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…
Truth, Love, and All That Jazz The speaker opens this letter by identifying himself as "the elder." That's a little more helpful, though a name would have been nice. He says he's writing to "the elect lady and her children." Sounds pretty fancy—we're guessing he's out to impress. The elder says he loves the truth and he's really glad to know that the lady and her children are upholding the truth, too (i.e., they haven't given into the naysayers in the elder's community yet). Again, he says he's not trying to tell her anything new, but that they should "love one another." Nope, nothing new to see here. Basically, love means following in God's footsteps and doing the things he says we should do. We've been there, done that. The elder warns the lady that all kinds of liars are roaming around telling people the wrong stuff about Jesus. These guys are antichrists. He tells her that she needs to be on guard. If she starts to believe the things they're saying, she'll lose everything—everything she's worked for spiritually, that is. The elder warns her not to let any of these naysayers into her house. Showing basic hospitality, apparently, is a way of supporting evil. There are all kinds of other things he needs to tell her, but he's not going to put them in writing right now. He'll visit soon and explain more in person. He ends by saying that her nieces and nephews say hi. Hi! Thanks again to shmoop.com and by the music group Savae.
Truth, Love, and All That Jazz The speaker opens this letter by identifying himself as "the elder." That's a little more helpful, though a name would have been nice. He says he's writing to "the elect lady and her children." Sounds pretty fancy—we're guessing he's out to impress. The elder says he loves the truth and he's really glad to know that the lady and her children are upholding the truth, too (i.e., they haven't given into the naysayers in the elder's community yet). Again, he says he's not trying to tell her anything new, but that they should "love one another." Nope, nothing new to see here. Basically, love means following in God's footsteps and doing the things he says we should do. We've been there, done that. The elder warns the lady that all kinds of liars are roaming around telling people the wrong stuff about Jesus. These guys are antichrists. He tells her that she needs to be on guard. If she starts to believe the things they're saying, she'll lose everything—everything she's worked for spiritually, that is. The elder warns her not to let any of these naysayers into her house. Showing basic hospitality, apparently, is a way of supporting evil. There are all kinds of other things he needs to tell her, but he's not going to put them in writing right now. He'll visit soon and explain more in person. He ends by saying that her nieces and nephews say hi. Hi! Thanks again to shmoop.com and by the music group Savae.
Do you want to take off like a rocket but you just don t have the fuel? Do you feel like the dreams of your youth are now replaced with the frenzy of everyday living? Do you get the sense that you just can't catch a break? What if you could actually have everything you wanted in life while still being you? What if you already had the resources you need to make it happen? It all starts with a question: What would you like? In Becoming Ridiculously Awesome, Meredith Herrenbruck will take you on an amazing journey that makes Ebenezer Scrooge's journey pale by comparison. You'll visit your past and discover how to let go of those painful memories. You will learn how to better align yourself in the present, and you will prepare yourself for just the right opportunities to fall into your lap in the near future. Armed with powerful tools you need to shoot off your rockets, you'll soon be able to:· Care for yourself in ways that will stabilize and energize you· Connect with others so you can share the wonderful life you already have. Align with your environment so everything flows more smoothly. Revitalize yourself with powerful spiritual healing techniques. Improve your daily experience by clearing away negative energies and entities. Trust and follow your own wisdom to blaze the trail to personal fulfillment Are you ready to break free of the chain you ve forged in life so far? Then start reading and begin creating the life you want to experience right now.…
A Message for Sardis...Jesus tells this church that, sure, technically they're alive, but they're starting to look a bit dead. It's time to wake up and get back on the right path. That or find a good mortician.If they don't resurrect themselves, Jesus is going to come like a thief in the night. They won't know when or where. This is getting spooky.Some of them are dressed in dirty clothes and some of them are wearing fresh white robes. The ones in the nice clean clothes are actually walking with Jesus. He really has an eye for fashion. If they repent, though, he'll give them all clean white clothes to wear. He'll also write their names in the Book of Life—and that's a Book you want to be in.A Message for PhiladelphiaJesus has given them a door that no one can shut. It's their entryway to the kingdom of God. Just make sure to sweep off the welcome mat every once in a while.He knows that they don't have a lot of power where they're at, but he's glad they've stayed faithful to him.People have been telling lies about the Christians in this church, but soon those same people are going to bow down at their feet. Just as soon as they get a taste of the humble pie Jesus is planning to serve up. Just keep the faith, Jesus tells them. If they do, they'll all get God's name written on them. Coolest tattoo ever. A Message for LaodiceaThis church is kind of lukewarm.If they were hot or cold at least they'd have some taste, but they're just room temperature. Jesus is getting ready to spit them out onto the floor and demand to see the chef.Some of the people here are bragging about how spiritually rich they are. In reality, they're poor and blind and naked.…
Bloodstains is the startling tale of one man’s search for the truth after inheriting the personal diaries belonging to his great-great-grandfather who he discovers was America’s first and most notorious serial killer Herman Webster Mudgett. Better known by his alias H.H. Holmes, Mudgett was the mass murderer who struck terror into the nation by being the proprietor of the infamous Murder Castle and stalking the streets of Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair. During his incarceration awaiting execution, well over a century ago, Holmes admitted killing 27 innocent victims, but the evidence the author locates indicates hundreds more likely. From his investigation, Jeff Mudgett, the direct descendant, learns that Holmes’ reign of terror was worldwide and not limited to Chicago as has been so widely believed. Based upon never before revealed historical facts, Jeff pieces together a dynamic and extraordinary puzzle, including the strong possibility that Holmes was also Jack the Ripper. Far more than a documentary, Bloodstains is precariously balanced on the very edge between non-fiction and the paranormal, as the author’s research of his evil ancestor quickly takes on a personal aspect. Jeff soon fears his efforts may have awakened the legendary ‘Holmes Curse’ of the 1890s, the one investigated and written about by most of the nation’s major publications, including The New York Times. In fact, the deeper he digs into Holmes’ devilish past, the stronger the monster’s hold on him seems to become, testing the limits of his own sanity, as well as humanity. Racked by a mysterious and never before experienced epilepsy, Jeff suffers crippling grand mal seizures whenever he disobeys the haunting voices in his head. Finally, with nowhere else to turn, Jeff is forced to make the decisions of his genetic lifetime in a life-or-death struggle in order to win the greatest prize of all: his survival.…
June is a psychic, medium, nurse, animal communicator and author. As a young child she communicated with animals and spirits. As she grew older her psychic abilities grew stronger. She left home at the age of eighteen to enter the military, where she trained as a nurse. She lives on a small farm in rural Oregon City, Oregon with her husband, son and assorted animals. She has been helping people with their paranormal issues for over thirty years and is an active member of NW Paranormal Investigative Team. Her specialty in the group is negative removals. She never felt the need to have her work published until seven years ago when those on the other side urged her to write her first book, A Mediums Guide to the Paranormal, to help others understand what the paranormal world is all about. She hopes that the information contained in these books will help you to understand the paranormal world. People need to know that God does hear us. He knows what we need, which is not necessarily what we want.…
Nathaniel Gillis is a religious demonologist and author. After living in a haunted house, Nathaniel spent 20 years researching what it was he encountered. Nathaniel is the founder of Preternatural Epiphenomenal Philosophy. Nathaniel has sought to redefine the nature of haunting phenomena, ghosts and high strangeness. He's often quoted for his concept of the demonic. "The reason they are playing by different rules is because they are playing a different game."…
My name is Mark Fiorentino and I am the author of Master of Reality which is a book about the completion of Einstein's Unified Field Theory. As long as I can remember, I have been blessed (or cursed depending on your point of view) with Government Systems and moved to North Carolina and worked for IBM for the next 16 years. Those were good years and I learned a great deal about trouble shooting computer systems and hardware. I also taught myself computer programming and used that knowledge to develop a program to failure analysis faulty electronic circuit boards. I received a prestigious Division Award for helping the company save millions of dollars by preventing difficult to fix circuit board assemblies from being thrown away. I also designed built and automated testing of electronic devices to assist in improving the quality of our products and manufacturing process. I received Out Standing Achievements awards for those projects as well. I made many wonderful friends along the way and I enjoyed the my experience at IBM. I moved back to Florida work for 5 years at a company named ImageSoft and then finished my career locally in my home town.…
Kris Newby is an author and award-winning science writer at Stanford University and the senior producer of the Lyme disease documentary UNDER OUR SKIN, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was a 2010 Oscar semifinalist. Newby has two degrees in engineering, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a master’s degree from Stanford University. Previously, Newby was a technology writer for Apple and other Silicon Valley companies. We will also be discussing her new book Bitten.…
Jason Hewlet , Director of the paranormal documentary-series, “We Want to Believe” will discuss the series, and his research including the truth vs myth of paranormal investigations, as well as other high strangeness. He will be discussing his series and career as a paranormal investigator, and working with Peter Renn of Vancouver Paranormal Society. Jason is a journalist, broadcaster, and podcaster with a degree in filmmaking and film studies. He has more than a decade’s experience as an investigator and researcher. He’s experienced paranormal phenomenon since childhood, and went on his first ghost hunt in 2003. Jason conducted his own investigations until joining Vancouver Paranormal Society in 2017, where he is now a lead investigator and society director.…
Arlen Schumer is an award-winning comic book-style illustrator for the advertising and editorial markets, and a member of The Society of Illustrators, an author/designer of coffee table art books, including "Visions from The Twilight Zone" and "The Silver Age of Comic Book Art", which won the Independent Book Publishers Award for Best Popular Culture Book. He is a recognized expert on American popular culture—especially the legendary television series "The Twilight Zone" and the music of Bruce Springsteen—presenting his Visual Lectures on these and other subjects at major universities and cultural institutions across the country and around the world.…
