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We Get Real AFEp. 165: We Get Real with Shireen Hafeez, Deaf Kids Code & Cheryl Hall, Procter & Gamble - About Inclusive and Accessible Career OpportunitiesPeople 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 talent pool - it could be a model for all companies looking to hire and retain top talent.Deaf Kids CodeShireen Hafiz LinkedINCheryl Hall, Proctor & Gamble - LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson
2023-02-2854 minWe Get Real AFEp. 164: We Get Real with Heather Dowdy, Director of Product Accessibility at NetflixAs 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 accessible entertainment industry helps pave the way to a more inclusive culture.Heather Dowdy LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue Robinson
2023-02-2138 minWe Get Real AFEp. 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 home decor tips to make your house merry & bright. This is a re-release of one of our top holiday season episodes!Real Money w. Nicole HartwigProfesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson
2022-12-1346 minWe Get Real AFEp. 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 Moonshot, and its director Teresa Drew chats with Sue and Vanessa about how her program is shaping the future. (re-release)Find Teresa Drew Online: LinkedInSTEM Next Opportunity Fundhttps://stemnext.org/teresa-drew/Million Girls Moonshothttps://mi...
2022-11-0829 minWe Get Real AFEp. 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:LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean ...
2022-10-1815 minWe Get Real AFEp. 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:LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean Instagram Website...
2022-10-1122 minWe Get Real AFEp. 148: Summer Throwback Series - Colonizing the Red Planet Re-Release with Dr. Adriana Marais, Founder of Proudly HumanDr. 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: https://www.instagram.com/adriana__marais/Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrianamaraisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-marais-aa844822/ Referenced:Proudly Human: https://proudlyhuman.com/Off-World Project YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQNRwLedJqVyHduRVK64jgWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLi...
2022-08-3055 minWe Get Real AFEp. 139: Summer Throwback Series - Solving Big Crimes with Tiny Evidence Re-Release with Forensic Scientist Kelly KnightModern 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: https://w...
2022-06-2839 minWe Get Real AFEp. 134: We Get Real About - Men's Health, Great Places to Work, and Wrapping Season 3!Liz Cormier-May of Mammogen gets real about men's health and what we can do to help keep the men in our lives healthy. Alisa Walters the Recruiter joins us to talk about what makes a company a great place to work, and Vanessa & Sue wrap up Season 3! Be sure to stay tuned for our Summer Throwback Series: a re-release of some of our favorite episodes of the We Get Real AF podcast. See you all back for Season 4 later this year! We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson...
2022-05-2447 minWe Get Real AFEp. 134 - We Get Real About Positive Parenting, the Unexpected Jobs that Pay More than you'd think, and Simplifying your SummerDr. Leslie Marshall is a positive parenting educator who unpacks wisdom and practical tips for how you can correct your kids misbehavior while also strengthening your bond. Recruiter Alisa Walters shares some jobs that offer surprisingly high salaries. And, don't let inflation dampen your summer spirit... Sue & Vanessa share a mindset shift that will help you make the most of Summer 2022! Join us for this last episode of WeGRAF before we break for the summer months. We'll be re-releasing some OG favorite episodes in the coming weeks, and be back with fresh new content this Fall!Guest...
2022-05-1747 minWe Get Real AFEp. 133: We Get Real About Sex & Intimacy Challenges, Introverts & Extroverts in the Workplace, and health tips for Women's Health Month!Sex and intimacy change throughout the seasons of our lives - whether it be from cancer recovery, postpartum, the hectic years of raising littles, or menopause. Our expert guest Liz Cormier-May of Mammogen gets real about what women (and men) may experience sexually during each of these seasons, and how to talk about it with your partner. Alisa the Recruiter joins us to discuss how introverts and extroverts can play to their unique strengths in the workplace, and Sue & Vanessa have self-check health tips for Women's Health Month!We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:
2022-05-1048 minWe Get Real AFEp.132: We Get Real About - Raising Safe Digital Kids, Company Culture, and Natural Cleaning Products In Your PantryRaising kids in an ever changing digital world can be scary! Dr. Leslie Marshall joins us again with wise and practical advice for raising safe digital children of the world. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters explains the importance of positive company culture and what questions we should be asking prospective employers, and Vanessa and Sue talk about some all natural cleaning alternatives that can be found right in your pantry! Guests:Real Health w. Dr. Leslie MarshallProfesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe G...
