We Get Real AF
269 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -We Get Real AF (WeGRAF) is an upbeat lifestyle and emerging tech & science podcast packed with mentorship & practical tools that empower women to succeed professionally & personally. Not a coder or a rocket scientist? Neither are we! Our goal is to redefine feminism, bridge cultural gaps, and give practical advice for living your BEST life in a tech-enabled world. Join Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson for REAL conversations with female leaders exploring how cutting-edge science & technology intersect with everyday life.
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Ep. 166: We Get Real with John Samuel, Co-Founder of Ablr 360
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBAuthor, entrepreneur and disability advocate John Samuel began losing his vision at a young age. Instead of letting it limit his future, he's using his experience to expand accessibility across technology and in the workplace. Join us for an aspirational story of grit, resilience, and a more inclusive world. John Samuel - LinkedIn John Samuel website & book info Ablr360 We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twi...
Ep. 165: We Get Real with Shireen Hafeez, Deaf Kids Code & Cheryl Hall, Procter & Gamble - About Inclusive and Accessible Career Opportunities
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBPeople with disabilities often face an uphill battle when it comes to finding employment and career growth. Sue and Vanessa speak with Deaf Kids Code and Proctor & Gamble about how they're devising a more inclusive approach to the talent pool - it could be a model for all companies looking to hire and retain top talent. Deaf Kids Code Shireen Hafiz LinkedIN Cheryl Hall, Proctor & Gamble - LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa ...
Ep. 164: We Get Real with Heather Dowdy, Director of Product Accessibility at Netflix
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBAs Director of Product Accessibility at Netflix, Heather Dowdy is helping to ensure that Netflix entertainment is available to be enjoyed by all - with and without disabilities. Heather talks with Sue and Vanessa about how building an accessible entertainment industry helps pave the way to a more inclusive culture. Heather Dowdy LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Insta...
Ep. 163: We Get Real with Kristi Ray & Erika Arlee, Co-founders of HoneyHead Films
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBKristi Ray & Erika Arlee are Wilmington NC- based filmmakers who are bringing their profession to young girls through their innovative summer camp, Shoot Like a Girl. Besides producing their own mission-driven original films through their company Honey Head Films, they're helping to ensure that more women have the technical know-how and decision-making power to build a more inclusive film industry. Honey Head Films website Honey Head Films - LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Produc...
Ep. 162 How to Support those who struggle during the holiday season
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThe holidays can be an especially hard time of year for someone in pain. Mammogen's CEO Liz Cormier-May has some advice for ways to show support. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters helps us vet the "Best Places to Work" lists, and we have this week's top tech news. - This is a re-release of a top holiday segment from the podcast archives! Support the show
Ep. 161 Managing your Holiday Bonus, Decking the Halls on a Dime, & Staying Productive at Work (re-release)
December 13, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBSue and Vanessa speak with women's finance expert Nicole Hartwig about how to make the most of a Holiday Bonus, & Talent Specialist Alisa Walters has some tips for staying productive this month. Plus, we have some no-cost/low-cost home decor tips to make your house merry & bright. This is a re-release of one of our top holiday season episodes! Real Money w. Nicole Hartwig Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanes...
Ep. 160 - Learn to Say No with Alisa Walters, Recruiter (re-release)
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBTalent Specialist and career coach Alisa Walters offers a few tips for how to say "No" at work. Find Alisa Walters Online: LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram Website Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite Artist: Rachel K. Collier YouTube Channel Instagram Website Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta ...
Ep. 159: the Metaverse and the Future of Work with Cathy Hackl & John Buzzell (re-release)
November 15, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBFuturists Cathy Hackl and John Buzzell talk about their book, The Augmented Workforce - geared to help the non-technical professional understand the metaverse and the impact technology has and will continue having on business. (re-release) Find Cathy Hackl & John Buzzell Online: Cathy LinkedIn John LinkedIn Referenced: The Augmented Workforce: How Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and 5G Will Impact Every Dollar You Make The Augmented Workforce Website We Get Real AF Podc...
Ep. 158 - Getting 1,000,000 Girls into STEM with Teresa Drew, Million Girls Moonshot (re-release)
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBImagine if 1 million more school-age girls were engaged in STEM activities in the next five years... it could help close the technology sector's gender gap while expanding the talent pipeline. This is the goal of the Million Girls Moonshot, and its director Teresa Drew chats with Sue and Vanessa about how her program is shaping the future. (re-release) Find Teresa Drew Online: LinkedIn STEM Next Opportunity Fund https://stemnext.org/teresa-drew/ Million Girls Moonshot https://milliong...
Ep. 157: Communication Styles - Which one are you? With Recruiter Alisa Walters (re-release)
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBTalent Specialist Alisa Walters explains the 5 most common types of communication styles that you often find in the workplace and how they affect others - which one describes you? (re-release) Find Alisa Walters Online: LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram Website Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite ...
Ep. 156: How AI is changing Hollywood's Female Role Models, with Madeleine DiNonno (re-release)
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBTurning the "damsel in distress" into a badass! CEO Madeline Di Nonno explains how the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is using AI to help Hollywood write more diverse scripts and re-frame the way women and under-represented people are portrayed in movies and TV shows. (Re-release) Find Madeline di Nonno Online: LinkedIn Referenced: Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media All social channels: @gdigm USC Viterbi School of Engineering Mission Unstoppable on YouTube Podcast ...
Ep. 155 - Be Assertive! Some tips for how to start speaking up with Alisa Walters, Talent Recruiter (re-release)
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBSue, Vanessa & Alisa provide practical ways to be more assertive at work and in life in this episode on effective communication. (re-release) Find Alisa Walters Online: LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram Website Technical Director: Mitchell Machado LinkedIn Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite Artist: R...
Ep. 154 - Profesh Sesh Interview Questions You Should be Asking with Alisa Walters (Re-release)
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSue, Vanessa & Alisa talk about important interview questions YOU should be asking a potential employer. (Re-release) Find Alisa Walters Online: LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram Website Technical Director: Mitchell Machado LinkedIn Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite Artist: Rachel K. Collier YouTub...
Ep. 153: Liquid Biopsy to Detect Breast Cancers Early, with Liz cornier-May, Mammogen (Re-release for Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWoman-led Mammogen Inc. is looking for breast cancers in a whole new way: using liquid biopsy to detect cancers far earlier, for more women, and with greater accuracy than traditional mammograms. They're also passionate about building a community to support women well beyond their initial diagnosis. A special look at the promising future for earlier breast cancer detection, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Find Mammogen Inc. online: https://www.mammogen.bio/ Find IV Bi...
Ep. 152: Profesh Sesh How (and Why) to Build your Personal Brand with Alisa Walters (Re-release)
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn the age of social media, employers and colleagues will be looking for you online. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters has tips for building a strong personal brand. (Re-Release) Find Alisa Walters Online: LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram Website Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite Artist: Rachel K. Coll...
Ep. 151 Monica Arés, Facebook: VR & AR - How a Pair of Glasses will take us Everywhere, & Transform how we Teach & Learn with Monica Arés, Meta (Re-Release)
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBVR and AR allow you to visit worlds from the microscopic to the intergalactic. Meta's Monica Arés leads the company's innovative technology for education, with a focus on immersive technologies: (Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality). Monica describes how these technologies will allow kids & adults to learn and teach in ways never possible at any previous time in history. Find Monica Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaares/ Facebook Education: https://education.fb.com/...
Ep. 150: Practical Financial Literacy – Tech Tools Designed By Women, For Women: Nicole Hartwig-Landau, Founder & CEO of Capri (Re-release)
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBNicole is the founder and CEO of a female focused financial education app, Capri, designed to empower women with tools, support, and a community to achieve financial wellness. (Re-release) Find Nicole Hartwig-Landau Online: LinkedIn Instagram Referenced: Capri We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram Website Aud...
Ep 149: Profesh Sesh: Showcasing Soft Skills During Behavioral Based Interviews (re-release)
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBTalent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters explains behavioral based interviewing and how to best showcase your soft skills. (Re-release) Find Alisa Walters Online: LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram Website Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite Artist: Rachel K. Collier YouTube Channel Inst...
Ep. 148: Summer Throwback Series - Colonizing the Red Planet Re-Release with Dr. Adriana Marais, Founder of Proudly Human
August 30, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBDr. Adriana Marais is a theoretical physicist & technologist who’s dedicated her career to studying off-world settlements in preparation for the colonization of Mars. Find Dr. Adriana Marais Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriana__marais/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrianamarais LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-marais-aa844822/ Referenced: Proudly Human: https://proudlyhuman.com/ Off-World Project YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQNRwLedJqVy...
Ep. 147: Summer Throwback Series - Saying NO and Setting Boundaries Profesh Sesh Re-Release with Alisa Walters
August 23, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBTalent Specialist and career coach Alisa Walters offers a few tips for how to say "No" at work. Find Alisa Walters Online: LinkedIn We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemrobinson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanneandthesea/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sociallysue_ Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram Website Audio Musi...
Ep. 146: Summer Throwback Series - Empowering Survivors of Human Trafficking with Tech Skills, Career Opportunities, & Economic Independence Re-Release with Laura Hackney, Co-Founder & CTO of AnnieCannons
August 16, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBLaura is the Co-Founder and CTO of a non-profit organization dedicated to training survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence in coding and other in-demand technology skills. Find Laura Hackney Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LHack47 Find Annie Cannons Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/anniecannons Website: https://anniecannons.org/ Referenced: National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ 1-888-373-7888 The National Center for Missing and Exp...
Ep. 145: Summer Throwback Series - Career Decision Mapping Profesh Sesh Re-Release with Alisa Walters
August 09, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBTalent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters talks about how creating a decision map helps empower and inform career moves. Referenced: Inc.com Fairy God Boss Geek Wire Guests: Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemrobinson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanneandthesea/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/so...
Ep. 144: Summer Throwback Series - Using Data Science & Design for Animal Conservation Re-Release with Holly Budge, Founder of How Many Elephants
August 02, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBHolly Budge is living proof that saying yes to one moment of insane courage can change the trajectory of your life! The 1st woman to skydive Mt. Everest, Holly now uses her training in design and data science to fight the illegal poaching of African elephants for ivory. She shares her incredible, adventure-filled journey and offers very practical & inspiring advice for how we can all adopt a mindset that unlocks our own extraordinary potential. Find Holly Budge Online: Instagram Twitter...
Ep. 143: Summer Throwback Series - Salary Negotiation Profesh Sesh Re-Release with Alisa Walters
July 26, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBFew things are as delicate - or important- to talk about as money. Find out how and why to negotiate your compensation and salary increases with our career expert, professional recruiter, and talent specialist Alisa Walters! Guests: Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemrobinson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
Ep. 142: Summer Throwback Series - The Ethics of AI Re-Release with Tania Duarte, Co-Founder of We & AI
July 19, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBArtificial Intelligence (AI) tracks us at airports, assesses job candidates & more. How are ethics being applied to this fast-evolving tech? We speak with Tania Duarte, founder of the U.K.'s We & AI, educating & empowering people to have a voice on AI. Find Tania Duarte Online: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanduarte/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TanDuarte Find We and AI Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/weandai Linkedn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-and-ai/ Instagram: ...
Ep. 141: Summer Throwback Series - Exit Strategies Profesh Sesh Re-Release with Alisa Walters
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBOur talent specialist Alisa Walters shares her advice for knowing when it's time to leave a position and how to do it thoughtfully. Guests: Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemrobinson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanneandthesea/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sociallysue_ Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mcle...
Ep. 140: Summer Throwback Series - Talk Nerdy to Me - Tech and the Future of Sex Re-Release with Bryony Cole, Founder of SexTech School
July 05, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThe sextech industry is growing exponentially, and innovative sex toys are just one piece of the story. Join us for a fun and enlightening conversation about the many ways tech is shaping sexual wellness, fertility, sex education, sexual assault prevention and yes, more fun in the bedroom! Our guest is Bryony Cole, founder of SexTech School and host of the Future of Sex Podcast (available on Apple, Spotify and Google Podcasts) Find Bryony Online: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Find SexTech...
Ep. 139: Summer Throwback Series - Solving Big Crimes with Tiny Evidence Re-Release with Forensic Scientist Kelly Knight
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBModern technology is empowering forensic scientists to peer into broken fragments of remnant DNA to solve decades-old cold cases. Join Sue and Vanessa in a fascinating conversation about cutting-edge crime investigation with forensic scientist and professor, Kelly Knight. Find Kelly Knight Online: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessahalava/ Instagr...
Ep. 138: Summer Throwback Series - Rebranding STEAM to Inspire Young Girls Re-Release with Abi Olukeye, Founder of Smart Girls HQ
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBAbi is the founder of a STEM education solutions provider focused on gender inclusivity and raising inspired smart girls. Find Abi Olukeye Online: LinkedIn Referenced: Raising Smart Girls Smart Girls HQ LinkedIn Smart Girls HQ Instagram Smart Girls HQ Twitter Smart Girls HQ Facebook We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessahalava/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessahalava/ Twitt...
Ep. 137: Summer Throwback Series - How Hollywood Films Influence Technology & Manufacture Culture Re-Release with Raqi Syed, VR Developer & Visual Effects Designer
June 14, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBRaqi is an award winning immersive film director and an accomplished VR Developer & Lighting Artist. She is the Program Director – Master of Design Technology at Victoria University of Wellington. Find Raqi Syed Online: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Victoria University of Wellington Referenced: 2001: A Space Odyssey Star Wars George Lucas: Maker of Films River of Shadows: Eadweard Muybridge and the Technological Wild West by Rebecca Solnit Minimum Mass Weta Digital We G...
Ep. 136: Summer Throwback Series - Inventing Augmented Reality Contact Lenses with Dr. Ashley Tuan
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBAshley is the VP of Medical Devices at an invisible computing company dedicated to developing products and platforms that re-imagine the intersection of ideas, information, and people. Find Dr. Ashley Tuan Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuang-mon-ashley-tuan-2784934 Find Mojo Vision Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MojoVisionInc Facebook: https://facebook.com/MojoVisionInc/ Website: https://www.mojo.vision/ We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa...
Ep. 135: Summer Throwback Series - The Power of Empathy in Corporate Strategy Re-Release with Indi Young
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWe kick off our Throwback Summer series with a re-release of our conversation with Indi Young, a qualitative data scientist. Indi helps organizations better understand human behavior for product design strategy and innovation. Find Indi Young Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indiyoung/ Website: https://indiyoung.com/ Referenced: Dr. Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com Inside Out by Pixar: https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Out-Plus-Bonus-Features/dp/B00ZZMEBFS Practical Emp...
Ep. 135: Throwback Summer Series - The Power of Empathy in Corporate Strategy Re-Release with Indi Young
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWe kick off our Throwback Summer series with a re-release of our conversation with Indi Young, a qualitative data scientist. Indi helps organizations better understand human behavior for product design strategy and innovation. Find Indi Young Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indiyoung/ Website: https://indiyoung.com/ Referenced: Dr. Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com Inside Out by Pixar: https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Out-Plus-Bonus-Features/dp/B00ZZMEBFS Practical Emp...
Ep. 134: We Get Real About - Men's Health, Great Places to Work, and Wrapping Season 3!
May 24, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBLiz Cormier-May of Mammogen gets real about men's health and what we can do to help keep the men in our lives healthy. Alisa Walters the Recruiter joins us to talk about what makes a company a great place to work, and Vanessa & Sue wrap up Season 3! Be sure to stay tuned for our Summer Throwback Series: a re-release of some of our favorite episodes of the We Get Real AF podcast. See you all back for Season 4 later this year! We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa A...
Ep. 134 - We Get Real About Positive Parenting, the Unexpected Jobs that Pay More than you'd think, and Simplifying your Summer
May 17, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBDr. Leslie Marshall is a positive parenting educator who unpacks wisdom and practical tips for how you can correct your kids misbehavior while also strengthening your bond. Recruiter Alisa Walters shares some jobs that offer surprisingly high salaries. And, don't let inflation dampen your summer spirit... Sue & Vanessa share a mindset shift that will help you make the most of Summer 2022! Join us for this last episode of WeGRAF before we break for the summer months. We'll be re-releasin...
