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…
One part short-form anthology, one part fiction writing course, Homestead on the Corner is the original podcast from Wray Van Winkle, creator of Tales of the Echowood and The Sheridan Tapes. Tune in for new stand-alone audio dramas or lessons on plot, character, and other writing techniques. “Have a great day, and keep writing!”
One part short-form anthology, one part fiction writing course, Homestead on the Corner is the original podcast from Wray Van Winkle, creator of Tales of the Echowood and The Sheridan Tapes. Tune in for new stand-alone audio dramas or lessons on plot, character, and other writing techniques. “Have a great day, and keep writing!”
CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of transphobia, gender dysphoria, and the COVID-19 pandemic, brief mentions of pet death Hello again. Blog post: homesteadonthecorner.com/reintroductions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gooooood morning everyone! After a long delay, I'm back with couple of very important updates about Homestead on the Corner, Tales of the Echowood, and The Sheridan Tapes, plus a number of NEW PROJECTS in the pipeline for the remainder of 2024! Homestead on the Corner Patreon: patreon.com/homesteadcorner Virginia Spotts Patreon: patreon.com/virginiaspotts Twitter: twitter.com/HomesteadCorner Instagram: instagram.com/homestead.corner More Info: homesteadonthecorner.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
CONTENT WARNING: Aftermath of a disaster, loud noises, and existential dread The end is coming... Featuring the voices of Ezra J. Wayne as Ned Leroux, Chris Martin as Robert Quincy, Jesse Steele as Bill Tyler, Virginia Spotts as Kate Sheridan, Amitola Lomas as Maria Sol, James Cain as Peter Slate, Mike Kennedy as Edgar Morrison, Airen Neeley Chaconas as Anna Sheridan, and Wray Van Winkle as Sam Bailey, with original music by Jesse Haugen and dialogue editing and sound design by Wray Van Winkle. For more information, visit thesheridantapes.com Download the transcript here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
CONTENT WARNING: Some loud noises, including explosions, animal roars, and screams On the shores of the sea, two friends contemplate how we came to be and where we're going next. Written by Virginia Spotts and produced by Wray Van Winkle, with transcription by Virginia Spotts. This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner . For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/hotcB02 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
On today's episode, Wray and Virginia give a State of the Homestead update on COVID, Tales of the Echowood, and The Sheridan Tapes Season 4. patreon.com/homesteadcorner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of the threat of a school shooting, homophobia, transphobia, and abuse, creative burnout, and mental health struggles In the final episode of this season, Wray and Virginia sit down with four incredible writers from the audio fiction community and to answer the fundamental question all writers face... Why keep writing? Newt Schottelkotte (they/them) - Where the Stars Fell, Inkwyrm - https://newtschottelkotte.com Jordan Cobb (she/her) - Primordial Deep, Janus Descending - https://www.jordanvcobb.com Cassandra Tse (she/her) - Apocalypse Songs, The Bone Thief - http://www.redscare.co.nz/ Casper Oliver (he/fae/they) - Jar of Rebuke, Thesperience Productions - https://linktr.ee/casperoliver This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner . For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/HOTC304 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of creative burnout, brief mentions of childhood trauma On today's episode, Wray and Virginia sit down with four incredible writers from the audio fiction community and unpack the dichotomies between plotting and pantsing, art and science, structure and spontaneity. Newt Schottelkotte (they/them) - Where the Stars Fell, Inkwyrm - https://newtschottelkotte.com Jordan Cobb (she/her) - Primordial Deep, Janus Descending - https://www.jordanvcobb.com Cassandra Tse (she/her) - Apocalypse Songs, The Bone Thief - http://www.redscare.co.nz/ Casper Oliver (he/fae/they) - Jar of Rebuke, Thesperience Productions - https://linktr.ee/casperoliver This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner . For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/HOTC303 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
