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…
Soul Food Conversations is a Louisville, KY based podcast that is dedicated to feeding the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of the people in our community. We strive to improve the quality of the community, create generational wealth spiritually & financially, and be model citizens for our youth. We use our platform to inspire, engage, and converse with our brothers & sisters, so that we can build unity and a better future for tomorrow.
Soul Food Conversations is a Louisville, KY based podcast that is dedicated to feeding the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of the people in our community. We strive to improve the quality of the community, create generational wealth spiritually & financially, and be model citizens for our youth. We use our platform to inspire, engage, and converse with our brothers & sisters, so that we can build unity and a better future for tomorrow.
The poor baby who lost her life because the father was mad about a video game. “Street code”. Is it detrimental to the community?? Ayesha curry, and her comments on the red table talk that got everyone in an uproar. Remember to follow us on fb and ig @soulfoodconversations
This week we sit at the dinner table to discuss the upcoming election and we agreed to start doing our homework and bringing some facts every episode to you guys.... we also discuss if you should be loyal during the talking phase. Unfortunately DJ Legit had other obligations today so we couldn’t get a mans perspective.... Pat was also able to bring up a current personal situation and get some advice. Your close friend befriending your exes new girl could get a little messy... Right?? ...... Remember to follow us on FB and IG @soulfoodconversations. And also rate review and subscribe.. Thanks for tuning in !!!!!!!!…
This week Bre Day, Pat and Dj Legit met at the table and talked about a variety of topics from who is to blame when children act out in school, a corrections officer being charged for having sex with an inmate, is it rape? And is a husband less of a man if he is a stay at home dad while the wife brings home the bacon. As well as a few special announcement.... Follow us on FB/IG: @soulfoodconversations…
Louisville’s own. The up and coming. Murder Inc.’s newest artist Jamarcus Noe Joins the table to discuss his career and upcoming talent search event with Irv Gotti. We go in depth about social media and how it gives people a platform to be whoever they want to be, as well as analyze the highs and lows of the Facebook game profoundly.....follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @soulfoodconversation !! And remember. Don’t be eye candy, be soul food.…
As promised we are back this week for part 2... Encouraging unity in the black commUNITY! Will everyone ever WAKEUP? Is unity obtainable? Negativity surrounding promoting the peace following Nip’s death. And more Facebook/IG: @soulfoodconversations. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe !!!! And remember, don’t be Soul Food, be eye candy!!!!!!!…
SFC wants to apologize in advance. we might need to try again next week... we didn’t get to talk about all of the topics we set out to discuss, & we need to open the table back up. We need progression forward as a black commUNITY! The topics on Nip’s flier that we put out in advance is what we NEED to talk about... As a cast we sincerely apologize, and will definitely do better. ❤️ with that being said. It was some good things in this weeks episode that we did not want to lose but we will be back for part 2 next week. IG/FACEBOOK: @Soulfoodconversations…
Tonight’s topics: Is Cardi B the female Bill Cosby? Should she be charged? Guest appearance from Ash Marie talking about the HIV epidemic & how to protect yourself, plus things you didn’t know about HIV/AIDS & Talesha Wilson covers her segment on normalizing talking about your STD status.
Today we had a mental health specialist to help us dissect sexual abuse trauma as well as talk about the stigma of therapy in the black community. We also had an up incoming artist Germonte come through to perform a couple of songs. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ Soul Food Conversations
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