The Diversity Dude Podcast

Did an election ever cost you a friendship? Lambers Fisher has seen it happen in families and workplaces again and again. In this episode, he shares three considerations for keeping your relationships after the votes are counted. First, remember what you valued about the person outside of politics. Second, understand that someone voting for what they hope will happen is not the same as voting for...

More than 70 suspicious hanging deaths of Black people since 2000, and 10 more this year alone. In this episode, Lambers Fisher talks about the psychological impact these deaths have on Black communities. He traces the history back to the more than 4,000 lynchings documented in Tuskegee University’s archives. He covers the calls for a federal investigation led by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and...

Why does the same behavior get one child called “energetic” and another called “disruptive”? October is ADHD Awareness Month, and Lambers Fisher is looking at how cultural bias shapes the way we see ADHD at school, at work and at home. He makes the case that ADHD sits further along a spectrum we all share; most of us have been distracted, lost track of time or forgotten something important. He sho...

Why do conversations about sexual assault cases fall apart so fast? A new legal case tied to seven members of Cornell University’s Chi Psi fraternity is being debated in homes and workplaces across the country. Lambers Fisher steps back from the legal arguments to look at the conversations themselves. He covers three considerations: everyone deserves to be safe and protected, no one gets to tell s...

Ever held back in a conversation because no matter what you say, it seems to go wrong? That was the question a training participant asked Lambers Fisher, and this episode is his answer. Some people feel strongly about their culture, identity, faith, or where they come from. Lambers walks through three ways to respond to them with confidence instead of caution. Take time to understand what they're...

When a company gets it wrong, should the public offer grace? Or is asking for grace just a way to dodge accountability? Lambers Fisher takes on a question he was asked by a corporate leader facing backlash. Everyone deserves grace, but grace can't be demanded. Grace has to be earned back through real action. And accountability doesn't have to be cruel to be effective. This isn't just about forgivi...

An apology feels like closure. It's actually step one. Lambers Fisher sits down with Dr. Kimmery Newsom to break down the three mistakes organizations make in the first two weeks after harm happens, and why "we know what happened" is never enough on its own. This isn't just about saying sorry; it's about repair that actually holds. Find out where your own organization stands with Dr. Newsom's free...

Maps shape how we see the world, literally. In this episode, Lambers Fisher breaks down the recent UN resolution urging countries to adopt more accurate world maps, ones that correct the centuries-old Mercator projection distortion that makes Africa appear smaller than it actually is. He unpacks why the United States was the lone vote against the resolution, and what that choice reveals about the...

Is it culturally offensive, or is it just business? In this follow-up to his response on Target's corporate apology, Lambers Fisher tackles a question he heard echoed in the comments: why can't this just be about the products? He breaks it down into three "it's not just business" considerations: why it matters to make employees feel cared for, why it matters to make customers feel the same, and wh...

What do we owe someone before we hold them accountable? In this episode, Lambers Fisher reflects on the recent loss of a former Cambridge professor and the public conversation that followed, using it as a jumping-off point to talk about psychological safety: what it actually means to create environments where people feel safe enough to be honest, to be wrong, and to grow. He breaks down three key...

Target says "we're sorry." But is that enough? In this episode, Lambers Fisher breaks down the anatomy of a corporate cultural apology using Target's latest Halloween costume controversy as the case study. He walks through the three essential components every real apology needs: see something, say something, do something, and explains why Target's response, while a decent first step, still isn't c...

Tuskegee University just made headlines for banning durags, bonnets, and bedroom slippers in classrooms and the cafeteria. Lambers Fisher breaks down the new dress code and the debate it sparked: is this preparing students for the professional world, or policing culture in the name of respectability? He gets into where cultural expression and career readiness collide, and whether an HBCU should be...

Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from consequence. On this episode of The Diversity Dude, Lambers Fisher breaks down the case of a Rochester, MN woman who called an 8-year-old autistic boy the n-word and was charged, not for that, but for how she treated the man who filmed her. Just because something is legal doesn't make it right, and it raises a bigger question: is hateful speech actually...

Some art doesn't just get seen, it becomes history. On this episode of The Diversity Dude, Lambers Fisher sits down with Peyton, the artist behind the iconic George Floyd portrait that became a global symbol of justice, remembrance, and resistance. Peyton's back at it, creating a live mural during the World Conference on Remedies to Racial and Ethnic Economic Inequality at the University of Minnes...

Autism is showing up in college classes more than ever, and it's changing the conversation. On this episode of The Diversity Dude, Lambers Fisher talks about what this rise really means: more students being heard, seen, and understood on campus. We talk about why that recognition matters and the different ways autism can show up. This isn't just about numbers; it's about what happens when people a...

Is the suspicion around the Nolan Wells case justified? Lambers Fisher says yes and breaks down exactly why on this episode of The Diversity Dude. From the misunderstandings clouding the story to the red flags worth paying attention to, this is a conversation you don't want to skip.

With the recent Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship, the question arises of how it impacts you. In this episode of The Diversity Dude, Lambers Fishers speaks about the perceptions from each side of the debate, some common misconceptions about birthright citizenship, and the strain it can have on a family with different views. Listen now.

Lambers Fisher speak on this powerful topic of appreciating your opposition. He offers a unique perspective and how to navigate these conversations. 

In this episode of the Diversity Dude podcast, host Lambers Fisher speaks on the Karmelo Anthony trial.  

In this episode of the Diversity Dude Podcast, Lambers Fisher talks about the student athlete boycott debate and offers a few considerations about this topic. 

Lambers Fisher, host of The Diversity Dude Podcast, speaks on the conversation around FindaBlackDoctor.com. He talks about discrimination and offers a few considerations. Tune in now.

In this episode of The Diversity Dude Podcast, host Lambers Fisher discusses Cheyenne Bryant and her impact on conversations surrounding cultural distrust in mental health.

In this episode of The Diversity Dude Podcast, host Lambers Fisher explores the importance of choosing who to culturally trust. Learn how to build authentic connections, navigate cultural differences, and recognize trustworthy voices in diverse spaces.

In this episode of The Diversity Dude Podcast, host Lambers Fisher breaks down why the Voting Rights Act of 1965 still matters today. From voter access to equity and representation, this conversation explores the ongoing importance of protecting voting rights and what it means for communities and democracy. #VotingRights #CivicEngagement #Equity #Democracy #thediversitydudepodcast #thediversitydud...

In this episode of The Diversity Dude Podcast, host Lambers Fisher explores the cultural impact of proximity bias; how being physically closer to leadership can influence opportunities, visibility, and advancement.