Dunia Dialogues Mamas Who Move the World
I founded Dunia Dialogues as a cultural leadership platform centering immigrant, diaspora, and Black and brown mothers in Columbus.Through curated gatherings, I transform lived experience into visible, compensated leadership. This is not open-mic storytelling. It is structured dialogue designed to strengthen civic participation, economic mobility, and cross-cultural trust.When mothers lead, cities grow stronger.
My Mission
As a bi-racial immigrant woman, I know what it feels like to be asked to give — to speak, to serve, to volunteer — without being seen, honored, or compensated.I founded Dunia Dialogues to change that.My mission is to build a platform where immigrant, diaspora, and Black and brown mothers are recognized and paid for the leadership, insight, and cultural expertise they bring to our city.Our stories shape communities.
Our labor has economic value.
Our leadership deserves investment.
The Inaugural Gathering
On August 16, 2025, I launched Dunia Dialogues: Mamas Who Move the World at ABA Gallery in downtown Columbus.Mothers, daughters, and cultural leaders gathered for an afternoon of storytelling, dialogue, and shared vision. This was not a one-time event — it marked the beginning of a recurring platform designed to elevate immigrant, diaspora, and Black and brown mothers as civic and cultural leaders.The inaugural gathering demonstrated both the demand and the potential of this work.Why it matters:
Representation: Mothers of the diaspora and women of color rarely see their leadership publicly recognized. I am changing that.
Leadership Pathways: Each gathering creates visibility, networks, and opportunities for women to step into larger civic and cultural roles.
Community Trust: By convening across cultures with intention, I strengthen connection and belonging in Columbus.
This is the foundation. The platform grows from here.
Coming Themes at Dunia Dialogues
Motherhood in Migration
Stories of raising children across borders, navigating belonging, and shaping futures as immigrant mothers.
Mamas in Tech
Celebrating diaspora mothers leading in tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Mother Tongues
How mothers preserve heritage languages, nurture identity, and shape future storytellers across generations.
Storytelling as Strength
Building resilience and stamina through the power of personal and collective storytelling.
Wellness & Leadership
Centering healing, wellness, and holistic leadership with voices like Dr. Emlah Tubuo.
Mamas in Fashion
From catwalks to cultural design, celebrating diaspora mothers who are transforming the fashion industry.
Mamas in Education
Honoring trailblazing mothers who are shaping classrooms, schools, and education policy.
Mamas and Money
Celebrating the financial resilience of diaspora mothers — from entrepreneurship to household leadership. This dialogue will also explore how banks, credit unions, and community lenders can empower immigrant women with the tools to build wealth and stability.
Mamas and Mental Health
Centering the well-being of immigrant and diaspora mothers — exploring mental health, healing practices, and the resilience it takes to lead families and communities. This dialogue highlights the urgent need for culturally grounded mental health resources.
Partner with Dunia Dialogues
Dunia Dialogues is founded and led by Teresa Temu.If you are interested in contributing as a speaker, sponsor, venue partner, volunteer, or strategic collaborator, I invite you to complete the interest form below.I personally review each submission and curate every gathering with intention and alignment.I am especially interested in collaborators who believe in fair compensation, community dignity, and long-term civic investment.Let’s build something meaningful — together.
This is a curated series. Not all submissions will be selected for immediate participation, but I thoughtfully review each inquiry.
Why Dunia Dialogues Matter
Immigrant, diaspora, and Black and brown mothers anchor families and communities — yet their leadership is rarely recognized or resourced.I founded Dunia Dialogues to transform lived experience into visible, compensated leadership. By convening intentional public dialogue, I elevate mothers as civic, cultural, and economic contributors to Columbus. This is not symbolic programming — it is cultural infrastructure.
Here is how collaborating with Dunia Dialogues advances leadership, community, and long-term civic growth:
01 · Invest in Leadership
Your support equips immigrant and diaspora mothers with visibility, networks, and paid opportunities to lead.I curate each gathering to ensure women are not only seen — but compensated and positioned as thought leaders.
02 · Grow Community
My gatherings foster belonging, cross-cultural understanding, and collective care in Columbus.By convening diverse audiences intentionally, I create space for dialogue that strengthens civic trust and shared responsibility.
03 · Amplify Your Impact
Align your organization or brand with a founder-led cultural leadership platform rooted in dignity and equity.Partnership with Dunia Dialogues signals meaningful investment in women, families, and long-term community growth.
04 · Join a Growing Platform
Dunia Dialogues is designed as a recurring, expanding series.By partnering early, you become part of a platform building sustainable cultural and civic impact season by season.
Partnerships & Community Support
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Thank you
Dunia Dialogues is powered by Dunia Consulting — a practice rooted in cultural fluency, leadership, and community building. Learn more about our consulting work here.