Conversations with Nova Reid – Détails, épisodes et analyse

My debut book, The Good Ally is OUT NOW via your favourite bookseller or online: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-good-ally/nova-reid/9780008439484 In this episode it's just you and me kiddo wrapping up and reflecting on an incredible season. Going solo to share more about my author journey and barriers to author success. I also talk about healing and why courage and vulnerability are necessary to be anti-racist AND, I treat you to a little exclusive reading from my debut book The Good Ally.


The Good Ally is an urgent call to arms to become better allies - and, in turn, human beings - against racism, and provides a thoughtful approach centering collective healing to do so. It is a book for those against persistent racial injustice, hungry to expand their knowledge and understanding of systemic racism in Britain and beyond. It intricately uncovers the roots of racism and its birthplace, anti-Blackness. It is for those who not only want to be able to better recognise both subtle and overt forms of racism in action, and to examine their powerful role in it, but who want to know what to tangibly do about it. The answer often lies within.

Full of punch, humour and hope and packed with searing research and case studies – some toe-curling, some blood-boiling – The Good Ally will show you how, with knowledge, a dose of self-interrogation and a lot of courage, we can broker privilege and create powerful change.

The Good Ally is out now via your favourite bookseller or online now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-good-ally/nova-reid/9780008439484

Ways you can help get thew word out and support The Good Ally:

1. if you are able, please do buy the book for you, your family and your friends. Here is where you can buy the copies and independent booksellers.  eBooks can be found here is the Kindle version on Amazon

2. Listen to The Good Ally on audible (for free if you have a 30 day trial)

3. If you use Goodreads, add it to your reading lists here 

4. If you already have your copy - please share it.  It is wonderful to see photos of #TheGoodAlly out in the world.  Share what parts of the book that resonated with you on social media, on Goodreads, with friends and family on Whatsapp, and talk about why you have the book and what it means to you.  Please don't forget to use #TheGoodAlly on those shares.
You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial   (https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and at www.novareid.com       If you are ready to do the inner work and learn to be actively anti-racist please visit my website for further details about my online academy: Becoming Anti-racist with Nova Reid    https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-course/        If you would like to express gratitude you can do so here: https://novareid.com/gratitude/

Don't forget if you learn something and these add value you can join my  podcast community over on Patreon to support this work: https://www.patreon.com/novareid.       If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review. 

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to campaigner, writer and speaker, Gina Martin, who is best known for founding and running the national campaign to make upskirting illegal and changing English and Welsh law by creating the Voyeurism Act. 

Gina’s first book Be The Change was published in 2019 and is a practical guide for activists starting out. Recently named one of the Evening Standard’s 1000 most influential people in London, Gina is also an ambassador for UN Women UK and advocates for regular people creating change in their communities. 
Gina and I had an honest conversation about activism and what triggered her involvement leading the Upskirting Campaign which ended up changing the law. We talk about sexual assault and power, being an influencer vs and activist, anti-Blackness and the different standards that are held for white women who are campaigners and Black women and how human rights issues are deeply connected. We also talk about the impact of social media, racism in the law and most importantly the role you have and how can you impact change.     Referenced in the episode:  
- Be The Change (Little Brown, 2019)     You can also connect with Gina at @ginamartin 
You can pre-order my debut book, The Good Ally, via your favourite bookseller or online now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-good-ally/nova-reid/9780008439484
You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial   (https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and at www.novareid.com       If you are ready to do the inner work and learn to be actively anti-racist please visit my website for further details about my online academy: Becoming Anti-racist with Nova Reid    https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-course/        If you would like to express gratitude you can do so here: https://novareid.com/gratitude/

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 exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/novareid.       If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review.  

You can pre-order my debut book, The Good Ally, via your favourite bookseller or online now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-good-ally/nova-reid/9780008439484


Welcome to season two of Conversations with Nova Reid. It's great to be back in company with you!

In this episode I reflect on almost a year since the BLM resurgence, the first part of the year, and I share snippets of the writing process. I also talk about Britain and Gaslighting, Meghan and Harry and healing from racial trauma, what happens when people embody anti-racism and how it can transform relationships. I also share themes of what to expect from season two. Journey with me!

