Shanti's Kahani: Part 4, Chapter 1

Meri Kahani - My Story

#Ashima Suri #Kaur Bhalru #Umbereen Inayet with contributing authors Mehreen Poonja #Arts #Meri Kahani My Story

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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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Shanti's Kahani: Part 4, Chapter 1

Meri Kahani - My Story

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MP3•Episodio en casa

Actor: Meera Solanki Estrada

12 episodios

#Ashima Suri #Kaur Bhalru #Umbereen Inayet with contributing authors Mehreen Poonja #Arts #Meri Kahani My Story

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Preface 4:22

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Meri Kahani: My Story is a play adapted to an audiobook. This tapestry of monologues gives voice to often unseen layers of painful and taboo experiences of South Asian women. Delivered with poetic brilliance and an unflinching rawness, Meri Kahani delicately handles themes of forced marriage, sexual abuse, domestic violence, social expectations and inter-generational divisions. Pushing to the surface through the weight of these painful stories are examples of resilence, a longing for justice and an opportunity to heal through uncovering abuse hidden behind culture and silence. Actor in preface: Umbereen Inayet…

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Shanti's Kahani: Part 1, Chapter 1 1:30

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Shanti’s Kahani portrays some of the challenges new immigrants face due to language barriers when wanting to access services. Actor: Meera Solanki Estrada

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Maji's Kahani: Part 1, Chapter 2 10:56

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In Maji and Beti’s Kahani, in law abuse is explored through in the form of letter correspondence between a mother and daughter. Actor: Jasmine Sawant

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Anne's Kahani: Part 1, Chapter 3 20:58

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Anne’s Kahani tells the story of a lesbian woman in two stages of her life. During the first part, Anne is reflecting on whether she should “listen to her parents and just get married.” Trauma and symptoms of trauma are explored during the second part of Anne’s Kahani. In this part, Anne has locked herself in the bathroom while her husband is banging on the other side of the bathroom door.…

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Shanti's Kahani - Part 2, Chapter 1 0:57

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Actor: Meera Solanki Estrada

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Sati's Kahani: Part 2, Chapter 2 1:35

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Sathi's Kahani illustrates the effects of domestic violence on children. Sathi replays her daily witnessing of domestic violence as she plays tea party with "Mr. and Mrs. Bear." Actor: Sarah Menzies

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Amita's Kahani: Part 2, Chapter 3 13:21

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Amita’s Kahani tells the story of a young, up and coming, professional who is discussing the abuse she witnessed between her parents with her therapist. Actor: Mandeep Kaur Bhalru

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Shanti's Kahani: Part 3, Chapter 1 0:42

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Actor: Meera Solanki Estrada

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Phul's Kahani: Part 3, Chapter 2 13:55

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Phul's Kahani tells the story of a transsexual person and her experience with sexual identity, love and abuse. Actor: Zavaré Tengra

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Shanti's Kahani: Part 4, Chapter 1 1:18

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Actor: Meera Solanki Estrada

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Izaat's Kahani: Part 4, Chapter 2 22:27

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A haunting tale of love, Izaat's Kahani is a story about a woman who defies culture and family for love and honour. Actor: Ashima Suri

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Epilogue 1:43

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