DEI After 5 with Sacha

DEI After 5 with Sacha

The work doesn’t end at 5pm—and neither do we.

Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (18)
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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DEI After 5 is where inclusion meets real life. Hosted by Sacha Thompson, this weekly podcast explores how current events shape our workplaces and communities—with practical insights and honest reflection.

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S12E16 DEI Backlash and the Future of Inclusive Leadership

Mar 31, 2026 28m

There is a lot of noise right now about the so-called “end” of DEI.Some organizations are quietly backing away from their commitments. Others are changing the language but keeping some of the work.…

S12E13 Ways to Resist Without Protesting: Allyship, Privilege, and Workplace Action

Mar 24, 2026 19m

When people hear the word resistance, they often picture protests, marches, signs, and public acts of defiance.And yes, those things matter.But that is not the only way resistance shows up.That is…

S12 Workplace Equity, Resistance, and Resilience: What History Teaches Us About DEI Backlash

Mar 17, 2026 21m

If you’re trying to push for workplace equity in a climate of backlash, this episode is for you. Sacha Thompson is joined by Dr. Janice Gassam Asare—organizational psychologist and author of Rise and…

Inclusion Accountability: Moving From Statements to Change

Mar 10, 2026 21m

This is Part 2 of: “The Art of War for Inclusion: How to Beat Performative DEI at Work.” In this episode, we get practical about what it takes to move from public statements to real organizational…

The Art of War for Inclusion: Neurodiversity & How to Beat Performative DEI at Work

Mar 03, 2026 20m

A checkbox approach to inclusion creates shallow progress—and people feel it. In this episode, Sacha Thompson talks with Rolando Talbot about what it takes to build workplaces where inclusion is…

S12E7 The 7 Trust Languages in Action: Rebuilding Trust When Credibility Breaks (Part 2)

Feb 24, 2026 18m

This is Part 2 of last week’s episode: “The 7 Trust Languages: A practical way to rebuild respect, safety, and credibility.” Here, we take the framework into real life—what trust looks like when…

S12E6 The 7 Trust Languages: A practical way to rebuild respect, safety, and credibility

Feb 17, 2026 14m

In this episode of DEI After 5, I’m joined by Minda Harts to talk about what trust really looks like at work—and how to rebuild it when it’s been strained. We unpack her 7 Trust Languages framework…

S12E6 The Green Book and Beyond: What Black Hospitality Still Teaches Us About Leadership (Part 2)

Feb 10, 2026 16m

In this episode, we dive into the critical relationship between employee experience and customer experience within the hospitality industry and beyond. Our host, Sacha Thompson and this week's guest,…

S12E5 The Green Book and Beyond: A Journey Through Black Hotel History (Part 1)

Feb 03, 2026 23m

In this episode of DEI After Five, host Sasha welcomes Calvin Stovall, the Chief Experience Officer of Iconic Presentations, to discuss the vital role of hospitality and customer experience across…

Question Everything to Break Free (Revisited)

Jan 27, 2026 34m

In this episode of DEI After 5, host Sacha Thompson talks to Dr. Donna Oriowo, a sex and relationship therapist and expert, about the anti-racist and anti-black sentiment that challenges the progress…

Your Workplace Isn't "Inclusive" If It Isn't Accessible - Part 3

Jan 20, 2026 19m

In Part 3 and the final episode with guest Ofentse Lakwane, we explore the importance of genuine commitment from employers towards their employees, moving beyond mere lip service. We discuss how…

S12E2 Your Workplace Isn’t “Inclusive” If It Isn’t Accessible — Part 2

Jan 13, 2026 13m

In this week's episode of DEI After 5, we continue our engaging conversation with Ofense Lakwane, diving deeper into the concept of intentionality in creating inclusive workplaces. We explore the…

S12E1 Your Workplace Isn’t “Inclusive” If It Isn’t Accessible

Jan 06, 2026 14m

In this episode of DEI After 5, host Sacha welcomes accessibility expert Ofentse Lakwane, who discusses the importance of creating truly accessible workplaces rather than just going through the…

S10E26 The Future of Leadership Development: Insights from Big Think

Dec 16, 2025 12m

In this episode of DEI After 5, we delve into a pivotal article from Big Think, discussing five key recommendations that will reshape leadership development by 2026. The host emphasizes the…

Creating Psychological Safety: The Key to an Inclusive Workplace

Dec 09, 2025 27m

Being a guest on the HCI Podcast gave me the chance to talk about something I care deeply about: how psychological safety becomes the catalyst for workplaces where people can show up fully, speak…

S10E23 Empathy, Curiosity, and Inclusion: Keys to Building Safe Spaces

Dec 02, 2025 35m

Creating spaces where people feel safe, respected, and able to show up as their full selves isn’t just “nice to have” anymore—it’s necessary. As conversations about diversity and inclusion get…

S10E22 Unlocking the Power of Coaching and Mindset

Nov 25, 2025 39m

When I think about the leaders, teams, and individuals I’ve supported over the years, one truth keeps showing up: mindset is the gateway to transformation. Whether we’re talking about happiness,…

S10E21 Developing Your Empathy Muscle as a Leader

Nov 18, 2025 40m

If there’s one leadership skill that keeps coming up in every conversation I have—with clients, podcast guests, and leaders navigating the post-pandemic workplace—it’s empathy. Not the “I feel sorry…

Building Trust and Accountability: The Key to Effective Leadership

Nov 11, 2025 21m

Leadership today demands more than vision or authority—it requires trust. In workplaces where uncertainty and change are constant, the leaders who succeed are those who create environments where…

Leading with a Coaching Mindset: Transforming Leadership for a Human-Centered Workplace

Nov 04, 2025 16m

In this episode of DEI After Five, host [Host Name] welcomes author and organizational psychologist Damian Goldvarg to discuss his book, "Lead with a Coaching Mindset." The conversation focuses on…

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