2022-05-031h 26We Get Real AFEp.131 - We Get Real About Perfectionism, Professional Mentorship, and Cancel CultureAre you a perfectionist? This week we talk about the impact of perfectionism on ourselves and our kids with special guest Liz Cormier-May, CEO of the women's health company Mammogen. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters guides us through the process of professional mentorship: finding one, becoming one, and making it a successful relationship. And, Sue & Vanessa talk about the toxicity that can stem from cancel culture. We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram Twitter...
2022-04-261h 04We Get Real AFEp. 130 - We Get Real About Teen Health, Honing Your Soft Skills for Career Success, & the Sustainability Mistakes you may be makingThe teen years can be tough to navigate for kids and parents alike. Dr. Leslie Marshall joins us again with wise and practical advice for raising safe, whole & happy teenagers. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters explains why soft skills may be your most important asset in your career success, and Sue & Vanessa reveal some "green" behaviors that can actually be harmful to the environment! Guests:Real Health w. Dr. Leslie MarshallProfesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:
2022-04-191h 13We Get Real AFEp. 129: We Get Real About - How to scrimp yet not go without during financial hardship, Becoming a thought leader, and Our binge worthy favorites!Special guest Nicole Hartwig of Capri.money shares tips for scrimping in times of financial hardship, talent specialist Alisa Walters talks about how to become a thought leader, and Vanessa and Sue share their binge worthy movies, TV shows, and podcasts! Guests:Real Money w. Nicole HartwigProfesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram Twitter
2022-04-121h 02We Get Real AFEp. 128 We Get Real About - CBD Use, Benefits of vulnerable leadership, and Tips for greener and more sustainable living!CBD Entrepreneur and co-founder of NC based Huntsboro Hemp Co, Susan Crews, joins us to talk about hemp and the benefits of quality CBD. Recruiter Alisa Walters share the reasons why vulnerability in leadership is so important, and Vanessa & Sue share easy ways to live a greener more sustainable life. Plus the tech headlines for the week.Guests:Susan Crews of Hunstboro Hemp Co.Profesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersReferenced:Hunstboro Hemp CoWe Get Real AF...
2022-04-0549 minWe Get Real AFEp. 127 We Get Real About kids' health emergencies, taking your Career to the next level & the products we steal from our kids!Emergency medicine doctor Leslie Marshall joins us again to give some tips on which bumps & bruises merit a visit to the doctor & what you can probably treat at home. Recruiter Alisa Walters shares some ways to take your career to the next level, and Sue & Vanessa share the products we buy for our kids - but love to use ourselves! Plus the tech headlines for the week.Guests:Real Health w. Dr. Leslie MarshallProfesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real A...
2022-03-291h 10We Get Real AFEp. 126 We Get Real About "Spring Cleaning" your finances, and dealing with naysayers as you set personal goalsSpecial guest Nicole Hartwig of Capri.money has some tips for giving your finances a good Spring Cleaning/organization re-do! Also, how do you handle friends and colleagues who don't support your big goals? Sue and Vanessa chat with talent specialist Alisa Walters to get some perspective. Tech news from Netflix, Uber, and Instagram...plus we share the products we tried from social media - what worked, and what didn't!Guests:Real Money w. Nicole HartwigProfesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get...
2022-03-221h 09We Get Real AFEp. 125 We Get Real About NFT's, Productivity Apps and Raising Confident DaughtersLearn the basics of NFT's (Non-fungible tokens) with MicDrop Creative Advisor Dean Lyon, the founder of Splinter Studios and a longtime visual effects artist who has contributed to some of Hollywood's biggest movies. In honor of Women's History Month, Sue and Vanessa share their tips and advice for raising strong, confident daughters. And, talent specialist Alisa Walters shares her favorite apps for productivity at work, and in life!We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Ins...
2022-03-151h 04We Get Real AFEp. 124: We Get Real About - Female Veterans, IRL Resumes & Cover Letters, Cyber Security Tips, and the latest in Tech NewsFemale veteran Cat Corchado talks about the struggles women face during and post military service. Alisa Walters shares IRL resumes and cover letters dos & donts. And Vanessa & Sue share cyber security tips!We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSpecial Guests:Real Veterans with Cat Corchado - Sisters In Service Podcast
2022-03-071h 04We Get Real AFEp. 123: We Get Real About - How to have the sex talk with your kids, Re-entering the workforce after a hiatus, Male branded personal care products women should try, and the latest in tech newsGuest Liz Cormier-May of Mammogen talks about how and when to have the Sex talk with your kids. Alisa Walters shares tips on how to re-enter the workforce. And Vanessa & Sue review male branded personal care products that women should give a try!We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSpecial Guests:Rea...
