Latest Consciousbias Podcast Episodes
Will Music Transcend Racial Divides?
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - June 30, 2024 10:01 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsJoin Simma the Inclusionist in this episode of "Everyday Conversations on Race" as she discusses how culture connects us. The episode features special guests Kaati Gaffney and Ashel Seasunz Eldridge, who have extensive musical backgrounds. Discover how music shapes their perspectives on race and...
Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis and Death
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - June 08, 2024 06:07 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhy is there an increase in young people dying from Colorectal Cancer? Why are young people dying at a greater rate than anyone else? Are people under 50 too young to get colorectal cancer? In this episode of "Everyday Conversations on Race," Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist, is joined by L...
Navigating the End of Racial Disparities in Healthcare
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - May 23, 2024 08:01 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAfrican-American Women are twice as likely as the national average to have Alzheimer's disease! Why?? Find out on "Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People, with my guest Asoniti Foster founder of Puzzled 2020, a company focused on mental wellness and Alzheimer's awareness. Asoni...
Culture Connects Us
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - May 09, 2024 13:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTitle: Culture Connects Us: Identity and Transformation Do our cultures connect us or drive us apart? Why are our cultures even important? Join Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist, in this episode of Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People, to hear how culture can connect us, with...
Black Modern Elder Academy: Creating a Space for Authenticity and Diverse Experiences
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - April 15, 2024 13:47 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThe Modern Elder Academy, is a space for healing, self-reflection, and personal transformation for the “Modern Elder.” It helps people redefine what it means to be a modern elder and make choices about the next phase of their lives. So, if this need is true for everyone, why is there a need for ...
From Guilt to Empowerment: Your Role in Dismantling Racism
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - April 02, 2024 09:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAre you ready for a conversation on race, power, and Harvard in this Conversation on Race. Why are Black women leaders at Harvard and other institutions being targeted? Simma The Inclusionist, and Deborah Ashton dive deep into the controversial world of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Ha...
Unpacking Identity, Race, and Representation in Crime Fiction
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - March 12, 2024 09:50 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, Simma Lieberman The Inclusionist, interviews Ed Aymar, an award-winning author known for his multicultural crime thrillers. Ed, originally from Panama, shares insights into his background, military upbringing, and how he got into writing. The conversation explores the inters...
A Black Executive Perspective on Race in Corporate America
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - February 07, 2024 13:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode of "Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People," Simma sits down with Tony Franklin, also known as Tony Tidbit, the Vice President of Advertising, Sales, and Client Partnerships at DirecTV. Tony shares his personal experiences as a Black executive in corporate America and...
Cancel Culture Unmasking the Dangers of Instant Judgment and Outrage
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - January 17, 2024 05:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this thought-provoking podcast episode, Simma, the Inclusionist, engages in a candid conversation with Patricia Mushim Ikeda, a Japanese-American Buddhist and mindfulness teacher, and Joel Davis Brown, an African-American man who is an author, an organizational development consultant and s...
From Conflict to Compassion: Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Leaders Share Their Perspectives on the Israel-Gaza Crisis
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - December 20, 2023 17:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this powerful podcast episode, Simma Lieberman interviews three faith leaders from the Faith Trio - Pastor Ben Daniel, Ali Sheikhaslani, and Rabbi David Cooper. Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective and experience to the conversation, making it even more impactful. The Faith...
Unmasking the Toxicity of Racism: A Raw Conversation with The Contraband Wagon
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - December 10, 2023 13:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode of "Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People," Simma Lieberman welcomes her guest Will Upland (also known as Contraband). He is the creator of the show on Twitch, The Contraband Wagon. Listen to this enlightening, personal and often humorous discussion of race, racism a...
Confronting the Lack of Diversity in Nonprofit Leadership
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - November 16, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this conversation on race, Simma The Inclusionist talks with Kristen Sharpe, CEO of Non-profit Makeover, and Deedee De La Cruz, Director of Demand Generation for GiveSmart. Why is there a lack of diversity in leadership roles within nonprofit organizations? Our two guests shed light on ...
"From Apartheid to Forgiveness" a Conversation on Race
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - October 20, 2023 14:56 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf you were a Black man imprisoned and tortured for fighting against the brutality of apartheid in South Africa, could you forgive your oppressors? Siya Twani did just that. This is a don’t miss episode. We all need to hear his story. It is especially relevant today with the slaughter of over 1...
Race, Sentencing, and the Criminal Justice System: A Shocking Inside Perspective A Conversation on Race with Sean Wilson, Organizing Director of Dream.Org
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - September 25, 2023 10:45 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode, Simma The Inclusionist, is joined by Sean Wilson, the organizing director of Dream.org's Justice Team. With 17 years of lived experience and direct involvement with the criminal legal system, Sean brings insight into a system that he believes is broken and in need of reform. The...
Everyday Conversation on Race with Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale (DEI OG for 47 years)
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - September 14, 2023 07:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode of Everyday Conversations on Race, I interview Rosalyn Taylor O'Neill, a highly regarded diversity and inclusion thought leader. Rosalyn shares her experiences as the former Chief Diversity Officer at Campbell's Soup Company and Executive VP of Diversity Initiatives for MTV Netwo...
