Things we talked about:<ul><li>The difference between writing as a journalist and writing a book (it’s just so long!)</li><li>But: you only get to publish your first book once! Accept the nerves, and appreciate the moment</li><li>The ever-present contention and push-back received when one writes about race</li><li>Natalie’s very wise words that reaction is the point of writing - and those reactions don’t have to be positive every time</li><li>The value of the interviews in her book, and how she found and chose the right people to talk to</li><li>Some of the stories and themes that came out of the interviews that surprised her</li><li>The unique experiences that people of mixed race have when they walk through the world, and the impact this has on identity, parenting, privilege, and the experience of racism</li><li>Parenting mixed race children (avoiding “colour-blindness” and those fetishised hashtags on social media)</li><li>How white parents can open dialogues that empower their mixed race children to talk about racism</li><li>The value of social media in creating connections, sharing ideas, and giving voice to minorities who are not always heard on mainstream platforms</li><li>But on the flip side, the deeply disturbing fetishisation of mixed race people - particularly mixed babies - and “blackfishing” trends (changing your appearance through make-up and hair to appear as though you have black heritage)</li><li>And Natalie’s rallying call to allies: “We need you to still care. We need that energy you had in the summer.”</li></ul>Where to find Natalie online:<ul><li>Natalie's book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/140919714X/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_58Z1SXQGG98ZT6C48Z5E?linkCode=ml1&tag=meanor-21">Mixed/Other</a></li><li>Natalie is <a href="https://twitter.com/Nmozz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@nmozz</a> on Twitter</li><li>And also <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nmozz/?hl=en">@nmozz</a> on Instagram</li><li>You'll find her writing on <a href="http://metro.co.uk/">metro.co.uk</a>, in the lifestyle section</li><li>And here's the Guardian article I mentioned, "<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/08/why-celebrating-mixed-race-beauty-has-its-problematic-side">Why celebrating mixed race beauty has its problematic side</a>"</li></ul>Where to find Sara:<ul><li><a href="https://meandorla.co.uk/the-insta-retreat-2-0">The Insta Retreat </a>- My tell-all, best selling course for Instagram creatives and business owners </li><li><a href="https://meandorla.co.uk/one-to-one-coaching">One to one business coaching with Sara Tasker</a></li><li>Sara’s website: <a href="https://meandorla.co.uk/">meandorla.co.uk</a></li><li>Sara on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/me_and_orla/">@me_and_orla</a></li></ul>

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