2022-03-011h 10We Get Real AFEp. 120 We Get Real About Planning your Wedding Budget, tech news headlines and salary negotiationWedding season is around the corner and Nicole Hartwig of Capri.money shares her tips for setting and staying on budget! Talent Specialist Alisa Walters gives advice for anyone negotiating a salary, and Sue Vanessa introduce you to MicDrop Creative, their mission-focused media production company! Plus, this week's tech news headlines from Life 360, Tesla and more.Guests:Real Money w. Nicole HartwigProfesh Sesh w. Alisa WaltersWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson
2022-02-0853 minWe Get Real AFEp. 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 SagetVanessa 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 Twi...
2022-01-1757 minWe Get Real AFEp. 116: We Get Real About - New Year's Financial Goals, Turning your Side Hustle into a Business, and Our Favorite Subscription ServicesVanessa 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 Robinson...
2022-01-101h 01We Get Real AFEp. 115 We are Made of Stardust - Literally! Chat with Visualization Lead for NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, Dr. Kimberly ArcandSue 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 I...
2022-01-0458 minWe Get Real AFEp. 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
2021-12-1458 minWe Get Real AFEp. 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 WaltersW...
2021-12-0746 minWe Get Real AFEp. 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 Walters
2021-11-291h 01We Get Real AFEp 109: We Get Real About - Gratitude & Instant Gratification with Dr. Leslie Marshall and Digital Nomad Life with Alisa Walters & Veronica HortaVanessa 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...
2021-11-091h 06We Get Real AFEp 108: We Get Real About - Holiday Budgeting with Nicole Hartwig & Work Vaccine Requirements with Alisa WaltersVanessa 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...
2021-11-0258 minWe Get Real AFEp. 107 Profesh Sesh - Report from the Trenches: Landing a Job as a 2021 College GradWe keep hearing how great the job market is. What's it really like out there for Class of 2021 college grads? It's tougher than you might think! Sue's daughter Kayla Robinson shares her own experience as a 2021 grad of a top tier public university, what worked, what she changed along the way, and also what landing that first job has been like for her peers. Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInFind Kayla Robinson onlineLinkedinWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Produ...
2021-10-2822 minWe Get Real AFEp 106: Tech Talk with Vanessa & Sue (Instagram for Kids On Hold, Blizzard Activision Lawsuit Update, Hubstaff Remote Staff Monitoring Software, and Electric & Autonomous Vehicle News - Toyota & Ford, we're looking at you!)Vanessa and Sue round up some recent attention-grabbing headlines in the world of science and tech.Referenced:Instagram pauses IG for Kids amid criticismhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/9/27/22697341/us-eeoc-sues-activision-blizzard-sexual-harassment-discriminationHubStaff software that allows employers to monitor remote workers' productivityTesla software grades driver's safety https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/27/22696427/ford-ev-battery-factory-tennessee-kentucky-investmenthttps://www.theverge.com/2021/9/28/22698129/toyota-woven-planet-renovo-acquisition-av-operating-systemWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram T...
2021-10-2629 minWe Get Real AFEp 105: Profesh Sesh: Job Search Burnout and No Offer in Sight...What now?Vanessa, Sue, & Alisa talk about what to do if you've hit a wall in your job search and can't seem to get an offer.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 WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell Machado
2021-10-2128 minWe Get Real AFEp 102: Tech Talk with Vanessa & Sue (Walmart & Cryptocurrency, UN Projections on Prenatal Gender Selection & Global Female Population, IOS Flicktype Keyboard Discontinued, China's Latest AI Influencer, NASA's Simulated Martian Habitat Mission Needs You!)Vanessa and Sue round up some recent attention-grabbing headlines in the world of science and tech.Referenced:https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/16/22627111/walmart-cryptocurrency-payments-hire-amazonhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/preference-for-sons-could-lead-to-4-7-m-missing-female-birthshttps://www.theverge.com/2021/8/16/22627515/flicktype-ios-keyboard-discontinued-blind-visually-impairedhttps://www.insider.com/chinas-flawless-ai-influencers-the-hot-new-queens-of-advertising-2021-8https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-mars-martian-habitat-icon-3d-printed-space-texas-2021-8#this-is-the-highest-fidelity-simulated-habitat-ever-constructed-by-humans-said-jason-ballard-co-founder-and-ceo-of-icon-10We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue Robinson
2021-10-1225 minWe Get Real AFEp 101: Profesh Sesh: Career Growth While Working RemoteVanessa, Sue, & Alisa talk about how to grow in your career while working remotely. 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 WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Tit...
