5 Things In 15 Minutes The Podcast: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI

Randi Bryant (she/her), DEI Revolutionist, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversation is about paid leave that actually gets it, fertility wins on the court, rides without the tech headaches, CEOs handing out banana permission slips, and more!Here Are This Week's Good Vibes:Colorado Doubles Down for NICU ParentsWTA Serves Up Fertility FlexibilityRides, Not Roadblocks: Uber Designs for AgingGo Bananas or Go HomeGraduated With Honors, Then DeniedGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: This week is Juneteenth. Check out this very educational podcast, Democracy: A Juneteenth Celebration. Randi's GVTG: Read the book Black AF History: he Un-Whitewashed Story of America, by Michael Harriota. Read the Stories.Connect with Randi Bryant.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Sarah Kalmeta (she/her), Founder & Futurist, Pivot Point International, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversation is about X marking a legal win, government jobs in Brazil getting a glow-up, and sensory joy on full display.Here are this week's good vibes:Feel the Music, LiterallyGreenwood Gets Its Trust FundX Marks Justice in Puerto RicoField Day, Their WayBrazil to Get a Power Boost from DiversityGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Check out and subscribe to the weekly ​​Queer News podcast, an “Ambie award-winning weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, culture and entertainment.” The show is available on YouTube and everywhere. Queer News is hosted by Anna DeShawn, a former guest on my own show.Sarah's GVTG: A reminder that even if you tend to think that the glass is half empty, or if you think the glass is half full, it is always refillable. And you get to choose what you fill back up with. Read the Stories.Connect with Sarah Kalmeta.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Greg Morley (he/him), Author, Speaker, and HR Thought Leader, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversation is about spreadsheets saving lives, vacation rentals finally getting accessible, and the only lesbian film fest in a quilting town.Here are this week's good vibes:Game, Set, EquityDisability Inclusion Gets a Desert DebutAccess Granted, Finally!Queer Reels, River VibesAid Cuts, She DeliversGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: In the spirit of Pride month, here's a book recommendation: Tomorrow Will Be Different by U.S. Senator Sarah McBride, the first transgender senator. This was written before she was elected to any office, but it is a great trans memoir. Greg's GVTGs: Read more! Greg buys and reads two books a month to challenge himself, get out of the wormhole that can be social media, and also learn things that the media would not gravitate to directly. Secondly, before bed, consider two things that you're grateful for from the day, big or small, and one thing you'd like to do better tomorrow. Read the Stories.Connect with Greg Morley on Linkedin, Instagram, and his website.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Mathias Lemos Castillo (He/Him/El), Founder / CEO, MLC Consulting, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversation is about keeping hands off our brain data, the ultimate retention hack, accessibility at first swipe, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Accessibility at First SwipeQueer Cover Breakthrough!Hands Off Our Brain DataFree Childcare: The Ultimate Retention HackFreedom UnlockedGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Yesterday was Global Accessibility Awareness Day aka GAAD. It's amazing how much we don't know. My firm has strived to follow best practices for digital inclusion, but we're not perfect. Here's a great checklist from Meryl Evans.Mattias' GVTG: Turn challenges into opportunities. Identify ways to transform road blocks into an opportunity for growth, then not just internally, but in our community settings and our organizations and lean into the curiosity of what is possible for us.Read the Stories.Connect with Mathias Lemos Castillo.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

In this solo episode, I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week I shared about boardroom shakeup, flag-ban hackery, Lyft's silver glow-up, Adidas's inclusive kicks, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Boardroom Monopoly BreaksCities Outsmart Flag Bans with PrideLyft Silver: Aging in StyleLush Goes Sensory-Friendly, All Are WelcomeKicks Tailored for Every BodyGood Vibes to Go: In the spirit of sharing what brings me joy, watch Atsuko Okatsuka's comedy special The Intruder on MAX before her next special debuts in a few weeks. Read the Stories.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Valerie Hope (she/her), CEO, Connect to Joy, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This wee,k our conversation is about Accessible Scandinavian Style, Longer Refills, Cooling Off Hot Flashes, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Accessible Scandinavian StyleLonger Refills, Shorter BarriersCooling Off Hot FlashesMarriott Stays Firm Against DEI DroughtTrailblazer Swings New LeagueGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Go see the film Sinners in theatres. Yes, it's a vampire film and it earns its rating, but it's also full of subtext and lots of symbolism, which you should read up on after the fact.Valerie's GVTG: Feeling overwhelmed? Learn how to give yourself a mental reset by watching this video of Valerie's on Instagram.Read the Stories.Connect with Valerie Hope.