Diversity on Fire

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Catch you in 2025! Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/iYf5KD2I8dI

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Matthew Warshauer. Matthew aka the Mindful Professor is the author of several books including the recently released title, Creating and Failing the 9/11 Generation: The real story of September 11th. He is also a history Professor at Connecticut State University and Halloween display enthusiast.   Bias: People spouting opinions on topics they are not informed on. Challenging this is an ongoing process and takes a lot of patience. 5 Words: Passion, Enthusiasm, Humor, Introspective, & Caring   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://themindfulprofessor.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Failing-11-Generation-September/dp/1032503874/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K119Q54IS6LG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5UKYPc0KLfhPLztlwYAgw.T6ZT3RveF3k2FSkL54aQ4wyZvgnSiz6wJJ6xTPSNky4&dib_tag=se&keywords=creating+and+failing+the+9%2F11+generation&qid=1727635499&sprefix=creating+and+fa%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/aqbey8dM3Rm

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Amilynne Carroll, more commonly known as Babs. Babs, is a certified holistic practitioner and coach focused on religious trauma, empowerment, and spiritual development. She is also an author and speaker coming to us from a place of deep transformation, and resilience that took root after many years of struggle. Bias: The mentality that If it's going to be it's up to me. She challenges this by recognizing, and constantly reminding herself, that this is a limiting way of moving through life. 5 Words: Expansion, Truth, Joy, Fulfillment, & Presence   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://amilynnecarroll.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amilynnecarroll https://www.facebook.com/AmiLynneCarroll https://www.linkedin.com/in/amilynnecarroll/   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/J4mafoTma7q

About this Episode: Joining the conversation today is Angela Beyer. As a trainer and coach Angela is committed to empowering women to unlock their potential through a strong mindset, healthy lifestyle, and physical vitality. Angela is also the founder of House of Shape where she supports and guides women as they pursue their goals.   Bias: Mindset of good and bad. This is challenged by constantly reminding herself there is no perfect solution, it's about balance and tradeoffs. 5 Words: Community, Transformation, Sustainability, Empowerment, & Passion   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://houseofshape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healthcoachangela/ https://www.facebook.com/angela.beyer.129/ https://info.houseofshape.com/ozempic-alternatives-pdf   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/GAvJZT4Ah5N  

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is JD Mass. JD is an entrepreneur, Author, Podcast host, and Activist on a mission to create an equitable society. One way his is stepping into this purpose is by creating and sharing the Steven steps to healing the harm of our culture. Growing up in a community where he was in the racial minority has given him a unique perspective on what equity and racial privilege mean.   Bias: People with specialized jobs that can lead to them tune out others because they believe they have all the answers. 5 Words: Sharing, Serving, Supporting, caring & Connecting   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://raceforwhat.com/ https://samedifference.life/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-mass-psyd/   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/33GZOEdpjjn

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is David Beckemeyer. Since retiring from a long tech career, he has become the creator and host of the Outrage Overload Podcast and is also an investor, boxing coach, volunteer, and mentor. David is dedicated to finding ways to cool the heated debates, fight against misinformation, and bridge social gaps.   Bias: Academic and left-leaning bias. Challenge this by inviting people with differing views to have conversations and approach those conversations with curiosity. 5 Words: Humility, Empathy, Fear, Bravery, Supportiveness   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://outrageoverload.net/ https://www.instagram.com/outrageoverload/ https://www.facebook.com/OutrageOverload https://x.com/OutrageOverload   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/mEwdzA0990I

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Paula Lehman-Ewing. Paula is an award-winning journalist, social documentarian, and author of the upcoming Reimagining the Revolution. Paula is dedicated to sharing the stories of marginalized individuals and inciting meaningful change through her works.   Bias: Binary thinking. Challenge by remaining curious, teachable and challenging our own thought processes 5 Words: Curious, Teachable, Seeking, Driven, & Hopeful   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://reimaginingtherevolution.com/ https://www.instagram.com/reimaginingtherevolution/ https://www.facebook.com/ReimaginingtheRevolution Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/EfW4Lt2KLVs