2021-10-0823 minWe Get Real AFEp 98: Tech Talk with Vanessa & Sue (Instagram Limits, Synchron Brain Implant, Zoom Focus Mode, Apple Cloud Photos Access, and Nestflix Fun)Vanessa and Sue round up some recent attention-grabbing headlines in the world of science and tech.Referenced:https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/instagram-block-hate-speech-abuse-comments-dms-1235039294/https://synchron.com/neuroprosthesishttps://www.theverge.com/2021/8/11/22620822/zoom-virtual-learning-classes-focus-mode-teachers-studentshttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/09/apple-will-reject-demands-to-use-csam-system-for-surveillancehttps://www.theverge.com/2021/8/11/22620679/nestflix-fake-tv-shows-movies-netflix-streamingWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter
2021-09-2823 minWe Get Real AFEp 96: Flying Cars and Your Future Commute - with Diana Siegel of Electra AeroImagine commuting to work via flying taxis! That could be reality for major metropolitan areas in the next 4-5 years. Sue and Vanessa get a peek at future commuter life from Diana Siegel, expert in ESTOL (Extremely Short Takeoff and Landing) technology, and the Director of Strategy for Electra Aero.Find Diana Siegel Online: LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-siegel/?originalSubdomain=chElectra Aerohttps://www.electra.aero/team/diana-siegel We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Ala...
2021-09-2125 minWe Get Real AFEp 95 Profesh Sesh: Tips for Negotiating a Contract PositionThe gig economy is growing, and so is the need to be savvy about negotiating contract work. Talent Specialist Alisa Walters shares some tips with Sue and Vanessa.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 WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitc...
2021-09-1613 minWe Get Real AFEp 94: Tech Talk with Vanessa & Sue (Microsoft Cloud PCs, Zoom Privacy Lawsuit Settlement, Rain Drones in Dubai, and Blizzard Entertainment's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit)Sue and Vanessa round up some recent attention-grabbing headlines in the world of science and tech.Referenced:https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/2/22605800/microsoft-windows-365-cloud-pc-streaming-html5https://www.npr.org/2021/08/01/1023468165/zoom-agrees-to-settle-a-privacy-lawsuit-for-85-millionhttps://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/online-safety-basics/https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-technology-research-temperature-middle-east-weather-engineering-emirates-meteorology-2021-7https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/30/22602655/activision-blizzard-employees-accusations-allegations-lawsuithttps://www.theverge.com/2021/8/3/22607356/blizzard-president-leaving-harassment-protest-brackWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram...
2021-09-1430 minWe Get Real AFEp 93: Profesh Sesh: Holding Two Full-Time Jobs At OnceVanessa, Sue, & Alisa talk about the expectations and realities of holding two full-time jobs at the same time.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 WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAu...
2021-09-0922 minWe Get Real AFEp 92: Getting 1,000,000 Girls into STEM with Teresa Drew, Million Girls MoonshotImagine 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 Moonshot, and its director Teresa Drew chats with Sue and Vanessa about how her program is shaping the future. Find Teresa Drew Online: LinkedInSTEM Next Opportunity Fundhttps://stemnext.org/teresa-drew/Million Girls Moonshothttps://milliongirlsmoonshot.org/ We Get Real AF Pod...
2021-09-0729 minWe Get Real AFEp 90: Tech Talk with Vanessa & Sue (Afghan-All Girls Robotics Team, New Clubhouse Security Measures for Afghan Profiles, Teaching Soft Skills to the Digital Native, Microsoft Power App Data Breach, and Wifi Enabled Clothing That Charges Devices)Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson round up some recent attention-grabbing headlines in the world of science and tech. Referenced Articles:https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/21/22635378/clubhouse-removes-personal-info-user-accounts-afghanistan-taliban-safetySingapore Preschool teaches kids soft skill needed for the digital agehttps://www.theverge.com/2021/8/24/22639106/microsoft-power-apps-default-permissions-settings-user-records-exposed-38-million-upgardSmart Clothes that boost device signal strength and power and connect your devices via radio wavesWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram...