Referenced in this episode:
- Meghan, Harry and Oprah Winfrey Interview, ITV, CBS
- You Are Your Best Thing - Tarana Burke and Brené Brown: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/144/1445970/you-are-your-best-thing/9781785043826.html
- Becoming Anti-racist with Nova Reid: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-course/ 

Welcome back! An impromptu special bonus episode for you today where I go solo! Reflecting on some of the key lessons I have learned from 2020 and inviting you to do the same.

I also talk about milestones and challenges in 2020, celebration and struggle, the danger of toxic positivity and finding gratitude in difficulty. I also talk about moving forward with intention and courage in 2021.

Links referenced:
Toxic Positivity: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/toxic-positivity-during-the-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR05qdOUBxBHX1u5mfPVRSmzA-4ucMmEpI6sSJqdxU7_dx7I6xoQZv8w0dw
Civil rights and racism in publishing: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/11/opinion/culture/diversity-publishing-industry.html

You can pre-order my new book, The Good Ally, in bookstores now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-good-ally/nova-reid/9780008439484

If you are ready to do the inner work and learn to be actively anti-racist please visit my website for further details about my anti racism online course: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/

You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial
(https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and www.novareid.com
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: https://www.patreon.com/novareid.

If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review

You can pre-order my new book, The Good Ally, in bookstores now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-good-ally/nova-reid/9780008439484

So here we are the final episode of season one! Inspired by Barack Obama I open up about what it's like to be an anti-racist educator, black woman, and soon-to-be author in unprecedented times like these.

I delve deep into the heaviness of reliving racist trauma I talk about how we can ALL instigate change in ourselves and others without resorting to dehumanising behaviour. And I share some deeply personal stories that came to me after watching Barack Obama delivering an incredible eulogy for activist, the late John Lewis.
In the episode I also discuss:

• Remembering past trauma while concurrently experience it right now
• How we can normalise racism as a way to protect ourself from trauma
• Them-ing and us-ing and the race hierarchy we all need to be aware of and disrupt
• Anthony Walker and Joy Gardner 
• Being vigilant of our own internalised racism and where racism shows up everywhere around us; the media, social media, and everyday life too.

Referenced in the episode:

• My discussions with Ade Adeniji in Episode 16, Natalie Alleyne in Episode 18 Yazzie Min in Episode 15, Selina Barker Episode 3 and Mars Lord in Episode 4
• Freedom Song (2000) 
• Owen Jones Guardian article 

You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial
(https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and atwww.novareid.com

If you are ready to do the inner work and learn to be actively anti racist please visit my website for further details about my anti racism online course: https://novareid.com/services/anti-racism-white-privilege-course/

Thank you to every single guest for making this series one to be proud of and for you for choosing to tune in. I'll be back for season two later this year when I've finished writing this book!

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: https://www.patreon.com/novareid.

If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review

You can pre-order my new book, The Good Ally, in Waterstones and Amazon now.

In this episode I talk to Natalie an Educational Psychologist, mum of two and one of my anti-racism students.

Natalie and I had an incredibly raw and vulnerable conversation about her anti-racism journey and she shares her experience of being in an interracial relationship with two mixed heritage children while also working in education.

Natalie grew up in an almost exclusively white area and while she felt innately uncomfortable with the covert and sometimes overt racism she observed; she talks about how she didn't have the language to speak up until she grew up.

This is a really truthful conversation about how to become an ally beyond performative action. The boundary between speaking up and passing on the mic, tackling systemic racism in education and the joy of becoming anti-racist. Natalie generously opens up about her journey, leaning into the messiness of anti racist work and imploring her fellow white folk to do the same.

In the episode we also discuss:

- Natalie's journey into her anti-racist work & the importance of intentionality
- White privilege and how that can be weaponised against black and brown people.
- Racism and unconscious bias in education
- Natalie's thoughts on Christianity and dismantling systems of oppression

Referenced in the episode:

- Robin DiAngelo: White Fragility
- Reni Eddo-Lodge: Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race
- Layla F Saad: Me and White Supremacy
- My discussion with Selina Barker in Episode 3 

NB: All views are Natalie's own and not that of her employer. 

You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial
(https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and atwww.novareid.com

If you are ready to do the inner work and learn to be actively anti racist please visit my website for further details about my anti racism online course:  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 exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/novareid.

