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UNBiased
by Dharshi Harindra
All of us carry our own biases. They are a product of our environment, our upbringing, and our lived experiences. Through guest interviews and their stories, UNBiased explores the way bias affects the lives of others, and what we can do to address it.
Episodes
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UNBiased Episode 71 with Judy Liu
What if the real challenge in an AI age isn’t keeping up with technology, but holding on to what makes us distinctly human? In this episode of UNBiased, I’m joined by organisational psychologist, executive coach and Beyond Belonging author Judy Liu to explore what happens when we stop living by…
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UNBiased Episode 70 with Parul Sharma
What if the real constraint on how we adapt to AI isn’t the technology — but how we think? In this episode of UNBiased, I speak with neuroscientist, entrepreneur and REWIRED founder Parul Sharma about what happens when rapidly changing technology collides with deeply ingrained patterns in our...
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UNBiased Episode 69 with Rohan Wickremesinghe
AI is changing how we work, learn and live—but are we paying enough attention to how it's changing the way we think? In this episode of UNBiased, I sit down with cybersecurity entrepreneur and SafeSync founder Rohan Wickremesinghe to explore one of the most important questions of the AI era: how…
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UNBiased Episode 68 with Noopur Joshi
What should we teach when answers are abundant? For generations, education was built around access to knowledge. Learn the information. Memorise it. Repeat it. But in a world where AI can instantly provide answers, that model is being challenged. In this episode of UNBiased, I sit down with...
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UNBiased Episode 67 with Natasha Ann Lum
What happens when we stop treating AI as a technology conversation and start treating it as a human one? In this episode of UNBiased, I sit down with software engineer, community builder and Rag Tech co-host Natasha Lum to explore some of the questions sitting beneath the AI hype cycle. Together…
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UNBiased Episode 66 with Holly Cope
Humans or Technology? Humans AND Technology... What happens when a changing generation meets an unchanging mindset? In this episode of UNBiased, I'm joined by Holly Cope — ex-lawyer turned global legal innovator and founder of the Global AI Skills Summit for Lawyers. We’re at a fascinating...
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UNBiased Episode 65 with Anne Rayner
Meeting People Where They Are – While Not Losing Sight of Where You're Going. Continuing the theme of productivity and new approaches to it, I’m joined on UNBiased Podcast by Anne Rayner. Anne is a seasoned panel moderator, public speaker, and presenter, sharing her insights on the future of work…
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UNBiased Episode 64 with Simi Rayat
We’ve normalised “powering through.” But what if joy wasn’t just a nice-to-have—what if it was the strategy? In this episode of Unbiased, I speak with Simi Rayat, award-winning business psychologist, executive psychology coach, and author of Productivity Joy. Simi has spent over two decades…
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UNBiased Episode 63 with Carolin Barr
On this latest episode of UNBiased, I’m welcoming Carolin Barr to talk bias and sustainability. Carolin is a passionate and driven entrepreneur and sustainability advocate. In 2020, Carolin founded susGain, a B-Corp certified, social enterprise on a mission to connect eco and socially conscious...
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UNBiased Episode 62 with Mishma Kumar-Jonson
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the incredible Mishma Kumar-Jonson — an extraordinary storyteller and therapist, Mish is the founder of The Iceberg Foundation — a mental health charity for BIPOC, queer and neurodivergent humans and is the principal practitioner at Niram, a BIPOC focused...
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UNBiased Episode 61 with Sudhir Tiku
On this latest episode of UNBiased I'm joined by Sudhir Tiku. Sudhir is a Technical philosopher,Automation expert and a Certified Futurist, based out of Singapore, where he also works as Vice President for Asia Pacific and China at Bosch Singapore. Sudhir is member of IEEE (Institute of…
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UNBiased Episode 60 with Bilal Mahmood
In this episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I’m joined by Bilal Mahmood – a senior lawyer, politician, thought leader in the world of diversity and inclusion, and the first Convenor of the City Muslim Network, fostering allyship and connection across London’s financial hub. We dive into the...