2021-08-3131 minWe Get Real AFEp 89: Profesh Sesh: Where Are All the Jobs?Vanessa, Sue, & Alisa talk about where the influx of jobs in 2021 can be found.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 WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn Reset GamingAudio Music Track Tit...
2021-08-2612 minWe Get Real AFEp 87: Profesh Sesh: Managers - Here's Why & How to Advocate for your EmployeesSue, Vanessa and Alisa talk about the importance of managers supporting their teams, how it impacts retention, and how to do it right.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 WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLin...
2021-08-1917 minWe Get Real AFEp 85: Profesh Sesh - Interview Questions YOU Should Be AskingVanessa, Sue, & Alisa talk about important interview questions YOU should be asking a potential employer. 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 WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedInAudio Music Track Title: Beat...
2021-08-1222 minWe Get Real AFEp 84: Sue & Vanessa Talk Tech: Facebook Jr., Semiconductor Shortage & Teaching Monkeys to Play Video Games via Brain-Computer InterfaceSue and Vanessa round up some recent attention-grabbing headlines in the world of science and tech - from Facebook aiming at a younger market, to a cool new Olympics museum - and a potential breakthrough for people living with paralysis.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 Mac...
2021-08-1014 minWe Get Real AFEp 83: Profesh Sesh - "Whoa, Bro!" How to Call out Toxic "Bro Culture" in the WorkplaceRecent allegations of sexism and intolerable work culture at gaming giant Activision Blizzard point out how ugly "bro culture" can be at some companies. Sue, Vanessa and Talent Specialist Alisa Walters discuss how to nip it in the bud and what to do when things get toxic.Find Alisa Walters Online:LinkedInWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram T...
2021-08-0518 minWe Get Real AFEp 81: Profesh Sesh: The Great Resignation of 2021Vanessa, Sue, & Alisa talk about mass resignations amidst the aftermath of the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic.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 WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedInAudio Music Track Title: Beatles Uni...
2021-07-2920 minWe Get Real AFEp 79: Profesh Sesh - Be Assertive! Here are a few TipsSue, Vanessa & Alisa provide practical ways to be more assertive at work and in life, in this episode on effective communication.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 WebsiteTechnical Director: Mitchell MachadoLinkedIn
2021-07-2215 minWe Get Real AFEp 78: Vanessa & Sue Talk Tech: Harvard & MIT Mask Biosensors to Detect Covid-19, Microsoft Patent for Unique Digital Parental Controls, and More Tech & WEGRAF NewsJoin Sue and Vanessa for a round-up of science, tech, & WEGRAF news.Referenced: Mask BiosensorsWe 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 MachadoLinkedInAudio Music Track Title: Beatles UniteArtist: Rachel K. Col...
2021-07-2021 minWe Get Real AFEp 74: TikTok data & selfies from Mars: Sue & Vanessa round up the latest tech news & WeGRAF newsJoin Sue and Vanessa on their 1-year podcast anniversary for a round-up of science and tech news: TikTok's deep dive into your data, Congress's attempt to rein in BigTech, and the 1st-ever selfie from Mars! Plus WeGRAF is now on Youtube and we're launching a new media company - find out the latest!We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Pro...
2021-07-0624 minWe Get Real AFEp 70: Gene editing, new tech coming from Apple & Facebook, & hitching a ride on a rocket: Sue & VanessaSue and Vanessa talk about some controversial developments in science and tech.... the first human-monkey embryos, Apple Airtags, a rumored new Facebook watch and the advent of space tourism! Join in for a quick roundup of what's new and next.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 Mus...
2021-06-2227 minWe Get Real AFEp 66: Solving Big Crimes with Tiny Evidence: Forensic Scientist Kelly KnightModern 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 AlavaL...
2021-06-0838 minWe Get Real AFEp 58: Your Office Building Just Got Smarter: The New Connected Workplace with Rhea Claus, Chief Customer Officer at LaneThanks 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 I...
2021-05-1124 minWe Get Real AFEp 48: Surveillance Tech and North Korea - Jenny Town, Director of 38 NorthSatellite 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 RobinsonLin...