Race, Peace and Poverty, A Conversation with Chad Lassiter
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - August 18, 2023 10:16 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this conversation on Race, Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist, and Chad Lassiter, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Council, engage in a deep personal conversation about self-reflection and awareness of privileges, stereotypes, and behaviors. Chad shares his own daily ...
Jewish, Black, and Native American: Dr. Lonny Avi Brooks
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - August 07, 2023 06:01 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this episode of Everyday Conversations on Race, host Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist, invites Dr. Lonny Avi Brooks, a professor of communication and Afrofuturism, to discuss his unique background as a Jewish, Black, and Native American individual. Avi and Simma explore the intersectio...
Breaking the Chains: Fighting Caste Oppression with Thenmozhi Soundararajan
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - July 17, 2023 18:22 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsFrom grassroots movements to political advocacy, explore the powerful journey of Dalit activists working towards dismantling caste oppression. In this episode, you will be able to: ● Shatter the silence surrounding caste discrimination in US-based South Asian communities. ● Del...
Breaking Barriers: John Blake on Racial Reconciliation
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - July 01, 2023 08:01 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this conversation on race, Simma talks with John Blake, a well-known author, and journalist with CNN. He reports on race, religion, and politics. His most recent book is, More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew John Blake's story begins with a ...
Why We Must Bridge Divides: A Conversation on Inclusive Leadership with Sally Helgesen & Mercedes Martin
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - June 16, 2023 08:02 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsJoin Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People, the podcast that brings real talk and real change to the forefront. In a society where race, culture, and identity are often sources of division, bridging the conversation on race and equity is imperative. By fostering open and honest di...
Rising Above Racism: Dr. Randal Pinkett's Journey to DEI Expertise
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - May 26, 2023 08:56 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsFrom being called the N-word as a child to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader in the pursuit of racial equality and justice, Randal Pinkett's very personal story is a testament to courage and resilience. Yet, despite his success, Randal still faces an unexpected challenge: convincing ...
Cops Against Systemic Racism: Ed Cronin & Mike Alexander's Journey [Part 2]
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - May 15, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn part 2 of this conversation on race, former police chiefs Ed Cronin and Mike Alexander, continue to address the problem of systemic racism in law enforcement, how it has impacted them personally and offer solutions. This is a deeply honest and open conversation on race, racism and the crimina...
Cops Against Systemic Racism: Ed Cronin & Mike Alexander's Journey [Part 1]
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - April 28, 2023 12:56 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsYou want to listen to this conversation on race with former police chiefs, Ed Cronin and Mike Alexander about the problem and of systemic racism in law enforcement and the solutions to end it. In this two part podcast episode, Ed Cronin and Mike Alexander, two police officers with vastly d...
Dr. Joel A Davis Brown: Challenging Norms & Exploring Queer Leadership in an Unpredictable World
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - April 04, 2023 05:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsDr. Joel A. Davis Brown is an author, educator, and LGBTQ activist. He is the author of the book The Souls of Queer Folk, which explores the power of queer wisdom and its potential to transform leadership practices. Dr. Joel A Davis Brown set out to explore what it meant to be queer, but fo...
From Harlem to Harvard: How Dorien Nuñez Tackled the Racial Wealth Disparity
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - March 17, 2023 06:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsDorien Nuñez is a New York City native, amateur astronomer, and former professional Sax player. He has celebrated 50 years on Wall Street, is a first generation college grad from Harvard, and is a proud alum of the New York City public school system. He is a co-founder of a group of Harvard ...
Unraveling Racial History: Benjamin Jealous's Quest for Freedom
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - February 16, 2023 12:17 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAfter a DNA test reveals he is a descendant of both Robert E. Lee and a former slave, Benjamin Jealous embarks on a Wild Ride to uncover the truth about the oldest open wound in America and the possibility of bridging the divide between black and white Benjamin Jealous is ouir guest on this e...
Navigating Racism and Inclusion with Greg Jenkins, Nirupa Netram, and Elinor Stutz
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - January 13, 2023 09:12 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsWhen Greg Jenkins, Nirupa Netram, and Elinor Stutz, three colleagues and members of the Inclusion Allies Coalition, come together to discuss the importance of talking about race, they are confronted with their own diverse backgrounds, a goal to support those impacted by racism, and a central con...
Black Fatigue with Mary Frances Winters
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - November 15, 2022 01:54 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsMary Frances Winters, one of the original thought leaders in the diversity field and cross-race conversations, joins me in this conversation on race. We talk about: How the histories of Black and other people of color are being replaced in the USA How we need to look at race and racism ...
Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz; Do the Anti-Racist Work
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - October 20, 2022 10:53 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIn this Conversation on Race, Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz join me to talk about race, racism, and their new book they co-authored, “Do The Work, An Anti-Racist Workbook. Kate Schatz, author, activist, and public speaker. Kamau Bell is a well-known author, comedian, and political commentato...
Conversation on Race with Marcus Sawyerr
Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People - September 23, 2022 10:31 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsMarcus Sawyerr, CEO of EQ Community joins me in this conversation on race. We talk about how he and EQ Community help Black and other People of Color who have been historically excluded from professional opportunities. He shares his experience as a Black man in the UK, and how he came to the ...