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, Ironi...
Feb 06, 2024•43 min•Ep. 167
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 show...
Jan 23, 2024•38 min•Ep. 166
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, Gratef...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 165
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.breakingbiaspod...
Jan 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 164
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 & Aut...
Dec 19, 2023•46 min
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 authentic...
Dec 12, 2023•39 min
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: Web...
Dec 05, 2023•50 min
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, comm...
Nov 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 167
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 H...
Nov 21, 2023•48 min•Ep. 162
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/ Br...
Nov 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 161
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...
Oct 31, 2023•39 min•Ep. 160
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 privileg...
Oct 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 159
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 U...
Oct 17, 2023•38 min•Ep. 158
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....
Oct 10, 2023•52 min•Ep. 157
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, ...
Oct 03, 2023•45 min•Ep. 156
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...
Sep 26, 2023•43 min•Ep. 155
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 p...
Sep 19, 2023•45 min•Ep. 154
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 w...
Sep 12, 2023•53 min•Ep. 153
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://w...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In this episode your host provides a small glimpse into her story and announces some show updates & changes.
Aug 29, 2023•13 min
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://www.breakingbiaspod...
Aug 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 151
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: L...
Aug 15, 2023•49 min•Ep. 150
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...
Aug 08, 2023•50 min•Ep. 149
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://www.breakingbiaspo...
Aug 01, 2023•53 min•Ep. 148
About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Thomas McGrevey. Thomas is a Professor Emeritus of business, founder of The Life Method Meditation and most importantly husband, father, and grandfather. Today Tom and I are talking about an unlikely pairing of politics and meditation. Specifically, how we can use his new Lift Method to navigate challenging conversations in this upcoming political cycle. Call to Action: Take time to consider your thoughts and where they come from 5 Words: Pati...
Jul 25, 2023•48 min•Ep. 147
About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Mr. James Brosnahan. James, who does by Jim, is a Lawyer, Writer, Lecturer and a Plein Air painter. He spent over 60 years as a trial lawyer; first as a prosecutor then moving into private practice on the defense side. His recent book Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases takes us on a journey through his career overseeing cases of all kinds. Call to Action: Learn about the process and VOTE! 5 Words: Never give up, keep ...
Jul 18, 2023•51 min
About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr. Roxy Manning. Roxy is a clinical psychologist, a certified center for nonviolent communication trainer, a consultant and speaker. She is also the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy and the co-author of the companion text, The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook. Call to Action: Engage in a conversation with someone who has different opinions than yo...
Jul 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 145
About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Colin Kingsmill. Colin is a transformational coach, the founding partner of Whole Human Coaching, Strategic Advisor to Kaylo and is currently authoring a book. He is on a mission to help people Rediscover their Humanity, be Fearless and Free, remember who they Are and Who they Will Be to change the world. Call to Action: Meditate – Connect with self. 5 Words: Home, Love, Peace, Abundance, Full Guest Links: https://colinkingsmill.com/ https://w...
Jul 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 144
About this Episode Today I am joined by Melissa Mason; she is the co-founder of Brown Skin Brunchin’. Melissa and her partner Lillian identified a need for space where woman of color can come together as adults and form connections free of negativity and judgement. They rose to the occasion by creating a space for woman of color to connect, share and grow both their personal and professional networks. Currently operating in over 87 cities with a community of 42 thousand plus members, these ladie...
Jun 27, 2023•38 min
About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Shoba Rao. Shoba is the author of My Race Against Death: Lessons Learned From My Health Struggles. She is a 3-time cancer survivor and kidney transplant recipient, a distinguished toastmaster and has had a successful career in the Semiconductor industry. Call to Action: Read My Race Against Death: Lessons Learned From My Health Struggles – Shoba Rao The Emperor of All Maladies – Siddhartha Mukherjee 5 Words: Resilient, Strength, Compassionate,...
Jun 20, 2023•39 min•Ep. 142
