Real Good

Introducing Real Good Season 5

Our first episode dropped in the summer of 2020. The world has changed a lot since then, but our mission has remained the same. Every season, every episode, we've strived to show you that — while our world is an imperfect place, there are people out there trying to make it better and everyone can do real good.

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Real Good examines current and historical barriers to equal opportunity in finance, and highlights people in the non-profit and for-profit worlds who are working to remove those barriers.

In candid, 60-min conversations, host Faith Salie (CBS Sunday Morning, NPR) and U.S. Bank Chief Diversity Officer Greg Cunningham invite guests to share their work, and challenge listeners to think differently about the steps needed to create opportunity for all.

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Small Business Stories

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Q Fitness and Wellness

Going to the gym and feeling safe and comfortable isn’t always easy for members of the LGBTQ+ community. That's why what Crem Frazier has built in Charlotte, North Carolina, is so important—a safe space for LGBTQ+ people to realize their fitness and wellness goals.

DEI Directive

Providing solutions for workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is what drives owner Malobi Achike's passion. Hear how she built a business that helps companies—and the people who work there—engage in meaningful change.

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Meet Nadine Seivert, U.S. Bank Branch & Portfolio Manager and Vice President

All great things start with small businesses. Not only does Nadine have more than 15 years of experience with U.S. Bank, as the daughter of entrepreneurs, she’s personally passionate about helping small business owners.

Real Good Stories

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Meet the Milwaukee businessman behind Funky Fresh Spring Rolls

How running a business that aligns with core values is paying off

How one organization is funding equity in the Chicago area

The Anaheim Ballet: Making a difference through dance

Achieving their dreams through a pre-apprenticeship construction program

How this photography business persevered through tough times

Community activist achieves dream of homeownership

Bringing economic opportunity to underserved communities one home at a time

How a 13-year-old created a clothing line that reflects her passions

Meet the student with a passion for science, helping others and reaching goals

An eco friendly debit card with roots in Haiti

Community and Coffee: How one small business owner is breaking down barriers

How community gave life to lifestyle boutique Les Sol

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Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Not all loan programs are available in all states for all loan amounts. Interest rates and program terms are subject to change without notice. Mortgage, home equity and credit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Deposit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC.