5 Things: Good Vibes in DEI

5 Things: Good Vibes in DEI

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The world needs proof that positive change is happening. I’m Bernadette Smith, keynote speaker and writer, and each week on 5 Things I share five real stories of progress in diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility, joined by guests who bring fresh perspectives. In about 20 minutes, you’ll leave with inspiration, practical ideas you can use right away, and your proof of positive change.

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Outrage with Donald D. Gilliam

Oct 13th, 2025 6:13 PM

Donald D. Gilliam, Co-Founder, Critical Collective, LLC and I recap the latest 5 Things: Good Vibes in DEI. This week our conversation is about intersex justice, inclusive healthcare, women redefining leadership, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Europe finally shows up for intersex rightsNew York puts dignity in cancer caree.l.f. Beauty claps back for inclusionRelooted lets Africa take its treasures backChurch of England finally gets a her-story momentGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette’s GVTG: Want some hope? Watch Famous Last Words on Netflix, featuring Jane Goodall. Also, it’s Indigenous People’s Day, a great day to watch North of North on Netflix.Donald’s GVTG: Stay unconventional. You will still be okay. Whatever you define as typical, think about another side to that queue, and be that. We need more color in the world. Read the Stories.Connect with Donald D. Gilliam and here. Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch 5 Things Live on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

What's your deal? with Maria Gallucci

Oct 6th, 2025 7:23 PM

Maria Gallucci (she/her), Award-winning realtor and proud CODA and I recap the latest 5 Things: Good Vibes in DEI. This week our conversation is about Deaf athletes smashing barriers, Target’s accessible checkout, Costa Rica’s trans political breakthrough, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Deaf athletes smash barriers on the courtTarget finally gets checkout rightCosta Rica votes for trans visibilitySesame Street hugs military kidsWalmart cuts the color—literallyGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette’s GVTG: Watch some of Zarna Garg’s stand up comedy. She has two hilarious specials on Hulu, including this year’s Practical People Win. I like it when people don’t take themselves or their cultures too seriously. Maria’s GVTG: Try to love everybody…and support the LGBTQ+ community through your local LGBTQ center. More at lgbtqcenters.org.Read the Stories.Connect with Maria Gallucci.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch 5 Things Live on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Hot to Go with Karen Coyne

Sep 29th, 2025 6:23 PM

Karen Coyne,  President, Clarity Planning and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about women breaking symbolic ceilings, deaf-led service innovation, transformational philanthropy, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:The Grito Gets a Gender UpgradeWhen Coffee Demands Inclusion$70 Million That Changes the EquationNASA Gets a Gender UpgradeFish Equity Isn’t Just a MetaphorGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette’s GVTG: Watch North of North on Netflix. It’s a great sitcom about an Indigenous community in Canada, created by Indigenous folks themselves and it’s just hilarious.Karen’s GVTG: October is National Financial Planning month. This means unmarried people, too! If this is you, it’s really important to do planning and estate planning in particular because we don't have the same factory defaults that a married couple has. Check out my podcast episodes with Joshua Charles, where we talked about planning considerations for unmarried folks.Read the Stories.Connect with Karen Coyne. 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 every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

#doingthework with Jad-Évangelo Nasser

Sep 22nd, 2025 9:51 PM

Jad-Évangelo Nasser (He/Él/Lui), Global Inclusion Expert and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about ice cream without activism, bank wages hitting $25, bath bombs for trans rights, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Ice cream without activismBank wages hit $25Thailand extends pregnancy leaveBoston church confronts slavery tiesBath bombs for trans rightsGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette’s GVTG: Several major Jewish holidays start this week, including Rosh Hashana on Monday. Shanah Tovah to all who celebrate. Learn more about the Jewish holidays in this LinkedIn post by our friends at Seva Global. Jad-Évangelo’s GVTG: Travel more and make a new friend as an adult! Read the Stories.Connect with Jad-Évangelo NasserCheck out Jad’s TEDx Talk. 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 every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Grounding with Rachel Shaw

Sep 15th, 2025 7:46 PM

Rachel Shaw (she/her), President at Shaw HR Consulting and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about beer with a braille bonus, child care goes universal, rainbow door opening at the Vatican, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Beer with a Braille BonusFree Tuition, Priceless AccessFull Bellies, Full FuturesChild Care Goes UniversalRainbow Door Opens at VaticanGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette’s GVTG: Read the novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez. It’s a delightful book that is being adapted by Eva Longoria for film.Rachel’s GVTG: On social media, follow people who spread joy. Share their messages and cultivate an algorithm of positivity. Read the Stories.Connect with Rachel Shaw and on socials @officialrachelshaw 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 every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

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