Anti-Racism Work for well-meaning Liberals, with Nova Reid

Things We Talk About In This Episode:

• Nova's career path through acting, singing and psychotherapy, and how she came to anti-racism work
• Nova's wedding blog and the lack of diversity in the wedding industry
• Nova's work educating white people about white supremacy
• The boundaries and safeguards Nova has to put in place due to the trauma of her work
• The origins of racism and white supremacy in the UK and beyond
• Why we need to do the work personally, and not just put the blame of white supremacy on big institutions
• The practical work we need to take to dismantle white supremacy together
• Why silence is so dangerous, and how the powerful majority needs to step up
• Why Nova believes holding compassion is vital to facilitate change
• Screwing up on your anti-racism journey, and accepting feedback along the way
• How the current political turmoil might be a necessary catalyst for change
• How relating racism to feminism can help some people begin to understand the work
• Nova's personal healing journey, and how trauma can be carried through generations
• Why Nova won't be doing this work long term (so grab your chance to work with her now!)

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Nova's website
• Nova's new podcast, Conversations With Nova Reid
• Nova's Instagram @novareidofficial
• Nova's @novareidoffic
• Nova's excellent anti-racism courses for individuals and small businesses
• Nova's TED talk - "How you have the power to change the world"
• Nova's Courageous Courage Class for allies
• Courageous Courage for BME women
• Nova's "pick my brain" consultancy sessions
• The Bridge Retreat

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