Conversations with Nova Reid

Going solo again today troops.

There is a lot to discuss.

In this episode I am discussing white fragility and how it presents itself in white women, the relationship between black people and white women and police brutality. The wonderful James Baldwin, the essence of activism and why we need to do better and fast.

Please note I discuss in detail some fo the brutality inflicted on black people, so particular if you are black/ brown you may find distressing, so please exercise self care and proceed with causation -  if you are white, this is an awareness and educational piece and an invitation to you to sit in the discomfort of this reality.

This episode ends with a one minute silence for George Floyd.

You can connect over at @novareidofficial and www.novareid.com If you want to learn to be actively anti racist, for further details about my anti racism online course reference, please visit my website: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/

Don't forget if you learn something and these add value you can join my brand new podcast community over on Patreon to support this work and get access to a exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/novareid

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In this episode broadcast during mental health awareness week 2020 I have the pleasure of being by Chloe Davies Head of PR and Partnerships at MyGWork.

We talk about parenting 2 under 5, reproductive health and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, discrimination in health care services and how that can have a detrimental impact on outcome. We also talk about why prioritising individual mental health and wellbeing in the workplace is important now more than ever, racism in the LGBTQ+ community, true allyship, identity and how Covid-19 can trigger being back in the closet, the impact of not being able to access true freedom and living in your truth. We also explore all of this while navigating mental health while being a black woman.

We cover a lot of important ground so dive on in.

You can connect with Chloe over at @mssimplechloe on instagram

The Link to the Stonewall report referenced can be found here: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/cy/node/79551

You can connect over at @novareidofficial and www.novareid.com If you want to learn to be actively anti racist, for further details about my anti racism online course reference, please visit my website: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/

Don't forget if you learn something and these add value you can join my brand new podcast community over on Patreon to support this work and get access to a exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/novareid

Remember - if this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review

In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing one of my favourite human beings; Creative Coach and Founder of A Life More Inspired, Nicola Rae Wickham.

In this open hearted and RICH conversation, we talk about growing up in Britain and navigating every day racism. We talk about trying to fit in and find a sense of belonging and competition within the black community. We also talk about what holds people back from being themselves and share some of the nuances of running a business when black. We also talk about the coaching industry and its link to white supremacy (oh yes) and the magic that comes from being able to be yourself, wholeheartedly.

Relax and enjoy and let us know what you think!

You can connect with Nicola over at @alifemoreinpsired on instagram and find out more about her services, including the launch of her digital membership for big hearted creatives "Dream and Do" up over at www.alifemoreinspired.com and you can also check out her podcast, "Dream and Do Podcast" available on your favourite podcast host.

You can connect over at @novareidofficial and www.novareid.com If you want to learn to be actively anti racist, for further details about my anti racism online course reference, please visit my website: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/

Don't forget if you learn something and these add value you can join my brand new podcast community over on Patreon to support this work and get access to a exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/novareid 

Remember - if this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review. 

Flying solo today as I share a few thoughts of what's been going on behind the scenes, events that have unfolded this week.

I talk about systemic and overt racism, white silence in the wellness communities and friendship circles, why it happens so often and why it is so palpable and painful. The impact of bias reporting in media.  I also talk about white women and black women, & the risk of speaking your truth in these friendships. Plus the power of apology and why it's often those closest to us who struggle with these two powerful words the most.

Content warning: In parts of this episode I am discussing overt racism and the murder of 25 year old young black man Ahmaud Arbery. Please be mindful and practice self care if you are BIPOC.

References in the episode
Brilliant Podcast with Brené Brown and Harriet Lerner on the art of apologising: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/harriet-lerner-and-brene-im-sorry-how-to-apologize-why-it-matters/
Anti Racism Course: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/
Courageous Courage - Ally Edition: https://novareid.com/services/courageous-courage-ally-edition/
Article by John Pavlovitz: https://johnpavlovitz.com/2020/05/07/white-americans-need-to-condemn-white-racism-in-america/
IGTV from Susan Ateh: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B__IKhcpqQJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Nova's Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8iNGeVyvUs

In this episode I interview counsellor, coach and founder of Motherheart Joanne Bradford.

There is so much vulnerability and open hearted conversation in this episode. It is VERY special. We discuss being sober and the link between confronting addiction and behaviour that doesn't serve us and becoming anti-racist.

We also talk about some of Joanne's anti racism journey, her experience of doing Layla Saad's groundbreaking #meandmywhitesupremacy challenge and how others perceived her while she was doing it. We also explore some self interrogation during the recording. We discuss the concept of 'tone policing' and the importance of accountability. We discuss relationships that do and don't serve us, barriers to accessing therapy for people in Black Minority Ethnic communities and what we can do to better create safe spaces.
Joanne even turns the episode upside down and she becomes the accidental host and me the interviewee!

Relax and enjoy!

You can connect with Joanne over at @motherheart on instagram and via motherheart.co .

