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236: How to Identify and Respond to Microaggressions and Unconscious Biases with Pooja Kothari, Esq.
On today’s episode, Pooja Kothari, Esq. dives into the tricky subject of how to identify and respond to micro aggressions and unconscious biases. Pooja spent 7 years as a public defender at the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Practice in Brooklyn trying numerous felony and misdemeanor cases. She is the founder of Boundless Awareness, LLC—a consulting firm that develops customized unconscious bias training for law firms, nonprofits, and universities. Pooja values compassion and nonjudgement, creating experiential, interactive workshops that engage clients in safe, fun, and fulfilling anti-bias education.
On the show, we cover what micro aggressions and unconscious biases are. Pooja discusses the impacts of micro aggressions on marginalized students and professionals and shares tips for how to respond to them in the moment. She also reminds us of the importance of checking our own privileges as a way to uncover biases we may hold. To learn more, check out the companion resource list she’s shared with us linked here.
You can connect with Pooja on her website
boundlessawareness.com, via email [email protected], on Instagram (@boundlessawarenessllc) and on LinkedIn
Preorder my forthcoming book by going to isgradschoolforme.com.
Sign up for my group coaching program to start working on your personal growth and gain sustainable productivity skills.
Book me to speak at your upcoming professional development event.
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Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit, which includes essential information to prepare for and navigate grad school
Click the links to support the show with a one-time donation or monthly donation.
And to learn more about our sponsorship packages, email us at [email protected].
To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/
*The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.*
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By A podcast on thriving in graduate school for first-generation BIPOC students, offering insights on academic success, career development, mental health, and navigating diversity and inclusion in higher education.
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On today’s episode, Pooja Kothari, Esq. dives into the tricky subject of how to identify and respond to micro aggressions and unconscious biases. Pooja spent 7 years as a public defender at the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Practice in Brooklyn trying numerous felony and misdemeanor cases. She is the founder of Boundless Awareness, LLC—a consulting firm that develops customized unconscious bias training for law firms, nonprofits, and universities. Pooja values compassion and nonjudgement, creating experiential, interactive workshops that engage clients in safe, fun, and fulfilling anti-bias education.
On the show, we cover what micro aggressions and unconscious biases are. Pooja discusses the impacts of micro aggressions on marginalized students and professionals and shares tips for how to respond to them in the moment. She also reminds us of the importance of checking our own privileges as a way to uncover biases we may hold. To learn more, check out the companion resource list she’s shared with us linked here.
You can connect with Pooja on her website
boundlessawareness.com, via email [email protected], on Instagram (@boundlessawarenessllc) and on LinkedIn
Preorder my forthcoming book by going to isgradschoolforme.com.
Sign up for my group coaching program to start working on your personal growth and gain sustainable productivity skills.
Book me to speak at your upcoming professional development event.
Follow me on your favorite social media platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter
Get my free 15-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit, which includes essential information to prepare for and navigate grad school
Click the links to support the show with a one-time donation or monthly donation.
And to learn more about our sponsorship packages, email us at [email protected].
To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/
*The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.*
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gradschoolfemtoring/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gradschoolfemtoring/support
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