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr. Robert Wolf. Robert is a Radiologist, Educator, Speaker, and author of the award-winning book Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom, which examines the life and experiences of his family's struggle through oppression and trauma. Bias: Hatred & discrimination – challenge by acknowledging it and through education. 5 Words: Determined, Angry, Frustrated, Devoted, Generous & Patient   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://robertjwolfmd.com/   Transcript and other Links: https://share.descript.com/view/PxzUGdEH01L   https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-psych-071620-030619

About this Episode Heather is joined today by Omar L Harris. Omar is an author, Coach, Speaker, and Consultant. He has distilled his 20+ years of corporate leadership into tangible thoughts and actions for use by current and future leaders worldwide. Omar shares his thoughts on leadership, we discuss the importance of leading yourself first as well as the impact (both good and bad) leadership has on both work cultures and society at large. 5 Words that describe Omar in this phase of his life: Creative, Intuitive, Direct, Selective and Confident. Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Guest/Episode Links: https://www.omarlharris.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarlharris/

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Tony El. Tony is a blogger, writer, podcaster, and history buff. He is passionate about America and fascinated with asking why. Bias: Ignorance 5 Words: Honest Insightful, Provocative, Intelligent & Good-looking   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://projectthirdiopened.com/   Sources and Reference   On Slave Trade: https://www.loc.gov/resource/rbpe.15604100   https://www.slavevoyages.org/   https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/slave-ship-manifests.html   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53444752   https://www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/overheard/article/episode-4-search-history-lost-slave-ships-overheard#:~:text=ROBERTS%3A%20There%20were%20approximately%2035%2C000,fewer%20have%20been%20properly%20documented https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/new-england/#industries-reliant-on-enslaved-labor https://www.slavevoyages.org/   https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/new-england/#a-trafficking-based-economy   https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/teaching-resource/historical-context-constitution-and-slavery   https://reparationscomm.org/reparations-news/exploding-the-myth-of-african-responsibility-for-slavery-part-1/   National Archives & Government Documents: https://www.archives.gov/news/articles/juneteenth-original-document   https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/full-text   https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/slavery-records-civil.html?_ga=2.104703940.510236726.1721577463-44453649.1719004525   https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/slavery-records.html   https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/declaration-causes-seceding-states   Books: Before the Mayflower https://www.amazon.com/Before-Mayflower-History-America-1619-1962/dp/1684220408 Barracoon https://www.amazon.com/Barracoon-Story-Last-Black-Cargo/dp/0062748211/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MX9eD81fnNcjDJ4m0MsRGVNrl52zpDVSNs76QpF-i_hBtgIGq0L30_BbySpWcZb9L7RntLtgowC4oHteBrhpgdyEciwmvsVHqNHXWwNj9RbP31yQ-xGZpPezEmFd_TTq7EeP3oHaR6roCBaOitaJVb6DLkKrz81vil7fKpGOxP-rso0s3k4LTKzHNBBdcxiR-sK0F3kEq3TWd4IEN_2MgwuLpHJC-YiO_bTJhSuyVKI.kiFmZL-piTd6KShkiCpjRQNHrM4ECsuj-Cm7ykLq7iI&qid=1721584113&sr=1-1   Vetting your source: https://guides.library.cornell.edu/sevensteps/evaluate *If it's a first-hand story or family history these methods do not apply. This does not make oral history wrong just different.