Ep. 133: We Get Real About Sex & Intimacy Challenges, Introverts & Extroverts in the Workplace, and health tips for Women's Health Month!
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBSex and intimacy change throughout the seasons of our lives - whether it be from cancer recovery, postpartum, the hectic years of raising littles, or menopause. Our expert guest Liz Cormier-May of Mammogen gets real about what women (and men) may experience sexually during each of these seasons, and how to talk about it with your partner. Alisa the Recruiter joins us to discuss how introverts and extroverts can play to their unique strengths in the workplace, and Sue & Vanessa have self-ch...
Ep.132: We Get Real About - Raising Safe Digital Kids, Company Culture, and Natural Cleaning Products In Your Pantry
May 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBRaising kids in an ever changing digital world can be scary! Dr. Leslie Marshall joins us again with wise and practical advice for raising safe digital children of the world. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters explains the importance of positive company culture and what questions we should be asking prospective employers, and Vanessa and Sue talk about some all natural cleaning alternatives that can be found right in your pantry! Guests: Real Health w. Dr. Leslie Marshall Profesh Sesh w. A...
Ep.131 - We Get Real About Perfectionism, Professional Mentorship, and Cancel Culture
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBAre you a perfectionist? This week we talk about the impact of perfectionism on ourselves and our kids with special guest Liz Cormier-May, CEO of the women's health company Mammogen. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters guides us through the process of professional mentorship: finding one, becoming one, and making it a successful relationship. And, Sue & Vanessa talk about the toxicity that can stem from cancel culture. We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue...
Ep.131 - We Get Real About Perfectionism, Professional Mentorship, and Housecleaning Hacks that use natural items from your kitchen
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBAre you a perfectionist? This week we talk about the impact of perfectionism on ourselves and our kids with special guest Liz Cormier-May, CEO of the women's health company Mammogen. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters guides us through the process of professional mentorship: finding one, becoming one, and making it a successful relationship. And, if Spring Cleaning is on your agenda, Sue & Vanessa share some unexpected ways you can use natural items from your pantry to get your home squeaky-...
Ep. 130 - We Get Real About Teen Health, Honing Your Soft Skills for Career Success, & the Sustainability Mistakes you may be making
April 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThe teen years can be tough to navigate for kids and parents alike. Dr. Leslie Marshall joins us again with wise and practical advice for raising safe, whole & happy teenagers. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters explains why soft skills may be your most important asset in your career success, and Sue & Vanessa reveal some "green" behaviors that can actually be harmful to the environment! Guests: Real Health w. Dr. Leslie Marshall Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters We Get Real AF Podcast Credi...
Ep. 129: We Get Real About - How to scrimp yet not go without during financial hardship, Becoming a thought leader, and Our binge worthy favorites!
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBSpecial guest Nicole Hartwig of Capri.money shares tips for scrimping in times of financial hardship, talent specialist Alisa Walters talks about how to become a thought leader, and Vanessa and Sue share their binge worthy movies, TV shows, and podcasts! Guests: Real Money w. Nicole Hartwig Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Twitter A...
Ep. 129: We Get Real About - How to scrimp yet not go without during financial hardship, Becoming a thought leader, and Our binge worthy favorites!
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBSpecial guest Nicole Hartwig of Capri.money shares tips for scrimping in times of financial hardship, talent specialist Alisa Walters talks about how to become a thought leader, and Vanessa and Sue share their binge worthy movies, TV shows, and podcasts! Guests: Real Money w. Nicole Hartwig Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Twitter A...
Ep. 128 We Get Real About - CBD Use, Benefits of vulnerable leadership, and Tips for greener and more sustainable living!