CONTENT WARNING: Strong elements of existential dread, paranoia, unreality, and coughing sound effects In a dream it was also that he came by his name of Kuranes, for when awake he was called by another name... Written and produced by Wray Van Winkle, with transcription by Virginia Spotts. Inspired by the short story Celephaïs by HP Lovecraft. This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner . For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/hotcB01 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of drug use, discussions of historical homophobia, transphobia, and censorship, mental health struggles and the COVID-19 pandemic On today's episode, Wray and Virginia sit down with four incredible writers from the audio fiction community to discuss their unique paths to writing their own shows. Newt Schottelkotte (they/them) - Where the Stars Fell, Inkwyrm - https://newtschottelkotte.com Jordan Cobb (she/her) - Primordial Deep, Janus Descending - https://www.jordanvcobb.com Cassandra Tse (she/her) - Apocalypse Songs, The Bone Thief - http://www.redscare.co.nz/ Casper Oliver (he/fae/they) - Jar of Rebuke, Thesperience Productions - https://linktr.ee/casperoliver This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner . For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/HOTC302 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
CONTENT WARNING: Brief discussions of depression and ADHD Welcome back to the Homestead on the Corner Writing Podcast! Wray Van Winkle and Virginia Spotts return after a 2+ year absence for a new mini-season of interviews with other audio fiction writers and creators, starting with a reintroduction to the core team - their backgrounds, methods, favorite stories, struggles, and victories as writers. This episode was made possible by our supporters at Patreon.com/homesteadcorner and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner . For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/HOTC301 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
Happy New Year! To celebrate the start of 2023, we sit down to discuss what's next for Homestead on the Corner, including joining the Realm podcast network, planning the final season of The Sheridan Tapes, and relaunching Tales of the Echowood and the original Homestead Podcast. The Sheridan Tapes: thesheridantapes.com Tales of the Echowood: echowoodpod.com Homestead Podcast: homesteadonthecorner.com/podcast Patreon: patreon.com/homesteadcorner More Info: homesteadonthecorner.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
While testing a hypersonic space-plane above the Mojave Desert, pilot Susan Hart becomes obsessed with a set of strange lights that seem to follow her flight but no one else can see. Starring Isabella Tugman as Susan Hart, Sam Taylor as Ren Park, Psalm Morant as Marcus Edwards, Sandra Espinoza as SURGEON, Andrew Quilpa as SPOTTER, Axandre Oge as SYSTEMS, Lexa Childress as FIDO, Julian Dailey as PROP, Stephen Indrisano as INCO, Marcus Rothenberg as Eddie, and Kris Allison as Daniella Caldwell, with original music by Jesse Haugen. Directed by Madeleine Regina, written by Wray Van Winkle, and produced by Virginia Spotts, with dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock and sound design by Wray Van Winkle. This episode was produced in collaboration with Apollo Podcasts , as part of their 2022 Creator Showcase. For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/FOTB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
While testing a hypersonic space-plane above the Mojave Desert, pilot Susan Hart becomes obsessed with a set of strange lights that seem to follow her flight but no one else can see. This teaser featured Isabella Tugman as Susan Hart, Sam Taylor as Ren Park, Psalm Morant as Marcus Edwards, Sandra Espinoza as SURGEON, Andrew Quilpa as SPOTTER, Axandre Oge as SYSTEMS, Lexa Childress as FIDO, Julian Dailey as PROP, and Stephen Indrisano as INCO. Directed by Madeleine Regina, written by Wray Van Winkle, and produced by Virginia Spotts. This episode was produced in collaboration with Apollo Podcasts, as part of their 2022 Creator Showcase. For more information or to download the app, visit apollopods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
Support the show: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/sheridantapes3 The Sheridan Tapes is a serialized horror/mystery podcast written and produced by Wray Van Winkle, the creator of Homestead on the Corner and Tales of the Echowood . Now in its third season, the show uses a found-audio structure to tell the story of disgraced detective Sam Bailey's search for missing horror writer and paranormal investigator Anna Sheridan. Along the way he's joined by a wide cast of characters with their own links to the mystery, all the while discovering more about his own connection to the strange supernatural world Anna uncovered. Listen to Seasons 1 and 2 at https://www.thesheridantapes.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…