About this Episode Heather is riding solo on this episode to check in with some bias info, thoughts and reflections. Bias: All of them Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Amparo Vazquez. Amparo is the founder of Astekah & BIPOC-CX. As a survivor of abuse and oppression, Amparo is on a mission to inspire survivors and disempowered communities to embrace their worthiness and heal through spiritually informed activism.   Bias: Bias towards self has been the most difficult to overcome – when you begin feeling discomfort that's a sign to dig deeper. 5 Words: There will always be something good that comes from bad experiences.   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.astekah.com/home https://www.instagram.com/astekah_/ Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/PLEHkIgobXQ

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Seth Gehle. Among many things, Seth is a speaker, author, podcast host, athlete, and a US Army Combat Veteran. Seth is on a mission to share his journey of survival and resilience, as a way to inspire others to harness their own inner strength.   Bias: Discounting someone from having different aspirations or drive than you. Challenge by checking your assumptions – not everyone will have the same goals and you don't know the whole story. 5 Words: IMPACT – Inspiration, Mentally, Achievement, Commitment & Tenacity   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://sethgehle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gobeyondtheshadows/?igsh=a210cWp5dmFhaXd0&utm_source=qr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXP0eAu54vOtk9RFhHrU3DQ Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/DQJ9pc2PZmD --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Rahz Slaughter. Rahz is a Motivational speaker, coach, fitness professional, athlete, and author. He is on a mission to inspire a million teens through the Empowered Mindset System. Bias: Judging others for being negative, challenge this by reminding yourself you don't know their story or circumstance. 5 Words: Integrity, Open-minded, Dream, Hustle & Structure   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://unstoppableteenager.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rahz.slaughter/ https://www.instagram.com/rahzslaughter/ https://www.youtube.com/@RahzSlaughterTeenLifeCoach https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahzmotivates/    Episode Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/4iBFksrQyMu --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Luaskya Nonon. Luaskya is an Attorney, Consultant, Speaker, Award-winning Diversity Leader, and founder of Equity Principle Consulting. Luaskya's own personal journey navigating culture, identity, and expectations has set her on a mission to dismantle the status quo.   Bias: Creating stories rooted in stereotypes while people watching. Catch yourself and intentionally consider an alternate storyline. 5 Words: Authenticity, Faith, Resilience, Equity & Curiosity   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luaskyanonon/   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/eMU7JiqvHjW --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Maxwell Ivy. Max aka the Blind Blogger is an advocate for inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. As an online entrepreneur, Max has first-hand experience with the gaps in accessibility while navigating business, particularly online, and is passionate about sharing his knowledge through writing, speaking, podcasting, and consulting.   Bias: People's refusal to ask for help. This is a challenge even he struggles with at times and has to remind himself to accept support. 5 Words: Accessibility ain't just for people with disabilities Episode Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/pr1mDeHvBCA Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://theblindblogger.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr. Nicole Cabrera Salazar. Nicole is an astrophysicist turned social impact entrepreneur. She is passionate about using her experience and knowledge to drive change in STEM. As a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, first-generation Latina student Nicole knows firsthand the barriers to entry for marginalized communities. She is on a mission to build ‘Un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos' – a world where many worlds fit. Bias: Her whiteness as a Latina was pointed out by a brave student and she continues to unpack the implications of that in her life. 5 Words: Challenge, Struggle, Growth, Patience & Community   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.wearemvmt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moveboldly/ https://twitter.com/wearemvmt https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-daily-radical-a-social-justice-podcast/id1713163445 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Nancy Orlen Weber. Nancy has spent nearly 50 years sharing her techniques with others to enhance their lives in many ways. She is a medical intuitive, a psychic, an animal communicator, an author, and a minister among many things.   Bias: Upset/anger towards others who are unwilling to accept new ideas. Counteract this by trying to understand their backstory and give them space to join you in their time. 5 Words: Soul to Soul Inner Detective   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://nancyorlenweber.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nancy.weber.372 https://www.instagram.com/nancyweber372/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Sean Carlton. Sean is the founder of Dark Ages Media, hosts two podcasts: Fitness Reborn with Seann and Dear DeSM, online publisher, and personal trainer. He is on a mission to change the narrative in the lives of his fellow humans and facilitate positive change. Bias: Negatively judging unfit people based on external appearance alone. Challenge this bias by reminding yourself you know nothing about their story or life. 5 Words: Dreaming, healing, growing, relating & learning.   