2021-04-0651 minWe Get Real AFEp 46: Leading with Compassion & Purpose – Julie Eddleman, EVP & Global Chief Commercial Officer of DoubleVerifyJulie 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
2021-03-3048 minWe Get Real AFEp 44: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Decision Intelligence – Dr. Lorien Pratt, TEDx Speaker, Author, and Co-Founder of QuantelliaDr. Pratt is a machine learning/decision intelligence pioneer and consultant, a two time TEDx speaker, and the author of How Decision Intelligence connects Data, Actions, and Outcomes for a Better World.Find Dr. Lorien Pratt Online:LinkedInQuantelliaReferenced:How Decision Intelligence connects Data, Actions, and Outcomes for a Better Worldby Dr. Lorien PrattWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram Twitter
2021-03-2345 minWe Get Real AFEp 43: Profesh Sesh - Leveraging LinkedIn to Land Your Next Job - with Alisa WaltersLooking 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 WebsiteAssoci...
2021-03-1818 minWe Get Real AFEp 42: How Implantable Soft Robotics may help Treat Cancer & Diabetes - Dr. Eimear DolanSometimes 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 Robinson
2021-03-1622 minWe Get Real AFFlo in the Know: The Weakening AMOC and a Strengthening NFT MarketArticles Referenced in this Episode:Part 1: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/03/02/climate/atlantic-ocean-climate-change.html?fbclid=IwAR25w6OLxkK1l1CUUo_aGrgKIDEuYSaGG8GmCkI8YqgIm-v4EWuM8eQKCA0https://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-could-the-atlantic-overturning-circulation-shut-downhttps://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/how-elon-musk-will-award-100-million-carbon-capture-contest-n1257084https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/climate-change-sudden-cataclysmic-need-act-fast?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=How+to+Save+the+Planet&utm_content=07/02/2021+05:00https://geology.utah.gov/map-pub/survey-notes/glad-you-asked/ice-ages-what-are-they-and-what-causes-them/https://www.theguardian...
2021-03-1508 minWe Get Real AFEp 41: How Hollywood Films Influence Technology & Manufacture Culture – Raqi Syed, VR Developer & Visual Effects DesignerRaqi 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...
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We Get Real AFEp 41: Flo in the KnowWant to know the newest and coolest in outer space exploration and inner space exploration (your brain!) ? This is the mini-episode for you! Welcome to Flo's very first episode of "Flo in the Know." Each week Flo will give a brief run down of the coolest news, opinions, and factoids you need to know in Science and Tech. Articles Referenced in this Episode:Space Hotel:https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/voyager-station-space-hotel-scn/index.htmlSolar Power Satellite: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/23/americas/space-solar-energy-pentagon-science-scn-intl/index.html?utm_medium=social...
2021-03-0810 minWe Get Real AFEp 39: Women & DEI In Tech – Frannie Matthews, President & CEO of the Colorado Technology AssociationFrannie 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 In...
2021-02-2336 minWe Get Real AFEp 38: Peacebuilding Through Human-Centered AI – Branka Panic, Founder of AI for PeaceBranka 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 Twitter
2021-02-1645 minWe Get Real AFEp 37: Shelley Peterson, Lockheed Martin: How AR & VR can Help Us Explore Outer Space - and Understand Literacy ProblemsLockheed Martin's Shelley Peterson is using augmented reality & virtual reality to build spaceships bound for the Moon and beyond. She explains how these same technologies can help diagnose reading disorders for people right here on Earth. And, she gives us a glimpse into how lightwaves can be used to transfer data much faster than WiFi. Join Sue & Vanessa for a fast-paced and fascinating look at how frontier technologies can take us to the limits of the solar system and deep into the human brain!Find Shelley Online:LinkedInReferenced:Hara...
2021-02-0930 minWe Get Real AFEp 36: CES 2021 Top Picks: The Coolest, Weirdest, and Best In Show - Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson, Hosts of We Get Real AFHosts Vanessa Alava and Sue Robinson share their favorite products from the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show. Referenced: CES - Best of Innovation Award Winners Shared Picks: BioIntelliSense BioButton Imverse - Live 3D Holograms LUMI Keys Vespera - Smart Telescope and Camera Hybrid Vanessa's Picks: 1st Mate Marine Safety System LG Instaview Thin Q Refrigerator Sony - Spatial Reality Display Sue's Picks: Mayflower Autonomous Ship Samsung Bot Care Nobi’s new lights Lip Factory Custom Lipstick Honorable Mentions: Origin Wifi AI Sensing MOFLIN - AI Pet Robot Pet Portal - Smart DoorWe...