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Sumayyah Emeh-Edu (she/her) from Embedded Consulting and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about equality in aisle five, Harvard holding its ground, billion-dollar frontline brilliance—and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Love Locked In, Court Be Damned​Harvard to Trump: Not Your CampusColor Blindness? Read Between the LinesFifteen Percent and Going StrongFrontline Ideas, Billion-Dollar ImpactGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: I've recently re-watched Wanda Sykes' last two Netflix standup specials. She will make you laugh and make you think….my favorite kind of comic. Watch and enjoy!Sumayyah's GVTG: Take care of yourself this Mental Health Awareness Month! Find joy, find connection, put the phone down. Look for the love.Read the Stories.Connect with Sumayyah Emeh-Edu.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Michael Bach (he/him), Author, Speaker, IDEA Thought Leader, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversation is about good vibes globally, signing on to equity, game-changing inclusion, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Global Inclusion? Still Très Chic.Streaming Gets Sign-Savvy, FinallyTag, You're IncludedFrom Shelter to SisterhoodParental Leave That Walks the TalkGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: If you're into the apocalypse (or even if you're not), check out the ASL version of The Last of Us on HBO Max. It looks to be a very cool example of access done right. Michael's GVTG: Do something for your own mental health, whether that's just getting out into the sun, doing some yoga, watching a TV show, or just sitting and having a nice drink with friends. Whatever you need to do, make sure you're taking care of your mental health. Read the Stories.Connect with Michael Bach.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Millette Granville (she/her), Founder of SpeakMG Consulting, joins me to recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, we're talking about land back in action, breaking barriers at the top, sisterhood over scrambled eggs, Delta's secret DEI ingredient, and what it really means to be “driving while understood.Here are this week's good vibes:Giving the Land BackShattering Stereotypes, Steering a NationScrambled Eggs & SisterhoodDelta's Secret SauceDriving While UnderstoodGood Vibes to Go: The Trans Rights Readathon happened recently: “We are calling on the reader community to read and uplift books written by and/or featuring trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit, and gender-nonconforming authors and characters.” Sign up to check out the resources here. Millette's GVTG: All of us have the power to impact change. Find YOUR place, within your power, to help make a change. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi Connect with Millette Granville.Read the Stories.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we're re-broadcasting this episode with Erica from October 8, 2024. Erica Vogel, Author: Advice from Your Trans Aunty, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about women leading in the NFL, voting rights never going out of style, and, of course, legacy privilege getting the boot. Here are this week's good vibes:Levi's: Voting Rights Never Go Out of StyleWomen Leading NFL—And Winning!Bye-Bye, Legacy Privilege!BoA Boosts Teller PayOuting Isn't an Option AnymoreGood Vibes to Go: There are a number of Jewish holidays coming up – and Rosh Hoshana just wrapped. Learn the dates and some tips for your team in this LinkedIn post by Nate Shalev. Erica's tip: Be kind to trans folks; escort them to public bathrooms; talk to them using their correct names and pronouns. Before you ask an invasive question, particularly about bodies, ask yourself if you would be uncomfortable with someone asking you that same question. And if so, don't ask!Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-serviceConnect with Erica Vogel. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Jenny Chen (she/her), CEO & Founder, Catalais Consulting, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, we're talking about Harvard opening its wallet, a trans trailblazer owning the soccer pitch, women literally building the future, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Harvard Slashes Tuition For Lower Income FamiliesTrans Referee Debuts in SoccerWomen Build More Than Just SkylinesA Scientific Game-Changer in Women's SoccerSilenced by Politics, Heard by the PeopleGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Don't miss the full concert of the Equity Arc Wind Symphony on 60 Minutes—it's a powerful, uplifting celebration of inclusion that I know you'll love.Jenny's GVTG: You don't need to be an expert or DEI practitioner to create change. You just need to be a kind human who has a lens to see the world with clarity and accountability. When you notice gaps the next question is, you know, what's going on? Who is missing from our table? What am I willing to do to change it? 