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://samolives.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/seanmcarlton/ https://www.instagram.com/yourhostseann/   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Michael Fosberg. Michael holds many titles, a few of which are Actor, Author, Speaker, Diversity & Inclusion trainer/educator, and founder of Incognito Inc. Michael has harnessed his unique and very personal life story to promote dialogue around race, identity, and self-discovery. Call to Action: Tell your story 5 Words/Values: Ethics, Friendship, Loyalty, Values, Passion    Connect with Us: Website:  https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Guest Links: https://incognitotheplay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/incognitotheplay/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Joel David Bond. Joel is proficient in 5 languages, has traveled the world as an explorer, educator, and speaker, and helps people navigate cross-cultural environments. In his recently published ‘As Large as Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir' Joel shares deep insights and universal truths he uncovered while stranded on a remote Greek island.   Bias: Western bias about Middle Eastern culture and safety. Joel overcomes this bias by engaging with the culture and forming relationships with the people. He also employs the OSEE technique of Observe, State, Explain, & Explore 5 Words: Resilience, Empathy, Patience, Introvert, Spiritual   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.joeldavidbond.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joeldavidbond/ https://www.facebook.com/joeldavidbond --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Erryca Robicheaux. Erryca is a diversity champion, obsessed with making the Human Experience more human through thoughtful & inclusive design. As a vocal, neurodivergent woman working in the tech space, Erryca knows firsthand the importance of inclusion.   Bias: Many that she is still uncovering – own it and educate yourself on it. 5 Words: Truth, Growth, Action, Community & Flexibility   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erryca/ https://www.instagram.com/erobic/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Diana Fannon. Diana has a wealth of experience working in education in various roles and is now the Founder of Disability Ed Pros where she provides expert guidance to educators and parents on how to navigate special education.   Bias: Judging the judge. Diana challenges this through self-reflection and an intentional commitment to understanding. 5 Words: Determination, Acceptance, Love, Advocacy & No   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.disabilityedpros.com/ https://www.instagram.com/disabilityedpros/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is De'Vannon Seraphino. De'Vannon is, among many things a US Veteran, Author, Entrepreneur and host of the podcast Sex, Drugs and Jesus: Taboo Topics in Troubled Times.   Bias: That all men are liars and cheaters. This is challenged by deep internal work and an acknowledgement that the assumption doesn't apply to all. 5 Words: What good is friendship when it's convenient.   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.sexdrugsandjesus.com/   Podcast: Podcast: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/podcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Jeffrey Benson. Jeffrey has over 40 years of experience working in education in various roles and is the author of several books including the newly released: Hacking School Discipline Together.   Bias: A bias Jeffrey has is related to when kids lie, he challenges this by reminding himself they were simply out of tools. 5 Words: Learning, Elder/Mentor, Appreciative, Realistic & Optimistic Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://jeffreybenson.org/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Catie Lanctot my long-time friend and partner in crime. Catie is among many things a wife, foster mom, homesteader, and one of those people who can strike up a conversation with absolutely anyone. Today we are going to explore our perspectives and experiences with religion which are vastly different.   Catie's Bias: Religious extremes, this bias is challenged by her attempt to put herself in the other person's shoes and consider their perspective. Catie's 5 Words: Courage, Bravery, Strength, Love & Happiness   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Fayge Horesh. Fayge is a public historian, specializing in American history, a tour guide, writer, and podcaster. Today we'll dive into some of America's sorted history and hear Fayge's perspective on the many of the unknown tales and inaccurate stories we tell.   Bias: Class in society is a real thing and Fayge challenges it by stepping back and examining their own beliefs. Is it a fact or is it an assumption? 5 Words: Helpful, Uncertain, Ironic, Fear & Agency   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.dlistersofhistory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088201478731 https://www.instagram.com/dlistersofhistory   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today Is Kevo Aregbe. Kevo is an artist spanning several mediums including painting, literature, performance art, and tattooing to name a few. His life journey is as varied as his art and includes being involved in shootings, going to prison to becoming an entrepreneur, and having the mayor of Houston name a day (April 6th) in his honor.   