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UNBiased Episode 59 with Shawn Lim
The road to inclusion is paved with authenticity, understanding, and curiosity. In this week’s episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Shawn Lim - a passionate advocate for representation and authentic inclusion. Shawn is a seasoned media and editorial consultant…
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UNBiased Episode 58 with Rohan Bilimoria
So a theme I’m keen to explore with my guest today is the power of community, particularly today when we are more and more disconnected in person, but hyperconnected online. How do we get the best of all worlds, and is this possible. Joining me on this week's UNBiased to explore the power of...
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UNBiased Episode 57 with Natalie Pilides
Joining me on the latest episode of UNBiased is personal trainer and co-founder of More Than Muscle Ltd, Natalie Pilides. Natalie's mission is to get a barbell in the hands of every woman, and it's her goal to make strength and fitness as accessible and enjoyable for as many as possible. And she...
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UNBiased Episode 56 with Imogen Short
In this episode of the UNBiased Podcast, I sit down with Imogen Short – a thought leader who champions the power of storytelling in leadership. We talk about the obstacles leaders face and how storytelling paired with emotional intelligence can help you tackle them. From creating purposeful...
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UNBiased Episode 55 with Jeyanti Yorke
In this latest episode, we’re uncovering the untold power of weak ties and how they shape the future. In today's fast-paced world, we often look to networks for opportunities, but are we making the most of those connections outside our close circles? It's not just about having strong ties, but...
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UNBiased Episode 54 with Darren Woolley
Joining me this week is Founder and Global CEO of Trinity P3, Darren Woolley. Darren has been leading the marketing management consulting industry for over 20 years, helping marketers and advertisers maximize the value of their marketing budgets. With a background in science, advertising, and...
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UNBiased Episode 53 with Charu Srivastava
Bringing change-makers to the UNBiased podcast is what we’re all about, and this week’s guest, Charu Srivastava, is redefining how we see DEI in the workplace. A true advocate for meaningful change, Charu brings her wealth of experience in corporate communications, and DEI strategy to our...
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UNBiased Episode 52 with Helen McGuire
We love a multi-hyphenate on UNBiased podcast and our guest this week, Helen McGuire, is mum of 3, entrepreneur, exited founder, certified Reiki master and photographer. Helen’s own lived experience in the corporate communications industry as a new mother in the workplace led her down a startup...
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UNBiased Episode 51 with Khayshie Tilak Ramesh
Khayshie Tilak Ramesh, a fierce advocate for multiculturalism and intersectional gender equality, board director, Multicultural Youth Commissioner of Victoria, Australia between 2019 and 2021 and Australia’s representative at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York for…
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UNBiased Episode 50 - Half Century Hiatus
Late last year I challenged myself to making 2024 a year of doing less and being more. First part of that challenge – figuring out what that means to me in practical terms. Turns out, "doing less and being more" is easier said than done! That's also why my beloved podcast is taking a short break....
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UNBiased Episode 49 with Khayshie Tilak Ramesh
Wrapping up 2023 with a commitment to bid farewell to burnout in 2024! Joined by DEI expert Khayshie Tilak Ramesh, who shares both her personal experiences with burnout as well nuggets from her tried and tested programmes for getting from burnout to balance. But Khayshie's systemic approach goes...
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UNBiased Episode 48 with Siang Lu
Joining me on the latest episode of UNBiased is Siang Lu. Siang is the award-winning author of The Whitewash, the co-creator of The Beige Index and the creator of #dumbbookstagram. The Whitewash won Audiobook of the Year at the 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards and the Glendower Emerging…
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UNBiased Episode 47 - Exploring Cognitive Biases (part 2)
Rounding off a series of episodes exploring cognitive biases that I uncovered through my own journey in private practice before studying bias itself – this week highlighting some of the biases that keep us tethered to the status quo. Overcoming biases begins with understanding. Identify and…
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UNBiased Episode 46 - Exploring Cognitive Biases
Ever been told not to be the first on the dancefloor? Well, that unconventional advice came from a senior partner rallying a large group of us at the launch of our "Innovation Committee" at a law firm I worked for some time ago. "Why not lead from the front?" you might ask. The answer lies in...