Because systems don't shift on their own, right? They shift when we decide to stop playing small, start leading with the intention. Anyone can be a warrior.Read the Stories. Connect with Jenny Chen.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Toby Mildon (he/him), Workplace Inclusion Architect and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, we talked about a history-making MSNBC lineup, a Sri Lankan resort run entirely by women, a Muslim athlete changing the game, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Hijab, Hoops, and HustleMSNBC's Weekend Gets a Historic MakeoverSri Lanka's All-Women Resort Redefines HospitalityChina Cracks Down on Hiring DiscriminationPittsburgh Airport's On-Site Child Care Takes OffGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: In the spirit of intersectionality, learn about LGBTQ+  who shaped history through this compelling video series from Anna DeShawn (E3 Radio) and Amanda W. Timpson (Yesterqueers). They bring history to life with powerful stories of queer resilience, activism, and artistry.Toby's GVTG: The British Sign Language vocabulary hasn't been broad to encompass terms related to STEM and the environment, previously leaving deaf people struggling to enter scientific conversations, either as students or educators. With the help of sign language experts, the Scottish Sensory Centre has been creating and codifying numerous new signs, focused on STEM subjects. Get the ARC Method Cheat SheetRead the Stories.Connect with Toby MildonSubscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

James Felton Keith, CEO at InclusionScore and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, we're talking about groundbreaking firsts at the Oscars,  the rise of women-led boardrooms, Peppa Pig, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Oscar Gold for Emerald City ThreadsBanking on Women, Leading with ImpactPeppa Pig Gets Accessibility RightAll Paths to Parenthood Deserve SupportCrowning a New Era of InclusionGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: This Women's History Month, a shout out to Karen Catlin who will send you actionable tips to be a better ally at work—straight to your inbox. Subscribe now at BetterAllies.comJames's GVTG: Find the joyful moments every day, not just "work through it" but "joy through it", like the late John Lewis did. Read the Stories.Connect with James Felton KeithSubscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Katie Oertli Mooney, Managing Director, Seramount, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about corporate shareholders shutting down anti-DEI nonsense, investors shutting down anti-woke nonsense, and Magic nerds proving they have the biggest hearts.Here are this week's good vibes:Philanthropy Steps Up as Safety Nets ShrinkShareholders Oppose Anti-DEI at DeereMagic: The Gathering Fans Conjure $564K for Trans LifelineBlack Modernist Architects Finally Get Their DueTexas Ends Decades of Denying Dyslexic Students Full RightsGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: It's Women's History Month and I'll start by uplifting a woman who lifts up so many others – my partner Heather Vickery. She's a delight and you can check out some of her coaching wisdom over on YouTube. Katie's GVTG: Read The Great Stewardess Rebellion. Katie read it on a recent Alaska Airlines plane ride with a woman pilot. Read the Stories.Connect with Katie Mooney.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

In this solo episode, I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week I speak about roller derby fighting for inclusion, turning city noise into comfort, breaking the funding bottleneck for diverse founders, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Roller Derby Skates ForwardTurning City Noise into ComfortMining InclusionBreaking the Funding Bottleneck‘The Daily Show' Roasts Anti-DEI RollbacksGood Vibes to Go: I'm definitely on a standup comedy kick and I particularly enjoy performers who are different from me and can bring me new perspectives. Check out “Lonely Flowers” by Roy Wood Jr. on Hulu or Disney+.Ramadan starts on Friday. Here are some tips to be culturally aware.Read the StoriesWatch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Salvatore Manzi (he/him), Speaker, Facilitator, Coach at Leadership Communications and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about history-making wins, Hollywood power moves, and why hiring ghosting needs to go!Here are this week's good vibes:Breaking Barriers, Winning RingsGame-Changer On and Off the FieldHollywood's Leading Ladies Achieve ParityGhosting Is Out, Accountability Is InDEI on the Pickleball CourtGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Want some Girl Scout Cookies? Consider buying them from trans girls thanks to this list curated by Erin Reed. Salvatore's GVTG: Use the “Golden Bridge” concept: give people a graceful way to walk back something they said that may have been an unintentional mistake. Read the stories.Connect with Salvatore.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Charlene Wheeless, author of You Are Enough! and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about Beyoncé breaking ceilings, Goodell holding the line, disability advocates making moves, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Equality Wins for Families and WorkersBeyoncé Breaks Country Music CeilingGoodell Holds the Line on DiversityDisability Advocates Drive Uber ChangeFirst-of-Its-Kind Hospital Redefines Disability CareGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: It's Black History Month! Buy Black by shopping for a beautiful variety of products from tons of merchants. Buy Black's mission is “To drive traffic and revenue to Black-owned businesses in order to close the revenue disparity gap between Black-owned businesses and their non-Black counterparts.Charlene's GVTG: Buy Black all year round – and choose love.Read the StoriesConnect with Charlene WheelessWatch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

