Best Lucas Novaes Podcasts (2024)

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The Business of Intimacy: Nova Hawthorne on Leading Australia's First Cam Studio 45:38

2M ago45:38

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In this episode of the Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast, Tilly chats with Nova Hawthorn, a trailblazer in the sex industry and the owner of Australia's first cam studio. Nova shares her inspiring journey from the isolating and ‘learn-as-you-go’ beginnings in the industry to achieving remarkable success. We dive deep into the challenges and t…

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Sex Worker Co-Ops with Mama B (ft Estelle Lucas) 58:23

4M ago58:23

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In this episode Bigger Sister Channel explore the possibility of sex worker cooperatives with Mama B and our managing director Estelle Lucas. We explore the idea of alternative, innovative business model of co-operatives within the sex work industry, now made available with the decriminalisation of sex work. Discussions range from ‘finding your nic…

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Sex Work, Dating and Financial Attitudes with Chloe Dixon | Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast Episode 9 38:07

6M ago38:07

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Welcome back to another episode of the Bigger Sister Channel community podcast. Today’s episode features our host Tilly interviewing Naarm (Melbourne) based worker Chloe Dixon. Chloe shares her journey in the sex industry and financial attitudes, revealing her alignment with "chaotic Katie" and her challenges in managing fast money. They discuss fi…

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Meet Our People & Culture Manager: Zara Harlow! | Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast Episode 8 34:15

7M ago34:15

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Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Today’s episode is a conversation with our host Tilly, and Bigger Sister Channel’s newest staff member Zara Harlow! Zara shares her experience in the sex industry; working across different roles in a number of different (criminal) contexts. Zara also discusses how she’s been able to transfer her skills develope…

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The Who, What, Why and How of the Bigger Sister Channel | Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast Episode 7 17:21

9M ago17:21

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Still feeling confused as to who Bigger Sister Channel is, why we exist, what we’re doing, or how we’re going to do it?! Then this is the episode for you! Join our researcher Tilly (Whoretopia) as she explains the what, why, who and how of the Bigger Sister Channel project. She goes through all these key details and more, expanding on the importanc…

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How money impacts our mindset with Community Manager Lex Leigh | Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast Ep 6 48:49

12M ago48:49

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In this episode, Estelle is joined by BSC Community Manager, Lex Leigh, to discuss financial attitudes & how they can manifest and appear in everyday life. Lex gives some insight into her upbringing & her relationship with money & how that has impacted her over the years. Being a ‘Risky Misty’ or risk taker with her approach towards her finances, L…

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How do we break out of the cycle of economic disempowerment? | Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast Ep 5 8:18

12M ago8:18

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Following on from last weeks episode, Tilly explains what economic empowerment means for sex workers and proposes a solution to break out of the cycle of economic disempowerment. To achieve economic empowerment, four things are required: skills and knowledge, and tools and practice. Bigger Sister Channel plans to improve the financial wellbeing of …

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What is the cycle of economic disempowerment? | Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast Ep 4 17:28

12M ago17:28

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In this episode, Matilda Gold (researcher at Bigger Sister Channel) breaks down the cycle of economic disempowerment for sex workers and explains how systemic barriers prevent sex workers from achieving financial wellness. Referring to Estelle Lucas' research and data, Tilly highlights the need for an economic empowerment educational program specif…

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Interview with chartered accountant Shelin David | Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast Ep 3 55:55

1y ago55:55

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Join us for an enlightening episode of the Bigger Sister Channel Podcast as host Estelle Lucas sits down with Chartered Accountant Shelin David to delve into the fundamentals of taxes and business setups specifically tailored for SWer. In this informative discussion, Estelle and Shelin provide a comprehensive overview of the essentials and 101's of…

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Interview with Gina Sinclair | Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast Episode 2 44:29

1+ y ago44:29

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Welcome to the Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast, where we believe in the power of storytelling to foster connectedness, facilitate learning, and inspire others. In this episode, Estelle Lucas sits down with Gina Sinclair, a remarkable guest who shares her experiences and insights into their financial journey as a sex worker. Gina takes us on…

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Q&A with workers Elle Maran & Estelle Lucas | Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast Episode 1 47:54

1+ y ago47:54

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Join us for a candid conversation with Melbourne-based sex workers Estelle Lucas and Elle Maran as they share their perspectives and stories on what it's really like to be a sex worker. In the first episode of the Bigger Sister Channel Community Podcast, we dive deep into their views on sex, how they handle work stress, and what scares them the mos…

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Màiri Britton 36:46

2+ y ago36:46

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Màiri Britton is a stepdancer, Gaelic singer and Gaelic cultural educator from Edinburgh, who now lives in Cape Breton. Isla and Màiri first met in Scotland many years ago and reconnected with each other during Isla’s time in Cape Breton. Find Isla’s music at www.islaratcliff.com/the-castalia.By Isla Ratcliff