Bias: Kevo has a natural bias towards art which he embraces. He also rights the bias against black men daily by showing up in a way that challenges that norm. 5 Words: Leader, Father, Artist, Family & Educator Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.artbykevo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Kevoarts Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr. Poornima Luthra. Dr. Luthra is an Educator, DEI expert, Tedex speaker, and author of multiple books including her soon-to-be published ‘Leading Through Bias'. In her Tedex talk she addressed how deeply ingrained ageism is in all of our everyday environments and why a lack of trust is a root cause of this. Dr. Luthra breaks bias by: Her process begins with listening without getting defensive. 5 Words: Impact, Change, Equity, Justice, Grateful   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-poornima-luthra-she-her-b09128100/ https://www.ted.com/talks/poornima_luthra_why_gq_is_the_kind_of_intelligence_we_all_need   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Matt Navo. Matt is the executive director of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. With a long history of serving in various roles within schools, Matt is dedicated to aligning systems and policies to improve outcomes, for all students.   Matt breaks bias: By checking himself through thoughtful reflection. 5 Words: Vulnerable, Humility, Compassion, Ownership, Understanding   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://ccee-ca.org/theory-of-action/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-collaborative-for-educational-excellence/ https://twitter.com/CCEECA   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Andrea Menard. Andrea is an actress, singer, speaker, wellness trainer, Metis advocate and founder of the Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge. As an award-winning actress and singer as well as a proud member of the Metis Nation of Canada Andrea seeks to unite every gender through the embodiment of the sacred feminine.   Call to Action: Take steps to become more receptive – listen. 5 Words: Grounded, Loving, Confident, Expressive, Vulnerable & Authentic Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://andreamenard.com/   https://www.amazon.com/Seeds-Sacred-Feminine-52-Card-Handbook/dp/1642509566/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H1VVEL8VGSM8&keywords=seeds+of+the+sacred+feminine+cards&qid=1686503805&sprefix=seeds+of+the+sacred+feminine+cards%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining me today is Esteban Serrano aka the Rap Dad. Esteban is a life-long Hip-Hop fan and has a deep understanding of the societal impact of the genre. He also has 20 plus years of experience as a Music TV producer/director, is the father of 3, husband, podcaster, journalist, non-profit director and board member and he just released his first book titled. The 10 Dad Commandments: Fatherhood Through the Lens of Hip-Hop.   Call to Action: Find commonalities and ways to authentically connect with youth. 5 Words Esteban would use to describe himself in this current phase of life: -      Spiritual -      Optimistic -      Hip-hop -      Creative -      Servant Guest Links: ⁠https://www.rapdads.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theestebanserrano/⁠   Connect with Us: Website:  ⁠https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/⁠ Breaking Bias Community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast⁠ Show Host, Heather: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/⁠   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast⁠ Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Mike Oppenheim. Mike is a writer, podcaster, conversationalist, musician, philosopher, book indexer, father, and husband. He shares some deep insights gained through, Growing up differently, Ayahuasca, the abduction of his son, multiple miscarriages, and the healing power of deep meditation.   Call to Action: Look up ‘Effortless Meditation' and give it a try. 5 Words: Trying, Persevering, Considering, Stretching & Loving   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://mikeyopp.substack.com/p/the-silent-mis-treatment-446https://mikeyopp.substack.com/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Valena Beety. Valena is an author, advocate, law professor, litigator, former prosecutor, and founder of the West Virginia Innocence Project. She is on a mission to manifest justice by challenging wrongful convictions through various methods.   Call to Action: Bias against medical professionals not listening to patience, Challenge this by advocating for yourself, and seeking multiple perspectives. 5 Words: Resilience, compassion, integrity, community, and love Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://valenabeety.com/books/ https://www.instagram.com/valena.beety/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/valenabeety/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fpodmatch.com%2F Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode I'm your host Heather and joining the conversation today is Fredrik Trusohamn. Fredrik is an archaeologist specializing in the Scandinavian Viking/Vendel age, podcast host, and skeptic on a mission to give people a new way of thinking critically about history, science and the unknown.   Bias: An inclination to explain the behavior and actions of others. We cannot speak for others and need to challenge ourselves to not to. 5 Words: Creative, Fatherhood, Curiosity, Education and Hope   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/ https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien https://www.facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/ Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Nevriye Yesil. Nevriye is a Master of Forensic Psychology and Substance Abuse, an author, and the founder of Bright Wings & Coco. She is on a mission to empower mothers to take informed action & help their children.   Call to Action: Make an effort to connect with your kids or the young people in your life. 5 Words: Fulfillment, Passion. Love. Commitment & Outstanding.     Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.brightwingsandcoco.com/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Kamini Wood. Kamini is a certified life coach, creator of AuthenticMe, CEO of Live Joy Your Way, best-selling author, and board-certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.   