This time, I'm doing a solo episode to share my thoughts and recap the latest 5 Things. This week my conversation with myself is about inclusive books winning big, Pride over profits, Michigan stepping up against hate, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Inclusive Stories WinHate Stops Here, Michigan Steps UpThailand Puts Money Behind Gender CarePride > Profits: Community Steps UpDEI Showdown: Companies Hold the LineGood Vibes to Go: It's Lunar New Year, a 15-day festival in many parts of the world. Here is a good primer on Lunar New Year. What do you say to someone who celebrates? Happy New Year!Read the StoriesWatch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Carlos Butler-Vale (he/him), Co-Host, Corporate Cafecito Business Podcast, and Founder, Avizo Consulting, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about history at the Oscars, marriage equality in Thailand, Bloomberg's big investment, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Bloomberg Stands for Climate ActionHyatt and Carnival Lead Accessibility WaveA Trailblazer's MomentThailand Says 'I Do' to EqualityBrave Rep. Emily RandallGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Read this article by Lily Zheng in Harvard Business Review in which they present a new framework: What Comes After DEI. Carlos' GVTG: Look for a symphony performance of “Encanto”, the Disney movie, and support the Central Illinois Friends Center, or your local LGBTQ Center. Find yours at CenterLink.Read the Stories.Connect with Carlos Butler-Vale Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Davey Shlasko, Founder and Director, Think Again Training & Consulting and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about lessons in love for autistic people, inclusive design at Virgin Media, pickleball in prison, standing firm on DEI—and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Love Lessons, Autism Edition!Inclusion, Designed to the Nines!Celebrities and Companies Pledge Wildlife SupportPickleball: Serving Redemption in PrisonApple & Costco Stand Firm on DEI!Good Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Watch ALOK's new special (comedy and poetry) on YouTube. It'll make you laugh and make you think!Davey's GVTG: Be mindful of jumping to an assumption about what level of solutions are required for any big challenge. Thinking about what I can do as an individual or what we can do as a small organization might be exactly what's needed instead of waiting on big policy changes. Check out the Cross Class Dialogue Circle, which is a nonprofit community-based project that brings people together across differences of socioeconomic background and financial experiences to build relationships across those differences.Read this week's stories.Connect with Davey Shlasko Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Daniel Downer (he/him), Senior Facilitator with Equality Institute, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about Planet Fitness flexing compassion, Sweetgreen serving up support, rides, roofs, and relief for evacuees, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Planet Fitness Steps Up ReliefSweetgreen Serves Up SupportRides and Roofs for EvacueesEven More EqualityGrindr Builds FamiliesGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: For those who enjoy standup, check out Michelle Buteau's latest Netflix special, filmed at Radio City Music Hall…she's the first woman to film a comedy special at Radio City. I loved it. Daniel's GVTG: Check out his top tips for keeping your DEI relevant this year and beyond!https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-absurdity Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Katherine Longhi (she/her), Inclusive Culture Consultant at Limitless Possibility, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversation is about Starbucks serving up parental leave perks, justice literally taking the stage, Walmart's game-changing visual interpretation initiative, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Starbucks Serves Up Parental Leave PerksJustice Takes the Stage—Literally!Walmart Provides Visual InterpretationBreaking Up Is Hard to HideHasbro Plays to Win on InnovationGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Listen to this short National Public Radio segment about President Jimmy Carter's “legacy of advancing progress for Black women.” I wasn't previously aware of the appointments he made and the opportunities he created. Katherine's GVTG: Get uncomfortable. One way is to read the book White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better by Regina Jackson and Saira RaoRead the Stories.Connect with Katherine Longhi. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Anna DeShawn (she/her), Founder & Podcaster, E3 Radio & The Qube, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, we're talking about Tokyo's big bet on work-life balance with a four-day workweek, how Lego is building inclusion one brick at a time for hidden disabilities, the Vatican's rainbow-hued welcome during Holy Year, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Four-Day Workweek Coming to TokyoHidden Disabilities Get Brick-by-Brick RepresentationHoly Year, Rainbow Welcome!Doula Love Saves Lives!Boards Are Better With WomenGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: I'm buying some holiday gifts from FreeFrom, a social enterprise where “100% of every purchase helps survivors of gender-based violence build wealth, safety, and power through their handcrafted products. For survivor-entrepreneurs, creating these items nurtures their healing, giving customers even more of a reason to gift abundantly.” There's even a new documentary about this program called Survivor Made. Anna's GVTG: Get yourself some E3 Radio & The Qube merch! Save 5% by end end of 2024 with code 5Things.Read the StoriesConnect with Anna DeShawn Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Dr. Melissa Vogel (she/her), Business Anthropologist, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversation is about Breaking Fashion Barriers, Rising Wages (but Not Enough), Theme Parks Ditching Paperwork, TJ Maxx's Inclusion Win, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Breaking Barriers in FashionWages Are Rising—But Not Enough!Theme Parks Drop Disability Paperwork!TJ Maxx Teams Up for Inclusion!History is Made for Trans RightsGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Listen to this episode of the How I Built This podcast