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Breaking Bias Breaking Bias Podcast
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5.0 • 33 Ratings
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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!
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107: Revelations of Identity - Michael Fosberg
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/
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173: Wandering with Purpose - Joel David Bond
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
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172: Naming Impact - Erryca Robicheaux
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/
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171: Disability Advocacy in Education - Diana Fannon
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/
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170: Breaking Free from Trauma Patterns - De'Vannon Seraphino
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:
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169: An Educators Experience - Jeffrey Benson
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:
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Customer Reviews
So engaged and engaging
The host was as enthusiastic about my interest in restorative discipline in schools as I was. She was honest about her perspectives, and ultimately, we mutually explored this critical issue in schools. Not every host has that capacity.
Raw Honesty and Genuine
I loved being on a roundtable for Breaking Bias. Heather is full of raw honesty, both in her questions and in her answers. It's refreshing to listen to her go full force asking tough questions and dropping some humor when fitting. The world needs more Heather P asking these questions.
What is a better problem to solve
As an author and a guest one is always honored to be participating in a podcast and incredibly delighted when the host is knowledgeable, informed and demonstrates that they have more than a superficial familiarity with your work. The conversation with Heather was enjoyable because her questions and comments were not only thoughtful, but helped me further appreciate the importance of my mission. Her understanding of, and empathy for those observing the increasing gap between profession and practice of faith speaks to her own humanity. As a result, having a conversation with her about the ills caused by conscious and unconscious biases was in itself therapeutic. It reinforced my mission to bring our Reframing methodology to as many people as possible to help them overcome the ills of discrimination.
This podcast was as good for me as it will be for you, her audience.