Breaking Bias

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:...

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...

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 friendsh...

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/...

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...

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 an...

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...

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 proce...

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...

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...

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 Commandmen...

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...

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 advoca...

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 other...

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....

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...

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 an...

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 ca...

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....

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 l...

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 t...

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 publis...

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...

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 surfac...

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