featuring the story of Fawn Weaver and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. It's great for business nerds like me and anyone who loves a feel-good story.Melissa's GVTG: 1. Keep having conversations around DEI and try to stay open to understanding different perspectives. Personalizing things with simple language and relevant examples works better than statistics.2. Look for ways to use common courtesy. Be aware of when you might be experiencing privilege at someone else's expense. For example, speak up if the cashier overlooked the person ahead of you in line, or give the floor to a work colleague who hasn't been able to break into the conversation or had a chance to speak.3. Anyone can put on their “anthropologist hat” and learn more about the world and people with which they're less familiar. The holidays are a great time to do that and to celebrate both the similarities and differences we have across cultures. Take the opportunity to teach your kids or other family members about traditions different from your own.Read the Stories. Connect with Dr. Melissa Vogel. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Rex Wilde, LGBTQ+ educator, speaker, and consultant, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about anti-racist layoffs, disabled models and designers, and more!There was a recurring theme this week in my conversations with clients: how to recover after you've been called out or accidentally offended someone. Here's the short answer: don't get dramatic. Apologize sincerely once without diminishing their experience. If you're corrected, say thanks. Educate yourself, rather than asking them, so you can do better next time.During an in-person keynote for a corporate client, I was asked a question that took the topic a step further. I was asked, “How much responsibility do I need to continue to take after I've offended someone when, after my sincere apology, they remain angry and/or aggressive?”Here are a couple of guidelines: Remember you don't know what it's like to walk in their shoes and it's a good idea to acknowledge that when speaking with the person. And, after an appropriate period of time, it's OK to ask, “Is there anything I can do to repair this relationship?”Here are the good vibes I found this week:Disabled Models and Designers Take Center Stage at New York Fashion WeekHearst Joins Employers Expanding Benefits to Include Divorce SupportTwilio Promises ‘Anti-racist' Layoffs as Ceo Says 11% Job Cuts Won't Hit Workers From ‘Marginalized Communities' More Than OthersHot Chicken Takeover's Mission Is to Hire People Who Might Be Passed Over Elsewhere, Whether Because of Prior Incarceration, Drug Addiction, or HomelessnessInterior Department Completes Removal of “Sq___” from Federal Use Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-recoveryTo learn more about Rex, visit: https://www.rexwilde.com/  Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Wendy Ryan (she/her), CEO of Kadabra, author of the award-winning bestseller, Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act, and Inspire Your Way to Greatness and I recap the latest 5 Things (Good Vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about a unique cure for travel anxiety, period leave progress in Odisha, a Staten Island Parade with a little more pride, and more!Here Are This Week's Good Vibes:Staten Island Parade Finally Catches UpDarts, Drama, and Breaking BarriersLlama Kisses: Travel Anxiety, CuredPeriod Leave Progress in OdishaEqual Rights for Everyone, Period.Good Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: On Wednesday, attend Rex Wilde's next virtual gathering space for DEI, HR, and ERG leaders to discuss all things TGX+.Wendy's GVTG: Find one thing you can do each day to move yourself forward in a time in which it can be easy to feel stuck. Whether it's a self-care yoga class or sending someone a thoughtful note, or something else entirely, stay in action!Read the 5 Things Stories.Connect with Wendy Ryan Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Dr. Marla Corson, Ph.D., CSP, (she/her), Founder of Corson Consulting, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about what to do when people on your team feel psychologically unsafe and don't trust leadership after the election results. We'll also talk about some historic firsts:  double the power with Rochester and Alsobrooks, McBride shattering ceilings, Kim's Senate milestone, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Double the Power with Rochester and AlsobrooksMcBride Shatters Glass Ceilings in CongressEmily Randall's Triple FirstsKim Makes History in SenateJohnson Becomes First Out LGBTQ+ Rep From The SouthGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Watch this video of a woman in Michigan asking her neighbor how to wear a headscarf at a mosque. Marla's GVTG: Take the opportunity to connect more with anyone, not just with people who have the same viewpoint, but be open to those who don't. And really take note of what you've learned from them. And create good vibes from that. Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-managing-distrustConnect with Dr. Corson Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Dorie Clark (she/her), WSJ Bestselling Author and Professor of Executive Education at Columbia Business School and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about Inclusive Care with a Smile, Raising the Curtain on Neurodivergence, Toasting Respect, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Inclusive Dentistry Is More Than WordsLong-Overdue Apology Hits HomeNeurodiverse Stars in the SpotlightRespect in Every PourNeurodivergent NightsGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Watch Rez Ball on Netflix! It's a drama about a high school basketball team in New Mexico competing for the state championship. I loved the authenticity of the storytelling. Dorie's GVTG: Dorie celebrates LGBTQ-inclusive wedding cards while acknowledging there aren't many of them including on Etsy!Read the StoriesConnect with Dorie Clark Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Lekeshia Hicks (she/her), Diversity Strategist & Inclusive Leadership Coach and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about breaking barriers with Fenix FC, cutting out racism in barbering, and inclusive beauty that benefits everyone!Here are this week's good vibes:Style That Fits—Literally!Fenix FC Breaks BarriersCutting Racism Out of BarberingInclusive Beauty That Benefits AllGame-Changer for BrandsGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: Check out one of my favorite DEI Books: Inclusion Nudges by Tinna C. Nielsen and Lisa Kepinski. This book has 100 crowd-sourced DEI behavioral design ideas that specifically “nudge” our brains towards inclusion using principles of neuroscience. It's an incredibly useful book. Lekeshia's GVTG: Build yourself a personal board of directors, people you can collaborate with, bounce ideas off, and get support when things are tough. It can be transformative to your life and business!Read the Stories.Connect with Lekeshia Hicks on LinkedIn and her website. Get her book Receipts and Revelations here. