15 March 10:00-15:30Solna, Stockholm

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EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED, for waitlist event@josephinefrans.com or DM @josephinefrans on Instagram❤️


Do you harbor stories longing to get out? Or always wanted to lift the pen, but don't know how?

Maybe you’ve written all your life and want to expand your practice in togetherness. Or you're scared but want to try; love it but never seem to prioritize it; or write day and night and seek inspiration. No matter your relationship, as long as you're curious about creative writing, this event is for you!

BIPOC Queers and Body Doubles invites you to a day of exploring the art you hold within. By using breathwork as a tool to trigger creativity and inspiring workshops led by experienced writers, we’ll knock down limiting beliefs and create in community.


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when & where

March 15, 2026 ⟡ 10.00–15.30

Solna, Stockholm

More info will be sent to those with a secured spot.

the day

⟢ breathwork ⟣  We’ll be guided through a beginner-level breathwork session. Experienced breathers are welcome to adjust the intensity. The session ends with a relaxation phase and sound bath.

⟢ writing ⟣ We'll dive deeper into ourselves, get inspired and try different writing methods through workshops focusing on creative writing and poetry. There'll be space for both introspection and sharing. 

⟢ food ⟣ Lunch, snacks and drinks will be served.

No previous experience is needed for any of the sessions.

separatist event

This space welcomes everyone who is:

⟡ Over 18 years (or 15 with guardian consent)

⟡ BIPOC (black, Indigenous, people of color)

⟡ LGBTQ+

⟡ Nonbinary/woman and/or have trans experience

⟢ Read about our accessibility here ⟣

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Booking fee

Cost: 85 kr / person

How to pay

Swish: +46 73-730 92 67 (Josephine Frans)

Swish message: INHALE

Your spot is confirmed after we've received your payment. Payment must be received no later than March 11, 2026.

Can't pay?

Sign up and contact event@josephinefrans.com if you can't use Swish or are in need financial assistance to pay the booking fee.

Refund policy

⟡ Cancellation must be made at least 24 hours before the event starts for full refund. 

⟡ No-shows will not be refunded. 

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    BREATHWORK

    Breathwork is a holistic practice that uses conscious breathing to influence the body and mind.

    You can influence the nervous system by activating the body with different breathing patterns. On a mental level, breathwork can help dissolve blockages, release negativity, improve awareness, and stimulate creativity.

    For many, breathwork serves as a powerful tool for self-healing and emotional well-being, which can lead to an increased sense of balance, clarity, and inner peace. Regular practice may relieve anxiety, help process trauma, and create a deeper connection between the body and mind.

    creative writing guide

    PALMIRA KOUKKARI MBENGA

    With experience from writing for popular show such as Young Royals, producing podcasts for Sveriges Radio and Dagens Nyheter, Palmira Koukkari Mbenga is a writer and journalist with an extensive résumé. Her work moves across the cultural field, spanning between writing, acting, audio production, and more.

    Whether sharp journalism, moving television or theater, Palmira certainly knows her way around storytelling. At the event, she’ll guide us in creative writing, inviting reflection, imagination, and the courage to put words to paper.

    Instagram @palmirakmbenga

    Photo: Lola Akinmade

    breath guide

    ELVIRA NATALIA

    Breathwork guide Elvira Natalia has extensive experience with the healing effects of breathwork. With a cultural and decolonial perspective, she weaves her Peruvian heritage into her practice, allowing us to be ourselves and connect with one another and with nature. 

    Elvira has held space and built a community centered around BIPOC and queers in Stockholm for several years, making her the obvious choice for the event.

    Breathe in Poetry (part 1 and 2) will be her last sessions in Stockholm before she moves to Perú.

    Instagram @elviranatali.a
    Website elviranatalia.com

    Photo: Yana Fay Dzedze

    event host

    JOSEPHINE FRANS

    Josephine Frans is a multidisciplinary creative and community organizer who always seeks new ways to learn and connect. 

    With a background in communication and journalism, she has become an experienced writer who often returns to poetry as a way to process feelings. Now she wants to invite others to explore the therapeutic power of free and creative writing. Breathe in poetry is the first step. 

    Her love of shaping unpretentious spaces where vulnerability, exploration, and co-creation are centered has led her to become a passionate event host with a focus on memorable experiences where new bonds can form and grow stronger. 

    Instagram @josephinefrans

    Photo: Carl-Anton Poticar

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