Brian Parker, Ben Passmore, Clara Emiliana, Nicole Robinson, Sean Wynn and I talk about comics activism and the challenges and rewards of comics and geekdom at the 2019 Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts on June 22, 2019. Filmed by Shaun Gilroy.

Recording of my "10 Minutes with 52" chat regarding xenophobia in the pandemic age, hosted by 52 Limited. Moderator/host: Elaine Hsieh. Recorded by 52 Limited on May 8, 2020.

Audio recording (plus slide presentation) from the virtual equity conversation on privilege in the pandemic that took place on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. During this chat, I defined privilege; examined how privilege is playing out in the pandemic and discussed ways to ensure our privilege isn't weaponized against others during and after the pandemic. This recording includes the discussion components of the facilitation. Recorded on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Recording of the virtual panel discussion "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Our Stories" hosted by the Portland chapter of the American Marketing Association on Thursday, June 12, 2020. The blurb: "Learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion from a broad range of perspectives as marketing professionals share their personal and organizational DEI journeys and stories. This panel discussion will touch on themes including unconscious bias, stereotyping, allyship, coalition building, and more followed by a question and answer session."

Recorded by AMA PDX on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

Recording of the July 23, 2021, virtual presentation "The Privilege of Wanting to "Get Back to Normal" for Zapproved and Cinder.

WHEN WE THINK ABOUT GOING BACK TO NORMAL WHAT WAS THE STATUS QUO?

About this event: So many folx are itching to “get back to normal” after over a year of physical distancing and safety precautions brought on by the pandemic. But whose “normal” are we all talking about going back to? What white heteronormative patriarchal culture views as “normal” actually poses a great deal of risk and danger to marginalized communities. Join Zapproved and Cinder as we host Pharoah Bolding about why “getting back to normal” is not something that everyone is looking forward to.

Recording of the virtual panel discussion "Critical Conversations" hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce on November 15, 2021.

In this listening session, DEI experts from across the country engaged in critical conversations about what DEI work is and what accountability looks like as it relates to DEI. The annual Tri-Cities Diversity Summit is an important opportunity for open, meaningful dialogue within our community on issues that affect residents and businesses.

As the voice of the business community, the Regional Chamber recognizes that the key to our collective success and business strength is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that reflects the full breadth of our region. ​

“Thank you to Pharoah Bolding, HR and Life & Career Coach, for being big and bold and jumpstarting Mental Health Awareness Month 2024!

Pharoah would like to acknowledge the state of the world we live in and the weight that we carry each day, whether it's generational trauma, constant triggers or real daily oppression. How can we help ourselves and each other right now? Creating safe space to say how we're really feeling rather than the knee jerk pleasantries we offer. Also leading by example and sharing your reality. You might not be ok and that is ok.

As a speaker Pharoah is an incredible relayer of this message and we know you will easily receive his concern.”