Call to Action: Make it a habit to check in with yourself throughout the day. 5 Words: Motherhood, Compassion, Laughter, Pause, Self-fullness   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticme/ https://www.facebook.com/itsauthenticme/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Kent Weishaus. After a 25-year career in Television production and directing Kent took a hard turn when he decided to shift careers. He went back to school and became a licensed clinical social worker now running his own private practice. He is also the author of his recently published book Stop Breaking Down: The Secret to Avoiding Overwhelm and Crack-up.   Kent's Bias: Believing things are on the right path without constantly checking privilege. Kent counteracts this by always asking himself what the story is he's telling himself and what is missing from it. 5 Words: Wisdom, Embedded, Systems, Development, and attachment.   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.kentw.net/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Farah. Farah is a longtime banking professional, a baker, a yogi, and the author of the newly published book Meher and Me: A Mother-Daughter Relationship Memoir About The Life We Choose For The Lessons We Will Learn.   Farah's Bias and how she counteracts it: Gender roles - she is counteracting this by being more conscious of it and accepting call-outs and corrections from her children. Words: Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.farahpress.com/ https://linktr.ee/farahpress https://www.instagram.com/farah.press/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Professor Laurie Greene. Laurie is a professor of anthropology, founder of the LGBTQ Safe Space Initiative, a longtime yoga practitioner and teacher and author of several books including the recent, Drag Queens, and Beauty Queens: Contesting Femininity in the Worlds Playground.   Call to Action: Tell your story. Wholeheartedly listen to others. 5 Words: Curiosity, Awe, Integrity, Honesty & Perseverance. Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://laurieagreene.com/?page_id=232   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Marsha Vanwynsberghe. Marsha is a Business and adversity coach, multi-published author, speaker, Master NLP trainer and podcast host. Marsha spent 25 years as a kinesiologist and personal trainer and is now teaching others the lessons she learned while navigating multiple major life crises.   Call to Action: Identify what's not working in your life and address that issue. Focus on one thing at a time. 5 Words: Ownership, Radical responsibility, Choices, Gratitude & Compassion   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.marshavanw.com/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation on today's episode is Denise Santos. Denise is an Emmy award-winning Composer. Her music can be heard in many different movies including Island of Sea Wolves on Netflix and Primates which is the BBC documentary she won an Emmy for in 2021. As a Filipina, Denise deeply understands the need for representation not only as an industry professional but also the cultural significance her work has on a project. Call to Action: Watch a film on a topic, culture or place you are not familiar with 5 Words: Discomfort, Discipline, Community, Alignment, Connection Connect with Us: Website: https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Guest Links: https://www.denise-santos.com/ https://purveyr.com/2023/08/07/denise-santos-on-the-pursuit-of-a-career-in-composing/ https://www.instagram.com/denthantoth/ https://www.facebook.com/denisesantosmusic Podcast: Podcast Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diversityonfire Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr. Frank Douglas. Dr. Frank is a global thought leader dedicated to providing impactful and life-changing solutions. His accomplishments range from over 24 years in the pharmaceutical industry, 16 years as head of research, CEO, board member, entrepreneur, and author of Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream and the recently published Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem.   Call to Action: Start considering problems from other people's perspective. 5 Words: Equity, Inclusion, Reframing, Courage & Wellbeing   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-frank-l-douglas/ https://safehavendialogues-llc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/safehavendllc/     Podcast: Podcast Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr. Virgina Lacayo. Virginia is the co-founder and CEO of Massive, a strategic advisory & coaching organization guiding business leaders to use their power and status to influence systemic change. Virginia is also a feminist who mentors woman activists fighting for social justice and hosts of her own podcast in Spanish, Indomable.   Call to Action: Develop a critical mind 5 Words: Kindness, Justice, Purpose, Indomable, & Humble   Connect with Us: Website:  https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlacayo/ https://www.massivechange.co/   Podcast: Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/diversityonfire - All Platforms Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr Ravi Iyer. Dr. Iyer is the founding physician and president of the Iyer Clinics in Virginia. Among many things he is a scientist, inventor, author, and entrepreneur. Dr Iyer is a polymath with over 40 years in the fields of medicine, science, basic research, drug regulation and vaccine development. And these highlights only scratch the surface.   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.driyer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/driyermd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-iyer-md-eye-yer-687782102/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

