Good Vibes Leadership with Bernadette Smith

A Million Times Lighter

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I used to feel like I had to be serious to be taken seriously. The imposter syndrome was real. And it landed on top of something older: a scarcity min...

Good Intentions

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I got yelled at this week. I was volunteering, handing out bags of essentials to people experiencing homelessness near the expressway off-ramps by my ...

Flight

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I got terrible customer service from someone in a membership role. Sixty seconds in, it felt personal. I was activated and I walked out the door. No e...

Covert Inclusion

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I was on a sales call recently and felt that immediate recognition: this is a covert inclusion audience. In this episode she names a practice she's us...

Going First

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I recently sat in a room of strangers — different backgrounds, different everything — and within an hour we were sharing grief and shame. Heavy st...

Bubble World

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this micro-lesson, I'm breaking down the Bubble World theory of inclusive leadership — why most collisions at work aren't malicious, they're assu...

Presence

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I spent time this week in a musical improv class, and it was a masterclass in one thing: staying on the beat. In improv, if your mind wanders for even...

Shake it out

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: I’m currently taking an improv class, and it has highlighted a major leadership blind spot: the leftover vibe. In improv, if you carry the ...

Voluntold

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

5 Things: Good Vibes in DEI is now Good Vibes Leadership What's that? I talk about the transition and what that means for the show going forward.  I ...

Traitors

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I recap the latest good vibes in DEI. This week the stories are about Out athletes at the Olympics, Laila Edwards making history...

Awkward

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I recap the latest good vibes in DEI. This week the stories are about Miis matching real people, Bad Bunny breaking the Grammy c...

Moving

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, the stories are about papers for undocumented residents in Spain, debt-free access at Yale, and paid internships for all at Dart...

Deep

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I recap the latest good vibes in DEI. This week our conversation is about pickleball making access the default, autistic Barbie ...

2025 Review

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's solo episode, I recapped the most popular story and edition from last year, plus shared new good vibes about returning tribal land, saf...

Outrage with Donald D. Gilliam

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 inters...

What's your deal? with Maria Gallucci

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Hot to Go with Karen Coyne

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#doingthework with Jad-Évangelo Nasser

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 conve...

Grounding with Rachel Shaw

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 conversat...

Overblown with Julie Kratz

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Kratz (she/her), founder of Next Pivot Point and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation ...

Patience with Elaine Marino

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elaine Marino (she/her/ella), Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Meltwater and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minute...

Uprising with Shanna Weber

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shanna Weber from Prima Consulting and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is about flushin...

Commonalities with Tom Alexander

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Alexander (he/him), CEO and Co-Founder at Holistic and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversat...

Survey Says with Veronica Smith

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Veronica Smith (she/they), Equitable research and data scientist and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our...

Simplicity with Celeste Warren

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celeste Warren (she/her), Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Speaker, and Author, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. T...

Willing with Jim Fielding

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Fielding (he/him), Founder, All Pride, No Ego, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversation...

Lanes with Julian Newman

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julian Newman (he/him), Founder & CEO of FutureCast, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversati...

Eggshells with Randi Bryant

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

Unlearning with Sarah Kalmeta

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Crickets with Greg Morley

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Cheers with Mathias Lemos Castillo

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Influence (Solo Episode)

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Shared Laughter with Valerie Hope

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valerie Hope (she/her), CEO, Connect to Joy, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week our conversation is abo...

Transparency with Sumayyah Emeh-Edu

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 conversatio...

FAQ with Michael Bach

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

Visibility with Millette Granville

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Rebroadcast: Service with Erica Vogel

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Experimentation with Jenny Chen

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Lead with Humanity with Toby Mildon

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Let's Go with James Felton Keith

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 gro...

Strategic Play with Katie Oertli Mooney

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Sticky (Solo Episode)

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

A Shortcut with Salvatore Manzi

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Salvatore Manzi (he/him), Speaker, Facilitator, Coach at Leadership Communications and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minu...

Stories and Data with Charlene Wheeless

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 abo...

Self-Compassion (Solo Episode)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 boo...

Pain Points with Carlos Butler-Vale

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos Butler-Vale (he/him), Co-Host, Corporate Cafecito Business Podcast, and Founder, Avizo Consulting, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes ...

Empowered with Davey Shlasko

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 we...

Absurdity with Daniel Downer

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Shining with Katherine Longhi

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katherine Longhi (she/her), Inclusive Culture Consultant at Limitless Possibility, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minu...

Family with Anna DeShawn

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, w...

Operationalizing with Dr. Melissa Vogel

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 conversat...

Rebroadcast: Recovery with Rex Wilde

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 conversatio...

Humanizing with Wendy Ryan

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Managing Distrust with Dr. Marla Corson, Ph.D., CSP

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 we...

The Rebrand with Dorie Clark

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dorie Clark (she/her), WSJ Bestselling Author and Professor of Executive Education at Columbia Business School and I recap the latest 5 Things (good v...

Help with Lekeshia Hicks

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lekeshia Hicks (she/her), Diversity Strategist & Inclusive Leadership Coach and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. Th...

Butt Kicked with John R. DiJulius III & David D. Murray

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John R. DiJulius III and David D. Murray, President and Vice President of Consulting, respectively, The DiJulius Group, recap the latest 5 Things (goo...

