Nova Reid
Thought leader and bestselling author of The Good Ally
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
About Nova Reid
Often described as a force to be reckoned with, Nova Reid is a creative entrepreneur, producer, TED speaker and writer whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, mental health and social change. She is the host and executive producer of her Audible Original series, Hidden Histories with Nova Reid, a project widely described as transformative for its powerful exploration of identity and belonging.
Curious about human behaviour and collective healing, Nova draws on her professional background in mental health to inspire meaningful change from the inside out. Her career has taken her to international stages and into boardrooms, working with FTSE 100 organisations and advising on prominent human rights inquiries. Originally trained as a professional actress, she was headhunted to deliver a TED talk and now regularly speaks on world-class platforms, including The National Theatre.
Nova has written for major publications including The Guardian, Vogue and Elle, and was invited to attend the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as a media expert. A highly skilled interviewer and facilitator, she creates space for courageous conversations on and off stage, encouraging audiences to be more honest and ultimately more human.
Nova has received multiple accolades, including being named one of Black Magic Network’s Top 100 Black British Women and winning a Precious Award for Social Impact. Her work has supported human rights cases, Criminal Justice Wales and the NHS, among others.
Her bestselling debut book, The Good Ally, has been consistently described as life-changing.
- Race and Gender
- Entrepreneurship
- Boundaries, resilience and radical self-care
- Anti-Racism
- Brave Leadership
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Black Mental Health
- Psychological safety at work
- Courage, Confidence & Empowerment
- Courageous Conversations
- Experiences of being an author and writing a best-selling book
Also available on WATERSTONES, AMAZON or AFRORI BOOKS
Testimonials
"I had the pleasure of working with her twice recently and at both events she was engaging, informative and she got people really fired up and excited to take what they’d learned back into their professional and personal lives. It’s a real skill to be able to handle powerful issues like race and diversity in the compassionate and sensitive way that Nova does. I would work with her again in a heartbeat."
Snap Photography Festival
"Nova hosted a very engaging session for Change.org on Intersectionality and the Importance of Diversity in the Workplace. It was a solution-based presentation that led to a thought-provoking discussion. Nova was well-prepared and delightful to work with. The team appreciated her willingness to continue the conversation if people had further questions or thoughts. We strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a speaker in this area."
CHANGE.ORG
"We love working with Nova, her diversity talk gave a fresh new angle for our team to think about. On the feedback her talk was voted ‘most enjoyable of the day’! We look forward to working with her again soon”"
Principal Hotel London
"During a dedicated workshop on diversity and bias, Nova Reid offered a safe space where our participants could reflect on our pre-programmed realities, biases and prejudices. Her workshop was an interactive session, filled with laughter, aha-moments and even tears. We highly recommend her workshops, just a short interaction with her can evoke change. She has a calm and kind way of presenting that truly connected and inspired not only our participants but management to continue bringing awareness and promote inclusion. We can’t speak highly enough of Nova or her workshops."
Lufthansa
"As Chair of BT’s Ethnic Diversity Network, I wanted to say a massive personal thank you for leading our Good Ally discussion on Monday. It’s important that we can have progressive conversations which help our colleagues to think differently to drive meaningful change. The event was a great success we had over 160 colleagues join and the early colleague feedback I have received has been excellent. The session was informative, practical and action orientated. Your delivery and candour kept our colleagues truly engaged and inspired."
BT
"On behalf of Chicago Booth and our London D&I group, thank you for the amazing event with Jane Risen last week. We are really grateful for the insights, perspective and advice you brought to make this event valuable for so many. In addition to countless superlatives, lots of positive feedback has included words such as useful, informative, relevant, practical, blunt. More than anything, people seemed to really appreciate the tangible action items and advice for all parties."
Chicago Booth School
"Thanks again for such an inspiring talk. It was moving and personal and a great reminder of the kinds of conversations that we should be having more of."
"Nova Reid recently spoke at our Anti-Racism Leadership Charter event. Her knowledge and ability to bring her insights to life ensured all those attending and watching online remained engaged throughout. She was easy to work with, very personable and spent extra time interacting with delegates. Her passion for diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and allyship resonated with the audience. Colleagues in attendance advised she has prepositioned them to be better! I would highly recommend Nova to other organisations embarking on their Anti-racism journey."
Transport for London
