Grab a cuppa and get to know Purpose author and Academy founder, Jessica Huie MBE.  Jessica will be in conversation with anti-racism activist and author of The Good Ally, Nova Reid. Jessica will discuss her work, career, and offer a glimpse into her creative routine.

Programme:

• Welcome, introductions and housekeeping from Nova Reid (2 mins)
• Introduction from Jessica Huie and glimpse into her creative routine (10-15 mins)
• Advice for authors on staying creative and connected (10 mins)
• Q&A with audience (10-15 mins)

Send us your questions in advance

If you would like to send questions for Jessica Huie in advance, email lbrendfish@societyofauthors.org with ‘Jessica Huie – Question’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day.

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The line-up

Jessica Huie – Author

Jessica Huie MBE is Author of Purpose published by Hay House and Founder of The Purpose Academy.  In Purpose, Jessica invites us to reconnect with who we are beneath the layers of roles, titles and belief systems. In an era where so many of us define our identity by the title on our business card, Jessica promises that “stripped back is where we meet ourselves.” 

 Linktree: @Jessica_huie_ Twitter @JessicaHuieMBE | Instagram @jessica_huie_

Nova Reid – Author

TED speaker, author and Social Impact Precious Award Winner Nova Reid is an anti-racism activist who uses her professional background in mental wellbeing to encourage meaningful change from the inside out. Her debut book, The Good Ally, was published by HQ (HarperCollins) in September 2021.

Website: www.novareid.com | Instagram @novareidofficial |Twitter @novareidoffic

Need to know 

Before the event

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During the event

• This online event will take place on Zoom Webinar; you will not be visible on screen but will be able ask questions via the Q&A function or interact via the chat box
• This event will be recorded but you won’t be on screen
• Attendees have the option to turn on the live transcript option
• This event is 45 minutes.

After the event

• Hashtag for this event: #SoAatHome
• You’ll be able to catch the recording on our Vimeo channel

Booking

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