EQUALITY INSIGHTS

Weekly 5 Things editions plus essays and GUIDANCE on inclusive communication

Bernadette Smith 3/7/25 Bernadette Smith 3/7/25

5 Things / Let’s Go

I felt my energy shift this week from stagnation to action. I’m rested, recharged, and ready (and yes, ready to play pickleball outside). How about you? Something is moving. Conversations are picking up. People are realizing that waiting doesn’t make the work go away—it just makes it harder later.

Bernadette Smith 12/6/24 Bernadette Smith 12/6/24

5 Things / Operationalizing

This week I’ve had a few “we have to spend our budget in the next few weeks” conversations – please reach out if you’re in a similar situation. I delivered a keynote this week for association leaders on the current state of DEI and how we keep going amidst so much uncertainty. I was fired up!