Anu Gupta is a multifaceted educator, lawyer, and scientist, known for his work in breaking bias through BE MORE with Anu. He shares his personal journey of overcoming deep-rooted biases as a gay immigrant of color. Gupta discusses the five causes of bias and the limitations of traditional DEI training, emphasizing mindfulness as a transformative tool. He introduces the PRISM toolkit for developing a compassionate understanding of bias, and explores the profound impact of shame on mental well-being in the process of unlearning negative narratives.

Anu Gupta, an author and advocate, shares his insights on combating bias and fostering inclusivity. He recounts his journey from childhood experiences in India to tackling systemic bias in the U.S. The conversation dives into how unconscious biases affect our decisions and offers the PRISM toolkit as a strategy to challenge stereotypes. Gupta emphasizes the need for empathy and education in reshaping societal norms, while addressing the damaging effects of stereotypes and the model minority myth on the Asian American community.