

Breaking Bias
Breaking Bias Podcast
The mission of Breaking Bias podcast is to ignite conversations that fuel change, understanding, and inclusivity. We are committed to providing a platform where diverse voices can share their stories, experiences, and perspectives, creating a powerful tapestry of knowledge, empathy, and growth. Through thoughtful discussions, we aim to challenge biases, break down barriers, and foster a community that celebrates the richness of diversity in all its forms.
Don't forget to check your bias and keep the conversations going!
Don't forget to check your bias and keep the conversations going!
Episodes
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Jan 24, 2023 • 48min
119: Grace, Faith & Business - Steve Wallace
About this Episode
My guest today is Steve Wallace. Steve is a business owner, sales leader, father, husband, and a man of faith. Steve and I know each other through business networking, and I’m excited about the opportunity to dig a little deeper today.
Call to Action: Ask someone close to you for honest feedback on how they perceive you and how you can do better.
5 Words that describe Steve in this current phase of life: Resilient, Relentless, Insecure, Patient and Accountable.
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessresilienceking/
steve@wallacebusinessconsulting.net
Connect with Us:
Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/
Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast
Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/
Podcast:
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Voicemail: (617) 468-8981

Jan 17, 2023 • 52min
118: Police Reform - Edward Cronin
About this Episode
I am joined today by Edward Cronin. Edward took public service to another level when he broke from conventional responses and took time to consider the impact of crime, the enforcement of and it’s very personal effects within the community. His experience with law enforcement stems over 35 years from being chief of police to becoming a Senior law enforcement advisor, coach and now author of Just Policing – My Journey to Police Reform. Utilizing his knowledge and experience Edward aims to reform policing into a force for making long term, sustainable and positive changes to communities; specifically, those who are underserved and face issues of systemic racism.
Call to Action: Learn about Systems Thinking
5 Words that describe Edward: Loving, Compassionate, Integrity, Helpful, Giving
Guest Links:
https://justpolicing.org/
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:
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Voicemail: (617) 468-8981

Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 3min
117: Haiti Between Pestilence & Hope - Fritznel D. Octave
About this Episode
On today’s episode I am joined by Fritznel Octave. Fritznel is a highly educated veteran journalist, author, and business leadership coach among other things. His book is titled - Haiti, Between Pestilence and Hope: The progressive Ideals from the Revolution of 1804 Set the Pace. Through this book as well as other works Fritznel is giving us an inside look at the history of Haiti so we can better understand the country and it’s people.
Call to Action: Listen to Haitian Kompa music, Try some authentic Haitian food and if you can, visit.
5 Words: Open/Independent-minded, Dependable, Loyal, Resilient, Positive
Guest Links:
https://fritzneloctave.com/
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B0B84LCXWS?_encoding=UTF8&node=2656022011&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-sidecar-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader
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Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/
Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast
Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/
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Voicemail: (617) 468-8981

Jan 3, 2023 • 54min
116: Exploration, Communication & Self-Worth - Jem Fuller
About this Episode
My guest today is Jem Fuller. Jem is the author of The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men, a TEDx speaker, conscious communication coach, world traveler, corporate leader, father, partner, and leader among many other things. This discussion only scratched the surface of what Gem has to offer so be sure to follow him for more wisdom!
Call to Action: Pause and take in your surroundings; breath.
5 Words: Kind, Generous, Loving. Open-Minded, Action-Taking
Guest Links:
https://www.instagram.com/jemfuller/
https://linktr.ee/jemfuller
Connect with Us:
Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/
Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast
Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/
Podcast:
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Voicemail: (617) 468-8981

Dec 20, 2022 • 5min
115: Farewell 2022
Thank you 2022! No fuss, no craze just a sincere thank you to all that 2022 brought our way; the good the bad and the ugly. We've got it handled. Ready to take on 2023 with grace, style and class!
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast
Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/
Podcast:
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Voicemail: (617) 468-8981

Dec 13, 2022 • 60min
114: This is Life - Emerson Souza
About this Episode
My guest today is the host of Hear Some Evil podcast Mr. Emmerson Souza! In addition to podcasting Emerson is also a business consultant, designer, comedian, and traveler. I recently joined Emmerson for a conversation on his podcast and learned we share some interesting past experienced.
Call to Action: Find a way to laugh at/through your tragedy
5 Words: Storyteller, Curious, Obsessed, Changed & Compassionate
Guest Links:
https://www.instagram.com/hearsomeevilpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/shepherd_apprentice/
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

Dec 6, 2022 • 55min
113: Drugs in China- Chancellor K Jackson
About this Episode
Joining the conversation today is the author of 14 Days in Beijing, Chancellor Jackson. Chancellor is an athlete, author, mentor, educator, and entrepreneur among many other things. He strives to help others think more critically and understand new perspectives through his work. We hear many talk about showing up with full authenticity; Chancellor demonstrates how it’s done.
Call to Action: Spend some time alone to discover and connect with your own true identity
5 Words: A God among men - Leader
Guest Links:
https://www.chancellorkjackson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/korlehj/
https://www.amazon.com/14-Days-Beijing-Novel-Living/dp/B092P777XZ/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670191587&sr=8-2
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

Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 6min
112: Community Empowerment - Rasha Mohamed & Jennifer Morris
About this Episode
Joining me today I have Dr. Rasha Mohamad and Jennifer Morris. Rasha has joined is one of Diversity on Fire’s first check out episode 11 Pump the Breaks if you haven’t already. Jennifer and Rasha have known each other for many years and are working on a collaboration surrounding race, equity, finances, and relationships.
Call to Action:
Rasha - Learn the history of your town and what natives lived here before you.
Jennifer – Do the hard thing
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasha-mohamed-lcmhc-ph-d-2a900b33/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferabethea/
https://www.instagram.com/karbona_phd/
https://www.instagram.com/jmolikejlo/
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:
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Voicemail: (617) 468-8981

Nov 22, 2022 • 48min
111: True Belonging is Bidirectional - Lola Adeyemo
About this Episode
Heather is joined today by Lola Adeyemo. Lola wears a great number of hats among which are Mom, Entrepreneur, Author, and Doctoral Student. She is a certified Diversity Equity and Inclusion professional and a career transitioner with experience in the corporate, Non-profit and school communities.
Call to Action: Ask those around you questions to learn more. Get curious!
5 Words: Mom, Wife, Worshiper, Christian, Entrepreneur
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-Intersectionality-Immigrants-Belonging-Corporate/dp/B0BGSRPSFJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36XYRRWHSOJVN&keywords=thriving+in+intersectionality&qid=1668971992&sprefix=thriving+in+inter%2Caps%2C1036&sr=8-1
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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:
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Voicemail: (617) 468-8981

Nov 15, 2022 • 47min
110: Floating with Spirit Guides - William Patrick
About this Episode
Our guest today is William Patrick. William is the founder of Intuitive Visions where he helps guide clients along their spiritual journey as psychic healer, tarot reader, yoga instructor, manifestation mentor and more. From a young age William knew he was different but as is the case for many, societal norms demanded he brush things off and fall in line with what was considered acceptable in both belief and behavior; however, after the traumatic loss of his mother William was able to re-engage his gifts and now helps others navigate their own journey.
Call to Action: Meditate, Pay attention to subtleties in your surroundings
5 Words: Intuitive, Exciting, Helpful, Wise, Purpose
Guest Links:
https://www.instagram.com/intuitivevisions401/
https://www.tiktok.com/@intuitivevisions
https://www.intuitivevisions.org/
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