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Professional Confession Ep. 102 - We Just Don’t Know How to Find Any of the Good Ones


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This we our expert guest is Andrew Horning, author of the book Grappling: White Men's Journey From Fragile to Agile. We will discuss a confession from an Asian professional in academia who finds herself on the receiving end of a microaggression and is confronted with a case of the ideal minority stereotype from her supervisors, while concurrently being sidelined in her job. 

Microaggression Links Referenced During the Conversation

  • Microagressions In The Classroom - https://youtu.be/ZahtlxW2CIQ
  • Responding to Microaggressions: Part 1 - https://youtu.be/e4N50b76cZc
  • Responding to Microaggressions: Part 2 - https://youtu.be/HrCgBLoMxTQ
  • Microagressions Are Like Mosquito Bites - https://youtu.be/hDd3bzA7450


Episode Writer: Michael Duncan

Host: Damion Taylor

Editor: Damion Taylor


ABOUT THE GUEST

Andrew Horning is the author of the book Grappling: White Men's Journey From Fragile to Agile, as well as being a keynote speaker and teacher at Hoffman Institute. The focus of Andrews work is helping people to embrace the emotional work of allyship. He is also the creator and host of the podcast Elephant Talk, where he, encourages couples to have courageous conversations for the sake of a deeper connection. Andrew is the co-host of The Hoffman Podcast and a volunteer/former board chair for Intercambio Uniting Communities. Andrew earned his master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Michigan and is a former licensed private-practice psychotherapist. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife of nearly two decades and their two children. For more about Andrew's work you can email or visit his website: 

Website - https://www.andrewhorning.co

Email - [email protected]


ABOUT THE HOST

Damion Taylor is the co-founder of Prometheus Digital Studio, a data-informed creative studio that provides data and analytics work for traditional and digital studios, as well as producing scripted and unscripted digital-first content. Damion has spent the last 15 years applying data and technology to entertainment. Both analytical and creative, he brings a unique skill set that’s in high demand for brands and media companies.

He effectively translates data in a way that is meaningful to creatives talent and has become a respected leader in audience growth and producing data-informed creative.

He has lead Audience Development for large traditional media companies (e.g., Warner Bros. and NBC Universal) as well as innovative digital leaders (e.g., Machinima, Mitu and New Form).


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