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

John R. DiJulius III and David D. Murray, President and Vice President of Consulting, respectively, The DiJulius Group, recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, we're diving into the push for debt-free degrees for employees, Uber's latest commitment to accessibility, and retailers' commitment to Diwali!Here are this week's good vibes:Inclusivity Strikes Back: Star Wars Edition!Uber Says: Accessibility, Full Speed Ahead!Representation Index: Time for Inclusivity Check!Degrees Without Debt? Yes, Please!Diwali Delights in RetailGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's Good Vibe to Go: It's almost Halloween, a time when cultural appropriation can go very badly. Check out these tips for an inclusive Halloween, from our friends at The Diversity Movement. John and Dave's Good Vibe to go: Lead with humility! It's a skill you can develop and it goes a long way towards being an inclusive leader.Read the Stories.Connect with John R. DiJulius III and David D. Murray. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Vivian Acquah (she/her, Certified DEI Trainer and Coach and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week we're talking about Spotify's remote work win, Jessica Campbell smashing NHL barriers, changing tables changing lives, and more! Here are this week's good vibes:Student Loans Benefit Rolls outFlying High on Inclusivity!Changing the Game with Changing Tables!Jessica Campbell Breaks the IceSpotify's ‘Work From Anywhere' Stays!Good Vibes to Go: From Bernadette: It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Check out this article from the World Economic Forum: How neurodiversity in the workplace can drive business success.From Vivian: Think about ways you can empathize with someone else. Apply active listening. Read other stories. Be genuinely interested in someone else to learn from someone else's lived experiences and perspectives. Amplify empathy!Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-over-sharingConnect with Vivian Acquah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianacquah/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Erica Vogel, Author: Advice from Your Trans Aunty, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about women leading in the NFL, voting rights never going out of style, and, of course, legacy privilege getting the boot. Here are this week's good vibes:Levi's: Voting Rights Never Go Out of StyleWomen Leading NFL—And Winning!Bye-Bye, Legacy Privilege!BoA Boosts Teller PayOuting Isn't an Option AnymoreGood Vibes to Go: There are a number of Jewish holidays coming up – and Rosh Hoshana just wrapped. Learn the dates and some tips for your team in this LinkedIn post by Nate Shalev. Erica's tip: Be kind to trans folks; escort them to public bathrooms; talk to them using their correct names and pronouns. Before you ask an invasive question, particularly about bodies, ask yourself if you would be uncomfortable with someone asking you that same question. And if so, don't ask!Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-serviceConnect with Erica Vogel. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Jessica Pettitt (she/her), author of Good Enough Now, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is all about LA comedy embracing neurodiversity, Phifer shaking up employee health care, Microsoft getting serious about inclusive AI, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:LA Comedy Show Embraces NeurodiversityPhifer Transforms Employee Health CareMicrosoft Focuses on Inclusive AI DevelopmentSynchrony Offers On-Site Therapy SessionsSheDrives Empowers Trans, Women RidersThis week's good vibes to go:From Bernadette: Get Smarter in Seconds by watching this YouTube series by Blair Imani. Learn about Juneteenth in 90 seconds, about Ramadan in 30, and ADHD in a minute! From Jess: Be more curious…always look for something that you don't already know so you can find beauty and novelty in something new and interesting. What are you doing that you've never done before? What are you learning and are you challenging yourself so that you can create a better community?Read the StoriesConnect with Jessica Pettitt. Her next book comes out on October 8! Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Michael Iannelli (he/him), Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Ablr, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about BSL at Nissan, baby-wearing statues in the UK, unplugged Australians, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Permission for Australians to UnplugLondon Statues Now Include Baby-WearersConnecticut Claps-Back to FloridaBoA's Crisis SupportNissan Employees Learn BSLThis week's Call to Action:Is your organization's website fully accessible? I know ours isn't fully there – but we're working on it…connect with Ablr to get your own free website accessibility assessment. Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-cruisingConnect with Mike at Ablr and on LinkedIn.  Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Chris Simmons (he/him), Trailblazing Diversity Leader, Author & Keynote Speaker, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes! This week our conversation is about neurodivergent inclusion at EY, a more accessible Yelp, Harry Potter, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Yelp Expands Accessibility FeaturesDon't Tell J.K. RowlingEY Sees Success with Neurodivergent InclusionNon-Binary Runners to Earn Prize MoneyNew Monuments Pay Tribute to Black WomenThis week's Call to Action:Read my friend Julie Kratz's article in Forbes: How PWC Measures the Impact of Inclusion.