Breaking Bias

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 Wor...

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 b...

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: Pra...

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 invol...

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 politic...

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...

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 Activis...

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 wit...

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 netwo...

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 – Sho...

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Andrea Menard. Andrea is an actress, singer, speaker, wellness trainer, Métis advocate and founder of the Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge. As an award-winning actress and singer as well as a proud member of the Métis 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 Today I am chatting with Anne Geever. Anne holds her Master of Divinity degree and is a writer of post-apocalyptic, dystopian fiction featuring love stories, zombies, religion, and politics.   Call to Action: Do something different or new to you. 5 Words: Outgoing, Funny, Unaffected by others’ opinions, Adventuresome & Introspective Guest Links: https://www.amgeever.com/ htt...

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr Grady Throneberry. Grady is an author, pastor, speaker and just this year finished a more than 30-year career in law enforcement as Kentucky’s first openly gay chief of police.   Call to Action: Check out works by Berne Brown to learn about how to release yourself from guilt and shame. 5 Words: Curious, Compassionate, Passionate, Life-long Le...

About this Episode My guest today is Dom Airington. Dom is a Vegan chef on a mission to share her story and change the world one meal at a time. Her tumultuous early years, which lead to exotic dancing, homelessness, legal trouble and a serious medical diagnosis all of which shaped the way Dom moves through the world. Dom wears her heart on her plate serving up inspired, creative, delicious and lo...

About this Episode This week Brianna White shares her lifelong journey of acceptance and self-love. Marginalized communities of all kinds carry the heavy weight of overcoming the constant judgment, assumptions, and expectations of society. Her story and experience provide a beautiful demonstration of patience, love and a promise that there is always sunshine after the rain. Guest/Episode Links: ht...

About this Episode Another visit to the vault with this episode! Brooks recent started his own podcast titled ' The Merging Path Podcast' with Brooks Scott. Go check it out (Spotify link below). Guest info: Brooks E Scott https://www.mergingpath.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooks-e-scott-mergingpathcoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/brooksescott/ https://www.facebook.com/brooksavesso...

Guest/Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/reclaimingyourcourage/ https://www.reclaimingyourcourage.com/ https://stopaapihate.org/ https://www.reclaimingyourcourage.com/podcast 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.c...

About this Episode Joining the show today is Jon Melrod. Jon is the author of Fighting Times: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War. He is also a lawyer, activist, survivor, and advocate for the unheard.   Call to Action: Get involved locally with causes, community and/or politics. 5 Words: Ethical, Moral, Inspired, dedicated to change, dedicated to equity. Guest Links: https://www.jonath...

About this Episode Today I’m chatting with Tricia Williams. She is the proud Owner of My Tribe Print & Promo a Female Native American owned business. Tricia is also a mom, wife, and proud Native American from the Wyandotte Nation. As a child Tricia was not only physically separated from her Native American Heritage but was also told it wasn’t ok to share that information with others. Her thirs...

About this Episode My guest today is Jason Davis AKA Jason with a felony. With over 75 court appearances and 78 years of sentencing. Jason has gone from success to failure, been gripped by drugs and lawlessness until deciding to champion his own life & recovery. After 30 years of losing, he’s decided to get it right. Jason is currently a business owner, has amassed a large social media followi...

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 different, Ayahuasca, the abduction of his son, multiple miscarriages, and the healing power of deep meditation.   Call to Action : Look up ‘Effortless Meditation’ and g...

About this Episode On today’s episode we are talking with John Mendez. John is the host of Walk 2 Wealth podcast as well as a realtor, investor, social media guru and serial entrepreneur. John is passionate about guiding others towards their financial goals and achieving financial independence.   Call to Action: Go through the ‘you win the lottery then get a terminal diagnosis’ exercise John talks...

About this Episode On today’s episode we are talking to Ed Hajim. Ed took the adversity he experienced in his early years and turned it into a catalyst for massive success. In his book On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom, Ed peels back the curtain of his life touching on his tumultuous childhood experiences, his successful 50-year career as a Wall Str...

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is David Glasgow. David is the Executive Director for Meltzer Center for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at New York University School of Law as well as an adjunct profession at NYU and co-author of the book Say The Right Thing: How to talk about Identity, Diversity & Justice. Call to Action: Don’t AVOID – sit in discomfort and lea...