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
Jan 17, 2022 • 58min
Ep. 117: We Get Real About - Setting Productive New Year's Intentions, Returning to Work for a Former Employer, CES 2022 Standouts, Paying Tribute to Legends Betty White & Bob Saget
Vanessa and Sue talk setting productive personal and wellness New Year's intentions with Dr. Leslie Marshall and Boomerang Employees with Alisa Walters. We also round up the standouts from CES 2022 and pay tribute to Betty White and Bob Saget. Guests:Real Health w. Dr. Leslie Marshall Profesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 2min
Ep. 116: We Get Real About - New Year's Financial Goals, Turning your Side Hustle into a Business, and Our Favorite Subscription Services
Vanessa and Sue speak with women's finance expert Nicole Hartwig about financial goal setting in the new year and Talent Specialist Alisa Walters about how to make your side hustle your full-time hustle. Plus, we share our favorite subscription services. And, as always - we'll keep you current on the latest in tech news! Guests:Real Money w. Nicole HartwigProfesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show (https://ifundwomen.com/projects/we-get-real-af-podcast)Support the show
Jan 4, 2022 • 58min
Ep. 115 We are Made of Stardust - Literally! Chat with Visualization Lead for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, Dr. Kimberly Arcand
Sue and Vanessa speak with NASA scientist, author and filmmaker Dr. Kimberly Arcand about some secrets of the universe! We also have productivity tips for 2022 with talent specialist Alisa Walters, and share our COSTCO faves!Profesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersKimberly ArcandWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Dec 20, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 114: When the Holidays are Hard: how to help loved ones who are suffering
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 have this week's top tech news.Support the show
Dec 14, 2021 • 59min
Ep. 113: We Get Real About - Holiday Parental Guilt & Stress, Unlimited PTO, Enjoying Happiness, and the Latest Tech News!
Vanessa and Sue talk holiday parental guilt and stress with Dr. Leslie Marshall and Unlimited PTO with Alisa Walters.Guests:Real Health w. Dr. Leslie Marshall Profesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Dec 7, 2021 • 47min
Ep. 112: We Get Real About - Managing your Holiday Bonus, Decking the Halls on a Dime, Staying Productive at Work and the Latest Tech News!
Hello Holidays! 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 home decor tips to make your house merry & bright. And, from new Twitter rules to debt collection via DM - we have the latest tech news from the world of social media! Guests:Real Money w. Nicole HartwigProfesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show (https://ifundwomen.com/projects/we-get-real-af-podcast)Support the show
Nov 29, 2021 • 1h 2min
Ep. 111: We Get Real About - The Pink Tax, Holiday Layoffs, Gifts that Give Back, & the latest Tech Headlines from Apple, Instagram and More!
This week we take a look at how brands sell differently to women versus men - often at premium prices - with guest Angelique Bolding, Director of Enterprise Business Development at the mobile content creation platform Photofy. Recruiter Alisa Walters explains what to do if you are laid off over the holiday season, and Sue & Vanessa share some great ideas for holiday gifts that keeping giving long after the decorations have been packed away! To top it off, we've got news from Apple, Instagram, Uber, and electric vehicle company Rivian!Profesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersAngelique BoldingWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Nov 16, 2021 • 1h 8min
Ep. 110: We Get Real About - Holiday Overwhelm, Tips for Gratitude, Thanksgiving Kitchen Hacks and Headlines from the world of Tech!
From managing overwhelm to thinking about how we'll all connect in the future metaverse, join Sue, Vanessa & special guest Liz Cormier May for some real-life tips and insights that'll help you get through the demands of the holiday season and beyond! We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Sue Robinson & Vanessa AlavaVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Special Guests:Real Health with Liz Cormier-MayProfesh Sesh with Alisa WaltersAudio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash Referenced in this Episode:The Uncommon Normal on Instagram 1000 Gifts by Ann VoskampWe Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Nov 9, 2021 • 1h 6min
Ep 109: We Get Real About - Gratitude & Instant Gratification with Dr. Leslie Marshall and Digital Nomad Life with Alisa Walters & Veronica Horta
Vanessa and Sue talk Gratitude & Instant Gratification with Dr. Leslie Marshall and Digital Nomad Life with Alisa Walters & Veronica Horta.Guests:Real Health w. Dr. Leslie Marshall Profesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersDigital Nomad Life w. Veronica Horta We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
Nov 2, 2021 • 59min
Ep 108: We Get Real About - Holiday Budgeting with Nicole Hartwig & Work Vaccine Requirements with Alisa Walters
Vanessa and Sue talk Holiday Budgeting with Nicole Hartwig & Work Vaccine Requirements with Alisa Walters.Guests:Real Money w. Nicole Hartwig Profesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore Unsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInWebsiteSupport the show