If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review

In this episode I talk to Jonelle Lewis, a mother and incredible yoga teacher smashing stereotypes.

Jonelle and I met at an event on International Women's Day a few years ago and have been friends ever since. She is a force of nature who doesn't mince her words and speaks truth about white supremacy in the wellness industry. 

Jonelle's experience of dealing with racism in the wellness industry is such an important lesson. Despite the noise, Jonelle listened to the small voice calling her to teach, went to India to train and has been teaching yoga in person and online ever since. 
We talk about her experience as a black woman with boobs and butt in yoga, how she's cultivated resilience from dealing with white supremacy, and she shares the wisdom and fire that makes her such a powerful soul. 

In the episode we also discuss: 
- How Jonelle was called to teach yoga
- Violence in the wellness industry 
- Her experience at Howard University (which is an all black university in the U.S) 
- The importance of seeing Anti-Racism work as the healing work it is
- Decolonising the wellness industry
You can connect with Jonelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonelleyoga/ and at her website: https://www.jonellelewis.com/
You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial (https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and atwww.novareid.com
If you are ready to do the inner work and learn to be actively anti racist please visit my website for further details about my anti racism online course:  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.

If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Adéwale (Adé) Adeniji, a trainer, coach, interfaith minister and storyteller

We had an intimate, beautiful conversation from how children internalise racism, violence in the workplace, belonging and becoming who you were always meant to be. This conversation is rich, moving and uplifting in equal measure.

In the episode we also discuss: 

- Practicing self care
- How systemic racism continues to be ignored
- What called Adé to start therapy
- Identity, upbringing and sexuality and the importance of finding our sense of belonging
-  Shame resilience and boundaries 
- Adé’s work as an interfaith minister 

You can connect with Adé  at: http://walkwithyou.me/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outtales/ and twitter: https://twitter.com/outtales 

You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial
(https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and www.novareid.com

If you are ready to do the inner work and learn to be actively anti racist please visit my website for further details about my anti racism online course: www.novareid.com
Don't forget that you can join my brand new podcast community over on Patreon to get access to exclusive content & support this work: 
https://www.patreon.com/novareid
If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review

This week I have the pleasure of talking to fellow activist, poet and founder of Stand For Humanity Yazzie Min. Yazzie and I connected online through our shared activism and have supported each other ever since. 

We talk at length about community, reparations and anti-Blackness, whiteness, where community has gone in “Britishness” and how fierce love and kinship is the key to our survival.   Yazzie and I are not mincing our words, so if you feel uncomfortable listening to this episode, I urge you to sit with your discomfort and lean all the way in.

This is a powerful, moving and joyful listen. I hope it motivates you to start/keep doing the work needed. There’s also a special treat from Yazzie at the end. 
Referenced in this episode:

- Reni Eddo Lodge - Enoch Powell's Rivers of Blood Speech (TW)  - Angela Davis at WOW Global
You can connect with Yazzie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standforhumanity/ & find out more about her Soul Coaching and Active Hope sessions on Patreon: patreon.com/standforhumanity/posts
And watch her perform Taste here: https://youtu.be/OdwkYTFk57Q
You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial
(https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and www.novareid.com

IF you ARE READY to do the inner work, to and 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

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to the incredible India Gary-Martin who had me at hello when I met her back in 2016. India is an award-winning coach, speaker and leadership expert with over 25 years experience in financial services including JP Morgan.

We dive deep into the magic of collective power and black sisterhood, how her understanding of intersectionality gave her the words to understand the racism she experienced in her career, her experience with adoption and the importance of being brave in leadership and whether we can  ALL really be our true selves at work.

I hope this episode gets you thinking and nourishes you as much as it did me.

You can connect with India over at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/india-gary-martin-2a987589/ & find out more about her coaching for leadership here: https://www.leadershipforexecs.com/

Articles referenced:
CNN
https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2020/06/europe/britain-racism-cnn-poll-gbr-intl/

Stylist
https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/nova-reid-anti-racism-course-george-floyd/400344

You can connect with me over at @novareidofficial
(https://www.instagram.com/novareidofficial/) and atwww.novareid.com

IF you ARE READY to do the inner work, to and 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   If this podcast resonates with you, please leave a review