We Get Real AF
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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168 episodes
Ep. 166: We Get Real with John Samuel, Co-Founder of Ablr 360
Author, 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 as...
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Episode 166
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45:27
Ep. 165: We Get Real with Shireen Hafeez, Deaf Kids Code & Cheryl Hall, Procter & Gamble - About Inclusive and Accessible Career Opportunities
People 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 tal...
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Episode 165
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54:23
Ep. 164: We Get Real with Heather Dowdy, Director of Product Accessibility at Netflix
As 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 acc...
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Episode 164
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38:00
Ep. 163: We Get Real with Kristi Ray & Erika Arlee, Co-founders of HoneyHead Films
Kristi 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 c...
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Episode 163
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55:34
Ep. 162 How to Support those who struggle during the holiday season
The 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 h...
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Season 3
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Episode 162
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27:14
Ep. 161 Managing your Holiday Bonus, Decking the Halls on a Dime, & Staying Productive at Work (re-release)
Sue 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 hom...
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Episode 161
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46:50
Ep. 160 - Learn to Say No with Alisa Walters, Recruiter (re-release)
Talent Specialist and career coach Alisa Walters offers a few tips for how to say "No" at work. Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInWe...
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Episode 160
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10:19
Ep. 159: the Metaverse and the Future of Work with Cathy Hackl & John Buzzell (re-release)
Futurists 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. (r...
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Episode 159
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48:19
Ep. 158 - Getting 1,000,000 Girls into STEM with Teresa Drew, Million Girls Moonshot (re-release)
Imagine 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 Moonsho...
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Episode 158
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29:14
Ep. 157: Communication Styles - Which one are you? With Recruiter Alisa Walters (re-release)
Talent 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:
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Episode 157
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21:55
Ep. 156: How AI is changing Hollywood's Female Role Models, with Madeleine DiNonno (re-release)
Turning 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 peo...
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Episode 156
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31:45
Ep. 155 - Be Assertive! Some tips for how to start speaking up with Alisa Walters, Talent Recruiter (re-release)
Sue, 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:
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Episode 155
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15:14
Ep. 154 - Profesh Sesh Interview Questions You Should be Asking with Alisa Walters (Re-release)
Sue, Vanessa & Alisa talk about important interview questions YOU should be asking a potential employer. (Re-release) Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedIn
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Episode 153
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22:37
Ep. 153: Liquid Biopsy to Detect Breast Cancers Early, with Liz cornier-May, Mammogen (Re-release for Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
Woman-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 buildi...
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Episode 155
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44:31
Ep. 152: Profesh Sesh How (and Why) to Build your Personal Brand with Alisa Walters (Re-release)
In 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:
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Episode 152
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15:12
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)
VR 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). Mo...
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31:52
Ep. 150: Practical Financial Literacy – Tech Tools Designed By Women, For Women: Nicole Hartwig-Landau, Founder & CEO of Capri (Re-release)
Nicole 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...
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Episode 150
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1:02:28
Ep 149: Profesh Sesh: Showcasing Soft Skills During Behavioral Based Interviews (re-release)
Talent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters explains behavioral based interviewing and how to best showcase your soft skills. (Re-release) Find Alisa Walters Online:
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Episode 149
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25:53
Ep. 148: Summer Throwback Series - Colonizing the Red Planet Re-Release with Dr. Adriana Marais, Founder of Proudly Human
Dr. 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:
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Episode 148
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55:52
Ep. 147: Summer Throwback Series - Saying NO and Setting Boundaries Profesh Sesh Re-Release with Alisa Walters
Talent Specialist and career coach Alisa Walters offers a few tips for how to say "No" at work. Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInWe Get Real AF...
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Episode 147
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10:48
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
Laura 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:
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Episode 146
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41:06
Ep. 145: Summer Throwback Series - Career Decision Mapping Profesh Sesh Re-Release with Alisa Walters
Talent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters talks about how creating a decision map helps empower and inform career moves.Referenced:Inc.com
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Episode 145
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11:08
Ep. 144: Summer Throwback Series - Using Data Science & Design for Animal Conservation Re-Release with Holly Budge, Founder of How Many Elephants
Holly 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 poach...
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Episode 144
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1:06:09
Ep. 143: Summer Throwback Series - Salary Negotiation Profesh Sesh Re-Release with Alisa Walters
Few 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!Gue...
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Episode 143
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16:29
Ep. 142: Summer Throwback Series - The Ethics of AI Re-Release with Tania Duarte, Co-Founder of We & AI
Artificial 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 peo...
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Episode 142
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50:46