And we’re back! In our first episode of 2025, we dig into the state of DEI—what’s shifting, what’s under attack, and how some companies, like Costco and McKinsey, are staying the course while others retreat. We’ll break down the misconceptions fueling resistance and share ways to keep inclusion at the core of workplace culture, even when legal and political pressures make it challenging.

We’re also talking about how to stay informed without getting overwhelmed. In a time when news cycles feel nonstop, we’ll share strategies for curating reliable sources, consuming information mindfully, and staying engaged without burnout. Because clarity and community are more powerful than fear and division.

Join us at Inclusion Geeks as we keep pushing the conversation forward. Subscribe to our newsletter and podcast, check out our past episodes, and connect with us on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Blue Sky, and Threads. Your voice matters—let’s build a more inclusive future, one real conversation at a time!

Chapters:

(0:00:07) - Intro to Navigating DEI Challenges in 2025

(0:12:26) - Managing News Overload and Community Building

(0:23:41) - Strategies for Ongoing Inclusion at Work

(0:34:34) - Understanding Othering and Class

(0:41:21) - Stay Connected With Inclusion Geeks

Links:

Art

• Ursula K. Le Guin- The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas (short story)
• Valerie Kaur: Watch Night Speech: Breathe and Push

Newsletters

• Heather Cox Richardson, Letters from an American
• Caroline Criado Perez, Invisible Women
• Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist
• Dr. Jen Gunter, The Vajenda
• Dr. Zachary Rubin, FDA Recall Roundup
• LIL Science

News sources

• Teen Vogue
• WIRED
• Rolling Stone
• Jezebel
• The Guardian
• The 19th
• Ground.News

Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.