Breaking Bias

About this Episode This week our guest Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis talks about the Diversity work she has been doing for years and shares her perspective on who is responsible for moving forward. Guest/Episode Links: https://365diversity.com/ https://www.socreamalicious.com/ Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingb...

About this Episode Today Heather is joined by Narine Semerdjian to talk about sexual intimacy specifically as it relates to sex toys! Narine and her husband are working to change the conversation, eliminate shame and reset the norm for what sexual play in relationships looks like. Guest/Episode Links: https://www.beyonddelights.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beyonddelights/?hl=en https://www.faceb...

About this Episode Today on the show Heather is talking with Katherine Klimitas. Katherine is an author, speaker, artist, and graphic designer. She also happens to have Osteogenesis imperfecta also known as brittle bone disease. By the time she was 10 years old she had already broken 500 bones, so she knows a thing or two about adversity, diversity, adaptability, and resilience. Katherine, welcome...

About this Episode Today’s guest Jenny Toh joins me all the way from Singapore. After almost 3 decades as a practicing attorney, she made a major shift and became a credentialed coach and director of River Life Coaching where she helps individuals define success on their own terms both personally and professionally. 5 Words: Honesty, Integrity, Spiritual, Loyal and Gratitude Guest/Episode Links: h...

About this Episode How do you heal? In this episode Ann Hince shares her unconventional journey of self-healing and moving from stress and pain to a more peaceful existence. Ann wants to share her story with everyone she can so we all know that it's possible to escape the pain of past trauma. Guest/Episode Links: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-Insight-Re-capture-your-childhood-ebook/dp/B08P22Y...

About this Episode Heather is joined today by Omar L Harris. Omar is an author, Coach, Speaker, and Consultant. He has taken his 20+ years of corporate leadership and distilled it into tangible thoughts and actions for use by both 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 ba...

About this Episode My guest today is a hope dealer, yes, I said Hope. Amanda Acker is on a mission to inspire and motivate people to rise above labels and limiting societal expectations. Today we’ll talk about life as a formerly incarcerated person, how to set boundaries and why it’s always important to listen before judging because everyone has a back story. Guest/Episode Links: https://amandaack...

About this Episode In this episode I am joined today by Steven Crane who is the author of the memoir, ‘I can Appreciate that’ and the novel ‘Staring at the Ceiling’. We chatted about overcoming, gratitude, positivity and reclaiming abandon relationships. Fun fact: the definition of apprectiaion provides the framework for a deeper understanding of many aspects of life.  Guest/Episode Links: https:/...

About this Episode Ready to get raw? Today’s guest Corey Laine Hilton shares some stories from is 25-year career as a male exotic dancer turned published author and authenticity coach. Corey does not hold back; his life story proves that things and people often don’t fall in line with assumptions and stereotypes. Guest/Episode Links: https://www.coreylainehilton.com/take-it-off https://www.faceboo...

About this Episode Fun conversation with Kel Fulgham an IT professional and writer of multiple nonfiction fantasy/horror books. We talk about how real life provides us with direction and a good fantasy novel allows us to escape into other worlds. It’s fascinating to consider how much real life can influence the stories we read; when the two merge we have a unique opportunity to engage more creativ...

About this Episode Food is much more than nutritional sustenance it is well acknowledged that food has the potential to bring people together, transport us to new lands and allow us the opportunity to share cultural experience. My guests on this episode are Roni Mazumdar and Chintan Pandya who are partners in the Unapologetic Foods brand. Unapologetic Foods is a self-proclaimed group of rebels, ou...

About this Episode Today’s show is a story of love, passion, and persistence. My guest Niosha, founder of Niosha International Conservatory of Arts which is a Non-profit organization that sets out to bring arts, culture, and literature to local communities. Niosha, believes that through art we can create experiences that transform and unify people. Guest/Episode Links: https://www.nicart.org/about...

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://podcas...

About this Episode Some people have a presence that touches you, today’s guest Dr. Carline Crevecoeur is one of those people. We had a candid conversation about the many challenges and also the beautiful successes life has presented to her and her family. She went from being a successful board certified OBGYN to homeschooling 5 children while battling stage 4 colon cancer. With her 5 adult childre...

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 judgement, 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: h...

About this Episode Chatting with Sacha Thompson this week about her 20 plus years of experience as a DEI expert. She has recently shifted to working directly with other DEI experts as a coach to provide much needed support. We discussed the importance of knowing your true heritage and understanding where your own unique perspective comes from. Sacha’s 5 Words: Honest, Feisty, Fun-loving, heartfelt...

About this Episode Heather chats it up with Mark and John Cronin, the father son powerhouse behind John’s Crazy Socks. This conversation with equal parts, fun, informative, inspiring, and touching. The contribution these two are making in society with their mindset, charitable giving and advocacy is a wonderful demonstration and call to action for us all. Guest/Episode Links: Website: https://john...

In light of the attack and invasion of Ukraine we are asking all of our listeners to pause and reflect on the events that are unfolding in Ukraine and how we as individual citizens of the world can make moves to change our world for the better.

About this Episode Dr. Rohini Anand shares insights and stories from her decades long career as a DEI expert. She successfully helped move a multinational company from being in a class action lawsuit to being considered best in class for its Diversity Equity and Inclusion success. Guest/Episode Links: https://www.rohinianand.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohinianand/ Connect with Us: Website: ...

About this Episode In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Broadway communication specialist and Tarot card reader Emily McGill. After experiencing a loss several years ago Emily was searching for direction. During this time she was introduced to and started exploring Tarot as a daily practice and has since expanded her knowledge, self-awareness and spirituality into a gift she now sha...

About this Episode Visiting the show on this episode is Latha Poonamallee. Among many things Latha is a Professor, CEO, DEI expert and author; she on a mission to catalyze radical change to create a better world. We discuss her work in corporate leadership and her thoughts on how important it is to be open and able to transcend our own world view in an attempt to be more inclusive of others. Guest...

Ninah and Heather discuss random topics 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 :...

About this Episode Chatting it up with repeat guest Mr. Lee Hopkins! In this episode Lee shares how he went from confusion and feeling wrong in his own body to taking the steps to become his most authentic self. He graciously answers some hard questions that are often wondered but not asked. This story is about uncovering your true self in every way possible! Guest/Episode Links: https://www.patte...

About this Episode In this episode Heather speaks with Author, speaker and coach Sheena Yap Chan. They discuss the importance of representation, how unmanaged past events can hold you back and small steps on how to become more confident. Guest/Episode Links: https://sheenayapchan.com/ https://sheenayapchan.com/product/asian-women-who-boss-up-book/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093ZSW3VC/ref=as_sl_pc_...

About this Episode Bernie shares his bold and passionate mindset on personal transformation. Life has a way of showing us our path if we are brave enough to follow it. In this episode Bernie shares how he went from a job in tech world to a mentor and coach. His aim as a coach is to help others show up in the most authentic, powerful and bold way. Guest/Episode Links: https://berniekettle.com/ Book...