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.

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 In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to campaigner, speaker and writer, Gina Martin, who is best known for founding and running the national campaign to make upskirting illegal and creating the Voyeurism Act. Gina and I had an honest conversation about what triggered Gina’s activism leading to the Upskirting Campaign,...

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 In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Kym Oliver, writer, speaker, lecturer and Co-Founder of The Triple Cripples - a platform dedicated to highlighting the narratives and increasing the visibility of Black, Brown & Indigenous Melanated People, living with Disability. Kym and I had an incredibly honest conversation...

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 In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Agnes Mwakatuma, Founder of Black Minds Matter U.K. Agnes and I had an incredibly powerful conversation about the impact of systemic racism on mental health, why it falls on Black Minds Matter to solve shortfalls in the NHS and the government, avoiding burnout with self-care, and...

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 In this episode I talk to Amanda, brand strategist, lifelong learner and one of my anti-racism students. Amanda and I had an incredibly raw and honest conversation about her anti-racism journey, her experience of being in an interracial marriage with two mixed heritage children and how this has affected her anti-racism work.

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 In this episode, I talk to the incredible Healer, best-selling author and trauma specialist, Resmaa Menakem about the immaturity of white body supremacy, healing from racial trauma and his best-selling book, My Grandmother’s Hands.

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 In this episode, I talk to the incredible community builder and speaker Lady Phyll about what lead her to found UK Black Pride, racism and how it intersects with other communities, managing expectations and overwhelm around roles when engaged in social justice work, and UK Black Pride 2021 as a space to imagine difference.

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 In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to author, historian and British Civil Rights activist, Stella Dadzie, whose career has spanned over 40 years, about her activism, her work as a historian, the erasure of Black Women’s experience in the academic record, education and ‘white noise’ debates, and how we cling onto hope.

In this episode I talk to fellow TED talk and podcaster Daniel Edmund, a dynamic speaker, presenter and social entrepreneur committed to leading this generation to a more inclusive and equitable world for all people. I offer a content warning as we explore themes of suicide and drug use. Racist and homophobic language are also used to depict some of Daniel's lived experience. You can pre-order my debut book, The Good Ally, via your favourite bookseller or online now:...

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 In this episode, Layla and I talk about her book Me and White Supremacy, book publishing and racism, parenting and racism, why boundaries in anti-racism and relationships are so important and we also talk about the beauty of surrender.

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 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

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

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...

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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. 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 uncredible India Gary-Martin, 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 & 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. Support the...

She's back! I have a VERY special episode with you today. Giving you a mini solo episode from me on the current state of play and this current "momentum" in anti racism work. And introducing my very special guest. My Dad. We talk about growing up as a black boy in London, my granddad and Windrush, weddings, sibling rivalry and what he REALLY thinks about me doing this work. As a highly skilled martial artist, we also talk about martial arts can teach us about discipline, self compassion...

I couldn't think of a more perfect time to release this episode with Tamu Thomas who I call The Queen of Joy. She is a joy seeker holistic & somatic coach and founder of Live Three Sixty. Seeking out joy at times of adversity is VITAL for our mental health and building resilience. In this episode we go all the way there and back. We talk about what it was like being raised by activists, race hierarchies, over functioning and burning out, the power of managing and expressing BIG feelings...

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...

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...

In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing one of my favourite human beings; Creative Coach and Founder of A Life More Inspired (https://www.alifemoreinspired.com) , 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...

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...