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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…
المحتوى المقدم من Living Leith. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Living Leith أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Stories about Leith, from the people of Leith. Our hosts explore the different lives, people, places and businesses that make Leith so great. Find out more at livingleith.com.
المحتوى المقدم من Living Leith. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Living Leith أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Stories about Leith, from the people of Leith. Our hosts explore the different lives, people, places and businesses that make Leith so great. Find out more at livingleith.com.
Jennie chats to Tammy Waugh, hairdresser and co-owner of X Creative Collaboration, a creative co-working space for hair and beauty professionals to work independently from next to Ocean Terminal. Tammy tells us about her life, her hairdressing career and what prompted her and her husband to open a flexible co-working space and nurture a community of hair and beauty professionals. We discuss salon culture, client personalities, creativity, entrepreneurship, and of course - the evolution of Leith. To learn more about X Creative Collaboration check out their website: xcreativecollaboration.com and follow them @xcreativecollaboration on Instagram. You can follow Tammy, too @tammy_hair_stylist . This episode was recorded in August 2023.…
Jennie and Rumana sit down with Deidre Brock, who is the SNP MP for Edinburgh North & Leith. Deidre tells us about growing up in Perth, Australia, her former life as an actor (and featuring on Home and Away !), what brought her to Scotland, and what got her interested in politics. To learn more about Deidre's work you can check out her website and follow her on socials: https://dbrockmp.scot/ This episode was recorded in July 2023.…
We're back for Season 3! Keith and Jennie chat to Socks who is a Youth Worker at LGBT Youth Scotland, a charity based in Leith. Socks tells us about the variety of services and programmes the organisation provides, the important issues their young people are facing, and what she loves most about her job. Learn more about LGBT Youth Scotland on their website: https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ This episode was recorded in May 2023.…
Stephen is a Scottish playwright and screenwriter. In 2007 he created the award-winning stage musical ‘Sunshine on Leith’ and went on to write the screenplay for the successful film version which was released in 2013. Stephen also created the BBC’s popular long-running drama, River City, and his TV work includes Doctor Who, Marchlands, The Bill, and Around the World in 80 Days. Jennie chats to Stephen about his impressive career, how he got The Proclaimers’ permission to write a musical with their songs, and how he ended up writing Doctor Who episodes. 'Sunshine on Leith' the musical is playing at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh , from 8 - 18 June, and at Pitlochry Festival Theatre for 24 June - 1 October. You can follow Stephen on Twitter .…
For the final episode of Season 2, the Living Leith hosts, Jennie, Rumana and Keith, interview each other - chatting about what brought us to Leith, the meaning of life, Beyonce and Rihanna, what we’d like to be remembered for as individuals, and generally shooting the shit.
Jennie and Keith speak to their friend, Cherise Huth, who has lived in Leith since 2017, and worked in the area for longer. She has worked as a carer and telecare advisor, and is one of the most compassionate and hilarious people you'll ever meet. As a young person, Cherise was faced with homelessness - she shares her experience and we discuss societal perceptions around it. Cherise also shares vulnerable and wholesome life lessons, influences, inspiration and more. You canny find her online, but if you're a "sexy lesbian" interested in dating her - please email livingleith@gmail.com and we'll pass on your details to her.…
This week, Jennie and Keith chat to Lizzie McGhee, Yoga Teacher and Founder of Off Grid Yoga - a company that hosts tech-free retreats for overwhelmed minds. Lizzie tells us about her career (and career changes), and her journey into digital minimalism, with many wise insights along the way. Follow Lizzie on Instagram and find out more about her retreats at offgridyogaretreats.org…
