REPLAY: This episode is a replay from an older episode from our Professional Confession podcast (which has since been discontinued and rolled into Prometheus Chats).

Last week we spoke to Dr. Linet Mera from the Unconscious Bias Project. Dr. Mera shared her personal origin story with us - telling us about the various challenges and events that led her to where she is today. After hearing her story, it seemed like a good time for me to talk about one particular event in my career that was incredibly formative and has influenced the way I manage others and run my company today.

Side note: It's really hard and weird to write about yourself in third person...darn! So, I wrote the episode description in first person. At least now you know that it's me, Damion, writing this and I don't have an army of podcast minions doing my bidding.

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In today's episode, we are so excited to chat with Dr. Linet Mera (she/ella), co-founder of the Unconscious Bias Project. Dr. Mera is our first Friends episode guest! We delve into her origin story - touching on the importance of community, how genuine relationships can lead to new opportunities and how her life experiences led her to the amazing work she and the team at the Unconscious Bias Project are doing. Although Dr. Mera's path to the Unconscious Bias Project is unconventional, her story is an inspirational example of owning one's life experiences and the realization that we all can make a positive impact on the world around us.

You can learn more about Dr. Linet Mera's work with the Unconscious Bias Project at the links below:

• Website: https://www.unconsciousbiasproject.org/
• IG: @UBP_stem
• Facebook: @UnconsciousBiasProject

WARNING: In this episode we discuss sexual abuse, suicide and mental health issues. We warn listeners before discussing any of these topics and include details about how far you will need to skip. If you or anyone you know is experiencing any of these issues, you can use the resources below for help.

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
• Mental Health Counseling: www.betterhealth.com

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Today we chat with Jimmy Zollo, co-founder of fashion start-up Joe & Bella - a brand that challenges perceptions of what it means to be a fashion start-up by focusing on contemporary, stylish adaptive-wear for seniors. Every day 10,000 people in the US turn 65. Additionally, we are quickly approaching a time when, for the first time in US history, there will be more people over 65 than people under 18. Given these stats, why is it that the start-up community pays so little attention to the needs of older adults? We'll learn how Jimmy and the team at Joe & Bella are tackling the problem head on in the fashion industry.

Make sure to listen all the way though the company origin story. It's one of the most inspiring and heartwarming stories I have heard.

To support or learn more about Joe & Bella use the links below.

Website

https://joeandbella.com/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/ShopJoeandBella/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/shopjoeandbella

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/joe-bella

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