In a sobering story of how one man’s experience with racial bias pushed him to the brink, Anu Gupta, CEO of BE MORE with Anu and author of Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come From–and the Science-Backed Method to Unravel Them shares how and why he stepped away from the ledge that nearly took his life to become a cultural bridge builder through his advocacy work.
Anu Gupta is an attorney, scientist, and author who takes listeners through his powerful journey from experiencing post-9/11 discrimination to becoming a leading voice in bias awareness.
“We have to re-story our humanity to overcome all sorts of biases in this century,” says Gupta. “This is the work of consciousness shift.”
Highlights from this episode include hearing Gupta’s unique perspective on:
- Personal transformation from bias victim to bias expert
- A scientific approach to unlearning prejudices
- Impact of January 6 on addressing societal division
- Role of empathy in healing societal polarization
Gupta also shares about his five-step PRISM method for overcoming bias.
Ready to challenge your own biases and possibly even rewire your brain to combat prejudiced behavior? Press play to hear practical tools and inspiring insights for you or anyone seeking to break free from unconscious bias to unlock the secrets of fostering more genuine human connections.
Follow Anu at: www.anuguptany.com and @anuguptany