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UNBiased Episode 45 - Belonging and Cognitive Diversity
Cognitive diversity isn’t spoken about enough in the DEI world. Conversations I’ve had over the past few weeks made me reflect on my early experiences as a new lawyer. When I started out in law school surrounded by the people who would become my colleagues for at least the next 2 years, I was...
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UNBiased Episode 44 with Tash Menon
Joining me today is Tash Menon - CEO & Co-Founder of global creative technology company, Mash. Founded in 2018, Mash’s foundational belief is that there’s a more creative way to do creative services. Having flipped the traditional agency model on its head — by curating bespoke creative teams from...
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UNBiased Episode 43 with Sandeep Varma
I’m joined this week by Sandeep Varma. Sandeep is the Founder and CEO of award-winning South Asian Australian media startup SAARI Collective. SAARI works to build the capacity of South Asians to write and build media skills. After being selected for funding by the Google News Equity Fund, SAARI...
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UNBiased Episode 42 with Charlotte Faul
I’m joined this week by Charlotte Faul. Charlotte is the founder of Purple Consulting a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultancy, uniquely specialising in Disability Inclusion. Charlotte has a disability, chronic pain which resulted in Charlotte being on long term sick leave. When she...
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UNBiased Episode 41 with Jahin Tanvir
This week’s guest on UNBiased is Jahin Tanvir, CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship, 3-time TEDx speaker, board director, media personality, and angel investor who was named in the 2022 list of the 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians, at the age of 21. Jahin shares his...
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UNBiased Episode 40
6 months since moving and it’s time to lay all the questions on the table as I start to dig deeper into labels, identity, and how we shift the needle on D, E, and I when what it means can differ so much between groups, organisations and countries. To those who work in and/or maintain their...
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UNBiased Episode 39 with Junie Baptiste Poitevien
I’m joined this week by Junie Baptiste Poitevien. Junie is the Founder & CEO of Propel Innovations, a boutique for UX research and inclusive design, tapping into overlooked niche markets for consumer brand businesses to give them a competitive edge. Junie is a co-Author of Undefeated, Junie is…
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UNBiased Episode 38 with Pernilla Nordstrom
Tune in this week to hear the dynamic Pernilla Nordstrom share her story of high achievement, being driven by a mix of passion, dedication and FOMO (fear of missing out), only to lead to burnout. What followed was Pernilla learning in her forties, that she has ADHD…
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UNBiased Episode 37 with Arti Agrawal
Tune in this week to hear my conversation with Vividhata Founder, and Physicist, Arti Agrawal to hear about her journey to combine her 2 core passions of science and social justice as an Indian woman and proud member of the global LGBTQIA+ community. As well as hearing Arti's story navigating...
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UNBiased Episode 36 with Rakan Brahedni
Rakan Brahedni is on a mission to inspire others to live more mindful and meaningful lives. He is a technologist, futurist, health coach, father-of-two, and author of 2021 book, Mindful Futurism - Paving the Way for future generations. Through Rakan sharing his journey both personal and...
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UNBiased Episode 35 with Lisa Mulligan
Founder, D&I practitioner and podcast host Lisa Mulligan joins me on UNBiased this week. Lisa is the Founder and Director of The Culture Ministry. It has been her dream to establish a pragmatic and experienced business offering D&I consultancy and support services that are provided by experienced...
