#092 | Race and representation. Figuring it out with the founder of Nicola Lespeare Greeting Cards

<p>This week we are delighted to welcome on to the show guest Nicola Lespeare.</p> <p><em>Nicola Lespeare Greeting Cards is an aspirational brand specialising in distinctive, illustrated designs influenced by fabulous afros and deep skin tones. </em></p> <p><em>The dynamic brand is inspired by an exciting vision to amplify the prominence of imaginative Black character cards and re-shape the greeting card landscape.</em></p> <p><em>At the heart of Nicola Lespeare is a purpose to help you celebrate family, friendships and life's magical experiences with memorable cards that resonate and create connections. </em></p> <p>In this interview filled with great energy and honest conversation we discuss...</p> <ul> <li>Nicola's struggle with finding greetings cards featuring black people and why she decided to do something about it</li> <li>Representation within different industries and how this is changing</li> <li>From activists on the cover of Vogue to ITV supporting Black Lives Matter</li> <li>Make up brands and skintone underwear catering for Black people</li> <li>Racist comments on digital platforms</li> <li>Embracing natural black hair and fabulous fros</li> <li>Black Pound Day</li> </ul> <p>We finish the interview by asking Nicola our quick fire guest questions!</p> <p>You can follow and find out more about Nicola at</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolalespeare/" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nicolalespeare/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nicolalespeare.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.nicolalespeare.com/</a></p> <p><strong>Resources</strong></p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/3iClQWQ">Miracle Morning Book</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRdeFYy9trJii-MTgepCV92253ocxHQzy"> Miracle Morning Video Series</a></p> <p><a href="https://blackpoundday.uk/">Black Pound Day</a></p> <p>Have some feedback, a question you would like us to answer or a topic suggestion?</p> <p>Drop us an email at freeandfiguringitout@gmail.com</p> <p>Follow us <a h