My name is sonj basha (they/them/any), a deep culture practitioner
I work to bring projects, organizations, and teams alive
I am the Founder & Creative Director of an embodiment project called Unlearning & Liberation. I work to bring to life to a healthier, more just & sustainable future
By engaging the needs of our time, I am in service of working towards personal and communal healing
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i’m based in the United States, but most likely in the window seat of an airplane right now.
I was born in Islamabad, Pakistan & embody the multi-cultural margins that have influenced my queer identity. The multiplicity, dynamism, fluidity & authenticity to which I pride myself on, have come from my diverse background and lived experiences. I am a multi hyphenated artist & creator.
In 2012, I began community building by co-creating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering brave spaces for young women and people, globally. I decided to deepen my work by becoming a scholar in the field.
After studying at the Lorry I. Lokey School of Business and Public Policy, I graduated with degrees in Economics & in Race, Gender, and Sexualities Studies from Mills College in the Bay Area, California. My passion for education is rooted in my praxis.
I have spent ten+ years working and training in multiple bodies of work. I come from a learning lineage of meditation, facilitation and consulting.. Over time, I have expanded my practices into Design and Organizational Growth. My life’s work is committed to making a positive impact.
I am blessed with amazing mentorship, deep ancestral wisdom, and a diverse support network. I love being in nature, and I have a keen eye for quality.
ULIB strongly believes in accessibility and dismantling all forms of oppression.
Unlearning & Liberation - healing individuals to inspire the world
Unlearning & Liberation is an ongoing investigation into the emerging needs of the world, a split between academic inquiry and cultural activism. Our goal is to empower a collective of driven leaders through experience design and consulting.
ULIB is your partner in the radical notion that every individual, community, and institution has a role in the healing of our world & capacity for belonging.
Consulting
I am an experienced facilitator, leading trainings and retreats that help teams (re)engage operational systems that meet the goals of a wellness-oriented structure. I use an intersectional lens. with a special focus on sustainability, ULIB engages the practices from transformative & restorative justice practices, to make sure we are all at the table, across differences and sameness. I work with dozens of individuals, task-forces, and organizations to help determine and execute best-practices for restoration & capacity growth.
Design
As a professional interior designer & former fashion consultant, I bring the art of living in an authentic, elevated experience. Who we are is a an embodiment of where we are and who we choose to be in the world. As a global citizen, I reside on San Juan Island with my life partner, loving dog, and three giggly goats. We face the Westside, because when I experience a beautiful sunset every night; I know the next day is a new change to bring more beauty into world.
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special thanks to every individual that has trusted me!
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As a designer, I design more than experiences. I design interior spaces, cultural gatherings, aesthetic, and believe that we design our lives by liberating ourselves & transforming our spaces. I help individuals and companies design spaces that meet life and style, not try to fit life into spaces.
