South Asian Sisters Speak
03:31
The Early Days of the Brown Girls Book Club
07:29
Developing Community Through Shared Experiences
11:22
Navigating Challenges and Building a Brand
14:09
The Importance of Space for Ideas
14:51
New Chapter
16:54
Reflections on the Journey and Growth
19:50
The Future of Community Spaces in Cafes
22:57
Current Status and Future Plans for the Book Club
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