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.
Latest episodes
Jun 10, 2021 • 11min
Ep 67: Profesh Sesh: Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Talent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters talks about how to handle and resolve conflict in the workplace. Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Jun 8, 2021 • 39min
Ep 66: Solving Big Crimes with Tiny Evidence: Forensic Scientist Kelly Knight
Modern 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:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Jun 3, 2021 • 7min
Ep 65: Profesh Sesh - Tips for Professional References
Talent Specialist Alisa Walters shares a few tips for using professional references in your job search.Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Jun 1, 2021 • 57min
Ep 64: Bone-Deep Science & Speakup Ortho with Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, Orthopaedic Surgeon & Host of The 6% with Nancy MD Podcast
Nancy MD is an orthopaedic surgeon with specializations in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. She is also the produce and host of The 6% with Nancy MD Podcast where she advocates for women in medicine. Find Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley Online:LinkedInReferenced:Nancy MDMultnomah Orthopedic ClinicThe 6% with Nancy MD Podcast Speakup OrthoWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
May 27, 2021 • 15min
Ep 63: Profesh Sesh - Exit Strategy & Finishing Well
Talent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters talks about how to plan your exit strategy when it's time to walk away from a job and how to finish well. Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
May 25, 2021 • 44min
Ep 62: Talk Nerdy to Me - Tech and the Future of Sex with Bryony Cole, Founder of SexTech School
The 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:LinkedInInstagramTwitterFind SexTech School OnlineThe Future of Sex Podcast WebsiteReferenced:LoveHoneyCoral AppCalisto for reporting sexual assaultMend ChatbotGhostbotYo Sperm Test appWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
May 20, 2021 • 9min
Ep 61: Profesh Sesh: Understanding the Role of a Recruiter
Your recruiter can be a valuable advocate and resource for you when you apply for a job. Talent Specialist Alyssa Walters explains.Support the show
May 18, 2021 • 59min
Ep 60: Rebranding STEM to Inspire Young Girls – Abi Olukeye, Founder of Smart Girls HQ
Abi is the founder of a STEM education solutions provider focused on gender inclusivity and raising inspired smart girls. Find Abi Olukeye Online:LinkedInReferenced:Raising Smart GirlsSmart Girls HQ LinkedInSmart Girls HQ InstagramSmart Girls HQ TwitterSmart Girls HQ FacebookWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
May 13, 2021 • 15min
Ep 59: Profesh Sesh - Performative Allyship vs. Taking Action
Talent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters explains the risks associated with performance allyship and shares what true commitment to DEI looks like. Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
May 11, 2021 • 24min
Ep 58: Your Office Building Just Got Smarter: The New Connected Workplace with Rhea Claus, Chief Customer Officer at Lane
Thanks to emerging technologies, the building where you work may soon be able to plan your dinner, book your fitness class and guide your meditation! Sue and Vanessa take a peek into the future of the physical workplace with Rhea Claus, Chief Customer Officer at Lane, a tenant experience platform.Find Rhea Claus Online:LinkedInReferenced:Lane Tenant Experience PlatformWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
