Healing Racism, Episode 11

Rage, Denial and Making the Invisible Visible

In this episode of healing racism, Candy Barone raises the topic of Breonna Taylor and the decision by the Kentucky grand jury to NOT charge police officers with her death. Feeling rage over a lack of justice and continued racial bias in the treatment of people of color. How can we overcome the denial of the white majority that there is a problem? How can we make the invisible...visible?

See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: kerrihummingbird.com

Healing Racism, Episode 10

Philanthropy To Address Police Brutality

In this episode of healing racism, Akeem Sami raises the question of whether private philanthropy can play a role in addressing police brutality against people of color. 

See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: kerrihummingbird.com

Healing Racism, Episode 9

How Do We Make It Stop?

Kerri Hummingbird leads us in a discussion about how we stop systemic racism. Where can we begin to dismantle systems that have enforced racism for centuries?

See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: kerrihummingbird.com

Healing Racism, Episode 8

So What?

Candy Barone facilites a discussion about 'So What?' Now that we're discussing systemic racism, and we're engaging in the conversation, what can we start doing right now to take some real meaningful action to end systemic racism?

See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: kerrihummingbird.com

Healing Racism, Episode 7

Corporate Diversity

In this episode of healing racism, Annemarie Shrouder raises the question of how do we ensure that the diversity of corporations and leadership reflects the diversity of the overall population? Do affirmative action style initiatives work?

See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: kerrihummingbird.com

Healing Racism, Episode 6

Reverse Discrimination / Racism

In this episode of healing racism, Akeem Sami leads us in a discussion of whether reverse discrimination or reverse racism exist. What is reverse discrimination, and what is reverse racism?

See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: kerrihummingbird.com

Healing Racism, Episode 5

Color Blindness and Being An Ally

In this episode of Healing Racism, Kerri Hummingbird leads us in an exploration of color blindness and systemic racism. Where did color blindness come from, how does it serve, and how does it not serve when it comes to stopping systemic racism.

See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: kerrihummingbird.com

Healing Racism, Episode 4

What is Equality, What is it Not, and Do You Think It's Real?

In this episode of Healing Racism, Candy Barone leads us in an exploration of equality as regards racism. What does equality mean with regards to racism, what does it not mean, and is it possible to achieve equality between 'races'?

See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: kerrihummingbird.com

Healing Racism, Episode 3

Should We Remove Anti-Black Statues, Monuments and Street Names?

In this second episode of Healing Racism, Annemarie Shrouder raises the question of whether we should, or should not, remove anti-black statues, monuments and street names.

See the series at healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: kerrihummingbird.com

Healing Racism, Episode 2

Our 'Why' For Engaging In This Series, Continued

In this second episode of Healing Racism, we share our reasons why we are engaging in this podcast project. In this episode we hear from Akeem Sami and Candy Barone.

See the series at www.healingracism.me Engage in community discussion on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2627639577479659/

Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastRacism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingracism/

ABOUT US

Almas Akeem Sami is an African/Native American born in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in the Diversity project stems from his experiences from public to home school, early childhood exposure to racism. In his process of self discovery during homeschooling to becoming a Martial Artist and black belt and instructor in American Ju Kwon Do at the age of 16, African Music Drummer for several dance groups, community center mentoring/instruction through Martial Arts, PTAs as historian and President with all races and ages (particularly African American males). In working with his Baba (Swahili for Dad), he assisted as his advisor, IT admin/assistant website admin/video producer and camera man on public access TV production, advertising, assistant book editor and more from 1998-2014! Akeem as he is called as that is the name he chose with his family in changing his name at the age of 7 now serves as a parent of 4 with Kerri Hummingbird, is Network Engineer for Spectrum Communications, Massage Therapist/Martial arts instructor/Pranic Healer and Spirit guide under his company Sami Arts and Wellness in Austin, Texas. Website: http://www.samiarts.com

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker. A Diversity and Inclusion expert with a Masters in Bias Awareness, Annemarie inspires awareness and connection. Whether she is presenting to an audience, leading a workshop, consulting with a client, or writing, she creates opportunities for people to see more – more of each other, themselves, and the world around them. In so doing, she facilitates an opening to create spaces where people feel a sense connection, where they can learn together, and be all of who they are. These are the spaces where real change can happen – for people, organizations and communities. Annemarie works with diversity broadly and specializes in racial equity because she is passionate about healing the racial divide. She encourages people to move beyond polarization and either/or to a space of both/and where healing and change can begin through the sharing and hearing of stories. Website: http://annemarieshrouder.com

Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author. She is a catalyst and change agent who works with executives and emerging leaders to help bring “heart” back to leadership while feeding the soul of their business. With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth. Candy has been showcased in CNN, U.S. News & World Report, The Austin Statesman, Austin Business Journal, Be the Boss Magazine, OffBeat Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, ciLiving TV, Femmes Under 40 Magazine, along with numerous radio shows and podcasts. In addition, she serves as a call leader for the Evolutionary Business Council, a Partnering Director for the Public Speakers Association, is a member of the Good Deed Society, and volunteers within her community. Website: https://www.candybarone.com/

Kerri Hummingbird, Soul Guide, inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring. She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. She has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show. Website: http://www.kerrihummingbird.com