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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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Threat assessment laws: Preventing mass violence or traumatizing kids? 50:33

hace 4 días50:33

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The laws took effect before this school year, resulting in students across the state being arrested for statements that wouldn’t even get them expelled. Today, we discuss the conflicting nature of school threat assessment laws and the unintended consequences they’ve created. And it’s your turn to talk. We want to hear from you: Are threat assessment laws in Tennessee working? Call 615-760-2000 with your question or comment. Guests Aliyya Swaby , ProPublica , Reporter covering children, families and social inequality Paige Pfleger , WPLN , Criminal Justice Reporter Kevin Boyer , Father of 11-year-old arrested in Chattanooga Zoë Jamail, Policy Coordinator for Disability Rights Tennessee Matt Moore, Assistant Public Defender for the 26th Judicial District of Tennessee…

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Expanding the hip-hop and R&B music industry 50:28

hace 5 días50:28

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In recent years, Nashville has attracted industry professionals who are motivated to build up the industry support for hip-hop here and bring more opportunity to local artists. Today, we hear about this side of the music industry that continues to grow, including two recent songwriting camps that aim to connect a new generation of hip-hop and R&B artists to industry professionals — and each other. Guests Eric Holt , Lovenoise Founder and Professor, Belmont University Jewly Hight , Senior Music Writer, WPLN News Anay Richardson , Prescription Songs Kelly White , Prescription Songs SeddyMac , Singer-Songwriter and Hip-Hop Artist Jack Vinoy , Organizer, ca.mp3 KJ Mitchell , Producer/Engineer…

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In My Place, Episode 10: The Connection 50:10

hace 6 días50:10

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We look at how they establish relationships, connect people with services and start the housing process. We examine this initial point of contact and discuss what the role of assessments and data play when engaging with the unhoused population. Nashville Public Radio's daily show, This Is Nashville , launches the second season of In My Place — a series about finding home in our growing city. In My Place educates listeners on what communities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused. Over the course of nine monthly episodes, we will talk to people who still experience homelessness. We will learn about what it feels like to access services and maneuver through the complexities of our local homelessness and healthcare systems on the path to housing. We will discuss with our guests what services work, what resources are missing, and their ideas for improving access to housing and services. This series was created thanks in part to support from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and was produced by Judy Tackett and Tasha A.F. Lemley. Guests Raven Nye | Director of housing initiatives, The Contributor Lisa Wysocky | Executive Director, Colby’s Army Benjamin Cantrell | Quality of Life Officer, West Precinct Further in Overview Episode of In My Place Episode 1: Homelessness Facts and Faces Episode 2: Housing First Episode 3: Housing Strategies Episode 4: The interconnectedness of health care, housing and homelessness Episode 5: Upstream homelessness prevention Episode 6: Hidden Homelessness Episode 7: Permanent supportive housing Episode 8: The Impact of Homelessness on Residents and Business Owners Episode 9: Solutions…

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David Plazas: Building trust as a journalist 50:00

hace 7 días50:00

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Having worked his way up from a print reporter in Florida, he now manages opinion and editorial pieces for The Tennessean. From the evolution of technology in news and media to the continuous change sweeping across Nashville, he joins us in-studio to share what he feels about the city, why the public has lost trust in news outlets, and how he was brought up and later came out. This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. GUEST David Plazas, Opinion and Engagement Director at The Tennessean…

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Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor plus Berkshire Place Apartments 50:30

hace 11 días50:30

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Do you have a concern you would like to be addressed? Do you have a question about the direction of the city? Call 615-760-2000 with your question or comment. Later in the show, we hear from residents of Berkshire Place Apartments in East Nashville who are finally moving — years after they were first told to vacate. We’ll learn what’s at stake when an entire community must move. This episode was produced by Tasha A.F. Lemley and Mary Mancini. Guests Freddie O’Connell | Mayor, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County…

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Othered: Lifting Roadblocks to Expungement 50:17

hace 12 días50:17

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But thanks to artificial intelligence, those seeking guidance may be able to extradite the process. Representatives from Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and former clients who have successfully expunged charges from their own records join This Is Nashville to share their stories, mistakes to avoid, and how to use technology as a tool upon reentry. This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. GUESTS Savannah Quintero, Legal Aid Society's Director of Reentry Project Zac Oswald, Legal Aid Society's Senior Deputy Director of Client Services Dallas Reddy, Legal Aid Society Board Member and former client Amanda Atkins, former client…

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Finding joy and friendships with our neighbors with disabilities 50:07

hace 13 días50:07

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Today we’re talking with members of Backlight Productions and Best Buddies , two organizations dedicated to building bridges, friendships, and having fun with people of all abilities. We’ll also learn about a new mentoring program for caregivers and an online tool that makes finding resources for anyone with a disability easier. Join us! Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys . GUESTS Melissa Smith, CEO Backlight Productions Fernanda Aguilar, Backlight Productions performer, Best Buddies participant Zack Wood, Backlight Productions performer, Best Buddies participant Zack McCann, Backlight Productions performer, Best Buddies participant Kara Jackson, Backlight Productions performer, Best Buddies participant Elise Cofer, Deputy Director, Eunies Buddies Tennessee of Best Buddies Dave Krikac, founder The Gear Foundation , developed Ask Stella Now…