Healing with Sound, Vibration, Frequency and Light" Wit, Wisdom and Wow are synonymous with Dr. Mary Helen Hensley. Her marriage of no holds barred humor and honesty, coupled with integrity and compassion make her one of Ireland and Europe’s most sought after metaphysical healers and synergistic speakers. After receiving a BA in Communications and Graphic Design from Coker University in Hartsville, SC, Mary Helen was involved in a high speed collision in Charleston, SC which resulted in a Near-Death Experience (NDE). Riddled with injuries, including a broken neck, she went on to earn a Doctorate in Chiropractic at Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC. Endowed with the gift of “downloading” an individual’s biography in order to change their present state biology, Dr. Hensley has facilitated the healing process for countless individuals. Author of nine books, including “Promised By Heaven”,co-author of the number one best-seller, “Bringing Death To Life”, and “Understanding Is The New Healing- Miraculous Recoveries from Physical and Emotional Trauma".…
L. A. Marzulli is an author, lecturer and filmmaker. He has penned eight books including The Nephilim Trilogy which made the CBA best sellers list. He received an honorary doctorate for the series from his mentor Dr. I. D. E. Thomas, who was the Provost at Pacific International University. His new series On the Trail of the Nephilim is a full color, over-sized book which uncovers startling evidence that there has been a massive cover up of what he believes are the remains of the Nephilim, the giants mentioned in the Bible! He is now working on Volume II, in the series which promises to have even more incredible and revealing photographs and interviews. L. A. is On the Trail.…
But he does have one bone to pick with them—they've lost that loving feeling. In the beginning, they were filled with love, and now they've kind of lost their passion for him and each other. Threats of death or banishment will do that to you. He wants them to remember how good things used to be and go back to that. If they don't do this, Jesus is going to take their candlestick and chuck it out. Too bad, those looked expensive. But if they do they right thing, they're going to eat from the tree of life in Paradise with God. So, a pretty nice reward. A Message for Smyrna Jesus knows the people in Smyrna aren't rich. But, hey, mo' money, mo' problems, right? He knows they've been turned into the Roman authorities by some of the Jewish people (because Jews don't consider Christians as part of the synagogue anymore). This is bad, but they shouldn't worry about what's about to happen next. Some of them are going to be thrown in jail—oh, sure, nothing to worry about. If they're faithful 'til death (wait, so now they're going to be arrested and killed?), Jesus will give them a crown of life to wear. Well, maybe it's a really fancy crown. But if they don't stay faithful to him, they're going to receive eternal punishment. That crown is starting to look better and better. A Message for Pergamum Jesus understands that they're living near Satan's throne. (Pergamum is by the seat of the Roman government—subtle, Jesus.) But, he knows they're keeping the faith anyway. They didn't pretend not to be Christians when one of them was killed a while back. Nice job, guys. However… there are some people in the church who are still follow.…
Robert Lindsy Milne is recognized across the continent as one of the most insightful Psychic Intuitive Counselors of his time. He has traveled the world giving insight with his Psychic Intuitive Sessions to tens of thousands of people. www.rlmreadsyou.com
Constance Victoria Briggs is a metaphysical, spiritual and cosmic researcher and writer. We will be discussing her new book Encyclopedia of Moon Mysteries. She has authored three previous books: The Encyclopedia of Angels, Encyclopedia of God, and The Encyclopedia of the Unseen World. Briggs has also been a guest speaker on several radio shows discussing the paranormal, extraterrestrials, life-after-death, near-death-experiences, as well as other related topics. It is Briggs's goal to investigate the mysteries of the universe and how they connect to humanity. She and her family make their home in Southern California.…
Dan and his wife reside in Decater, Alabama. They have alternative beliefs & teachings, alternative spirituality, they enjoy being creative, their cat Hobbes, friends, good food, drinks & fun! Born in Chicago, Il, He has lived in Alabama for over 30 years, married to his best friend & sweetheart Tina. He loves to read, cook, film, act, he love's creativity, having drinks with friends while they watch comedies. Love to attempt gardening, & their fuzzy maine coon. Dan Chaney was born in Chicago in 1968. He had many early childhood encounters with ETs/EDs, unbeknownst to him at the time. Later in life he had many more experiences of a wide variety , all across the paranormal spectrum. Having spent many years involved in Christianity of a fundamental nature, Dan left organized religion to make the effort to grow more spiritually. He studied non-mainstream/Western beliefs such as Wicca, Eckankar, Eastern teachings & Universal teachings & became greatly interested in Ufology. Dan has read & collected countless books over the past twenty-five years. Considering himself spiritually eclectic, his strong belief is that, "WE are ALL the children of God, to include ALL beings, known & unknown!" His basic spiritual practices are meditation, compassion & service to others, and allowing LOVE to manifest in his life, daily and moment to moment, believing that LOVE is what we are here for. He also believes that we are to love others enough to allow their free will to seek out and discover their own path to the Creator, wherever that may lead! Dan has read, studied, and meditated to understand the nature and meaning of his many Contact experiences. He has also had experiences with other-density beings, such as a phouka that was ejected from him by a shaman. Throughout it all, he has been a student of the Great Mystery that we call living.…
مرحبًا بك في مشغل أف ام!
يقوم برنامج مشغل أف أم بمسح الويب للحصول على بودكاست عالية الجودة لتستمتع بها الآن. إنه أفضل تطبيق بودكاست ويعمل على أجهزة اندرويد والأيفون والويب. قم بالتسجيل لمزامنة الاشتراكات عبر الأجهزة.