Breaking Bias

Breaking Bias

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  • 185: Challenging Binary Systems & Thinking - Paula Lehman-Ewing

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Paula Lehman-Ewing. Paula is an award-winning journalist, social documentarian, and author of the upcoming Reimagining the Revolution. Paula is dedicated to sharing the stories

    of marginalized individuals and inciting meaningful change through her works.

     

    Bias: Binary thinking. Challenge by remaining curious, teachable and challenging our own thought processes

    5 Words: Curious, Teachable, Seeking, Driven, & Hopeful

     

    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/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://reimaginingtherevolution.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/reimaginingtherevolution/

    https://www.facebook.com/ReimaginingtheRevolution

    Transcript:
    https://share.descript.com/view/EfW4Lt2KLVs

    47 min
  • 184: Not a Real Enemy - Dr Robert J Wolf

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Dr. Robert Wolf. Robert is a Radiologist, Educator, Speaker, and author of the award-winning book Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man’s Fight for Freedom, which examines the life and experiences of his family's struggle through oppression and trauma.

    Bias: Hatred & discrimination – challenge by acknowledging it and through education.

    5 Words: Determined, Angry, Frustrated, Devoted, Generous & Patient

     

    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/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://robertjwolfmd.com/

     

    Transcript and other Links:

    https://share.descript.com/view/PxzUGdEH01L

     

    https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-psych-071620-030619


    51 min
  • Rewind to Episode 101: Lead Yourself First - Omar Harris

    About this Episode

    Heather is joined today by Omar L Harris. Omar is an author, Coach, Speaker, and Consultant. He has distilled his 20+ years of corporate leadership into tangible thoughts and actions for use by 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 bad) leadership has on both work cultures and society at large.

    5 Words that describe Omar in this phase of his life: Creative, Intuitive, Direct, Selective and Confident.


    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/

    Guest/Episode Links:

    https://www.omarlharris.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarlharris/


    Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/h3zJ2n6rLlU

    52 min
  • 183: Historical Perspectives: Rewritten, Revised & Undisclosed - Tony El

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Tony El. Tony is a blogger, writer, podcaster, and history buff. He is passionate about America and fascinated with asking why.


    Bias: Ignorance

    5 Words: Honest Insightful, Provocative, Intelligent & Good-looking

     

    Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/mdfarrofxN9

    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/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://projectthirdiopened.com/

     

    Sources and Reference

     

    On Slave

    Trade:

    https://www.loc.gov/resource/rbpe.15604100

     

    https://www.slavevoyages.org/

     

    https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/slave-ship-manifests.html

     

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53444752

     

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/overheard/article/episode-4-search-history-lost-slave-ships-overheard#:~:text=ROBERTS%3A%20There%20were%20approximately%2035%2C000,fewer%20have%20been%20properly%20documented

    https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/new-england/#industries-reliant-on-enslaved-labor

    https://www.slavevoyages.org/

     

    https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/new-england/#a-trafficking-based-economy

     

    https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/teaching-resource/historical-context-constitution-and-slavery

     

    https://reparationscomm.org/reparations-news/exploding-the-myth-of-african-responsibility-for-slavery-part-1/

     

    National Archives & Government Documents:

    https://www.archives.gov/news/articles/juneteenth-original-document

     

    https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/full-text

     

    https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/slavery-records-civil.html?_ga=2.104703940.510236726.1721577463-44453649.1719004525

     

    https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/slavery-records.html

     

    https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/declaration-causes-seceding-states

     

    Books:

    Before the Mayflower

    https://www.amazon.com/Before-Mayflower-History-America-1619-1962/dp/1684220408

    Barracoon

    https://www.amazon.com/Barracoon-Story-Last-Black-Cargo/dp/0062748211/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MX9eD81fnNcjDJ4m0MsRGVNrl52zpDVSNs76QpF-i_hBtgIGq0L30_BbySpWcZb9L7RntLtgowC4oHteBrhpgdyEciwmvsVHqNHXWwNj9RbP31yQ-xGZpPezEmFd_TTq7EeP3oHaR6roCBaOitaJVb6DLkKrz81vil7fKpGOxP-rso0s3k4LTKzHNBBdcxiR-sK0F3kEq3TWd4IEN_2MgwuLpHJC-YiO_bTJhSuyVKI.kiFmZL-piTd6KShkiCpjRQNHrM4ECsuj-Cm7ykLq7iI&qid=1721584113&sr=1-1

     


    Vetting your source:

    https://guides.library.cornell.edu/sevensteps/evaluate

    *If it’s a first-hand story or family history these methods

    do not apply. This does not make oral history wrong just different.