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Mairi Rankin 32:51

2+ y ago32:51

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Mairi Rankin is a fiddle player and step dancer who has grown up immersed in Cape Breton musical traditions. She has toured internationally as a member of the Cape Breton super-group Beòlach, the highly acclaimed Celtic folk band The Outside Track, and in her duo with cellist Eric Wright. Find Isla’s music at www.islaratcliff.com/the-castalia.…

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Peter Corfield 41:57

2+ y ago41:57

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Peter Corfield is a fiddle player and composer from Saint John, New Brunswick. Isla met him at a traditional music session when she travelled to New Brunswick to meet her 3rd and 4th cousins. Peter wrote a tune for her, ‘Isla Be Home for Christmas’, which Isla recorded on Track 13 of her album The Castalia. Find Isla’s music at www.islaratcliff.com…

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Chrissy Crowley 35:11

2+ y ago35:11

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Chrissy Crowley is a fiddle player from Margaree, Cape Breton. She performs both solo and as a member of contemporary band Còig. Isla enjoyed playing tunes with Chrissy every Wednesday night at the session at the Governor’s Pub in Sydney. Find Isla’s music at www.islaratcliff.com/the-castalia.By Isla Ratcliff

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Paul Cranford 36:33

2+ y ago36:33

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Paul Cranford is a well-known fiddle player, composer and publisher in the Cape Breton traditional music scene. Isla played tunes with him every Thursday night at the Blue Mist session. She was honoured when he wrote her a strathspey, ‘Isla Ratcliff’, which she recorded on Track 6 of her album The Castalia, along with a reel that she wrote for him,…

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Heather Sparling of Cape Breton University 46:43

2+ y ago46:43

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Heather Sparling was Isla’s professor at Cape Breton University. Her research interests include Cape Breton dance traditions, Gaelic song in Nova Scotia, and the revitalisation of the Gaelic language through music. In this episode, she tells us about the history of stepdance, which features on four tracks of Isla’s album The Castalia. Find Isla’s m…

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Annabelle Bugay on stepdancing 44:24

2+ y ago44:24

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Annabelle Bugay is the stepdancer on Isla’s album The Castalia. Annabelle and Isla were both students at Cape Breton University. Isla recorded the tune that she wrote for Annabelle, ‘Tune for Annabelle’, as Track 4, accompanied by Annabelle stepdancing. Find Isla’s music at www.islaratcliff.com/the-castalia.…

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Dawn and Margie Beaton 38:32

2+ y ago38:32

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Dawn and Margie Beaton are a fantastic fiddle-and-piano duo from Cape Breton. Isla met Margie on a drive from the Brook Village Square Dance to the Festival Club at Celtic Colours International Festival 2019, of which Dawn is the Artistic Director. Isla watched the online version of Celtic Colours in 2020, during the week that she spent writing her…

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Kyle MacNeil of the Barra MacNeils 40:51

2+ y ago40:51

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Kyle MacNeil was Isla’s fiddle teacher at Cape Breton University. He performs with The Barra MacNeils. He taught Isla the tune ‘Kilts on Fire’, which she recorded on Track 7 of her album The Castalia. Find Isla’s music at www.islaratcliff.com/the-castalia.By Isla Ratcliff

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Coming soon: Cape Breton conversations with Isla Ratcliff 1:26

2+ y ago1:26

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In 2019, Scottish fiddle player Isla Ratcliff spent four wonderful months in Cape Breton, an island on Canada's rugged east coast with a rich traditional music culture. Isla fell in love with the music, the people and the place. Her experiences in Nova Scotia and neighbouring New Brunswick inspired her to release The Castalia, her debut album of tr…

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S2 Ep11: Season Finale: The Good Ally with Nova Reid 25:51

3y ago25:51

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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 heal…

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S2 Ep10: Being the Change with Gina Martin 1:11:14

3y ago1:11:14

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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 star…

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S2 Ep9: Light the corner where you are: Anti-racism, disability and intersectionality | Kym Oliver 1:39:44

3y ago1:39:44

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In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Kym Oliver, writer, speaker and the 'Official Goddess’ for The Triple Cripples - a platform dedicated to highlighting the narratives and increasing the visibility of Black, Brown & Indigenous Melanated People, living with Disability. Kym is dedicated to illuminating her ‘lived experience’ with a lon…

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S2 Ep8: Black Minds Matter U.K., Racism, Mental Health and Avoiding Burnout | Agnes Mwakatuma 57:47

3y ago57:47

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In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Agnes Mwakatuma, Founder of Black Minds Matter U.K. Born in Tanzania, Agnes’ family relocated to a small town in Devon 12 years ago. While growing up in a predominantly white town, Agnes recalls early examples of racism and microaggressions. Her own experiences as a Black woman, as well as witnessin…

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S2 Ep7: Embodying Anti-Racism, Perfectionism, Accountability and Love | Amanda Appiagyei 1:07:26

3y ago1:07:26

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In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Amanda Appiagyei, one of my anti-racism students. Amanda is a brand strategist helping people to build business and lives that feel more joyful, a lifelong learner. Amanda and I had an incredibly raw and honest conversation about her anti-racism journey, her experience of being in an interracial mar…