(Over) Sharing with Vivian Acquah

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 talk...

Service with Erica Vogel

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Client-Facing with Jessica Pettitt

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 conversati...

Cruising with Michael Iannelli

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Hang On with Chris Simmons

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Simmons (he/him), Trailblazing Diversity Leader, Author & Keynote Speaker, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minute...

Joy with Karl Dunn

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 conversatio...

Managing Change with Sandy Diaz Haley

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a special episode of 5 Things in 15 Minutes, Sandy Diaz Haley (she/her), Founder & Principal SDH Communications, and I chat about change managemen...

Holding Space with Jay Baez-Sanchez & Anthony Papini

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Keep Going with Molly Vetter

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 frien...

Managing Yourself with Deidra Green

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 convers...

Revisiting i360

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 becomin...

Express Yourself with Risha Grant

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 minute...

Gayborhood with Kit Lim

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:Happier Employees = Lower Turnover at IKEAThailand Approves Marriage EqualityRecord Employment for People With Disabil...

Trojan Horse with David Smith

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:Scholastic Publishes Pride Guide Claudia Sheinbaum Breaks Glass Ceiling in MexicoPlanet Fitness Affirms Trans Inclusi...

Cringe with Denise Wells

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:Trans Woman Awarded Best Actress at CannesMelinda French Gates Pledges $1B for WomenMajor Accessibility Updates Coming...

Rebroadcast: Ageist with Dr. Therese (Waltz) Canares

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Do...

Karen with Lisa Flick Wilson

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:SFMOMA’s New Exhibit Celebrates InclusionKaylynne Truong Becomes the First Vietnamese Athlete in the WNBAFrontier Co...

Reconnecting with Lisa Demmi

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:WNBA Players to Fly Charter FlightsAmerican Cancer Society to Study Black WomenJapan Airlines’ New CEO is a WomanSes...

The Belonging Buzzword with Karmen Smith

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:Title IX Protections More InclusivePotawatomi Nation Reclaims Ancestral LandJohn Lewis Partnership Publishes Interview...

Unique Wisdom with Joel Davis Brown

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:PBS Kids Adds ASL to Six ShowsDelta Continues to Invest in EmployeesKorean Company Uses Korean NamesRetail/Grocery Emp...

I Lied with Daniel Downer

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:Singapore Enshrines Flexible Work in LawAllstate Managers Get Connections BudgetAshley for State Rep!NCAA Women’s Ba...

Gratitude with Anne Bonney

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:USCIS Now Offers Gender XShift from Autism Awareness to AcceptanceFirst Arab Woman Graduates from NASA Innovative Tra...

Good Trouble with Julie Pham, PhD

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum in WashingtonBig ROI on Child Care Benefits“Hop” Showcases Authentic Disability Repres...

Watched with Naeema Arrastia

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ge...

Code Switching with Latia Vaughan

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:Racial Diversity Leaders to Higher Box Office ROITyson to Hire 42,000 MigrantsWalmart Teaches CompassionInclusive Brid...

Doubling Down with Bryan Samuel

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:The North Face Incentivizes Customers to Learn About RaceLand O’ Lakes Makes Life Easier for CaregiversNorway's Sove...

Outside of HR with Lisa Mulligan

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:Walmart Creates a Pipeline for AI TalentCharlotte Tilbury Promotes Women in MotorsportsNew Jersey to Recognize LGBTQ+ ...

Comms with Catharine Montgomery

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catharine Montgomery, the founder and CEO of the social-impact-focused communications agency, Better Together and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vi...

Lead with Values with Michael Neece

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Fast Car with Brenda Harrington

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

Flow State with Andres Sigcha

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 met...

Accountability with Rubén Alejandro Ramírez

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Compañeros with Jason Benitez

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 hire...

Finding Joy with Kim Clark

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:Aviva CEO to sign-off on all “non-diverse hires”Irish dancing community shows trans supportFormerly incarcerated p...

Cat Equity with Carlos Herrera

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:More states strive to make parks, trails accessibleDove and Open Source Afro Hair Library launch Code My CrownCompanie...

Measuring Up with LaTonya Wilkins

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's good vibes:Croquet player becomes first out trans woman to win world championshipDiscord Explicitly Bans Misgendering and Deadnaming on It...

Rebroadcast: The Sales Team with John Avila

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Follow the ARC with Bill Hendrix

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here are this week's good vibes:NYC Worker Protections Grow With Rare Ban on Weight, Height BiasIncarcerated students earn degrees in groundbreaking U...

Rebroadcast: The DEI PSA with Toby Mildon

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Rebroadcast: No Matter Why with Gearah Goldstein

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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”...

Ratios with Kelly Ann Winget

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ouch Moments with Kelvin Goss

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here Are This Week's Good Vibes:Achieving Gender Parity in M.B.A. ProgramsInclusivity Revamp by the American Ornithological SocietyNFL's Inclusive Fan...

Connection Matters with Michelle Silverthorn

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here Are This Week's Good Vibes:Walmart's Nationwide Doula Coverage to Tackle Healthcare DisparitiesCalifornia Enacts Groundbreaking Law for Diversity...