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…
Welcome to Kiss and Cocktales - where we talk about why the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the tracks. She's married, I'm single. She has kids, I don't. But we both love to drink and try to navigate relationships. Cover art photo provided by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@sharonmccutcheon Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
Welcome to Kiss and Cocktales - where we talk about why the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the tracks. She's married, I'm single. She has kids, I don't. But we both love to drink and try to navigate relationships. Cover art photo provided by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@sharonmccutcheon Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
When you have two independent ladies struggling for MORE you get today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
When he's just not that into you, you're drinking rum and accidentally make your co-host think she's gonna be a grandma... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
Today we combined good old white russians, cheater cheater pumpkin eaters and playmates --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
Bourbon brings all the boys to our yard...and you won't want to miss this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
Combine a classic drink, self confidence boosters to put into practice and a first EVER in crushworthy moments and you get today's episode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
Today we combined a little whipped vodka, body image talks and crushworthy quotes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
When you combine an Absolute Peach, Sexcation talk and crushworthy vacations...it all comes together in today's podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
When you combine no alcohol in your drinks, with relationship boundaries and crushworthy doctors...you get a short and sweet episode like today's! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
We keep it pretty real over here and broadcast from one of our AirBnb locations. Well we had ourselves an awesome piano playing Mandarain guest who needed a little help between our talk about Speed dating and drinking our Dirty Lime drink. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support…
When we are going from Blue Big easy, to sex toys and adult industry crushes...it gets a little too deep on today's talk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
We're combining some questionable Seltzer, signs of abuse and a crushworthy officer who are hero's. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
When technology goes on the fritz you get a drink of the day, discussion on high powered women in dating and you crushworthy moments won't upload and disappears. BUT our choices are still on twitter. Go vote! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support…
We broke out the bottle of white elephant Moonshine because Ambyr is crazy, then talk forgiveness and ex's (can't even say that in one breath) and wrap it up with Crushworthy moments of famous broken up couples. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support…
What happens when you combine chocolate martini's, bad pick up lines and voice actors? You have today's episode <3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
Sometimes we have those wtf moments in dating. This was mine. Throw in a Ruby Red Cherry drink and man crush authors and you've got another episode with Kiss and cocktales! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiss-and-cocktales/support
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