Moving Beyond Biases (People): Q&A

Demystifying Diversity

In this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-producers Zack James and Azaria Keys as the trio dissect the numerous takeaways from last week's episode. Each host shares their insights and experiences and speaks about the ways bias has shaped their lives and impacted their work. They provide a more comprehensive overview of why eradicating bias is not and should never be the goal, but, rather, it's important to strive to understand our biases so we can prevent them from impacting others. Then, Daralyse interviews The Trans Coach, James Barnes, for a deep-dive on what dismantling biases can look like, in real time, within the workplace.

In this episode, you will learn about:

* How everyone has bias.

* How the total eradication of bias should not be the intended goal (and would be impossible).

* How understanding our biases creates greater space for inclusivity.

* The role that empathy plays in overriding one's internal biases to create first understanding, then change.

* How racism is not only perpetrated through overt acts by hate-filled individuals, but is more often a result of inaction by those who either do not see anything wrong with the status quo, or are unwilling to intervene.

* An employee's role in creating accountability, both among their peers and within their organization, when it comes to eliminating workplace bias.

* How somebody can gracefully point out biases in a way that both honors the impacted person and educates the perpetrator.

Our guest experts this episode is:
James Barnes - James is a corporate trainer, coach, and public speaker whose own transition has equipped him to teach companies, schools, hospitals, and other organizations to create safe, uplifting and empowering environments for LGBTQ+ individuals with a special emphasis on serving transgender adults and youth.
Connect with James on Instagram @thetranscoach
Email James at [e-mail]
Learn more about his services at The Trans Coach.com

Episode hosts:
Azaria Keys - Azaria is the Assistant Director of the Fox School of Business' Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC). Her work is driven by her passion to advocate for others and transform workplaces to be more inclusive and equitable.

Zack James - Zack is the marketing arm of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast and is a graduate of Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM). Zack is a self-described go-giver and DEI advocate with a passion for service and making a difference across organizations.

Daralyse Lyons - Daralyse is the host of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast as well as the author of Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity. She is a speaker, a consultant, a journalist, and a full-time DEI strategist.

Resources this episode include:

Marketing Still Has a Colorism Problem - Harvard Business Review

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