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-hang-onConnect with Chris Simmons via his website and LinkedIn. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Karl Dunn (he/him), Author of How to Burn a Rainbow, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about up-front tuition funding, increased safety for women travelers in India, Pottery Barn's latest collection, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:DNC Showcases Diverse-Owned Businesses at Vendor FairPottery Barn Expands Accessible ProductsIndiGo Airlines Improves Safety for WomenStress Relief for NYC Transit WorkersTrane Offers Up-Front Funding for TuitionThis week's Call to Action:Read this great article by Tom Geraghty: Psychological safety should support DEI, not replace it.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-joyConnect with Karl Dunn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karldunn/ and https://www.karldunn.com/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

In a special episode of 5 Things in 15 Minutes, Sandy Diaz Haley (she/her), Founder & Principal SDH Communications, and I chat about change management through a DEIB lens. Join us as we discuss Sandy's 5 key elements of communicating DEIB for change:Know your audience and what's in it for them.Who is delivering your message, the tone, and the timing?What channels are you using for maximum reach?Ask for and listen to feedback.News should be more than just sharing information - but also be about celebrating wins and successes. This week's Call to Action:Read this article by Bernadette Davis: Keeping it Civil: Managing Contentious Conversations in the Workplace Connect with Sandy Diaz Haley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-diaz-haley/ and https://www.sdhcommunications.com/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Jay Baez-Sanchez (she/her), DEI Enthusiast, and Anthony Papini (he/him), Director of DEI at ActiveCampaign and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about the first Black African to win a Tour de France stage, Barbie's new dolls, inclusion at the Emmy awards, and more! We'll also be talking about the development of ActiveCampaign's new Junior Platform Certification Program.Here are this week's good vibes:Biniam Girmay Wins Tour de France StageBarbie's New Inclusive DollsIndigenous Actresses Get Emmy NomsTrack and Field Gold Medalists Get PaidCanada's First Female Chief of DefenseThis week's Call to Action:Check out the Black Barbie documentary on Netflix! It's super entertaining and brought me some good vibes. Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-holding-spaceConnect with Jay Baez-Sanchez (she/her), DEI Enthusiast, and Anthony Papini (he/him) on LinkedIn. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Molly Vetter (she/her), Senior Pastor, Westwood Church, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. Molly and I were friends at college and she was a strong and visible ally and advocate during the United Methodist Church's recent decision to lift bans on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings. She shared some of that story with us. Here are this week's good vibes:80% of Mattel Games Are Color-Blind AccessibleFirst-Ever Nursery at Olympics Athletes VillageCaroline's Carts Debuting At WalmartJPMorgan's Second Chance Agenda is WorkingNPS's First-Ever LGBTQ Visitor Center Is OpenThis week's Call to Action:International Allyship Day is August 8 and my friend Julie Kratz is hosting an event live in NYC or virtually. The event will bring together industry-leading organizations to share best practices and help others develop their own unique Allyship programming. Get the details here. Read this week's stories.Connect with Molly here: www.westwoodumc.org or @revmollyvetter on Insta  Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Deidra Green (she/her), Director of DEI at European Wax Center recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about a new dub of the Avengers movie, Ben & Jerry's new ad campaign, trans representation at the Olympics, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:The Avengers to be Dubbed in LakotaBen & Jerry's Urges ActivismNikki Hiltz, a Trans Non-Binary Runner, Heads to the OlympicsMinnesota is Stepping Up Its Inclusivity GameMore ERG Leads Get CompensatedThis week's Call to Action:Lily Zheng has released a new LinkedIn Learning course called “A Playbook to Achieve Equity Anywhere” and I learned a thing or two. Check it out!Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-managing-yourselfConnect with Deidra Green on LinkedIn.Visit the European Wax Center.Deidra's book recommendations: The Courage to be Disliked and The Life Brief Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

In my first-ever solo episode, I answer the question posed by Rita from my team: "What's the future of DEI?" The answer for me is simple: it's becoming Inclusive 360, which is the name of my book. Listen up for more. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Risha Grant (she/her), The BS Finder, International Speaker & Bestselling Author and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about Disney's new ride, a historic pardon, and inclusion at the Tokyo Marathon, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Tokyo Marathon Adds Non-Binary CategoryTiana's Bayou Adventure Opens at DisneyChristopher Street Station Gets RenamedPresident Biden Pardons Thousands of Gay MenAnthropologie Launches Adaptive ApparelThis week's Call to Action:Watch Origin, Ava Du Vernay's latest film. It's now on Hulu and “explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance, and a fight for our future.”Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/flow-stateConnect with Risha Grant: https://www.rishagrant.com/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Here are this week's good vibes:Happier Employees = Lower Turnover at IKEAThailand Approves Marriage EqualityRecord Employment for People With DisabilitiesDoris Burke Calls NBA FinalsMiss Maryland USA Breaks BarriersCall to Action:Too hot out there? Stay cool inside and check out these movies by and about trans people to watch this Pride monthRead the stories:  https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-gayborhoodConnect with Kit Lim (she/her), DEI leader and coach. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Here are this week's good vibes:Scholastic Publishes Pride Guide Claudia Sheinbaum Breaks Glass Ceiling in MexicoPlanet Fitness Affirms Trans InclusionFIFA and Citigroup Expand Parental LeaveThis week's Call to Action:GRACE is a transgender-led national nonprofit organization that's creating videos featuring conservative and center-right parents standing up for their trans children. Watch and share this first video of Eric Childs, Operation Iraqi Freedom combat Veteran – and father to a transgender teenager. He also happens to have conservative values. Read this week's stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-trojan-horseConnect with David Smith: www.workplaceallies.com Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Here are this week's good vibes:Trans Woman Awarded Best Actress at CannesMelinda French Gates Pledges $1B for WomenMajor Accessibility Updates Coming to AirportsMLB Adds Negro League StatsBoston University Renames DormThis week's Call to Action:It's LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Remember, Pride started as an act of rebellion, and Pride parades are still forms of protest in many places. Learn about Pride around the world through Outright International. You can learn about how Pride was celebrated in 100 countries last year and some background information on the status of LGBTQ+ inclusion in those countries.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-cringeConnect with  DEI Advisor Denise Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamldwells/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

This Week's Good Vibes:‘Sesame Street' Introduces TJ, the Show's First Filipino American MuppetFDA Paves Way for More Gay and Bisexual Men to Donate Blood With New Risk-Based AssessmentDartmouth Health on How to Reduce Hiring Bias, the Power of DEIB StatementsAirbnb Let Its Workers Live and Work Anywhere. Spoiler: They're Loving ItFor Kids, Going Under Anesthesia Can Be Scary. This Nurse Made a Video Game to Ease FearsCall to Action:Watch this PBS Special “Rising Against Asian Hate” narrated by the fabulous Sandra Oh. The special “sheds light on the struggles, triumphs, and achievements of AAPI communities.”To learn more about CurieDx and Dr. Canares, visit: https://www.curiedx.com/Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-ageistJoin thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/This episode originally aired on May 16, 2023 Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Here are this week's good vibes:SFMOMA's New Exhibit Celebrates InclusionKaylynne Truong Becomes the First Vietnamese Athlete in the WNBAFrontier Co-Op's Values-Driven ApproachLiechtenstein Passes Marriage EqualityApple Products Grow More AccessibleConnect with Bernadette: www.BernadetteSmith.comRead the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-karenThe first 5 Good Vibes podcast subscribers who mention the podcast in their outreach to Lisa Flick at the Radical Optimist Collective will get 20% off an immersive learning journey supported by our team in Montgomery as part of our work with Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy sites. Email us via our website: https://theradicaloptimist.com/contact/This week's Call to Action:Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) was last week. Get your organization a free accessibility assessment by our friends at Ablr, who train visually impaired folks to perform accessibility audits (among other amazing things).  Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Here are this week's good vibes:WNBA Players to Fly Charter FlightsAmerican Cancer Society to Study Black WomenJapan Airlines' New CEO is a WomanSesame Place Is More Inclusive of NeurodivergenceKate Spade Promotes Mental Health AwarenessThis week's Call to Action:Speaking of mental health awareness, I've developed a “bag of tricks” to manage my own in times of acute stress. Here are some great quick tips I learned from Ana Del Castillo that you can try in-the-moment: 6 Ways to Regulate Your Systemhttps://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-reconnectingConnect with Lisa Demmi: www.lisademmi.com Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Here are this week's good vibes:Title IX Protections More InclusivePotawatomi Nation Reclaims Ancestral LandJohn Lewis Partnership Publishes Interview Questions OnlineUnited Methodist Church Lifts LGBTQ BansOpting Out of Mother's DayThis week's Call to Action:Speaking of belonging, my friend Rhodes Perry, author of Imagine Belonging, is hosting The Belonging Circle: A Gathering for Inclusive Leaders, Visionaries, and Changemakers on June 6. Learn more and register here.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-the-belonging-buzzwordConnect with Karmen Smith: https://www.karmenmichael.com/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Here are this week's good vibes:PBS Kids Adds ASL to Six ShowsDelta Continues to Invest in EmployeesKorean Company Uses Korean NamesRetail/Grocery Employees to Have More ProtectionsDell Sees ERG SuccessThis week's Call to Action: Join my next DEI Double Feature: The Belonging Buzzword. I'm hosting it with Michelle Silverthorn on May 8 and you can join right here! Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-unique-wisdom Connect with Joel Davis Brown: https://joeldavisbrown.com/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Here are this week's good vibes:Singapore Enshrines Flexible Work in LawAllstate Managers Get Connections BudgetAshley for State Rep!NCAA Women's Basketball Final Sets RecordsWisconsin Includes Asian American HistoryThis week's Call to Action:Read this article in HBR by Lily Zheng: What Needs to Change About DEI — and What Doesn't.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-i-lied Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/