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UNBiased Episode 34 with Niti Nadarajah
Such a pleasure to chat with Melbourne-based coach, freelance general counsel, DEI consultant, speaker and author, @Niti Nadarajah on the latest episode of UNBiased podcast. Niti advocates for a range of issues including gender and racial equity, and through her business, Coaching by Niti, helps…
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UNBiased Episode 33 with Krystle McGilvery
My guest today is someone who truly brings her absolute whole self to everything she does, I'm joined by Krystle McGilvery. Krystle is an award-winning Founder of Mind Over Money, a finance training and education consultancy, she is a Behavioural Finance specialist, Podcaster, Mentor, and Coach....
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UNBiased Episode 32 with Rohan Wickremesinghe
Welcoming back my second repeat guest on UNBiased, Rohan Wickremesinghe. Rohan joined me as my very first guest recording from our closet in Canberra, Australia. As well as holding the coveted position of being my life partner and Husband, Rohan spent close to 2 decades working with huge players…
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UNBiased Episode 31
Less than 3 weeks into moving the family to Singapore, it's just me sharing my first impressions and experiences and reflections in the context of tackling bias. More guests to come in the following episodes. Stay tuned!
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UNBiased Episode 30 with Daizy Maan
A slightly different format to usual today. I’m still joined by an inimitable guest who’s committed to addressing bias through their work combining their lived and learned experience. But I wanted to take some time out to chat about some of the challenges with doing this work, particularly where…
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UNBiased Episode 29 with Dinesh Palipana
Kicking off 2022 on UNBiased with the inimitable Dinesh Palipana. Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, researcher, and author of his memoir, Stronger published in 2022. He was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, having suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of a...
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UNBiased Episode 28 with Joseph Kolapudi
My final guest for 2022 on UNBiased podcast is an emerging changemaker who is committed to engaging across cultures within community, Joseph Kolapudi. Joseph currently serves as Creative Director for SolveSquad, a 100% online response platform utilising virtual volunteering to connect with young...
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UNBiased Episode 27 with Mariam Veiszadeh
Joining me this week on UNBiased podcast is award-winning human rights advocate, lawyer, diversity and inclusion practitioner, author, media commentator and CEO of Media Diversity Australia, [@ ] Mariam Veiszadeh. Mariam was born in Afghanistan and came to Australia in 1990 with her family as a...
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UNBiased Episode 26 with Kaley Nicholson
Joining me this week on UNBiased podcast Kaley Nicholson, Co-Founder of Yilam, a 100% Aboriginal owned and female led startup that is changing the face of the camping industry by embedding Aboriginal philosophies of interconnectedness and caring for Country across the sector through their range…
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UNBiased Episode 25 with Hawanatu Bangura
Joining me on UNBiased podcast today Hawanatu Bangura. Hawanatu is an award-winning filmmaker and social worker who specialises in mental health. She is the founder of Mahawa Creative, a storytelling agency that crafts socially impactful videos for organisations that want to tell compelling...
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UNBIased Episode 24 with Michelle Sheppard
This week’s guest on UNBiased podcast is Michelle Sheppard, or “Mama Mish” as she is affectionately known. Michelle is a highly respected presenter, advocate, and trainer in the gender equity space. As a transgender woman, she appreciates the difficulties within the grey created by the gender...
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UNBiased Episode 23 with Marian Wong
Marian is a marine biologist, academic, lecturer, researcher and founder of Mooch Denim Upcycled. More recently, Marian founded new venture Mooch Denim Upcycled, where she designs and makes bags and other fashion items from unwanted denim and remnant fabrics. By upcycling jeans and fabrics that...
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UNBiased Episode 22 with Caroline Brunne
Caroline is my first repeat guest on UNBiased having joined me last year in episode 7 to talk about her work as CEO of Organise Curate Design. To recap on Caroline’s bio, for over almost two decades, Caroline Brunne has mastered the art and science of supporting high-performing leaders via...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All of us carry our own biases. They are a product of our environment, our upbringing, and our lived experiences. Through guest interviews and their stories, UNBiased explores the way bias affects the lives of others, and what we can do to address it.
HOSTED BY
Dharshi Harindra
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