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