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/

Here are this week's good vibes:USCIS Now Offers Gender XShift from Autism Awareness to AcceptanceFirst Arab Woman Graduates from NASA Innovative Trans Employment ProjectFirst Watch Employees Get Caregiver BenefitsThis week's Call to Action:Book recommendation time! Check out The Boldly Inclusive Leader by my friend Minette Norman. There are some great stories in this book that illustrate principles of inclusive leadership. Minette has seen A LOT!Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-gratitudeConnect with Anne Bonney: www.yourchangespeaker.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:LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum in WashingtonBig ROI on Child Care Benefits“Hop” Showcases Authentic Disability RepresentationFederal Forms to be Updated for Better RepresentationYurok Becomes First Tribal Nation to Co-manage LandThis week's Call to Action:March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. My good friend Rhodes Perry created a checklist on how to show up for your TGX (transgender and gender expansive) colleagues. It’s a great personal and professional resource. Read the stores:https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-good-troubleConnect with Julie Pham: https://curiositybased.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:Women’s Hockey Continues to Set RecordsMalcolm X Gets His Recognition in NebraskaFour-Day Workweeks in France and GermanyTo Increase Diversity, Hire DifferentlyStolen Artifacts Returned to JapanThis week's Call to Action:If you like 5 Things, then check out “5 Ally Actions”, Karen Catlin’s weekly newsletter that’s been around for 6 years! Subscribe here to get “5 everyday actions to create a more inclusive workplace.”Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-watchedConnect with Naeema Arrastia on LinkedIn and visit Red Rabbit.  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:Racial Diversity Leaders to Higher Box Office ROITyson to Hire 42,000 MigrantsWalmart Teaches CompassionInclusive Bridal DressesIt’s OK to Say GayThis week's Call to Action:It’s Women’s History Month! Learn about some amazing women by exploring the inductees of the National Women’s Hall of Fame. The 2024 class has its first trans woman, Sandy Stone. Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-code-switchingConnect with Latia Vaughan: https://www.latiavaughan.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:The North Face Incentivizes Customers to Learn About RaceLand O’ Lakes Makes Life Easier for CaregiversNorway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Requires Gender DiversityCole Brauer Sails Around the WorldThe Philadelphia Eagles Partner with Popcorn for The PeopleThis week's Call to Action:It’s Ramadan! I found this article by Sharanika Akter, A Ramadan Guide for Your Workplace, helpful, and full of great tips for everyone. Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-doubling-downConnect with Bryan Samuel and www.findingmyself.org 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:Walmart Creates a Pipeline for AI TalentCharlotte Tilbury Promotes Women in MotorsportsNew Jersey to Recognize LGBTQ+ BusinessesUnilever Hires People With Disabilities Behind the CameraHistoric Donation to Albert Einstein College of MedicineThis week's Call to Action:Learn about Nex Benedict, the non-binary teen in Oklahoma who was bullied and beaten by classmates and later died. Oklahoma legislators are currently considering 54 anti-LGBTQ bills. It’s a really tough time to be a young trans person. Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-outside-of-hrConnect with Lisa Mulligan: https://www.thecultureministry.com/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Catharine Montgomery, the founder and CEO of the social-impact-focused communications agency, Better Together and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. Here are this week's good vibes:Big Bonuses for Delta EmployeesStarbucks Re-Designs Store for InclusionBreaking Barriers in WhiskeyChurches Teach Black History in FloridaFour-Day Workweek SticksThis week's Call to Action:If you have Paramount+ streaming, check out the TV show Bet on Black. It’s like Shark Tank but for Black entrepreneurs. Target is a big sponsor and one of their employees was a judge. The company that makes our client gifts competed in the most recent season…no major spoilers but they did quite well. Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-commsConnect with Catharine Montgomery: https://thebettertogether.agency/ 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 our conversation is about same-sex marriage and adoption in Greece, lactation pods, employee stock ownership, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:MLB’s First Woman Play-by-Play AnnouncerGreece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage and AdoptionMamava's Lactation Pods Revolutionize Support for Nursing ParentsLyft Expands Pilot to Prioritize Safety and InclusionRIP Bob MooreThis week's Call to Action:It’s Lunar New Year, the year of the Dragon! In Chicago, the big parade is today. Learn more about the tradition in this DEI Double Feature with Lisa Ong.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/flow-stateConnect with Michael Neece: https://www.michaelgneece.com/ Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Brenda Harrington, PCC (she/her), founder of Adaptive Leadership Strategies LLC, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI). This week our conversation is about the 49ers Black Excellence Collection, Lyft’s commitment to driver pay, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:49ERS Launch Black Excellence CollectionPoker Power for Women+Lyft Takes Care of Its Driversm.m.lafleur Dresses Women CandidatesApple to Achieve Gender Balance on Its BoardThis week's Call to Action:It’s Black History Month! Support small businesses with this list of 21 Businesses Owned by Black Women and Non-Binary Folx. Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-fast-carConnect with Brenda Harrington: https://adaptiveleadershipstrategies.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaharringtonBrenda's book: Access Denied: Addressing Workplace Disparities and Discrimination: https://access-denied.net/  Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Andres Sigcha, Founder & CEO of Tariy.ai recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about DEI metrics in performance reviews, autism-friendly airports, skills-based hiring, and more! Here are this week's good vibes:Hitachi adds DEI metrics to performance reviewsJFK and other airports become more autism-friendlyMassachusetts moves to skills-based hiringWalmart invests in its managers, againMark Cuban doubles down on support for DEIThis week's Call to Action:It’s Black History Month! In the spirit of intersectionality, here’s a list of 12 Black queer books and 21 films to check out.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/flow-stateConnect with Andres Sigcha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andressigcha and www.Tariy.ai Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Rubén Alejandro Ramírez, Group Head Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Syngenta Group and I will recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about Apple podcasts becoming more accessible, psychedelics, DEI jobs, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:JPMorgan fully committed to DEIBillionaire couple gifts $100 million to Spelman CollegeDEI jobs alive and wellMore employers offering psychedelic-assisted psychotherapyMore accessible Apple podcastsThis week's Call to Action:Ready to do the work? Check out the book Reconstructing DEI: A Practitioner's Workbook by Lily Zheng to get yourself into action!Read the Stories: https://theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/accountabilityConnect with Rubén Alejandro Ramírez:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenalejandro/ 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:Walmart to increase pay for store managersPhiladelphia becomes first sensory-inclusive city in the U.S.Jerod Mayo hired as New England Patriots coachBIPOC folks win big at Emmy’s321 Coffee shows an inclusive business modelThis week's Call to Action:Do you crave Girl Scout cookies but struggle to find them for sale where you live? No worries! Check out this list of scouts who happen to be trans girls and will ship cookies wherever you are! The list was curated by Erin Reed.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/companerosConnect with Jason Benitez:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-benitez-64a269b3/ and https://capitalregionchamber.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ 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:Aviva CEO to sign-off on all “non-diverse hires”Irish dancing community shows trans supportFormerly incarcerated people get instant voting access in MichiganInclusive customer service at SephoraSouthwest praised for 'customer of size' policy that gives larger passengers priorityThis week's call to action: Read this important article in Forbes by Janice Gassam Asare: Claudine Gay Resigns From Harvard: Why Black Excellence Is Never Enough.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/finding-joyConnect with Kim Clark: https://www.kimclarkcommunications.com/ and check out her course: https://www.kimclarkcommunications.com/dei-communications-blueprint-with-kim-clark-communications-1 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:More states strive to make parks, trails accessibleDove and Open Source Afro Hair Library launch Code My CrownCompanies leading in disability inclusion outperform peersCompanies offer more generous bereavement leave in pandemic’s wake and expand who counts as ‘family’AI is helping new parents apply for paid leaveThis week's call to action: Listen to this interview with Better Allies’ Karen Catlin as she talks about inclusive holiday parties. It’s here on the Visible Voices podcast.Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-cat-equityConnect with Carlos Herrera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herreracarlos/ 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:Croquet player becomes first out trans woman to win world championshipDiscord Explicitly Bans Misgendering and Deadnaming on Its PlatformEstée Lauder leverages AI and AR to help visually impaired people use cosmetics'Barbie' Movie Adds Unique Accessibility OptionBeck’s New Beer for Older AdultsCall to Action:What is Trauma Intelligence? Check out LaTonya Wilkins' Leading Below the Surface podcast to learn about the intersection of trauma and DEI. LaTonya Wilkins' website: https://changecoaches.io 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 the good vibes I found this week:‘Peppa Pig’ Gets Its First Same-Sex Couple – Two Polar Bear MommiesA Swimming Cap Made for Black Hair Gets Official Approval After Previous Olympic BanThe Hubspot Culture Code: “Better to Try and Sometimes Fail Than to Sit Tight...and Fail for Sure.”U.S. Soccer Players Formally Sign Equal Pay AgreementsIf Your Family Makes Less Than $100,000 per Year, Princeton Will Cover All Your TuitionLearn more about John Avila here: https://www.avilacreativeinc.com/Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-the-sales-team 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:NYC Worker Protections Grow With Rare Ban on Weight, Height BiasIncarcerated students earn degrees in groundbreaking US university programAt Malls Nationwide, Santa Goes Sensory-FriendlyAwards show de-genders category in honor of nonbinary icon Janelle MonáeComcast launches live video ASL interpretation at Philadelphia storesThis week's call to action: Watch this TEDx Talk on Uncovering Talent: The Power of Authenticity by Kenji Yoshino, NYU School of Law.Download the ARC Method: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/arc-method-1Read the Stories: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-follow-the-arcConnect with Bill Hendrix: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wmhendrix Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

