Favourite Things — Nova Reid

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These are a few of my favourite things.

From thought-provoking articles, soul nourishing interviews, to courageous conversations and things that have simply inspired me. I have gathered some of them together - because I think they might inspire you too.

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HEALING AND BLACK MENTAL HEALTH

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HEALING AND BLACK MENTAL HEALTH ~

Lama Rod Owens x Nova Reid

In conversation with Lama Rod Owens, Discussing healthy anger healing and activism - this conversation full of so much wisdom and joy is chaired by the brilliant Dr Sanah Ahsan - you’ll soon see why this remains one of my most favourite times on stage.

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Alex Elle x Nova Reid

In conversation with multi-bestselling author Alexandra Elle discussing boundaries, relationships and letting go.

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David Harewood MBE x Nova Reid

In conversation with acclaimed Hollywood actor and fellow Brit David Harewood MBE at the National Theatre - discussing the impact of racism on mental health: such a beautiful human exchange

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Black Minds Matter x Nova Reid

Being interviewed by Black Minds Matter Soraya Stuart discussing building resilience and how to look after yourself when facing adversity

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Resmaa Menakem x Nova Reid

I loved being interviewed by Sunday Times Bestselling author Resmaa Menakem on his podcast. We spoke about my author journey, US vs UK racism, conscious leaders, shame and what it means to embody anti-racism

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Brita Fernandez Schmidt x Nova Reid

A heart opening interview about overcoming fears and living your purpose with Brita Fernandez Schmidt former director of Women For Women UK

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Some of my favourite podcast guests

White body supremacy, Black women and creation and healing from racial trauma. Me interviewing Menakem

Living in our full humanity - a beautiful interview with founder of UK Black Pride Lady Phyll

Anti-racism - disability and intersectionality - Triple Cripples Kym Oliver

TED Talk

Not all superheroes wear capes, how you have the power to change the world. My turn to grace the famous red square.

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Children and Racism

An interview with child psychologist Dr Martha Deiros Collado, discussing empathy and shame and talking to children about race:

Motherkind podcast interview - How to talk to children about race

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In the workplace

Nova Reid Speaks on the Beauty & Pain of Racial Equity Work

An interview in Grazia magazine discussing how to avoid tokenism in the workplace during black history month

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Allyship and
Anti-Racism

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‘No more white saviours, thanks’ - My article in The Guardian talking about performative allyship

How to talk to friends about racism - Vogue

How can courage and vulnerability make you truly anti-racist - in conversation Bristol Festival of ideas in conversation with Professor Madhu Krishnan

Layla F Saad- courage, boundaries and anti-racism

Book Writing and Black History

Interviewing author Jessica Huie on about her book purpose and the writing process with Society of authors

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Being interviewed on the Good Readers bookclub about being an author

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An interview with Rebel Book Club about The Good Ally

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Interview with prominent civil rights activist in the 70’s, historian and author of A Kick in the Belly Stella Dadzie

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An Ode to the Windrush Generation - A love letter I wrote to The Windrush Generation for Elle Magazine

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