Book #15: Wrath

The Urban Librarian

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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…

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel WRATH by K’Wan. She discusses her experience reading the novel and the importance of having sacred reading time.

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Book #15: Wrath

The Urban Librarian

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Book #75: The Gods of Everything Else 3 6:53

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of The Gods of Everything Else 3 by T. Styles. She shares her personal opinion of the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: KWrigs *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Books #71-74: Faded Mirrors & Love is the Byline Series 4:16

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of Fading Mirrors and Love is the Byline series by B. Love. She shares her personal opinion of the series. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: KWrigs *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Treason 2, LIVE! 20:25

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The Urban Librarian and "Reader Bae" discuss their current Urban Fiction read: TREASON 2 by T. Styles. Music Credit: TrashBaggBeatz Music Credit: DannyEBTracks *I do not own any of the music heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Treason, LIVE! 20:32

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The Urban Librarian and "Reader Bae" discuss their current Urban Fiction read: TREASON by T. Styles. Music Credit: TrashBaggBeatz Music Credit: DannyEBTracks *I do not own any of the music heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Book #70: Butterfly 4 8:32

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of Butterfly 4 by Ashley Antoinette. She shares her personal opinion of the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: KWrigs *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Book #69: If Only for the Summer 10:52

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel If Only for the Summer by Alexandra Warren. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her thoughts while reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Update: Where Has the Urban Librarian Been? 2:59

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The Urban Librarian shares why she has been MIA, what she is currently doing, and things to come in the future. Love yall! Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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In Covenant with Ezra, LIVE! 20:40

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Host Urban Librarian and her book cousin (literary influencer) Telia discuss the popular novel IN COVENANT WITH EZRA by Love Belvin. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: TrapMusicHDTV Music Credit: AndrewSwag Slideshows *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Books #66-67: You're Mine 8:58

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novels You're Mine by Keisha Ervin. She shares her personal opinion of the book and her experience reading the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Books #63-65: Them Boys Series 6:42

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the "Them Boys" series by Alexandria House. She shares her personal opinion of the series and her experience reading the books. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Books #56-62: The Connect's Wife Series 7:55

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the CONNECT'S WIFE Series by Nako. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Book #55: War 6:21

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel War by T. Styles. She shares her personal opinion of the book. *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Book #54: Seasons of Fidelity 12:34

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Host Urban Librarian, an avid reader of urban fiction books gives a personal review of the novel SEASONS OF FIDELITY by Takerra Allen. She also answers discussion questions from the book. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Dream: As told by Cousin Telia 8:42

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Telia, the book cousin from Cali, an avid reader of urban fiction books, gives her uncut and raw opinion of DREAM by Keisha Ervin. Music Credit: Youtube Free Library Music Credit: TrapMusicHDTV Music Credit: AndrewSwag Slideshows Motion Picture Soundbite Credit: John Singleton, Columbia Pictures Podcast Jingle created by Mr. Al Pete *I do not own any of the music or soundbites heard in this episode. The credits go to the respective owners. The content will not be used for profit or illegal sharing. Fair use- "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purpose such as criticism, comment, news, reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.…

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Book #52: When My Soul Met a Thug 7:43

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