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For the love of chocolate 50:16

hace 18 días50:16

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Today we explore some of the city’s chocolatiers, chocolate artisans and candy bar makers. Plus, we’re one day away from Valentine’s Day and it’s your turn to talk. We want to hear from you. What was your most memorable Valentine’s Day date, good or...not so good. Guests Evane Stoner, Poppy & Peep Scott Witherow, Olive & Sinclair Beth Sachan , Goo Goo Cluster…

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Elevating local African American history 50:08

hace 19 días50:08

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Some contributions are well known — like the lunch counter sit-ins and school desegregation. Others have been lost to history. Today, we hear from those who work to preserve and elevate their history. The Nashville Conference on African American History and Culture is an all-day conference in its 44th year. The Nashville City Cemetery Association created a program to honor the more than 6,000 African Americans buried there, almost 3,000 without identification in the formal record. Dr. Edward Robinson, who has written a book about prominent Nashville faith and business leader, Preston Taylor, joins the show as well. This episode was produced by Mary Mancini. Guests Linda Wynn , Historian and Co-founder, Nashville Conference on African American History and Culture Dr. Edward Robinson , Author, To Pave the Way for His People: A Life of Preston Taylor Betsy Thorpe , Board Member, Nashville City Cemetery Association Natalie Bell , Board Member, Nashville City Cemetery Association Further Reading & Listening In 2021, the Nashville Conference on African American History and Culture released the second edition of Profiles of African Americans in Tennessee , first published in 1996. You can read the full book here: Profiles of African Americans in Tennessee (Second Edition)…

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Deciding who can and can't work: Professional licensing boards in Tennessee 50:17

hace 20 días50:17

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Here in Tennessee, several professions require licenses, including: contractors, doctors, lawyers, architects, private detectives and cosmetologists. Today, we’re talking about the boards that oversee professional licenses — what they do, how they function, and what the public needs to know about working with any licensed professional. This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys. GUESTS Rebecca Hall Allensworth, Associate Dean for Research, David Daniels Allen Professor of Law, Vanderbilt Law School Tamika Turner , Owner of The Institute of Beauty , Member of Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Perry Baldwin , Public Member, Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Dr. Stephen Loyd , Physician, President of the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners…

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Abby Rubenfeld: a force for LGBTQ+ rights 50:00

hace 21 días50:00

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Now, more than 45 years later, she continues to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, as the state has taken a targeted approach to the transgender community and other marginalized groups. She joins This Is Nashville to share her background, why she came to Tennessee, and how Tennesseans can benefit from equal rights for all. This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. GUESTS Abby Rubenfeld, Civil Rights Attorney…

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Your Turn to Talk: new immigration policy 50:04

hace 25 días50:04

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President Donald Trump’s administration pledged to deport approximately 11 million people who lack permanent legal status. And last week, Tennessee’s legislature passed a sweeping immigration law to support Trump’s planned mass deportation. Today, we hear details about the new policies and their effects on immigrants and refugees in Nashville. Plus, we learn about resources and “know your rights” programs for community members, educators and students. And once again, it’s your turn to talk. Call us at 615-760-2000 . We want to know: Is immigration policy headed in the right direction? This episode was produced by Mary Mancini. GUESTS Stella Yarbrough, Legal Director, ACLU of Tennessee Marianna Bacallao, Politics Reporter, WPLN Judith Clerjune, Campaigns and Advocacy Director, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) Rose Gilbert, General Assignment Reporter, WPLN Max Rykov, Director of Development & Communications, Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) Char Daston , Newscast Producer and Reporter, WPLN…

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Black History Month and the arts in Nashville 50:09

hace 26 días50:09

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On this edition of This Is Nashville , we sit down with Belmont University choral instructor Jeffery Ames to discuss his labor of love, Requiem for Colour. We will also hear from the organization Youth About Business, which is putting together a live mixed media play about the heyday of Jefferson Street titled Lost and Found: a Story of Hope . Then, we will hear from the founder of Soul'd Creative Collective, Christian Sinclair, whose mission is to connect locals while growing the BIPOC art scene in Nashville. This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. GUESTS Dr. Jeffery Ames , Choral Instructor, Belmont University Pastor Sam Kirk , Founder, Youth About Business Brandon Hirsch , Director, Lost and Found: A Story of Hope Wanda Clay , Publicist, Lost and Found: A Story of Hope Christian Sinclair , Founder, Soul'd Creative Collective FURTHER READING Requiem for Colour (Feb. 25) tickets can be purchased here . Lost and Found: A Story of Hope (Feb. 14-28) tickets can be purchased here . More information about Soul'd Creative Collective can be found here .…

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It's time for some laughs! Our first This Is Nashville stand-up special! 49:59

hace 27 días49:59

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After their sets, we’ll hear from Rhonda and Marcus about their comedy journeys and what the stand-up comedy scene is really like in Middle Tennessee. We’re all in for some extra laughs during our first This Is Nashville stand-up special! Join us! This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys. GUESTS Rhonda Sweat , Nashville-based comedian Marcus Lustig , Nashville-based comedian…

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Erica Mitchell, CEO of United Way of Greater Nashville 49:33

hace 28 días49:33