In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
Cate and Ben are back from their respective journeys to talk about lessons learned in filmmaking, movies and truckers and geese and some recent events in the news. CA Hoots phase 2 has begun.
Cate and Ben apologize for not posting an episode last week and also talk for a while about the intricacies of being a writer in preproduction. Then a handful of ideas about biker women come up.
First time recording in Cate's apartment! Lots of ideas for movies about coats and fonts and some ideas for video games that teach people which fonts are bad. Also happy birthday to Cate!
Cate and Ben are joined by Nate Matteson to talk about his career as a manager and now producer and also to riff on ideas for movies and TV shows about steak houses, rogue DNA experts, and dental fetishes.
A listener suggestion inspires a discussion that includes topics such as Britney Spears, sex work, Bob Barker, the pleasures of back scratching and so much more! Most of the good ideas are Cate's and at one point Ben googles "who played the male lead in The Truth About Cats and Dogs?"
Cate and Ben go back to the classic CA Hoots format. Cate has a good idea for a movie title while stuck in LA traffic. A listener email turns out to be a good prompt. Ben talks a lot.
Cate and Ben are joined by guest Daniel Shar. Together they talk about Daniel's experiences in film and comedy as well as ideas for a variety of movies about plumbers, sex workers, fast food, BDSM, etc.
This episode is all ideas for movies that have the word "cop" in the title. Cate and Ben also read some ideas from a listener and get into a long discussion of the Coen Brothers and which of their scripts would have sold as specs.
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