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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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Balance, Rest and the Hustle Raven 425 style

5 days ago 11:22

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Balance, Rest and the Hustle Raven 425 style

In this episode I speak about "the balance", which to be honest I was very out of balance from the grind of running a new brand/company for the first 4 years to get it off the ground.

I would not change a thing because all the ups and downs can teach us if we are there to see what we are trying to be taught!

In the current unique times we are in, myself personally as an entrepreneur and business /brand owner I think there are many things that we will all need to keep our vision on point, but 2 of the main values I feel that will help us all out is the "balance" the right amount of rest/fun and the right amount of hustle/hard work.

There has never been a time like this to be in business and this brings massive opportunities and struggles, so no matter what there will be the ups and the downs...its just all about how we react to them and how prepared we actually are for those events .

So to all my amazing peeps I wish us all the best and lets make this happen! Our time is now!

www.raven425riseabove.com

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Balance, Rest and the Hustle Raven 425 style

United By Stoke is RAVEN 425

published 5 days ago

M4A•Episode home

Balance, Rest and the Hustle Raven 425 style

In this episode I speak about "the balance", which to be honest I was very out of balance from the grind of running a new brand/company for the first 4 years to get it off the ground.

I would not change a thing because all the ups and downs can teach us if we are there to see what we are trying to be taught!

So to all my amazing peeps I wish us all the best and lets make this happen! Our time is now!

www.raven425riseabove.com

571 episodes

#Self-Improvement #Mossamo_Presents #Ignite Your Purpose #Podcasting Education

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Balance, Rest and the Hustle Raven 425 style 11:22

5 days ago11:22

11:22

Balance, Rest and the Hustle Raven 425 style In this episode I speak about "the balance", which to be honest I was very out of balance from the grind of running a new brand/company for the first 4 years to get it off the ground. I would not change a thing because all the ups and downs can teach us if we are there to see what we are trying to be taught! In the current unique times we are in, myself personally as an entrepreneur and business /brand owner I think there are many things that we will all need to keep our vision on point, but 2 of the main values I feel that will help us all out is the "balance" the right amount of rest/fun and the right amount of hustle/hard work. There has never been a time like this to be in business and this brings massive opportunities and struggles, so no matter what there will be the ups and the downs...its just all about how we react to them and how prepared we actually are for those events . So to all my amazing peeps I wish us all the best and lets make this happen! Our time is now! www.raven425riseabove.com…

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Rise Above Updates March 2025 8:50

12 days ago8:50

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Rise Above Updates March 2025 The movement of the Raven 425 Rise Above team is happening in full effect, and it has been a while since I been able to drop a podcast for you all, so this episode is all over the road to keep you all somewhat up to date with all that is going on. We have songs, we have books, we have characters, we have expansion plans, new menu vibes and some other tricks up our sleeves So this is the first update, please stay tuned and together we are stronger team!! Chin up chest out We rise above www.raven425riseabove.com…

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Only at The Beach Shack 6:41

25 weeks ago6:41

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Only at The Beach Shack, in this episode we talk about what it is to be at the Shack what our place has turned into and the why behind our all inclusive vibes. It was not planned but what happened to this spot is kinda magical as the community took the place and ran with it. On the daily we see old /young, new comers and old faithfuls come together, just chill chat and leave as new family. Rarely do we see people on their phones, as almost all the time its human to human chatting or families all playing together on the lot...so cool and we love it! Its an experience and we love that the space is all about and for those who want to come hang....and leave apart of the Raven 425 Rise Above Family! check us out on socail media @raven425riseabove www.raven425riseabove.com…

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Welcome Back September 2024 6:19

25 weeks ago6:19

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Its time to let you know that Raven 425 Rise Above and the United By Stoke Podcast is back in full swing. It took some time but all is in place to keep the vibes rocking If it was not for this community I would not still be here so thank you from the bottom of my heart to all who support us at Raven 425 Rise Above I hope you all take this journey with me as we get into it on a lot of topcis coming up!! Chin up Chest Out We Rise Above www.raven425riseabove.com…