When I’m prepping for a keynote, I love to spend time talking to the client about their DEI goals and current state. Between all these conversations, research for 5 Things, and research for my book, Inclusive 360, I think I figured out the winning formula for meaningful DEI progress: Purpose + Strategy + Accountability (PSA). It sounds simple but we all know it’s not easy. Let me break it down:Purpose must be a people-first message that employees can rally around. Leaders should also share their own individual purposes.Strategy must be holistic and organization-wide, not simply workshops and coaching, not simply hiring more underrepresented talent.Accountability must be for all managers, or everyone, if you'd like, where engagement in or progress on DEI goals is a part of performance reviews.Here are the good vibes I found this week:LinkedIn Adds New Accessibility Features, Including Auto-Captions on VideosSoftware Helps Employers Fix Problematic Feedback Language Before It’s Delivered‘The Whole Country Shines With a Huge Rainbow’: Same-Sex Marriage Legal in All Mexican StatesDiwali Will Be a Public School Holiday in New York City Starting in 2023Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With DisabilitiesRead the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-the-dei-psaTo learn more about Toby and his company, Mildon - visit: https://www.mildon.co.uk/This episode originally aired October 31, 2022 Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

If you’re a long-time reader of 5 Things, you may have noticed that it doesn’t matter to me why an organization decides to “do the right thing” – to embed equity and inclusion into its systems as a way to accelerate the promises of diversity. I don’t care whether an organization is working on DEI initiatives because everyone else is because they see the promises of higher revenue because they want to reduce turnover, because they don’t want to be left in the dust, or because it’s just the right thing to do. I don’t care why Hard Rock is paying $100 million in wage hikes (as you’ll read below). I care about the long-term benefits.Don’t get me wrong: having an inspirational and aligned purpose will only help organizations get there faster (if they effectively rally employees around that purpose) – but if it’s just about making more money, that’s fine, too. Real change, the systems and policy change that I write about every week here, that I wrote about in my awesome book Inclusive 360, is replicable, scalable, and sustainable. In my conversations with clients, I will keep making the business case because – whatever works.Here are the good vibes I found this week:Patagonia’s Founder Transfers Ownership Into Two Entities to Help Fight the Climate CrisisRunners for the First Time Had the Option to Select Nonbinary, Male, or Female in Response to the Gender Question for their Boston Marathon RegistrationDoordash Invests in Employee Resource Groups by Compensating LeadersCasino Company Hard Rock to Spend $100 Million to Raise Employees’ WagesThis Year Marks the First Ever South Asian New York Fashion Week (SANYFW)Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-no-matter-whyTo learn more about Gearah Goldstein and The GenderCool Project, visit: https://gendercool.org/This episode originally aired on September 19, 2022 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:AT&T offers paid caregiver leaveEvery employee at Microsoft sets DEI goalsWalmart’s set sensory hours each dayCommon App makes it easier to go to collegeNYC Marathon gets lactating-parent friendlyThis week's call to action:This past Sunday was the main celebration in Diwali, the festival of lights celebrating the Indian New Year. Learn about Diwali and how to acknowledge/recognize it with this LinkedIn post from our good friends at Seva Global.Connect with Kelly Ann Winget:https://www.kellyannwinget.com/https://www.alternativewealthpartners.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:Achieving Gender Parity in M.B.A. ProgramsInclusivity Revamp by the American Ornithological SocietyNFL's Inclusive Fan Gear InitiativeSony's Accessible Gaming Controller LaunchBreaking Barriers: Admiral Lisa Franchetti's Historic AchievementCall to Action: In observation of Native American Heritage Month, this is an ideal moment to explore the ancestral histories of the land where you live. For instance, here in Chicago, I am privileged to live on the traditional homelands of multiple tribal nations, including the Kickapoo, Peoria, Kaskaskia, Potawatomi, Myaamia, and Ochethi Sakowin. You can look up the indigenous heritage of your area and then learn more about the specific tribal nation here.Connect with Kelvin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvin-goss/Read the full blog for this episode at TheEqualityInstitute.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:Walmart's Nationwide Doula Coverage to Tackle Healthcare DisparitiesCalifornia Enacts Groundbreaking Law for Diversity in Venture CapitalCharlottesville's Robert E. Lee Statue Transformed into Unity Art PieceChe Flores: Breaking Barriers as the NBA's First Nonbinary RefereeMorgan's Wonderland: A $6 Million Investment in Accessibility and JoyCall to Action: Read Levi Baer’s tips for “the subtle art of checking in” with the people on your team.Connect with Michelle and sign up here for her newsletter: https://www.michellesilverthorn.com/monday-mornings-with-michelleRead the full blog for this episode at TheEqualityInstitute.com Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/