Breaking Bias

About this Episode Food is much more than nutritional sustenance it is well acknowledged that food has the potential to bring people together, transport us to new lands and allow us the opportunity to share cultural experience. My guests on this episode are Roni Mazumdar and Chintan Pandya who are partners in the Unapologetic Foods brand. Unapologetic Foods is a self-proclaimed group of rebels, outliers and passionate foodies who are out to redefine Indian food. Together they have a wealth of knowledge and experience, multiple awards, and recognition as well as a passion for philanthropy and community betterment. This episode is full of sentiments that can be applied to much more than just food. Guest/Episode Links: https://unapologeticfoods.nyc/ https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticfoodsnyc/ 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/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Today’s show is a story of love, passion, and persistence. My guest Niosha, founder of Niosha International Conservatory of Arts which is a Non-profit organization that sets out to bring arts, culture, and literature to local communities. Niosha, believes that through art we can create experiences that transform and unify people. Guest/Episode Links: https://www.nicart.org/about-nica https://www.facebook.com/nioshanafei https://www.instagram.com/nioshadanceacademy/ 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/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

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/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Some people have a presence that touches you, today’s guest Dr. Carline Crevecoeur is one of those people. We had a candid conversation about the many challenges and also the beautiful successes life has presented to her and her family. She went from being a successful board certified OBGYN to homeschooling 5 children while battling stage 4 colon cancer. With her 5 adult children off to build their own success she isn't slowing down. Carline continues to make an impact through her work on the local school board and via recently released memoir – Pressure Makes Diamonds. Guest/Episode Links: https://www.carlinecrevecoeur.com/ https://www.instagram.com/crevey22/ 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/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode This week Brianna White shares her lifelong journey of acceptance and self-love. Marginalized communities of all kinds carry the heavy weight of overcoming the constant judgement, assumptions, and expectations of society. Her story and experience provide a beautiful demonstration of patience, love and a promise that there is always sunshine after the rain. Guest/Episode Links: https://vostramoda.com/ https://www.instagram.com/vostra_moda/ 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/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Chatting with Sacha Thompson this week about her 20 plus years of experience as a DEI expert. She has recently shifted to working directly with other DEI experts as a coach to provide much needed support. We discussed the importance of knowing your true heritage and understanding where your own unique perspective comes from. Sacha’s 5 Words: Honest, Feisty, Fun-loving, heartfelt, Optimistic Guest/Episode Links: https://www.theequityequationllc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachathompson/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DEIAfter5withSacha 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/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Heather chats it up with Mark and John Cronin, the father son powerhouse behind John’s Crazy Socks. This conversation with equal parts, fun, informative, inspiring, and touching. The contribution these two are making in society with their mindset, charitable giving and advocacy is a wonderful demonstration and call to action for us all. Guest/Episode Links: Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks LinkedIn: MXC https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/ LinkedIn: JCS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11171456/admin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnscrazysocks 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/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

In light of the attack and invasion of Ukraine we are asking all of our listeners to pause and reflect on the events that are unfolding in Ukraine and how we as individual citizens of the world can make moves to change our world for the better.

About this Episode Dr. Rohini Anand shares insights and stories from her decades long career as a DEI expert. She successfully helped move a multinational company from being in a class action lawsuit to being considered best in class for its Diversity Equity and Inclusion success. Guest/Episode Links: https://www.rohinianand.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohinianand/ 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/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Broadway communication specialist and Tarot card reader Emily McGill. After experiencing a loss several years ago Emily was searching for direction. During this time she was introduced to and started exploring Tarot as a daily practice and has since expanded her knowledge, self-awareness and spirituality into a gift she now shares with others. Guest Links: https://www.emilymcgillentertainment.com/storytellingmagic https://www.instagram.com/emilyannemcg/ 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/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981