Breaking Bias

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Kasheef Wyzard. Kasheef is the National Director of Tech for Dream.org, a certified personal trainer and has been working to enhance the efforts of Diversity and Inclusion within organizations for the past several years.   Call to Action: Find something you want to change and use technology to help you supercharge a solution. Kasheef's 5 Words: Present, Mindful, Balance, Community & Power   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/kasheef-wyzard/ https://www.instagram.com/kashwyz/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Hank Paul. Hank runs the Authentic Allyship Academy which is the only program teaching business owners how to ‘inclusify’ their business and connect with the LGBTQ+ community authentically. Hank also runs an award-winning photography studio and co-hosts the podcast Values & Propositions.   Call to Action: Practice using non-binary pronouns by sharing your takeaways from this episode and repeatedly using they/them to describe Hank. 5 Words: Liberated, Joyful, Interested, Questioning & Thankful.   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.hankpaul.co/allyshiproadmap https://www.hankpaul.co/ https://www.instagram.com/hankpaul.co/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr Peter Huang. Dr Huang is a highly educated Professor who has done extensive work in mathematical economics, law and education as well as work specifically surrounding the complex issue of racism and it’s affects. He also recently published his book titled Disrupting Racism: Essays by and Asian American Prodigy Professor.   Call to Action: Practice mindfulness everyday 5 Words: Curious, mindful, self-improving, work in progress   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.amazon.com/Disrupting-Racism-American-Prodigy-Professor/dp/1736873466 https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=94039   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Elizabeth Mikotowicz. Elizabeth is on a mission to share her journey through abuse, addiction, prison, and failure of systems. She seeks to expose the inhumanity of our criminal justice system and set an example to those who are during it that you can overcome these obstacles and find their purpose.   Call to Action: Use your voice and get involved! 5 Words: Stubborn, Defiant, Happier, Healing   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.legaleriste.com/en/Elizabeth.mikotowicz https://www.instagram.com/epm_art_1111/?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM%3D Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Thomas McGrevey. Thomas is a Professor Emeritus of business, founder of The Life Method Meditation and most importantly husband, father, and grandfather. Today Tom and I are talking about an unlikely pairing of politics and meditation. Specifically, how we can use his new Lift Method to navigate challenging conversations in this upcoming political cycle.   Call to Action: Take time to consider your thoughts and where they come from 5 Words: Patient, Calm, Loving, Funny &In-tune.   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/thomas-p-mcgrevey-jr-27111928/ https://liftmethodmeditation.com/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Mr. James Brosnahan. James, who does by Jim, is a Lawyer, Writer, Lecturer and a Plein Air painter. He spent over 60 years as a trial lawyer; first as a prosecutor then moving into private practice on the defense side. His recent book Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases takes us on a journey through his career overseeing cases of all kinds.   Call to Action: Learn about the process and VOTE! 5 Words: Never give up, keep going.   Guest Links: https://www.jimjbrosnahan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-brosnahan/ 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 Joining the conversation today is Dr. Roxy Manning. Roxy is a clinical psychologist, a certified center for nonviolent communication trainer, a consultant and speaker. She is also the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy and the co-author of the companion text, The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook.   Call to Action: Engage in a conversation with someone who has different opinions than yours and truly listen to them with the intent to understand not to reply. 5 Words: Blossoming, Passionate, Compassionate, Playful & Vulnerable   Guest Links: https://roxannemanning.com/meet-roxy/ https://antiracistconversations.com/ https://www.instagram.com/roxymanningphd/   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 Joining the conversation today is Colin Kingsmill. Colin is a transformational coach, the founding partner of Whole Human Coaching, Strategic Advisor to Kaylo and is currently authoring a book. He is on a mission to help people Rediscover their Humanity, be Fearless and Free, remember who they Are and Who they Will Be to change the world.   Call to Action: Meditate – Connect with self. 5 Words: Home, Love, Peace, Abundance, Full   Guest Links: https://colinkingsmill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/colin_kingsmill/    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 I am joined by Melissa Mason; she is the co-founder of Brown Skin Brunchin’. Melissa and her partner Lillian identified a need for space where woman of color can come together as adults and form connections free of negativity and judgement. They rose to the occasion by creating a space for woman of color to connect, share and grow both their personal and professional networks. Currently operating in over 87 cities with a community of 42 thousand plus members, these ladies have certainly created a much-needed sanctuary for their community.   Call to Action: Understand that what one group may do or need in their community isn’t about excluding another group. If you feel excluded by this idea, please sit with it and honestly ask yourself why. 5 Words: Finding a way to fulfill my destiny.   Guest Links: https://www.brownskinbrunchin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brownskinbrunchin/ https://www.facebook.com/brownskinbrunchin   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 Joining the conversation today is Shoba Rao. Shoba is the author of My Race Against Death: Lessons Learned From My Health Struggles. She is a 3-time cancer survivor and kidney transplant recipient, a distinguished toastmaster and has had a successful career in the Semiconductor industry.   Call to Action: Read My Race Against Death: Lessons Learned From My Health Struggles – Shoba Rao The Emperor of All Maladies – Siddhartha Mukherjee   5 Words: Resilient, Strength, Compassionate, Empathetic, Successful Guest Links: https://www.amazon.com/My-Race-Against-Death-Struggles-ebook/dp/B0BTRVJCQG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=KW3OB6FDA9I2&keywords=my+race+with+death&qid=1687126303&s=digital-text&sprefix=my+race+with+death%2Cdigital-text%2C83&sr=1-2   https://www.amazon.com/Emperor-All-Maladies-Biography-Cancer/dp/1439170916/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17CPPXO367Z5O&keywords=the+emperor+of+all+maladies+by+siddhartha+mukherjee&qid=1687125800&sprefix=the+emporor+o%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1   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