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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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Ep. 56: Singapore Immersion Reflections 23:21

há 7 dias23:21

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Join Emma Audsley, associate director of events and marketing, as she chats with current full-time MBA student Kennedy Graves and current EMBA student Dave Miller about their experience participating in the Singapore Immersion that was held in January 2025. Kennedy and Dave discuss what drew them to the Singapore Immersion, most memorable company visits, how this experience expanded their global business mindset for the future, and more. Do you have questions about immersions at Simon? Reach out to us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu ! This episode was recorded in January 2025. View transcript .…

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Ep. 55: Toigo @ Simon: Current Student Q&A 36:21

há 21 dias36:21

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Join Julie Sadwick, director of admissions and EDI special projects, as she chats with Chidera Izuchukwu ’25S (MBA) and David Garrett ’26S (MBA) about their experience as Toigo Fellows at Simon. Chidera and David discuss why they chose Simon, the impact Toigo has had on their MBA experiences, their advice for prospective students (and prospective Toigo fellows!), and more. Interested in chatting with Chidera or David? Reference this podcast episode in an email to admissions@simon.rochester.edu and we’ll connect you! View transcript .…

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Ep. 54: Meet the MBA Admissions Ambassadors 19:09

há 5 weeks19:09

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Join Trista Kukucka, director of MS admissions, as she chats with George Boateng-Darko and Jess Friedman, current MBA students and admissions ambassadors. Jess and George discuss why they chose Simon, Benet Center resources, experiences with Benet Career Peers, their advice for prospective students, and more! Interested in speaking with one of our MBA Admissions Ambassadors? Schedule a chat today ! View transcript .…

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Ep. 53: Meet the MS Admissions Ambassadors 15:45

há 6 weeks15:45

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Join Mike Droel, assistant director of admissions, as he chats with Anushka Potdar and Jiayi Li, current MS students and admissions ambassadors. Anushka and Jiayi discuss why they chose their program, their favorite class to date, their advice for prospective MS students, and more! Interested in speaking with one of our MS Admissions Ambassadors? Schedule a chat today ! View transcript .…

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Ep. 52: The Consortium @ Simon: Current Student Q&A 30:27

há 7 weeks30:27

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Join Julie Sadwick, director of admissions and EDI special projects, as she chats with Ricka Marcelus ’25S (MBA) and Chavah Greene ’26S (MBA) about their experience as members of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. Ricka and Chavah discuss why they chose Simon, their Orientation Program (OP) experiences, what’s been most rewarding about being a member of the Consortium community at Simon, and more. View transcript .…

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Ep. 51: Wellness Reflections for Business School and Beyond 1:03:22

há 8 weeks1:03:22

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Join Kathryn Flaschner ’17S (MBA), vice president of brand licensing at Hello Sunshine, and Ayanna Sampson, second-year MBA and VP of wellness for the Graduate Business Council, for a wide-ranging conversation on wellness. They reflect on their journeys to Simon and then discuss what wellness means and looks like to them, wellness as wholeness, what they do when they need a reset, advice they’d give to their younger selves, and more. View transcript .…

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Ep. 50: Clubs & Organizations Overview with Brittany Grage 18:48

há 17 weeks18:48

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Join Mike Droel, assistant director of admissions, as he chats with Brittany Grage, director of student life in Simon’s Ainslie Office of Student Engagement. Brittany describes the three categories of clubs offered at Simon, how students can get involved, leadership opportunities, special annual events, and more! Learn more about clubs and organizations at Simon . View transcript .…

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Ep. 49: Simon Stories: Hemnathe Gopal, MBA Class of 2026 16:18

há 21 weeks16:18

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Join Andrew Brayda, senior director of admissions as he chats with Hemnathe Gopal, one of our first-year MBAs who applied by our Round 1 – October 15 application deadline last year. Hemnathe shares insights on his path to B-school, how he decided that Simon was the best school for his MBA studies, life in Rochester, advice for prospective students considering applying in Round 1, and more! Learn more about Simon’s Full-Time MBA program. View transcript.…

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Ep. 48: Generative AI at Simon 32:47

há 21 weeks32:47

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Join Rebekah Lewin, senior assistant dean of admissions & programs, as she chats about Generative AI with Mitch Lovett, senior associate dean of education and innovation, and Dan Keating, clinical assistant professor. They discuss the ways in which AI is transforming the business school landscape, Simon’s AI Initiative, new program offerings for those interested in a deeper dive into AI, ways that AI is woven into the curriculum at Simon, and more! Learn more about Generative AI at Simon . View transcript .…

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Ep. 47: Mini Episode: Women’s Conference Reflections 13:12

há 23 weeks13:12

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Join Sharise Kent, associate director of MBA admissions, as she chats with Yare Ortiz and Sriman Panda, two members of Simon’s MBA Class of 2026 who attended Women’s Conference last fall. They discuss why they chose to attend the conference, favorite moments, biggest takeaways, advice for prospective MBA students considering attending the conference, and more! Learn more about Women’s Conference . View transcript .…

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Ep. 46: Grads in Consulting 19:25

há 24 weeks19:25

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Join Trista Kukucka, director of MS admissions, as she chats with Sylvia Shi ’23S (MBA), a consultant at Bain & Company, about her experience in the field post-MBA. Sylvia shares insights on her background before coming to Simon, what led her to consulting as a career switcher, what has surprised her most about the field, her best advice for future consultants, and more! If you’re interested in a post-grad career in consulting, check this one out! View transcript .…

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Ep. 45 Forté Conference Q&A 32:32

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Join Daniela Alaniz, assistant director of MBA admissions, as she chats with Tess Eustace and Lan Nguyen, members of Simon’s MBA Class of 2026, about their experience at the Forté Women's Leadership Conference they attended before beginning classes at Simon. They reflect on their expectations heading into the conference, key insights gained, how the Benet Career Center prepped them before the conference, relationship building, and more! Learn more about Simon’s Full-Time MBA program . View transcript .…

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Ep. 44: Reflections from Members of Simon’s MBA Class of 2019 34:34

há 36 weeks34:34

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Join Andrew Brayda, senior director of admissions, as he chats with Mike Alcazaren, Yonnas Terefe, and Tori Vossler, three members of Simon’s MBA Class of 2019. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the MBA, the program's impact on their post-MBA journeys, advice for prospective students, critical MBA skills that will carry graduates through each phase of their career, and more! Learn more about Simon’s Full-Time MBA program . View transcript .…

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Ep. 43: Simon Stories: Brigitte Zambrano 33:16

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Join April Marroquin, senior associate director of recruitment for Simon’s executive and part-time programs, for a conversation with current Professional MBA student Brigitte Zambrano, senior HR assistant at University of Rochester's Office of Total Rewards of the Human Resources Benefits Office. Brigitte shares her journey to Simon—including earning degrees in Peru and South Korea—and what motivated her to pursue an MBA. She also shares her tips for staying organized and managing her time to balance school, work, and personal responsibilities. Learn more about Simon’s Professional MBA program . View transcript .…

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Ep. 42: Conversation with LaTanya Johns, Assistant Dean of the Benet Career Management Center 22:43

há 46 weeks22:43