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About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Kasheef Wyzard. Kasheef is the National Director of Tech for Dream.org, a certified personal trainer and has been working to enhance the efforts of Diversity and Inclusion within organizations for the past several years.   Call to Action: Find something you want to change and use technology to help you supercharge a solution. Kasheef's 5 Words: Present, Mindful, Balance, Community & Power   Connect with Us: Website:  https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasheef-wyzard/ https://www.instagram.com/kashwyz/   Podcast: Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/diversityonfire - All Platforms Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diversityonfire/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Hank Paul. Hank runs the Authentic Allyship Academy which is the only program teaching business owners how to ‘inclusify' their business and connect with the LGBTQ+ community authentically. Hank also runs an award-winning photography studio and co-hosts the podcast Values & Propositions.   Call to Action: Practice using non-binary pronouns by sharing your takeaways from this episode and repeatedly using they/them to describe Hank. 5 Words: Liberated, Joyful, Interested, Questioning & Thankful.   Connect with Us: Website:  https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.hankpaul.co/allyshiproadmap https://www.hankpaul.co/ https://www.instagram.com/hankpaul.co/    Podcast: Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/diversityonfire - All Platforms Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diversityonfire/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr Peter Huang. Dr Huang is a highly educated Professor who has done extensive work in mathematical economics, law and education as well as work specifically surrounding the complex issue of racism and it's affects. He also recently published his book titled Disrupting Racism: Essays by and Asian American Prodigy Professor.   Call to Action: Practice mindfulness everyday 5 Words: Curious, mindful, self-improving, work in progress   Connect with Us: Website:  https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.amazon.com/Disrupting-Racism-American-Prodigy-Professor/dp/1736873466 https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=94039   Podcast: Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/diversityonfire - All Platforms Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diversityonfire/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Elizabeth Mikotowicz. Elizabeth is on a mission to share her journey through abuse, addiction, prison, and failure of systems. She seeks to expose the inhumanity of our criminal justice system and set an example to those who are during it that you can overcome these obstacles and find their purpose.   Call to Action: Use your voice and get involved! 5 Words: Stubborn, Defiant, Happier, Healing   Connect with Us: Website:  https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://www.legaleriste.com/en/Elizabeth.mikotowicz https://www.instagram.com/epm_art_1111/?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM%3D   Podcast: Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/diversityonfire - All Platforms Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diversityonfire/message