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The beginning to Now 2:18

27 weeks ago2:18

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It happened first thing this morning…. A trip down memory lane Never forget where you came from (this is why I am humbled every damn second of every day) Never loose site of where you want to go (again why I am humbled as I know how much further there is to go! There is nothing like it, its your life to live to the fullest 🫶 Chin up chest out We Rise Above Music by me 🚨❤️ #scotchcreek #shuswaplife #lakelifeisthebestlife #summervibes☀️ #shuswaplake #scotchcreekbc #summer2024 #shuswap #beachshack #coffeeshoplove #sportyfashion #communityvibes…

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30 weeks ago1:59

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The Humble Report testing out the new platform going from anchor Over to Spotify chin up chest out We Rise Above Www.raven425riseabove.com

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Scotch Creek Incorporation Talk 22:23

1 year ago22:23

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The Scotch Creek Incorporation talk, this is not our normal discussion style topic however being part of a community and experiencing all we have gone through in this community as of late the chatter all around town seems to be pretty vibrant on this discussion topic. There are a lot of people coming into the Raven asking questions and even more sitting around tables talking about it for hours, so we thought we would ask one of the people who is involved in and has been active in this process since around 2003. I have heard business people, families, mothers, elders, and just every single concerned community member asking these certain questions....so this is how the talk went If you have questions please bring them forward All love all day for this amazing community! The Raven Nation www.raven425.com…

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Give More Than You Take To Win 13:57

1 year ago13:57

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Give More Than You Take To Win, with the Raven Boys! If you want to build a lasting brand, company or business this is something we put at the top of list. Some will get this, and some won't basically you either get it and live by it or you just won't get it and that is fine as well. However for those who get this, live by it, stand with it, and breath life into it.... you have won, in our hearts. More of this is needed in the world! We speak on things we are selfish on, which to us at the very top of the list is our health which includes the mental, physical and spiritual. We will not compromise these items for 1 simple facts and that is; to be our best for this brand company and it's supporters we need to be our best self point blank. We want to be able to give each person 110% of ourselves, as well as each aspect of the company from cleaning the bathroom to designing the new Spring Line for the year. We tend to shy far far away from those whom only extract from people or communities, and give less than they take, that to us just does not sit well nor fell right! All love Fam until the next episode www.raven425.com https://www.raven425.com…

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Winning Testing Days 13:32

1 year ago13:32

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Winning Testing Days with The Raven Boys. In this chat we discuss an issue we are sure most people deal with daily not only in life but also in business however some may want to push or slide this under the rug… not us we want to highlight the problem and learn from it. We had an evening event to do and the day just got away from us in certain ways and from that we allowed some inner bitch moments to enter our emotions which lead to some other problems… take a listen to see what transpired and how we overcame them in turn, turning the negative into an absolutely epic night full of good vibes, laughter and love!! It’s a learning journey and we far from perfect…can’t wait for the next one 🙏❤️…

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Change Your Mindset Change Your Life 2024 with the Raven Boys! 11:51

1 year ago11:51

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Change Your Mindset Change Your Life 2024 with the Raven Boys! Ok so for this episode we changed locations and the mic, so we are continuously testing our sounds, we want our voices to be as sexy as they can! We chat about how our mindset has evolved, changed and strengthened as we continue down this path called Raven425, and it is truly amazing to be able to have perspective of our own growth. We want you the listener to understand the path is the path and its all about learning to keep the mindset on point, sharpened to a fine point! Listen there really is not any room for weak, negative and the defeating talk in your head...it will weaken you and you will loose, so find ways to counter act that. Its not an easy mountain to climd or beast to tame but it is very very possible, as we are a perfect example. So stick with us and come on the journey, you won't regret it! www.raven425.com @raven425…

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Welcome 🙏 Back 2023 2:18

1 year ago2:18

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Our welcome 🙏 back episode, it’s been a long long while away from our podcast which we dearly missed. We have been through many many changes and challenges and the full grind of 7 days a week but we are committed to bringing forth our new found knowledge and learnings to our team 🙏❤️

