We Get Real AF
Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson
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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May 6, 2021 • 15min
Ep 57 Profesh Sesh - Personal Branding: What it is, Why You Need it, How to Build it
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.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 4, 2021 • 43min
Ep 56: Return To Work Considerations: Covid-19 Risks & Liabilities and E-Discovery Competency – Angela O’Neal, Director of Nextra Solutions at Nexsen Pruet, LLC
Angela is a legal professional specializing in e-discovery who assists clients with mitigating risks associated with managing large volumes of data. Find Angela O’Neal Online:LinkedInTwitterReferenced:Nexsen Pruet, LLCNextra SolutionsWe 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
Apr 29, 2021 • 25min
Ep 55: Profesh Sesh: Showcasing Soft Skills During Behavioral Based Interviews
Talent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters explains behavioral based interviewing and how to best showcase your soft skills. 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
Apr 27, 2021 • 32min
Ep 54: Tell a Better Story: How Hollywood Uses AI to Improve Diversity in Movies & TV with Madeline Di Nonno, CEO, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
There's a new girl in town: the damsel in distress is becoming 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.Find Madeline di Nonno Online:LinkedIn Referenced:Geena Davis Institute for Gender in MediaAll social channels: @gdigmUSC Viterbi School of EngineeringMission Unstoppable on YouTubePodcast 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 OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mdinonno/Support the show
Apr 22, 2021 • 9min
Ep 53: Profesh Sesh - the Basics of Non-competes
Our talent specialist Alisa Walters explains what a non-compete clause is, why companies use it, and when/how to negotiate its terms.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
Apr 20, 2021 • 44min
Ep 52: Satellites, Space Junk, and the Future of Space Sustainability – Melanie Stricklan, CEO & Co-Founder of Slingshot Aerospace
Melanie is a US Air Force veteran responsible for the technical vision and strategy of an emerging space technology company, Slingshot Aerospace, revolutionizing data exploitation for defense and commercial applications. Find Melanie Stricklan Online:LinkedInReferenced:Slingshot Aerospace US Airforce US Department of DefenseUS Department of CommerceUS Space Force SpaceXRocket LabWe 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
Apr 15, 2021 • 12min
Ep 51: Profesh Sesh: What to Ask in an Interview with Alisa Walters
Talent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters talks about the questions you should be asking in an interview and how to phrase them. 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
Apr 13, 2021 • 50min
Ep 50: Money, Marketing & Metrics: The tech behind Social Media Influence with Mae Karwowski
Social media platforms are the new ecosystem where brands and consumers discover each other - and influencers are the point at which they intersect. Learn about the opportunities, pitfalls and the data driving it all from Mae Karwowski - tech entrepreneur (Obvious.ly) and social media expert.Find Mae Online:LinkedInReferenced:ObviouslyWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAssociate Producer: Flo LumsdenInstagram LinkedIn Website Audio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice MooreUnsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show (https://wegetrealaf.com/how-you-can-help)Support the show
Apr 8, 2021 • 11min
Ep 49: Profesh Sesh: Decision Mapping with Alisa Walters
Talent specialist & career coach Alisa Walters talks about how creating a decision map helps empower and inform career moves. Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInReferenced:Inc.comFairy God BossGeek Wire We 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
Apr 6, 2021 • 52min
Ep 48: Surveillance Tech and North Korea - Jenny Town, Director of 38 North
Satellite technology gives us insights into what's going on behind the veil of some of the world's most secretive regimes - like North Korea. We discuss geopolitical stability, surveillance, and technology as it relates to North Korea. Our guest is Korean affairs specialist Jenny Town, the Director of 38 North.Find Jenny Online:LinkedInReferenced:38 NorthWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteAssociate Producer: Flo LumsdenInstagram LinkedIn Website Audio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice MooreUnsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
