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This week on the podcast, Bernadette was joined by Celeste Warren (she/her), Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Speaker, and Published Author. Celeste just retired from her role as Chief Diversity Officer at Merck, and she brings a practical lens to this conversation.
This week, their conversation is about Denmark drafting women, Chicago Sky blocking trolls with national security tech, H-E-B delivering to flood zones, and more!
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Repurposing space isn’t just a budget win it’s a values win. Whether it’s an empty wall, hallway, or courtyard, there’s an opportunity to tell stories, spark pride, and reflect the people in your space.
This episode of 5 Things reminds us that transformation doesn’t always require a big budget, just intentionality.
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07/02/2025
This week on the podcast, Bernadette was joined by Jim Fielding (he/him), Founder, All Pride, No Ego. They had a GREAT chat...Jim and Bernadette talked a lot about Pride, and the importance of creating spaces for solidarity and community, especially now.
This week their conversation is about subway voices coming out, land stewardship flipping the script, prison newsrooms making history, and more!
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We don’t have to be everything—we just have to bring something.
When we share what we each uniquely hold, we build power, possibility, and real connection. That’s how we become beautiful together.
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