Beautiful Journey podcast

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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…

Beautiful Journey

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Welcome to Beautiful Journey, a powerful and uplifting podcast series presented by FirstGen, a Michelson Philanthropies initiative dedicated to empowering immigrant women through storytelling and programming that facilitates their pathways to success.
As one of FirstGen's flagship programs, Beautiful Journey is hosted by Alya Michelson and combines two of her deepest passions—uplifting immigrant women and journalism— Beautiful Journey features a mix of podcast interviews that focus on lessons from courageous and inspiring women building their lives in a new country.
Through the art of storytelling, each month, we will present the many different adventures, difficulties, successes, and lessons that these women have encountered throughout their beautiful journey. We will also discuss the phenomenon that despite the isolation and need to reach out for help, female immigrants tend to lean towards their national groups to feel secure and welcome, and this is an attempt to create a safe community.
Each story will be as unique as the women interviewed to present a raw and authentic experience for the listener.

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Beautiful Journey

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#Society #Business #Michelson Philanthropies #Immigrant Women #Women Entrepreneurs #Alya Michelson #Podcasting Education #Generation

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The Beauty of Entrepreneurship: Sylwia Wiesenberg’s Success Story 20:50

1 year ago20:50

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In this episode of Beautiful Journey, host Alya Michelson welcomes Sylwia Wiesenberg, a beauty entrepreneur and the founder of BAWDY Beauty, DOPE Naturally, and TONIQUE Fitness. Sylwia's story is one of resilience and determination. Born in Poland, she embarked on a global adventure to pursue her college education. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, she built a successful career in finance and advertising before leaving it all behind to create her beauty line. In her conversation with Alya, Sylwia shares the business challenges she faced as an immigrant woman and how she overcame them to create new opportunities for herself. Drawing from her own experiences, Sylwia gives invaluable advice on starting a company, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves and that anything is possible when they set their minds to it.…

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A Journey of Empowerment: Lola Adeyemo's Inspiring Story 23:58

1 year ago23:58

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In this inspiring episode of "Beautiful Journey," Host Alya Michelson joins Lola Adeyemo, CEO & founder of EQImindset, who embarked on a life-changing adventure from Nigeria to the United States to pursue a university degree. But her journey was about more than academics; it was a transformative experience that revealed unexpected lessons along the way. Lola shares her inspiring story of resilience and self-discovery with Alya, recounting her challenges as an immigrant woman of color in a new country. From uncomfortable encounters at the grocery store to being among the few Black women in her workplace, Lola opens up about finding her voice and embracing the unique perspective she brings to her colleagues in the business world. Today, Lola is the founder of a visionary business that fosters inclusive and welcoming workplaces for people from all backgrounds. In this episode, listeners will gain invaluable insights into Lola's self-empowerment journey and learn about the profound impact she's making in creating a more diverse and equitable professional environment. Learn more about Alya Michelson and the podcast Beautiful Journey at our website: michelsonphilanthropies.org/beautiful-journey . You can follow Alya on Instagram here .…

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Voice of America: Journalist Ksenia Turkova’s Journey from Kyiv 28:39

2 years ago28:39