Breaking Bias

Breaking Bias

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  • 167: Perspectives on History - Fayge Horesh

    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 and examining their own beliefs. Is it a fact or is it an assumption?

    5 Words: Helpful, Uncertain, Ironic, Fear & Agency

     

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    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.dlistersofhistory.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088201478731

    https://www.instagram.com/dlistersofhistory

     

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    43 min
  • 166: Sharing Love & Lessons through Art - Kevo Aregbe

    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 a natural bias towards art which he embraces.

    He also rights the bias against black men daily by showing up in a way that challenges that norm.

    5 Words: Leader, Father, Artist, Family & Educator


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    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.artbykevo.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/Kevoarts


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    39 min
  • 165: Expanding the Lens of Diversity - Dr. Poornima Luthra

    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 process begins with listening without getting defensive.

    5 Words: Impact, Change, Equity, Justice, Grateful

     

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    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-poornima-luthra-she-her-b09128100/

    https://www.ted.com/talks/poornima_luthra_why_gq_is_the_kind_of_intelligence_we_all_need

     

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    1 hr
  • 164: Improving Education through Collaboration - Matt Navo

    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, Humility, Compassion, Ownership, Understanding

     

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    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://ccee-ca.org/theory-of-action/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-collaborative-for-educational-excellence/

    https://twitter.com/CCEECA

     

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    52 min
  • Replay 141: Embracing the Sacred Feminine - Andrea Menard

    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 become more receptive – listen.

    5 Words: Grounded, Loving, Confident, Expressive, Vulnerable & Authentic


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    Guest Links:

    https://andreamenard.com/

     

    https://www.amazon.com/Seeds-Sacred-Feminine-52-Card-Handbook/dp/1642509566/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H1VVEL8VGSM8&keywords=seeds+of+the+sacred+feminine+cards&qid=1686503805&sprefix=seeds+of+the+sacred+feminine+cards%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1


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    46 min
  • Replay 140: Fatherhood Through a Hip-Hop Lens - Esteban Serrano

    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 Commandments: Fatherhood Through the Lens of Hip-Hop.

     

    Call to Action: Find commonalities and ways to authentically connect with youth.

    5 Words Esteban would use to describe himself in this current phase of life:

    -      Spiritual

    -      Optimistic

    -      Hip-hop

    -      Creative

    -      Servant


    Guest Links:

    ⁠https://www.rapdads.com/⁠

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theestebanserrano/⁠

     

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    Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod⁠

    Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast⁠

    Show Host, Heather: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/⁠

     

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    39 min
  • Replay 132: Messages from Afar - Mike Oppenheim

    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 give it a try.

    5 Words: Trying, Persevering, Considering, Stretching & Loving

     

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    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://mikeyopp.substack.com/p/the-silent-mis-treatment-446https://mikeyopp.substack.com/

     

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    51 min
  • 163: Defending Innocence - Valena Beety

    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 advocating for yourself, and seeking multiple perspectives.

    5 Words: Resilience, compassion, integrity, community, and

    love


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    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://valenabeety.com/books/

    https://www.instagram.com/valena.beety/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/valenabeety/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fpodmatch.com%2F


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    41 min
  • 162: Digging for Truth - Fredrik Trusohamn

    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 others and need to challenge ourselves to not to.

    5 Words: Creative, Fatherhood, Curiosity, Education and Hope

     

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    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://diggingupancientaliens.com/

    https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien

    https://www.facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/

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    49 min
  • 161: Breaking the Addiction Bias - Nevriye Yesil

    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. Love. Commitment &

    Outstanding.

     

     

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    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.brightwingsandcoco.com/

     

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    39 min

About Breaking Bias

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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.