April 05, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBCBD Entrepreneur and co-founder of NC based Huntsboro Hemp Co, Susan Crews, joins us to talk about hemp and the benefits of quality CBD. Recruiter Alisa Walters share the reasons why vulnerability in leadership is so important, and Vanessa & Sue share easy ways to live a greener more sustainable life. Plus the tech headlines for the week. Guests: Susan Crews of Hunstboro Hemp Co. Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters Referenced: Hunstboro Hemp Co We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & ...
Ep. 127 We Get Real About kids' health emergencies, taking your Career to the next level & the products we steal from our kids!
March 29, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBEmergency medicine doctor Leslie Marshall joins us again to give some tips on which bumps & bruises merit a visit to the doctor & what you can probably treat at home. Recruiter Alisa Walters shares some ways to take your career to the next level, and Sue & Vanessa share the products we buy for our kids - but love to use ourselves! Plus the tech headlines for the week. Guests: Real Health w. Dr. Leslie Marshall Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Ho...
Ep. 126 We Get Real About "Spring Cleaning" your finances, and dealing with naysayers as you set personal goals
March 22, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBSpecial guest Nicole Hartwig of Capri.money has some tips for giving your finances a good Spring Cleaning/organization re-do! Also, how do you handle friends and colleagues who don't support your big goals? Sue and Vanessa chat with talent specialist Alisa Walters to get some perspective. Tech news from Netflix, Uber, and Instagram...plus we share the products we tried from social media - what worked, and what didn't! Guests: Real Money w. Nicole Hartwig Profesh Sesh w. Alisa Walters ...
Ep. 125 We Get Real About NFT's, Productivity Apps and Raising Confident Daughters
March 15, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBLearn the basics of NFT's (Non-fungible tokens) with MicDrop Creative Advisor Dean Lyon, the founder of Splinter Studios and a longtime visual effects artist who has contributed to some of Hollywood's biggest movies. In honor of Women's History Month, Sue and Vanessa share their tips and advice for raising strong, confident daughters. And, talent specialist Alisa Walters shares her favorite apps for productivity at work, and in life! We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: V...
Ep. 124: We Get Real About - Female Veterans, IRL Resumes & Cover Letters, Cyber Security Tips, and the latest in Tech News
March 07, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBFemale veteran Cat Corchado talks about the struggles women face during and post military service. Alisa Walters shares IRL resumes and cover letters dos & donts. And Vanessa & Sue share cyber security tips! We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Special Guests: Real Veterans with Cat Corchado - Sisters In Service Podcast Profesh Sesh with Alisa Walters Audio...
Ep. 123: We Get Real About - How to have the sex talk with your kids, Re-entering the workforce after a hiatus, Male branded personal care products women should try, and the latest in tech news
February 28, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBGuest Liz Cormier-May of Mammogen talks about how and when to have the Sex talk with your kids. Alisa Walters shares tips on how to re-enter the workforce. And Vanessa & Sue review male branded personal care products that women should give a try! We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa Alava LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue Robinson LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Special Guests: Real Health with Liz Cormier-May Profesh Sesh with Alisa Wa...
Ep. 122 - Colds, RSV + Covid - Oh My! We Get Real about virus facts and myths with Dr. Leslie Marshall Plus 5-minute self care tips, tech headlines, and the surprising salary perceptions of some elite university students
February 21, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBWe have down-to-earth info and tips on major viruses (Covid, RSV and colds) from our emergency medicine doctor, Dr. Leslie Marshall. Talent recruiter Alisa Walters has insights on a recent salary survey from students at the Wharton Business School . And self-care sounds good but let's face it, it's tough to fit into your busy schedule! We have some 5-minute tips to try, along with our weekly roundup of headlines from the world of tech. Guests: Real Health w. Dr. Leslie Marshall Profesh...
Ep. 121 We get Real About Love, tech fads, and ask...is the traditional resumé a thing of the past?
February 15, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBGuest Liz Cormier-May of Mammogen talks about how we can carry February's focus on love throughout the year. Plus, emerging technologies like the metaverse, autonomous vehicles and Artificial Intelligence get a lot of buzz but is some of it hype? And -are resumés a thing of the past? A recent LinkedIn article suggests it's time to retire the traditional resumé - Alisa Walters shares her perspective as a professional recruiter. We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Sue Ro...