Episode 092 | Race and representation. Figuring it out with the founder of Nicola Lespeare Greeting Cards | Free and Figuring It Out
This week we are delighted to welcome on to the show guest Nicola Lespeare.
Nicola Lespeare Greeting Cards is an aspirational brand specialising in distinctive, illustrated designs influenced by fabulous afros and deep skin tones.
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.
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.
In this interview filled with great energy and honest conversation we discuss...
Nicola's struggle with finding greetings cards featuring black people and why she decided to do something about it
Representation within different industries and how this is changing
From activists on the cover of Vogue to ITV supporting Black Lives Matter
Make up brands and skintone underwear catering for Black people
Racist comments on digital platforms
Embracing natural black hair and fabulous fros
Black Pound Day
We finish the interview by asking Nicola our quick fire guest questions!
You can follow and find out more about Nicola at
https://www.instagram.com/nicolalespeare/
https://www.nicolalespeare.com/
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Your hosts are...
Charelle Griffith, 32, is a marketing strategist for coaches and consultants, and founder of PropelHer, a personal development blog and book club. She lives in London, dates men and has been single for 5 years (except for a summer romance in 2018). Connect with Charelle on Instagram.
Verity Brown, 34, is a northerner and the founder of The Authentic DatA Revolution and is currently living in the Lake District, UK. She is bisexual, was single for 3.5 years and is in a relationship with a woman. Connect with Verity on Instagram.