Book referenced: Me and My White Supremacy by Layla Saad

If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review. You can connect over at @novareidofficial and www.novareid.com If you want to learn to be actively anti racist, for further details about my anti racism online course reference, please visit my website: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/

A big thank you to
www.CrookedRoomStudio.co.uk for rescuing me and sound mixing this episode!

In this episode I speak to Donna Lancaster, Co-Founder of the Bridge Retreat, described as an exceptional healing experience attracting human beings from across the globe to prioritise their own healing and personal growth.

We talk about breakdown, necessary suffering and the importance of belonging. Donna also shares her experience and search for belonging as a mixed race woman growing up without access to her black identity and what that experience taught her. We also explore courage ( A WHOLE of courage) and mental health and I share a little about my own personal healing journey and a whole lot more.

You can find out more about the Bridge Retreat here: https://www.thebridgeretreat.com and forthcoming workshops by emailing [email protected] You can connect with Donna over on instagram @donnalancs and @thebridgeretreat

Further details on my forthcoming Courageous Courage course and anti racism course mentioned in the episode can be found here.

Psst. Don't forget to let me know what you think over at @novareidofficial on Instagram and Facebook and @novareidoffic on twitter

In this episode I interview award-winning film and theatre director Khadifa Wong.

We talk about Khadifa and her journey growing up, being involved in social justice movements, struggling to find a sense of belonging in the dance and theatre world and how she used that as a catalyst to create change.

We also talk about representation vs tokenism in the theatre and film industry, navigating racism with friends, privilege and internalised racism.

You can see the trailer of Uprooted, a powerful documentary film with the sole purpose to preserve the legacy of jazz dance and to expose it's often hidden roots directed by Khadifa Wong https://uprootedfilm.com
You can connect with Khadifa and the Uprooted team including Zak Nemorin co-creative who we reference, on instagram

Further details on my forthcoming Courageous Courage course and anti racism course mentioned in the episode can be found here.

Psst. Let me know what you think over at @novareidofficial on Instagram and Facebook and @novareidoffic on twitter

In this episode I am joined by award-winning Doula, birth worker, educator and activist Mars Lord and this episode is packed with wisdom, truth bombs and power. 

Content warning: Please be mindful that Mars and I do talk about birth trauma and maternal mortality so some of this may be upsetting for some listeners personally impacted by this.

I have the pleasure of getting up close and personal with Mars and find out more about how she came to work in healthcare. We talk about toxic kindness, maternal mortality and why black women are 5x more likely to die in childbirth than white women. We also uncover medical racism and why being actively anti racist, right now, in the middle of a global pandemic, is absolutely urgent. 

Mars is speaking truth to power in this episode, so if our conversation triggers you, my invitation is to lean all the way in. 

Mars Lord is founder of Doula training organisation Abuela Doula teaching the next generation of Doula's to be culturally competent and able to support all maternal health needs, especially black women and offers online Doula training. If you want to find out how you can be a doula that cares about the birth rights of black women and beyond, you can connect with Mars on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/_marslord and instagram here: @_marslord  and @abueladoula and Facebook

You can find out more about the MMBRACE report referenced here. You can listen to Mars featured on BBC Women's Hour here

Please don't forget to join the conversation over on instagram: @novareidoffocial and twitter @novareidoffic it's not uncommon for Mars to send some of her students my way, so if this episode has inspired you to start your anti racism journey you can find out more that here.

This episode is dedicated to Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong,  aged 28 and Salina Shaw aged 37. 

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Nova Reid. In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Selina Barker, author, Career and Life Design Coach and Co-Founder of Project Love

Join me in this powerful, raw, unedited episode where Selina leans into vulnerability and shares her journey to unlearning her inherent racism, the challenges and triumphs along the way to truly becoming an ally.

If this episode motivates you to be part of powerful change and unlearn your inherent racism too, you can find out more about how Selina did this on my online anti racism course: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/

To connect with Selina you can visit her coaching profile @selinathecoach on Instagram and discover more of her magic over on Project Love Instagram @loveprojectlove AND don't forget to check out their podcast and Hello Goodbye Journal.

Continue the conversation over on @novareidofficial on instagram and Facebook and @novareidoffic on twitter.

Music by: David Szesztay. Photography: Elly Lucas

Welcome to my first interview on Conversations with Nova Reid. 
In this powerful episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Breathwork Guide and Actor Susan Ateh who lives and works in LA.
Susan has the most profound and infectious energy and is passionate about healing.
In this episode we talk about Susan’s experience growing up, being both black and white, her journey as an actor and Breathwork guide and the power of becoming who you are and healing.
Listen to her speak, feel how deeply connected she is with this holistic sense of healing and wellness. 
Susan also recently had the pleasure of meeting Oprah Winfrey and she even shares some of Oprah's wisdom about the power of forgiveness. It's a good one. 
Please rate, and if it moves you, leave a review! 
Enjoy!

Ps. You can connect with Susan over at www.susanateh.com and on Instagram @irishinfused

Don't forget to join the conversation and connect over at @novareidofficial  on instagram and novareid.com to explore how I might be able to help you.