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