Breaking Bias

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Paula Lehman-Ewing. Paula is an award-winning journalist, social documentarian, and author of the upcoming Reimagining the Revolution. Paula is dedicated to sharing the stories of marginalized individuals and inciting meaningful change through her works.   Bias: Binary thinking. Challenge by remaining curious, teachable and challenging our own thought processes 5 Words: Curious, Teachable, Seeking, Driven, & Hopeful   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://reimaginingtherevolution.com/ https://www.instagram.com/reimaginingtherevolution/ https://www.facebook.com/ReimaginingtheRevolution Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/EfW4Lt2KLVs

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr. Robert Wolf. Robert is a Radiologist, Educator, Speaker, and author of the award-winning book Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man’s Fight for Freedom, which examines the life and experiences of his family's struggle through oppression and trauma. Bias: Hatred & discrimination – challenge by acknowledging it and through education. 5 Words: Determined, Angry, Frustrated, Devoted, Generous & Patient   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://robertjwolfmd.com/   Transcript and other Links: https://share.descript.com/view/PxzUGdEH01L   https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-psych-071620-030619

About this Episode Heather is joined today by Omar L Harris. Omar is an author, Coach, Speaker, and Consultant. He has distilled his 20+ years of corporate leadership into tangible thoughts and actions for use by current and future leaders worldwide. Omar shares his thoughts on leadership, we discuss the importance of leading yourself first as well as the impact (both good and bad) leadership has on both work cultures and society at large. 5 Words that describe Omar in this phase of his life: Creative, Intuitive, Direct, Selective and Confident. 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/Episode Links: https://www.omarlharris.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarlharris/ Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/h3zJ2n6rLlU

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Tony El. Tony is a blogger, writer, podcaster, and history buff. He is passionate about America and fascinated with asking why. Bias: Ignorance 5 Words: Honest Insightful, Provocative, Intelligent & Good-looking   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/mdfarrofxN9 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://projectthirdiopened.com/   Sources and Reference   On Slave Trade: https://www.loc.gov/resource/rbpe.15604100   https://www.slavevoyages.org/   https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/slave-ship-manifests.html   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53444752   https://www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/overheard/article/episode-4-search-history-lost-slave-ships-overheard#:~:text=ROBERTS%3A%20There%20were%20approximately%2035%2C000,fewer%20have%20been%20properly%20documented https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/new-england/#industries-reliant-on-enslaved-labor https://www.slavevoyages.org/   https://eji.org/report/transatlantic-slave-trade/new-england/#a-trafficking-based-economy   https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/teaching-resource/historical-context-constitution-and-slavery   https://reparationscomm.org/reparations-news/exploding-the-myth-of-african-responsibility-for-slavery-part-1/   National Archives & Government Documents: https://www.archives.gov/news/articles/juneteenth-original-document   https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/full-text   https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/slavery-records-civil.html?_ga=2.104703940.510236726.1721577463-44453649.1719004525   https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/slavery-records.html   https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/declaration-causes-seceding-states   Books: Before the Mayflower https://www.amazon.com/Before-Mayflower-History-America-1619-1962/dp/1684220408 Barracoon https://www.amazon.com/Barracoon-Story-Last-Black-Cargo/dp/0062748211/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MX9eD81fnNcjDJ4m0MsRGVNrl52zpDVSNs76QpF-i_hBtgIGq0L30_BbySpWcZb9L7RntLtgowC4oHteBrhpgdyEciwmvsVHqNHXWwNj9RbP31yQ-xGZpPezEmFd_TTq7EeP3oHaR6roCBaOitaJVb6DLkKrz81vil7fKpGOxP-rso0s3k4LTKzHNBBdcxiR-sK0F3kEq3TWd4IEN_2MgwuLpHJC-YiO_bTJhSuyVKI.kiFmZL-piTd6KShkiCpjRQNHrM4ECsuj-Cm7ykLq7iI&qid=1721584113&sr=1-1   Vetting your source: https://guides.library.cornell.edu/sevensteps/evaluate *If it’s a first-hand story or family history these methods do not apply. This does not make oral history wrong just different.

About this Episode Heather is riding solo on this episode to check in with some bias info, thoughts and reflections. Bias: All of them 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/pl1bjkLU4OE

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Amparo Vazquez. Amparo is the founder of Astekah & BIPOC-CX. As a survivor of abuse and oppression, Amparo is on a mission to inspire survivors and disempowered communities to embrace their worthiness and heal through spiritually informed activism.   Bias: Bias towards self has been the most difficult to overcome – when you begin feeling discomfort that’s a sign to dig deeper. 5 Words: There will always be something good that comes from bad experiences.   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://www.astekah.com/home https://www.instagram.com/astekah_/ Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/PLEHkIgobXQ

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Seth Gehle. Among many things, Seth is a speaker, author, podcast host, athlete, and a US Army Combat Veteran. Seth is on a mission to share his journey of survival and resilience, as a way to inspire others to harness their own inner strength.   Bias: Discounting someone from having different aspirations or drive than you. Challenge by checking your assumptions – not everyone will have the same goals and you don’t know the whole story. 5 Words: IMPACT – Inspiration, Mentally, Achievement, Commitment & Tenacity   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://sethgehle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gobeyondtheshadows/?igsh=a210cWp5dmFhaXd0&utm_source=qr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXP0eAu54vOtk9RFhHrU3DQ Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/DQJ9pc2PZmD

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Rahz Slaughter. Rahz is a Motivational speaker, coach, fitness professional, athlete, and author. He is on a mission to inspire a million teens through the Empowered Mindset System. Bias: Judging others for being negative, challenge this by reminding yourself you don’t know their story or circumstance. 5 Words: Integrity, Open-minded, Dream, Hustle & Structure   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://unstoppableteenager.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rahz.slaughter/ https://www.instagram.com/rahzslaughter/ https://www.youtube.com/@RahzSlaughterTeenLifeCoach https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahzmotivates/    Episode Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/4iBFksrQyMu

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Luaskya Nonon. Luaskya is an Attorney, Consultant, Speaker, Award-winning Diversity Leader, and founder of Equity Principle Consulting. Luaskya’s own personal journey navigating culture, identity, and expectations has set her on a mission to dismantle the status quo.   Bias: Creating stories rooted in stereotypes while people watching. Catch yourself and intentionally consider an alternate storyline. 5 Words: Authenticity, Faith, Resilience, Equity & Curiosity   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://www.linkedin.com/in/luaskyanonon/   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/eMU7JiqvHjW

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Maxwell Ivy. Max aka the Blind Blogger is an advocate for inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. As an online entrepreneur, Max has first-hand experience with the gaps in accessibility while navigating business, particularly online, and is passionate about sharing his knowledge through writing, speaking, podcasting, and consulting.   Bias: People's refusal to ask for help. This is a challenge even he struggles with at times and has to remind himself to accept support. 5 Words: Accessibility ain't just for people with disabilities Episode Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/pr1mDeHvBCA 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://theblindblogger.net/