    58 min
  • 182: Dropping F-bombs and Bias Checks - Heather

    About this Episode

    Heather is riding solo on this episode to check in with some bias info, thoughts and reflections.


    Bias: All of them


    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


    Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/pl1bjkLU4OE

    18 min
  • 181: Escaping a Covert Narcissist - Amparo Vazquez

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Amparo Vazquez. Amparo is the founder of Astekah & BIPOC-CX. As a survivor of abuse and oppression, Amparo is on a mission to inspire survivors and disempowered communities to

    embrace their worthiness and heal through spiritually informed activism.

     

    Bias: Bias towards self has been the most difficult to

    overcome – when you begin feeling discomfort that’s a sign to dig deeper.

    5 Words: There will always be something good that comes from bad experiences.

     

    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/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.astekah.com/home

    https://www.instagram.com/astekah_/

    Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/PLEHkIgobXQ

    1 hr
  • 180: Breaking the Silence - Seth Gehle

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Seth Gehle. Among many things, Seth is a speaker, author, podcast host, athlete, and a US Army Combat Veteran. Seth is on a mission to share his journey of survival and resilience,

    as a way to inspire others to harness their own inner strength.

     

    Bias: Discounting someone from having different aspirations or drive than you. Challenge by checking your assumptions – not everyone will have the same goals and you don’t know the whole story.

    5 Words: IMPACT – Inspiration, Mentally, Achievement,

    Commitment & Tenacity

     

    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/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://sethgehle.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/gobeyondtheshadows/?igsh=a210cWp5dmFhaXd0&utm_source=qr

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXP0eAu54vOtk9RFhHrU3DQ


    Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/DQJ9pc2PZmD

    57 min
  • 179: Aligning Values & Building Resilience - Rahz Slaughter

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Rahz Slaughter. Rahz is a Motivational speaker, coach, fitness professional, athlete, and author. He is on a mission to inspire a million teens through the Empowered Mindset System.


    Bias: Judging others for being negative, challenge this by

    reminding yourself you don’t know their story or circumstance.

    5 Words: Integrity, Open-minded, Dream, Hustle &

    Structure

     

    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/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://unstoppableteenager.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/rahz.slaughter/

    https://www.instagram.com/rahzslaughter/

    https://www.youtube.com/@RahzSlaughterTeenLifeCoach

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahzmotivates/

      

    Episode Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/4iBFksrQyMu


    39 min
  • 178: Equity Principle - Luaskya Nonon

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Luaskya Nonon. Luaskya is an Attorney, Consultant, Speaker, Award-winning Diversity Leader, and founder of Equity Principle Consulting. Luaskya’s own personal journey navigating culture, identity, and expectations has set her on a mission to dismantle the status quo.

     

    Bias: Creating stories rooted in stereotypes while people watching. Catch yourself and intentionally consider an alternate storyline.

    5 Words: Authenticity, Faith, Resilience, Equity &

    Curiosity

     

    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/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/luaskyanonon/

     

    Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/eMU7JiqvHjW

    55 min
  • 177: Accessibility Builds Loyalty - Max Ivey

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Maxwell Ivy. Max aka the Blind Blogger is an advocate for inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. As an online entrepreneur, Max has first-hand experience with the

    gaps in accessibility while navigating business, particularly online, and is passionate about sharing his knowledge through writing, speaking, podcasting, and consulting.

     

    Bias: People's refusal to ask for help. This is a challenge

    even he struggles with at times and has to remind himself to accept support.

    5 Words: Accessibility ain't just for people with

    disabilities

    Episode Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/pr1mDeHvBCA


    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/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://theblindblogger.net/

    55 min

About Breaking Bias

From the publisher's feed

The mission of Breaking Bias podcast is to ignite conversations that fuel change, understanding, and inclusivity. We are committed to providing a platform where diverse voices can share their stories, experiences, and perspectives, creating a powerful tapestry of knowledge, empathy, and growth. Through thoughtful discussions, we aim to challenge biases, break down barriers, and foster a community that celebrates the richness of diversity in all its forms.