On Day 14 , Gahmya Drummond-Bey and I went over how to be inclusive children, parents and institutions. Gahmya Drummond-Bey conscious learning expert, global curriculum designer and founder of KidYOUniversity. Gahmya's website: https://www.evolvedteacher.com/about-me KidYOUniversity: https://www.kidyouniversity.com/ TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/gahmya_drummond_bey_teaching_kids_to_find_their_mission YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2A4nv4kdBV5S4VFj6tX6PA Twitter: https://twitter...
Jun 14, 2020•54 min
On day 13 of #LetsTalkBias, we are discussing equity in healthcare. Articles To Read Serena Williams: What my life-threatening experience taught me about giving birth: https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/20/opinions/protect-mother-pregnancy-williams-opinion/index.html Racism, Inequality, and Health Care for African Americans by Jamila Taylor: https://tcf.org/content/report/racism-inequality-health-care-african-americans/ Reducing Racial Health Care Disparities: A Social Psychological Analysis: https://w...
Jun 13, 2020•58 sec
On day 12 of #LetsTalkBias, we are discussing equity in law enforcement. Link to videos I mentioned are below: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver commentary on police: https://youtu.be/Wf4cea5oObY Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: The Broken Policing System: https://youtu.be/km4uCOAzrbM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 12, 2020•58 sec
On day 11 of #LetsTalkBias, we discuss equity in government. Share your stories and actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2020•58 sec
On day 10 of #LetsTalkBias we discuss equity in businesses. The article for today’s video is The 5 A’s of Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion . Share your stories and actions and use your DIFFERENCE to make a DIFFERENCE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2020•58 sec
On day 9 of #LetsTalkBias, we tackle equity in media. I share three prompts to reflect on. Don’t forget to share your stories and actions. Use your DIFFERENCE to make a DIFFERENCE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 09, 2020•58 sec
On day 8 of #LetsTalkBias, we dive into how dismantle the systems of oppression in the education system. Don’t forget to read this article tayorockson.com/blog/equity-in-education for today’s assignment. #BlackLivesMatter #LetsTalkBias Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 08, 2020•58 sec
On Day 7, Joey Oteng and I discuss how to be an active ally, the importance of knowing your history, why Karen is not a slur and share some action steps to be an anti-racist. Joey Oteng Venmo: https://venmo.com/joteng SJ 101: http://www.tinyurl.com/drjotengiiSJ101 Blog: www.youthful-life.blogspot.com Tayo Rockson Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uyd Venmo: https://venmo.com/Tayo-Rockson Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/tayorockson Book: https://www.amazon.com/Use-Your-Difference-Make-Cross-Cultural...
Jun 08, 2020•55 min
A reminder that the live for Day 7 is with Joey Oteng and will be broadcast on YouTube at 5:30pm EST. All you have to do is click this link ==> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJuyo_DB7_I at 5:30pm EST. Link to replay will also be sent out Feel free to send me any questions you might have. Talk soon. #LetsTalkBias Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 07, 2020•44 sec
On day 6 of #LetsTalkBias, we are discussing the concept of "Karen" and what to do when you come across a "Karen". Share your story. Share your action. #LetsTalkBias #BlackLivesMatter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 06, 2020•59 sec
On day 5 of #LetsTalkBias, we are discussing tone policing. I would love you to share your reflections on it and how you plan on recognizing it moving forward. Share your story. Share your action. #LetsTalkBias #BlackLivesMatter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 2020•58 sec
On day 4 of #letstalkbias, we are discussing the good person syndrome and the resistance that could come with that. With the realizations from yesterday, it's very easy to want to remind yourself of how good of a person you are. However, that distracts you from the big picture and your path to being an anti-racist. To be an anti-racist, you need to: Know your history (which we covered yesterday) Know how you benefit from and/or participate in the system of white supremacy AND Act Today, I ask 4 ...
Jun 04, 2020•58 sec
On day 3 of #letstalkbias, we are discussing white supremacy and its effects. Don't forget to read this article: https://tayorockson.com/blog/call-it-what-it-is-white-supremacy and share your reflections on the episode using the hashtag #letstalkbias Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 03, 2020•55 sec
On day 2 of #letstalkbias, we are discussing the inner dialogue that comes with this. Yesterday, many of you found out that your lived experiences plus your exposure shapes your worldview. Today is about addressing whatever feelings might have come up in the inevitable inner dialogue that was happening between your ears yesterday and answering 4 questions. Throughout June, I hope this prompts help you to develop a bias journal that you will refer to daily and long after June. Actionable things t...
Jun 02, 2020•58 sec
On day 1 of #letstalkbias, we dive into where your biases and ideas about blackness and black folks came from. Share your story. Share your action. Things to do to support black lives & protesters article: www.tayorockson.com/blog/things-to-do-to-support-black-lives-amp-protesters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 01, 2020•59 sec
I am sure by now the horrors of the deeply rooted racism that has permeated our world has been on display for everyone and frankly it has been emotionally and physically draining but now is not the time to give up. As frustrating as it has been to constantly get messages from non-black folks about what to do, I don't want any room for excuses. So for the month of June, we will get real, raw, honest and uncomfortable about our biases. Nothing is off limits. In order to rid the world of the ugline...
May 31, 2020•8 min
Today's episode is with Julie Kratz. Julie is a highly-acclaimed leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America for nearly two decades. After experiencing her own career “pivot point,” Julie developed a process to help women leaders create their winning career game plan. Focused on promoting gender equality in the workplace and encouraging women with their “what’s next” moments, Julie is a frequent keynote speaker and executive coach. She holds an MBA from the Kelley ...
