Breaking Bias

About this EpisodeJoining the conversation today is Kenneth Kunken. Kenneth spent 40+ years as a lawyer, prosecuting over 50 felony jury trials. He has also spent a lifetime advocating and fighting for the disability community in various capacities and is the author of ‘I Dream of Things That Never Were—The Ken Kunken Story’. Bias: Shifting the focus of success from the level of achievement to recognizing the challenges one has overcome to reach those achievements. 5 Words: Expectations, Hope, Family, Role models, andParticipation. Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/31ejt8l4xAK Connect with Us:Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Guest Links:https://kenkunken.com/https://www.instagram.com/ken.kunken/

About this EpisodeJoining the conversation today is Kevin Wayne Johnson. Kevin is the founder and CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group. He is well-versed in meeting his audience where they are on their journey. As a certified coach, mentor, trainer, award-winning author and speaker, Kevin engages diverseaudiences to help propel them forward in their lives and careers. Bias:Judging others and not giving them a chance to changethat judgment. He has conquered that through intentional awareness and self-correction.5 Words: Know your own giftedness! Show Transcript:https://share.descript.com/view/VaaLbtxoFqU Connect with Us:Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/Show Host, Heather:https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/https://bsky.app/profile/hponfire.bsky.social Guest Links:https://thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com/kevin@thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com Podcast:Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast

About this EpisodeJoining the conversation today is Jennifer Gasner. Jenniferis an advocate for the disability community and author of several publications including her memoir My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis. Bias: Ableism. Challenge this through self-acceptance andrecognizing the thoughts as they arise to redirect them.5 Words: Worthy, Capable, Unapologetic, Pride & DisabilityTranscript:https://share.descript.com/view/5BbLh0sLjIBConnect with Us:Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/Show Host, Heather:https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/https://bsky.app/profile/hponfire.bsky.social Guest Links:https://jennifergasner.com/https://www.instagram.com/jennygwriter/https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJenniferGasner Podcast:Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast

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Catch you in 2025! 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/iYf5KD2I8dI

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Matthew Warshauer. Matthew aka the Mindful Professor is the author of several books including the recently released title, Creating and Failing the 9/11 Generation: The real story of September 11th. He is also a history Professor at Connecticut State University and Halloween display enthusiast.   Bias: People spouting opinions on topics they are not informed on. Challenging this is an ongoing process and takes a lot of patience. 5 Words: Passion, Enthusiasm, Humor, Introspective, & Caring   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://themindfulprofessor.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Failing-11-Generation-September/dp/1032503874/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K119Q54IS6LG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5UKYPc0KLfhPLztlwYAgw.T6ZT3RveF3k2FSkL54aQ4wyZvgnSiz6wJJ6xTPSNky4&dib_tag=se&keywords=creating+and+failing+the+9%2F11+generation&qid=1727635499&sprefix=creating+and+fa%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/aqbey8dM3Rm

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Amilynne Carroll, more commonly known as Babs. Babs, is a certified holistic practitioner and coach focused on religious trauma, empowerment, and spiritual development. She is also an author and speaker coming to us from a place of deep transformation, and resilience that took root after many years of struggle. Bias: The mentality that If it’s going to be it’s up to me. She challenges this by recognizing, and constantly reminding herself, that this is a limiting way of moving through life. 5 Words: Expansion, Truth, Joy, Fulfillment, & Presence   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://amilynnecarroll.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amilynnecarroll https://www.facebook.com/AmiLynneCarroll https://www.linkedin.com/in/amilynnecarroll/   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/J4mafoTma7q

About this Episode: Joining the conversation today is Angela Beyer. As a trainer and coach Angela is committed to empowering women to unlock their potential through a strong mindset, healthy lifestyle, and physical vitality. Angela is also the founder of House of Shape where she supports and guides women as they pursue their goals.   Bias: Mindset of good and bad. This is challenged by constantly reminding herself there is no perfect solution, it’s about balance and tradeoffs. 5 Words: Community, Transformation, Sustainability, Empowerment, & Passion   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://houseofshape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healthcoachangela/ https://www.facebook.com/angela.beyer.129/ https://info.houseofshape.com/ozempic-alternatives-pdf   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/GAvJZT4Ah5N  

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is JD Mass. JD is an entrepreneur, Author, Podcast host, and Activist on a mission to create an equitable society. One way his is stepping into this purpose is by creating and sharing the Steven steps to healing the harm of our culture. Growing up in a community where he was in the racial minority has given him a unique perspective on what equity and racial privilege mean.   Bias: People with specialized jobs that can lead to them tune out others because they believe they have all the answers. 5 Words: Sharing, Serving, Supporting, caring & Connecting   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://raceforwhat.com/ https://samedifference.life/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-mass-psyd/   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/33GZOEdpjjn

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is David Beckemeyer. Since retiring from a long tech career, he has become the creator and host of the Outrage Overload Podcast and is also an investor, boxing coach, volunteer, and mentor. David is dedicated to finding ways to cool the heated debates, fight against misinformation, and bridge social gaps.   Bias: Academic and left-leaning bias. Challenge this by inviting people with differing views to have conversations and approach those conversations with curiosity. 5 Words: Humility, Empathy, Fear, Bravery, Supportiveness   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://outrageoverload.net/ https://www.instagram.com/outrageoverload/ https://www.facebook.com/OutrageOverload https://x.com/OutrageOverload   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/mEwdzA0990I