Breaking Bias

About this Episode My guest today is Jason Davis AKA Jason with a felony. With over 75 court appearances and 78 years of sentencing. Jason has gone from success to failure, been gripped by drugs and lawlessness until deciding to champion his own life & recovery. After 30 years of losing, he’s decided to get it right. Jason is currently a business owner, has amassed a large social media following in hopes of turning his mess into a message.   Call to Action: Reframe the thought of why is this happening to me into how this is happening for you. 5 Words: Confident, Integrity, Humble, Trustworthy & Faithful   Guest Links: https://www.fluentenglish.us/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonwithafelony/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDEOrDEDXFpMgaQKm_q3w https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonwithafelony 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 Mike Oppenheim. Mike is a writer, podcaster, conversationalist, musician, philosopher, book indexer, father, and husband. He shares some deep insights gained through, Growing up different, Ayahuasca, the abduction of his son, multiple miscarriages, and the healing power of deep meditation.   Call to Action: Look up ‘Effortless Meditation’ and give it a try. 5 Words: Trying, Persevering, Considering, Stretching & Loving   Guest Links: https://mikeyopp.substack.com/p/the-silent-mis-treatment-446 https://mikeyopp.substack.com/   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 On today’s episode we are talking with John Mendez. John is the host of Walk 2 Wealth podcast as well as a realtor, investor, social media guru and serial entrepreneur. John is passionate about guiding others towards their financial goals and achieving financial independence.   Call to Action: Go through the ‘you win the lottery then get a terminal diagnosis’ exercise John talks about 5 Words that define John in this phase of life: Honorable, Creative, Intentional, Purposeful & Blessed   Guest Links: https://www.podpage.com/walk2wealth/ https://www.instagram.com/walk2wealth/   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 On today’s episode we are talking to Ed Hajim. Ed took the adversity he experienced in his early years and turned it into a catalyst for massive success. In his book On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom, Ed peels back the curtain of his life touching on his tumultuous childhood experiences, his successful 50-year career as a Wall Street Executive, Major philanthropic contributions all are intertwined with family. Call to Action: Write out your Life Plan/Dream 5 Words: Satisfied, Comfortable, Curious, Loving & Grateful Guest Links: https://www.edhajim.com/ 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 David Glasgow. David is the Executive Director for Meltzer Center for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at New York University School of Law as well as an adjunct profession at NYU and co-author of the book Say The Right Thing: How to talk about Identity, Diversity & Justice. Call to Action: Don’t AVOID – sit in discomfort and learn to engage in difficult conversations. 5 Words: Father, Australian, Gay, Compassionate & Curious Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-glasgow-118b8847/ https://twitter.com/dvglasgow 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 Your host Heather chops it up with three guest hosts: Lee, Ninah, and Heather W. We chat about our opinions on saying Sorry and also how it may or may not differ from an actual apology. Who knew this was such a big thing to some people? We also touch on gaslighting, how often times very legitimate emotions get turned into a weapon, mostly against woman and close out with some love and gratitude for the black community as Black History Month wraps up. There’s a lot of laughter and a lot of F-bombs dropped, welcome to our world!  We hope you’ll join us for this conversation by sharing your thoughts in the comments section or by emailing info@diversityonfire.com. Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/patternsofpossibility/ https://www.instagram.com/_heatherwyatt/ https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodhobo/ 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 Today’s episode, we are speaking with Christine. Christine is the founder of Leto Advisors & Advocates where she supports clients with pre-separation, divorce, and co-parenting; helping them develop strategies on how to respond to and manage challenging communications. She is certified in all 50 states and specializes in court-labeled ‘high conflict’ cases. As a mother and survivor of domestic violence, she has first-hand insight into this issue and is a fierce advocate for those in need. Call to Action: Go to Nationalsafeparents.org and find out how you can help in your local area 5 Words that describe Christine: Empowered, Compassionate, Strategic, Organized & Loving Guest Links: https://www.nationalsafeparents.org/ https://www.letoadvisors.com/ https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/ National Domestic Violence Hotline Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service 800-799-7233 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 On today’s episode we are talking to Lynne Bowman. Lynne is the author of “Brownies for Breakfast: a cookbook for diabetics and the people who love them”. Lynne has a wealth of experience to share and has been the recipient of awards as a creative director in Silicon Valley and has worked in numerous industries. She now lives on a small farm in northern California with her husband and is known as the glam grandma who know how to get you to eat your veggies. Call to Action: Quit sugar and grab a copy of the book for help! 5 Words: Joyful, Pesky, Free, Fun & Tough Guest Links: https://lynnebowman.com/ 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 My guest today is Dave Thompson. Dave is the Director of Strategic Programs for Potintia which is an organization providing companies training and support, in order, to become competent in neurodiversity within the workforce. Being someone who lives with ADHD and Dyslexia gives Dave a unique perspective to help others learn how to best navigate personal and working relationships with the neurodivergent community. Dave is also a husband, father and according to his LinkedIn profile a punk rocker. Call to Action: Check show notes for links and resources to learn more. 5 Words: In an awesome flow state. Guest Links: https://potentiaworkforce.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PotentiaWorkforce https://www.instagram.com/potentiaworkforce/ 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 Heather and former co-host Ninah hash out some hot topics like the recent violence we've all seen in the news, as well as various other topics including peoples attempt to silence others through labels, the importance of standing in your truth, advocating for yourself and more. These Firestarter episodes aren't intended to be a deep dive but rather a surface level view of various topics in hopes that we can provide a different perspective and thus encourage the dialogue for you and others to broaden.  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