Breaking Bias cover art

Breaking Bias

Breaking Bias

Written by: Breaking Bias Podcast
Listen for free

About this listen

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!708733 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 193: Challenging Societal Expectations - Ken Kunken
    Feb 25 2025

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Kenneth Kunken. Kenneth spent 40+ years as a lawyer, prosecuting over 50 felony jury trials. He has also spent a lifetime advocating and fighting for the disability community in various capacities and is the author of ‘I Dream of Things That Never Were—The Ken Kunken Story’.

    Bias: Shifting the focus of success from the level of achievement to recognizing the challenges one has overcome to reach those achievements.

    5 Words: Expectations, Hope, Family, Role models, andParticipation.

    Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/31ejt8l4xAK

    Connect with Us:

    Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

    Guest Links:

    https://kenkunken.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/ken.kunken/


    Show More Show Less
    47 mins
  • 192 - DEI is Bigger than Your Misconceptions - Kevin Wayne Johnson
    Feb 11 2025

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Kevin Wayne Johnson. Kevin is the founder and CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group. He is well-versed in meeting his audience where they are on their journey. As a certified coach, mentor, trainer, award-winning author and speaker, Kevin engages diverseaudiences to help propel them forward in their lives and careers.

    Bias:Judging others and not giving them a chance to changethat judgment. He has conquered that through intentional awareness and self-correction.

    5 Words: Know your own giftedness!

    Show Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/VaaLbtxoFqU

    Connect with Us:

    Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/

    Show Host, Heather:https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

    https://bsky.app/profile/hponfire.bsky.social

    Guest Links:

    https://thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com/

    kevin@thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com

    Podcast:

    Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast


    Show More Show Less
    49 mins
  • 191: Embracing Life with Friedreich’s Ataxia - Jennifer Gasner
    Feb 4 2025

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Jennifer Gasner. Jenniferis an advocate for the disability community and author of several publications including her memoir My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis.

    Bias: Ableism. Challenge this through self-acceptance andrecognizing the thoughts as they arise to redirect them.

    5 Words: Worthy, Capable, Unapologetic, Pride & Disability


    Transcript:

    https://share.descript.com/view/5BbLh0sLjIB

    Connect with Us:

    Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/

    Show Host, Heather:https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

    https://bsky.app/profile/hponfire.bsky.social

    Guest Links:

    https://jennifergasner.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/jennygwriter/

    https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJenniferGasner

    Podcast:

    Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
No reviews yet