A grounded take on inclusion that keeps its focus on everyday practice.
Bernadette Smith keeps the focus on inclusion as something people do, not something they only talk about, and that gives the episode a clear center.
Good Vibes Leadership with Bernadette Smith
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Micro-lessons in playful, inclusive leadership. Is leadership starting to feel like a chore? It’s time for a vibe check. Hosted by Bernadette Smith, Good Vibes Leadership is your weekly shot of actionable positivity designed for leaders who want to build inclusive, high-performing cultures without burnout. In each bite-sized episode, Bernadette ditches dense theory for actionable micro-lessons that help you lead with more joy, connect more authentically with your team, and create a world where everyone actually wants to show up. Whether you have five minutes between meetings or a short commute, tune in for the stories, strategies, and "Yeah Ba...
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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Bernadette Smith turns encouraging inclusion stories into concrete questions about leadership, workplace policy, representation, and corporate responsibility.
Bernadette Smith turns stories about inclusion into practical questions for managers: what a policy permits, what corporate behavior signals, and who gains access.
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Period-pain leave and a real 'how are you?': Bernadette Smith gives you reasons to keep trying.
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- proof that workplace care can mean paid leave, not just warmer meeting language
- room to applaud representation while asking whose bodies the beauty standard still excludes
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A brisk conversation about inclusive work, ADA history, and small, concrete signs of progress.
Rachel Shaw and Bernadette Smith spend most of the conversation on inclusion that feels practical rather than abstract. They revisit ADA history, the value of authentic check-ins, and why leaders notice strain early when they care about more than output.
A calm, grounded conversation about inclusion, policy, and everyday care.
Elaine Marino keeps the conversation grounded and practical, with patience and inclusion treated as lived concerns rather than slogans. The episode comes alive when Bernadette Smith and Elaine move from the "put the rope down" idea into concrete policy examples: paid leave for…
Inclusion is treated as a practical question, with examples that link representation to wages, work, and visibility.
The episode treats inclusion as a working question, not a slogan. Dr. Melissa Vogel brings a business-anthropology and corporate angle to fashion, labor, and representation, while Bernadette Smith keeps the discussion anchored in concrete cases.
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Good Intentions
Apr 13, 2026·9m - 2
Flight
Bernadette Smith shares a personal story about a gym interaction to teach a lesson on how leaders respond to conflict using the fight-flight-freeze-fawn framework.
Apr 9, 2026·9m - 3
Covert Inclusion
Bernadette Smith introduces the concept of covert inclusion and shares her background as a wedding planner with an LGBTQ specialty to illustrate inclusive leadership without jargon.
Apr 6, 2026·12m - 4
Going First
Mar 23, 2026·10m - 5
Bubble World
Bernadette Smith introduces a micro-lesson on inclusive leadership using the metaphor of invisible protective bubbles to encourage empathy and understanding.
Mar 17, 2026·11m - 6
Presence
Mar 9, 2026·11m - 7
Shake it out
Mar 3, 2026·11m - 8
Voluntold
Feb 23, 2026·9m - 9
Traitors
Feb 16, 2026·9m - 10
Awkward
Feb 9, 2026·11m - 11
Moving
Feb 4, 2026·9m - 12
Deep
Jan 26, 2026·8m - 13
2025 Review
Jan 13, 2026·10m - 14
Outrage with Donald D. Gilliam
Oct 13, 2025·19m - 15
What's your deal? with Maria Gallucci
Oct 6, 2025·19m - 16
Hot to Go with Karen Coyne
Hidden gemBernadette Smith interviews Karen Coyne, president of Clarity Planning and host of Money Without Math, about inclusive financial planning, menopause conversations, and finding belonging through shared vulnerability.
Sep 29, 2025·22m·1 clip - 17
#doingthework with Jad-Évangelo Nasser
Jad brings inclusion back to daily behavior.
Sep 22, 2025·23m·1 clip - 18
Grounding with Rachel Shaw
Rachel Shaw begins with ADA work.
Sep 15, 2025·25m·1 clip - 19
Overblown with Julie Kratz
Sep 8, 2025·23m - 20
Patience with Elaine Marino
Bernadette Smith talks with Elaine Marino about patience, inclusion, and leadership that actually works in practice.
Aug 25, 2025·24m·1 clip - 21
Uprising with Shanna Weber
Aug 18, 2025·21m - 22
Commonalities with Tom Alexander
Aug 11, 2025·25m - 23
Survey Says with Veronica Smith
Jul 22, 2025·22m - 24
Simplicity with Celeste Warren
Jul 15, 2025·24m - 25
Willing with Jim Fielding
Jul 1, 2025·23m - 26
Lanes with Julian Newman
Jun 24, 2025·24m - 27
Eggshells with Randi Bryant
Jun 17, 2025·26m - 28
Unlearning with Sarah Kalmeta
Jun 10, 2025·23m - 29
Crickets with Greg Morley
Jun 3, 2025·24m - 30
Cheers with Mathias Lemos Castillo
May 23, 2025·17m - 31
Influence (Solo Episode)
May 13, 2025·17m - 32
Shared Laughter with Valerie Hope
May 6, 2025·25m - 33
Transparency with Sumayyah Emeh-Edu
Apr 29, 2025·24m - 34
FAQ with Michael Bach
Apr 15, 2025·21m - 35
Visibility with Millette Granville
Apr 8, 2025·21m - 36
Rebroadcast: Service with Erica Vogel
Apr 1, 2025·21m - 37
Experimentation with Jenny Chen
Mar 25, 2025·22m - 38
Lead with Humanity with Toby Mildon
Mar 18, 2025·22m - 39
Let's Go with James Felton Keith
Mar 11, 2025·24m - 40
Strategic Play with Katie Oertli Mooney
Mar 4, 2025·26m - 41
Sticky (Solo Episode)
Feb 25, 2025·18m - 42
A Shortcut with Salvatore Manzi
Feb 19, 2025·23m - 43
Stories and Data with Charlene Wheeless
Feb 11, 2025·25m - 44
Self-Compassion (Solo Episode)
Feb 4, 2025·20m - 45
Pain Points with Carlos Butler-Vale
Jan 28, 2025·22m - 46
Empowered with Davey Shlasko
Bernadette Smith interviews Davy Shlasko about lessons in love for autistic folks, inclusive design, and DEI initiatives, sharing positive stories to inspire inclusive action.
Jan 21, 2025·23m - 47
Absurdity with Daniel Downer
Bernadette Smith discusses positive DEI news and stories with guest Daniel Downer, focusing on inclusive leadership and corporate social responsibility.
Jan 14, 2025·22m - 48
Shining with Katherine Longhi
Bernadette Smith discusses positive DEI news stories with guest Katherine Lange, including Starbucks' parental leave and Walmart's visual interpretation initiative.
Jan 7, 2025·24m - 49
Family with Anna DeShawn
Bernadette Smith discusses positive DEI news stories with guest Anna Deschamps, covering topics like Tokyo's four-day workweek and Lego's inclusive practices.
Dec 17, 2024·21m - 50
Operationalizing with Dr. Melissa Vogel
Bernadette Smith welcomes Dr.
Dec 10, 2024·24m·1 clip