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Online in 2022 vs Brick and Mortar in 2022 United By Stoke 20:12

3 years ago20:12

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Online in 2022 vs Brick and Mortar in 2022 United By Stoke Its just a fact we are in the Year 2022, we are in the Future that we all never though would be here. We are talking Metaverse, virtual reality, and just things we never thought were real unless in the movies or cartoons. So for the Entrepreneurs out there we are in that between area of what reality is our future of business going to be. Shane and I got into the online aspect of RAVEN 425 as we first started, and things were pretty darn good to be honest, yet we did branch out into pop up shops and selling our gear out of Crossfit gym's aka Brick and Mortar stores and we were actually blown away with the response and how the old school way of doing business was actually still booming and alive. Which then changed our mindset of what our business actually would look like as we continued to move forward and grow the brand. Moving forward how does one plan for the ever changing roadways ahead as everything changes on this landscape we call business. The fact is how humans do business will change, however humans will not change, we still want to touch, try on, be seen, hang out...and so on and so forth. As well some want nothing to do with the lines, the people, the waits ect and are happy to sit at home and order what ever it is they want. With these options sitting in front of us the RAVEN BOYS will be and continue to attack both sides of this, we do not feel there is a better way, we do love to hang and meet our peeps so we will be expanding our brick and mortar area's this Spring Summer Fall or 2022 (this is extremely exciting for us) as well as continuing to keep up with all the online and future ways of doing business as we move forward. This is simply a fact for all those doing business from now on anyway take a listen to our views and let us know what you think. Much Love from the RAVEN Boys www.raven425.com…

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The Chicken 🐣The Eagle 🦅 4:59

3 years ago4:59

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To continue on the vibe of realizing our full potential and how some of us never do and or don't understand how- I tell a tale once told to me by the monks but I just recently heard Prince Ea tell the story in a more western way which I thought was super powerful. Knowing all our beliefs and habits are hard wired into us by 6 years old then compounded and reinforced after that through school society and media - this story of the Eagle ? who was raised by chickens ? hits hard on us as humans trying to understand. The Eagle never knew it was a bird that could soar the king ? of all birds ? and so it lived and died as a chicken clucking on the ground with all the other chickens ? around him ... this story gives me shivers!! We can't die not knowing our full potential!!!????…

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Our #1 Go to Process for 2022 is Patience 14:43

3 years ago14:43

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Our #1 Go to Process for 2022 is Patience Our #1 Go to Process for 2022 is Patience, for this brand, for business, for life, for dreams, for our future. This has come about after being involved in Raven 425 Apparel for 2 years now, and it's something that has just organically come into our head space. For all of us trying to live our dreams, follow our dreams, fulfil our dreams, most of us don't think it can happen quick enough, but the fact is anything that comes that fast (most of the time, not all the time) will fade just as quick. So do you want to be a quick flash in the pan or do you want to be a long lasting glowing sunset? WHY WOULD WE SAY THAT YOU ASK? To be honest its simple because there is zero foundation being built on, and the foundation is the key. The process is the key and for that you need and must adhere to PATIENCE! So if we give the example of building a house, we would not landscape the property first so that it looks all sexy and slick for all to see when the bulldozers have not yet broken the ground to pour the concrete...that makes sense right?! Yet we all want the billion dollars, the million followers, and the fame overnight....It's the same damn thing. We got to put in the work and we have to respect the time and patience it takes to actually build something REAL, and something that will last! We have all heard of the 1 hit wonders that come and go, the lottery winners that make a million and then they are broke the next week, the accounts that go viral off 1 video never to repeat that success again, that is what happens without the foundation, the process, the PATIENCE of building a lasting empire. So as always the Raven Boys give it to you real and lay out the lessons learned over the past 2 years, and how we plan to move forward with this knowledge and Process in 2022! Always sending you love The Raven Boys www.raven425.com…

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United By Stoke 3 Business Tips For 2022 6:43

3 years ago6:43