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S2 Ep6: White Body Supremacy, Healing from Racial Trauma, Black Women and Creation | Resmaa Menakem 1:06:45

3y ago1:06:45

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In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to the incredible Resmaa Menakem, a Healer, best-selling author, and trauma specialist. Resmaa helps people, communities, and organisations find strength in healing historical and racialised trauma – carried in the body and the soul – that is holistic and resilient. He is a cultural trauma navigator an…

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S2 Ep5: Love, Rage and Living in our Full Humanity | Lady Phyll 59:40

3y ago59:40

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In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to the incredible community builder and organiser, Phyll Opoku-Gyimah also fondly known as Lady Phyll, who is the nucleus of the award-winning celebration and protest that is UK Black Pride. Lady Phyll is also the executive director of Kaleidoscope Trust, an organisation working towards the liberation …

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S2 Ep4: The Role of Black Women in British Civil Rights and Resistance | Stella Dadzie 1:14:39

3y ago1:14:39

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This episode is sponsored by The Hopper (www.thehopper.tech). In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of talking to the incredible author, historian, and British Civil Rights activist, Stella Dadzie, whose career has spanned over 40 years. Stella is a founding member of OWAAD (Organisation of Women of African and Asian Descent), a national umbr…

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S2 Ep3: BLM One Year On, Toxic Masculinity, Healing and Honouring Women | Daniel Edmund 1:26:29

3y ago1:26:29

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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 One year on from the murder of George Floyd which sparked global Black Lives Matter Protests we explore what has changed and what has stayed the same. In this episode I have the pleasure…

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S2 Ep2: Boundaries, book publishing & raising socially conscious children | Layla F Saad 1:11:48

3+ y ago1:11:48

1:11:48

In this episode, I have the pleasure of stealing some time with the incredible New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, anti-racism educator, International speaker and podcaster Layla F. Saad. She is the author of the ground-breaking Me and White Supremacy (2020), an anti-racism education workbook that was initially offered for free in a…

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S2 Ep1: Introducing Season Two: Writing a Book and Racial Healing 38:51

3+ y ago38:51

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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 t…

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S1 Ep20: 2020 Reflections and courageously moving forward to 2021 - BONUS episode 54:35

3+ y ago54:35

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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 fo…

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S1 Ep19: Don't Lose Hope 1:11:46

4y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

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 d…

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S1 Ep18: The Fine Line between being an Ally and Stealing the Mic. Racism, Education & Self Forgiveness 1:17:25

4y ago1:17:25

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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…

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S1 Ep17: No Mud, No Lotus: Dismantling White Supremacy in Yoga and Collective Healing | Jonelle Lewis 1:24:47

4y ago1:24:47

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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…

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S1 Ep16: Be a Pilgrim: Navigating Vulnerability, Identity and Change with Adé Adeniji 1:14:22

4y ago1:14:22

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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 me…

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S1 Ep15: Community, Reparations and Anti Blackness | Yazzie Min 1:23:55

4y ago1:23:55

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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, whiteness, where community has gone in “Britishness” and how fierce lov…

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S1 Ep14: Collective power, black sisterhood and adoption | India Gary-Martin 1:08:07

4y ago1:08:07

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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 unde…

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S1 Ep13: Don't Give Up 1:00:45

4y ago1:00:45

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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…

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S1 Ep12: I bring the joy: Big feelings, healing and finding joy in adversity with Tamu Thomas 1:13:07

4y ago1:13:07

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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…

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S1 Ep11: Nothing can be changed until it is faced: James Baldwin, Activism and why white women need to rise up 47:28

4y ago47:28

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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 s…

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S1 Ep10: Identity and erasure, Polycystic ovary syndrome and navigating mental health as a black woman | Chloe Davies 1:29:40

4+ y ago1:29:40

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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…

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S1 Ep9: Competition, coaching & white supremacy: being yourself, wholeheartedly with Nicola Rae Wickham 59:16

4+ y ago59:16

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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 wi…

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S1 Ep8: White silence and why is it so hard to apologise? 42:48

4+ y ago42:48

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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 …

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S1 Ep7: Accountability, Acceptance and Sobriety: Confronting addiction and becoming anti-racist with Joanne Bradford 1:09:59

4+ y ago1:09:59

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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'…

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S1 Ep5: Friendships, belonging, race: social justice and jazz dance with Khadifa Wong 1:11:40

4+ y ago1:11:40

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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 …

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S1 Ep4: More than just birth, Black maternal mortality, toxic kindness and uncovering medical racism with Mars Lord 1:09:58

4+ y ago1:09:58

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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 …

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S1 Ep2: Reclaiming who we are with Susan Ateh 44:42

4+ y ago44:42

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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 …

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S1 Ep1: What's this all about? 18:37

4+ y ago18:37

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Welcome to the very first episode of Conversations with Nova Reid! So what's this all about then? In this episode join me, your host, Nova Reid, as I talk to you more about the podcast, what magic and mischief you can expect, why I chose to start it and my response to people who tell me not to talk about racism or get political in the middle of a g…

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