The Half Of It: Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran at Gower Street

Join us for an evening with authors of The Half Of It: Exploring the Mizxed-Race Experience, Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran.
In The Half Of It: Exploring the Mixed-Race Experience Emma and Nicole, hosts of the critically acclaimed podcast Mixed Up discuss what it truly means to be mixed-race and all the different layers that fall into this. They delve into everything from culture and identity to interracial relationships, to adoption, to understanding the historical context of mixed-race people – collectively culminating in a rounder and deeper appreciation for the mixed-identity. They illuminate us on their own experiences of growing up mixed, interweaving guest interviews and insights from people they talk to along the way.

With The Half Of It: Exploring the Mixed-Race Experience, Emma and Nicole want to break down barriers and open up a deeper dialogue of the mixed-race experience. Although this was born out of a desire to speak directly to the mixed-race community, they discovered there is something in it for everyone. Whether you are mixed, you know someone mixed, if you have ever considered dating outside of your race, if you’re a parent committed to exposing your child to a more diverse view of the world, or indeed an adult committed to expanding your view of culture and identity – then The Half Of It is for you.

Don't forget to include a copy of The Half Of It with your ticket. There will be a book signing following the discussion. Join us from 18:00 for a welcome drink!

Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran created and co-host the award-winning Mixed Up podcast discussing race and identity through the lens of the mixed-race perspective. They have interviewed the likes of Mel B, Afua Hirsch, Ben Bailey Smith, Big Zuu, Emma Dabiri, Jassa Ahluwalia, Jordan Stephens, Kit de Waal, and Travis Alabanza over the last five seasons.

Emma Slade Edmondson is a sustainability consultant, writer, podcaster, TEDx speaker and presenter. A change maker and leader in the sustainable fashion and retail space for over 10 years - she founded ESE Consultancy, a creative strategic marketing agency working to elevate brands, initiatives and organizations that are committed to a more sustainable future.

Nicole Ocran is an American writer, broadcaster and fashion influencer who has been sharing her personal style and life online for over a decade. She’s the co-founder of The Creator Union, a union campaigning for fair pay for digital creatives and influencers. She currently lives in London.

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