Jennie and Keith chat to mother-daughter business duo, Michelle and Ashley. Michelle is the Managing Director, and Ashley the Events Manager, of Mimi's Bakehouse - Edinburgh's most loved bakery. Mimi’s Bakehouse is a second-generation family business established in 2010, they've won Scotland's Cafe Bakery of the Year six years in a row and have six shops around Edinburgh - with the original cafe based on the Shore in Leith. Michelle sold the family home in order to start the business, overcoming many obstacles along the way. She and Ashley tell us about the Mimi's journey and what it's like to run a family business. Follow Mimi's on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , TikTok , and visit their website at mimisbakehouse.com .…
This week, Jennie and Keith chat to John - ghost story collector at North Edinburgh Nightmares. We hear plenty of spooky stories from around Leith and Edinburgh, and John tells us about his own supernatural experience, and why he loves these stories so much. Find out more on the North Edinburgh Nightmares website.…
Raheema Sayed is a local creative who loves the written word and how storytelling connects people. She tells us about her writing, storytelling, and her recent live performance at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. We discuss what stories mean to us, Raheema's obsession with dreams, her favourite writers and artists, funny stories about growing up in Leith, and her plans for 2022.…
The Citadel is a community-based youth centre which has been in Leith since 1980. Their building is in Commercial Street, where they've been based for 42 years. In this episode Jennie speaks to Willy Barr, the centre's manager, and Connor Muir, a 21-year-old Citadel volunteer who grew up attending programmes and clubs there. Willy and Connor talk about the history of the Citadel, and share their own lovely stories and experiences. They also highlight the important intergenerational work that the centre does - the Citadel goes far beyond youth work. Find out more on their website citadelyouthcentre.org.uk and check out their YouTube channel for the videos mentioned in the episode.…
Talha Imam is a cinematographer and creative director. After working in food and drink photography for a long time, he founded Gulp (previously Medialiciously) , a food and drink content agency. At Gulp, Talha co-founded the Food Hero Scot campaign - an initiative designed to support and champion food and drink businesses who are leading the way in Scotland with eco-friendly practices. In this episode, Talha tells Jennie and Rumana about his career, his business, and the legacy he hopes to leave with his work. Find out more about Talha on his website , and follow his photography work on his Instagram .…
Personal Trainer. Author. Food Critic. Chef. Leith Festival Coordinator. Web Designer. Graphic Designer. Is there anything Tracy Griffen can't do? Tracy has been running her own fitness studio - Griffen Fitness - in Balfour Street since 2005. We went along to hear about her fascinating journey, meeting Coco the Fitness Pug as well. We discuss nutrition, the Fringe, Leith Festival, and Tracy tells us about her recovery from a stroke she experienced at 21. To find out more about Tracy's work and to buy her books - visit griffenfitness.com .…
Ben Macpherson is the MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, and the Minister for Social Security and Local Government. Ben tells us about his background and what led him into politics, about the different careers he’s had, and all of his favourite things about Leith - which is a huge part of his constituency. As self-proclaimed political dafties, the Living Leith gang ask Ben to explain more about his ministerial roles and how the political system works. The list of Social Security Benefits Ben mentions can be found here: www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/benefits , and more information about the SS Explorer Society we discussed is here: www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/page/ss-explorer-preservation-society-leith . You can follow Ben on Twitter (@BenMacpherson) and Instagram (@benmac). Ben’s website is https://benmacpherson.scot/ . This episode was recorded on Friday 29 October 2021.…
Tim Bell runs Leith Walks, home of the original Trainspotting tours, and is the author of Choose Life. Choose Leith: Trainspotting on Location . Tim’s lived a fascinatingly full life in Leith for the past 40 years. Tim discusses his time working as a Port Chaplin at Leith Docks, meeting seafarers from all over the world. He talks to us about Irvine Welsh’s depiction of Leith’s social issues and the demolition of the old Leith Train Station. He also tells us about Dr Robertson who, in 1986 in Muirhouse, made the discovery that HIV wasn’t a virus that was only shared by gay men; a breakthrough which changed public policy. Dr Robertson issued clean needles to his patients when the Scottish Home and Health Department wouldn’t. Find out more about Tim and the tours he offers at leithwalks.co.uk .…
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