Breaking Bias

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr. Nicole Cabrera Salazar. Nicole is an astrophysicist turned social impact entrepreneur. She is passionate about using her experience and knowledge to drive change in STEM. As a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, first-generation Latina student Nicole knows firsthand the barriers to entry for marginalized communities. She is on a mission to build ‘Un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos’ – a world where many worlds fit. Bias: Her whiteness as a Latina was pointed out by a brave student and she continues to unpack the implications of that in her life. 5 Words: Challenge, Struggle, Growth, Patience & Community   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.wearemvmt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moveboldly/ https://twitter.com/wearemvmt https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-daily-radical-a-social-justice-podcast/id1713163445

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Nancy Orlen Weber. Nancy has spent nearly 50 years sharing her techniques with others to enhance their lives in many ways. She is a medical intuitive, a psychic, an animal communicator, an author, and a minister among many things.   Bias: Upset/anger towards others who are unwilling to accept new ideas. Counteract this by trying to understand their backstory and give them space to join you in their time. 5 Words: Soul to Soul Inner Detective   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://nancyorlenweber.com/ https://www.facebook.com/nancy.weber.372 https://www.instagram.com/nancyweber372/

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Sean Carlton. Sean is the founder of Dark Ages Media, hosts two podcasts: Fitness Reborn with Seann and Dear DeSM, online publisher, and personal trainer. He is on a mission to change the narrative in the lives of his fellow humans and facilitate positive change. Bias: Negatively judging unfit people based on external appearance alone. Challenge this bias by reminding yourself you know nothing about their story or life. 5 Words: Dreaming, healing, growing, relating & learning.   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://samolives.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/seanmcarlton/ https://www.instagram.com/yourhostseann/  

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Michael Fosberg. Michael holds many titles, a few of which are Actor, Author, Speaker, Diversity & Inclusion trainer/educator, and founder of Incognito Inc. Michael has harnessed his unique and very personal life story to promote dialogue around race, identity, and self-discovery. Call to Action: Tell your story 5 Words/Values: Ethics, Friendship, Loyalty, Values, Passion    Connect with Us: Website:  https://diversityonfire.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityonfire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diversityfire Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ Guest Links: https://incognitotheplay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/incognitotheplay/

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Joel David Bond. Joel is proficient in 5 languages, has traveled the world as an explorer, educator, and speaker, and helps people navigate cross-cultural environments. In his recently published ‘As Large as Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir’ Joel shares deep insights and universal truths he uncovered while stranded on a remote Greek island.   Bias: Western bias about Middle Eastern culture and safety. Joel overcomes this bias by engaging with the culture and forming relationships with the people. He also employs the OSEE technique of Observe, State, Explain, & Explore 5 Words: Resilience, Empathy, Patience, Introvert, Spiritual   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.joeldavidbond.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joeldavidbond/ https://www.facebook.com/joeldavidbond

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Erryca Robicheaux. Erryca is a diversity champion, obsessed with making the Human Experience more human through thoughtful & inclusive design. As a vocal, neurodivergent woman working in the tech space, Erryca knows firsthand the importance of inclusion.   Bias: Many that she is still uncovering – own it and educate yourself on it. 5 Words: Truth, Growth, Action, Community & Flexibility   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/erryca/ https://www.instagram.com/erobic/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Diana Fannon. Diana has a wealth of experience working in education in various roles and is now the Founder of Disability Ed Pros where she provides expert guidance to educators and parents on how to navigate special education.   Bias: Judging the judge. Diana challenges this through self-reflection and an intentional commitment to understanding. 5 Words: Determination, Acceptance, Love, Advocacy & No   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.disabilityedpros.com/ https://www.instagram.com/disabilityedpros/

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is De’Vannon Seraphino. De’Vannon is, among many things a US Veteran, Author, Entrepreneur and host of the podcast Sex, Drugs and Jesus: Taboo Topics in Troubled Times.   Bias: That all men are liars and cheaters. This is challenged by deep internal work and an acknowledgement that the assumption doesn’t apply to all. 5 Words: What good is friendship when it’s convenient.   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.sexdrugsandjesus.com/   Podcast: Podcast: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/podcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Jeffrey Benson. Jeffrey has over 40 years of experience working in education in various roles and is the author of several books including the newly released: Hacking School Discipline Together.   Bias: A bias Jeffrey has is related to when kids lie, he challenges this by reminding himself they were simply out of tools. 5 Words: Learning, Elder/Mentor, Appreciative, Realistic & Optimistic 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://jeffreybenson.org/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Catie Lanctot my long-time friend and partner in crime. Catie is among many things a wife, foster mom, homesteader, and one of those people who can strike up a conversation with absolutely anyone. Today we are going to explore our perspectives and experiences with religion which are vastly different.   Catie's Bias: Religious extremes, this bias is challenged by her attempt to put herself in the other person’s shoes and consider their perspective. Catie's 5 Words: Courage, Bravery, Strength, Love & Happiness   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