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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Apr 1, 2021 • 13min
Ep 47: Profesh Sesh: Exit Strategies with Alisa Walters
Our talent specialist Alisa Walters shares her advice for knowing when it's time to leave a position and how to do it thoughtfully.Support the show
Mar 30, 2021 • 49min
Ep 46: Leading with Compassion & Purpose – Julie Eddleman, EVP & Global Chief Commercial Officer of DoubleVerify
Julie is a dynamic digital media and advertising leader with an accomplished legacy of work spanning global brands like Procter & Gamble, Google, and DoubleVerify. Find Julie Eddleman Online:LinkedInReferenced:DoubleVerifyGoogleProcter & GambleGlobal Sports Mentoring ProgramWe 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 Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Mar 25, 2021 • 16min
Ep 45: Profesh Sesh: Salary Negotiation Tips 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!Support the show
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Mar 23, 2021 • 45min
Ep 44: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Decision Intelligence – Dr. Lorien Pratt, TEDx Speaker, Author, and Co-Founder of Quantellia
Exploring the intersection of AI and decision intelligence, the podcast discusses visualizing COVID spread, using AR for social distancing in schools, Dr. Pratt's tech journey, empowering women in tech, and the importance of structured decision-making processes.
Mar 18, 2021 • 18min
Ep 43: Profesh Sesh - Leveraging LinkedIn to Land Your Next Job - with Alisa Walters
Looking for a new career opportunity? Talent Specialist Alisa Walters shares tips & best practices for using LinkedIn to stand out from the crowd! Profesh Sesh is a new weekly special supplement to WeGRAF!Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue 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 Moore Unsplash Support the show
Mar 16, 2021 • 23min
Ep 42: How Implantable Soft Robotics may help Treat Cancer & Diabetes - Dr. Eimear Dolan
Sometimes the human body is a little too efficient - like when the immune system rejects implanted medical devices. A new implantable soft robotic device may hold the solution.Find Eimear Dolan Online: LinkedIn Twitter NUI Galway Referenced: MIT Technology Review We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue 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 Moore Unsplash Support the show
Mar 9, 2021 • 52min
Ep 41: How Hollywood Films Influence Technology & Manufacture Culture – Raqi Syed, VR Developer & Visual Effects Designer
Raqi 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 Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson Vanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Sue 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 Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInSupport the show
Mar 2, 2021 • 35min
Ep 40: Members Only: The Clubhouse app, the Future of Social Audio & a New WeGRAF tech news segment, Flo in the Know!
The new Clubhouse app is the "It Girl" in the world of social media. How does it work, and what does it mean for the future? Our WeGRAF team explores this app and helps new users get their bearings...while examining why it has exploded in popularity, and what this tells us about the state of human connection. We also introduce our new special segment," Flo in the Know"! WeGRAF associate producer Flo Lumsden will share the latest news, tips and factoids in the world of science and tech - releasing Mondays!Support the show
Feb 23, 2021 • 37min
Ep 39: Women & DEI In Tech – Frannie Matthews, President & CEO of the Colorado Technology Association
Frannie is a proven tech leader and people connector. As President and CEO of the Colorado Technology Association (CTA) she is steadfast in their mission to ensure tech thrives within the state. She leads the CTA with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion across all initiatives. Find Frannie Matthews Online:LinkedInTwitterReferenced:Colorado Technology Association SheTechWe 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 Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Website Support the show
Feb 16, 2021 • 45min
Ep 38: Peacebuilding Through Human-Centered AI – Branka Panic, Founder of AI for Peace
Branka is a political scientist and expert in peacebuilding. She consults and provides strategic support to international organizations, governments, and civil society organizations on the use of artificial intelligence and related technologies, with emphasis on diversity, ethical implications, human security, and accountability to affected populations. Find Branka Panic Online:LinkedInReferenced:AI for PeaceAI Policy Makers GuideAI-4-AllWe 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 Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