May 24, 2020•45 min
Today's episode is with Sam Kern. After graduating college in 2018, he set out on a journey to uncover alternative perspectives, lifestyles, and career paths of young and driven people around the world. His goal is to provide a real, unfiltered look into the minds and lives of driven and passionate young people at different stages along their path. That means talking about not just the wins and outward success, but also the struggles, self-doubt, and questioning that all young people - no matter...
May 16, 2020•41 min
Today's episode is with Laleh Hancock. Laleh is an inspirational speaker, writer, leadership and entrepreneurial coach, professional services consultant, personal wellness mentor, and founder and CEO of global professional services company, Belapemo . and the Wellness Organization, Global Wellness For All. Laleh boasts 30 years’ experience in operational excellence, change management and business consulting, and has inspired and empowered thousands of individuals including Fortune 500 executives...
May 10, 2020•54 min
Today's episode is with Barbara Furlow-Smiles. Barbara is the Global Engagement/Internal Resource Group Program Manager a. Facebook. She has an extensive and strategic background in Diversity and Employee Resource Group management with over 10+ years of experience. In her previous role as Manager for Diversity and Inclusion at MTV Networks in New York, she led the diversity strategy for internal Engagement and Employee Affinity Groups domestically and globally including offices in: London, Miami...
May 01, 2020•51 min
Today's episode is with Nives Gadoni. Nives, of Eastern Switzerland was exiled from the United States and Canada after serving 4 years in a New York State Prison back in 2012. She had been set up in a sting by an affiliate of a major hip hop record label who cooperated with Federal Agents in the take down of her underground sex empire. She shares the gritty details in the upcoming release of her tell all book. Born to an Italian father and Swiss mother, Nives grew up in East Switzerland with her...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Today's episode is with multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer T.L. Mazumdar aka EveryNowHere . He grew up in India, UK, Germany and North Africa. Over the years, he has pursued his musical ambitions across continents and nations, channeling his nomadic travels into collaborations and sonic visions. There are several places around the world that have found their way into Mazumdar’s musical outings, but one had been left out until now – and that place is the dark corners of his own mind. In...
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today's interview is with Janel Dyan. Janel is an executive brand strategist and founder of Janel Dyan, Inc. With her proven JD Methodology and three step process, Dyan has found that a female executive’s personal brand is the missing link between female driven consumer economy, and the rise of women in leadership by asking not “What do I wear” but rather “What story do you want to tell?” We talk about: Understanding the JD Methodology TM and the three steps to establish truth, trust, and loyalt...
Apr 11, 2020•51 min
Today's episode is with Layla Saad. Layla is a globally respected writer, speaker and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. As an East African, Arab, British, Black, Muslim woman who was born and grew up in the West, and lives in Middle East, Layla has always sat at a unique intersection of identities from which she is able to draw rich and intriguing perspectives. Layla's work is driven by her powerful desire to become a good ancest...
Apr 04, 2020•1 hr 9 min
WOW! Episode FREAKING 500!!! I am so grateful and honored to be here. In this episode, I share what the journey has been so far me and the lessons I have learned. And then I share some more upcoming projects, announcements, and resources. Please see below to make sure you don't miss them. Resources Mentioned In The Episode Register for the Personal Branding webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A7fSypp5R-Sx7db_v8mn8w Register for the Storytelling webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/...
Mar 28, 2020•33 min
Today's episode is with Chris Kukk. Dr. Kukk is the HarperCollins author of The Compassionate Achiever , co-host of The Compassionate Achiever Podcast, founding Director of the Center for Compassion, Creativity and Innovation, Professor of Political Science/Social Science at Western Connecticut State University, a Fulbright Scholar, Director of the Kathwari Honors Program, and member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Ph.D. in political science from Boston College and his B.A. from Boston Univer...
Mar 21, 2020•35 min
Tamara Burkett is a #1 Bestselling Business Author who fully believes in the power of story to motivate, inspire and educate. By combining her own personal first-hand experience, with her business expertise, she delivers compelling yet relatable interviews, on-line events, panels, meetings that have been met with rave reviews, and can be adapted to suit your audience. Consultant, Brilliant Practicing ExpertTM, and advisor, Tamara is an experienced businesswoman. She has helped entrepreneurs and ...
Mar 13, 2020•47 min
Today's episode is with Ayomide (Mimi) Aborowa. Mimi is the Founder and Creative Director of ìrìn journal, an annual print magazine that explores African culture through travel, people and community. Her goal with ìrìn journal is to shine a different kind of light on African cities. She aims to capture the heart and beauty in different cultures and communities around the continent and to inspire her readers. Resources Mentioned In The Episode Website: https://www.irinjournal.com/ Contact: mimi@i...
Mar 06, 2020•43 min
Today's episode is with Dr. Ethan Becker. Ethan discovered, from a very early age, that if you knew how to harness the power of speech you would be the most powerful person in any room. He went on to becoming the youngest highest paid marketing exec at a very large corporate company and then decided to go off on his own. Today celebrity icons and major business leaders hire Ethan to control their fear of speaking, command greater attention and close larger deals. The white house even refers peop...
Feb 28, 2020•48 min
Today's episode is with Johannes Voelkner. Johannes Voelkner is the founder of Nomad Cruise - one of the largest digital nomad experiences in the world. Originally from Germany, he moved to South Africa in where he built his first location independent business. In 2010, he became a digital nomad. While he loved the lifestyle, he was missing the connections to other remote workers and craved community. He wrote the first travel guide for people who work online to inspire more people to live their...
Feb 21, 2020•41 min