2021-02-0235 minWe Get Real AFEp 35: Sue Harnett, Rewriting the Code: A Community for College Women Pursuing STEM CareersFind Sue Harnett Online:LinkedInReferenced:Rewriting the Code We 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 Unite Artist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube Channel Instagram WebsiteIntro Voice-Over...
2021-01-2638 minWe Get Real AFEp 34: VC Funding Trends Impact On Women Owned Startups – Andrea Silvers, Head of Content & Communications at DocSendAndrea specializes in consumer communication optimization by providing online audiences with authentic and engaging content that drives brand awareness for DocSend - a secure document sharing platform that enables the sharing of critical documents with real-time actionable analytics .Find Andrea Silvers Online: LinkedInReferenced:DocSendDocSend Fundraising Network Handsome App We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagr...
2021-01-1938 minWe Get Real AFEp 33: Holly Budge - Founder, How Many ElephantsHolly 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 poaching of African elephants for ivory. She shares her incredible, adventure-filled journey and offers very practical & inspiring advice for how we can all adopt a mindset that unlocks our own extraordinary potential. Find Holly Budge Online:Instagram Twitter LinkedIn WebsiteReferenced:Ho...
2021-01-121h 05We Get Real AFEp 32: Fitness & Sports Training Tech Specifically Designed For Women – Hélène Guillaume, Founder + CEO of Wild.AIHélène is an athlete turned FemTech entrepreneur who’s mission is to provide knowledge, support, and power for women to perform at their best by leveraging menstrual cycle data and research. Find Hélène Guillaume Online: Instagram TwitterReferenced: Wild AI Whoop Oura RingWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn Instagram TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn Instagram Twitter Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclea...
2021-01-0528 minWe Get Real AFEp 30: 2020’s Top Tech Holiday Gifts & Insights on Crafting Your Own Career Opportunities – Jessica Naziri, Tech Expert & Founder of TechSeshJessica is dedicated to increasing the number of women in STEM and building a community of STEMinists through female-led initiatives, content and digital programming. 1)Ring Doorbell 3 Code: https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/2558574/932851/8154 2) Yubico Code: https://yubi.co/Naziri-IG Use code NAZIRI10 to save $10 off any #YubiKey 5 Series purchase 3) Ledger for cyrpto. Code: http://bit.ly/3nnU8QH 4) SCRIBD- 60 days free Code: https://www.scribd.com/g/2awugb 5) Quickbooks Cash and Mint Code: https://intuit.me/3nmXmUE Find Jessica Naziri Online: Instagram , TechSesh Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn Referenced: TeshSesh, Jessica’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide Top Tech...
2020-12-1540 minWe Get Real AFEp 29: Reimagining Fine Art through AR, Leila AmirsadeghiImagine meeting a famous artist & stepping with them into their painting! Leila Amirsadeghi uses mixed reality to blend the real and virtual worlds, bring artwork to life - and introduce audiences to some of the most exotic REAL flora and fauna on earth.Find Leila Amirsadeghi Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leila_amirsadeghiTwitter: @LeilaCNXLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaamirsadeghi/Find Mesh Management online: https://www.meshconnects.com/Referenced:The Unreal Garden on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM4...
2020-12-0825 minWe Get Real AFEp 28: Dr. Adriana Marais, Founder of Proudly Human: Goodbye Earth, Hello Mars! - Colonizing the Red PlanetDr. 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: https://www.instagram.com/adriana__marais/Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrianamaraisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-marais-aa844822/ Referenced:Proudly Human: https://proudlyhuman.com/Off-World Project YouTube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQNRwLedJqVyHduRVK64jgWe Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLi...
2020-12-0155 minWe Get Real AFEp 27: Heather Chandler, Game Developer & IF/THEN Ambassador: Fortnite – The Phenomenon, The Rise of Gamification, & Raising Our Children To Be Responsible Digital CitizensHeather is an interactive game developer and the former Senior Producer of Fortnite. Find Heather Chandler Online:Website: www.HeatherMChandler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermakesgames/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HMCmakesgames LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermakesgames/ Referenced:Fortnite: https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/homeEpic Games: https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/about Whole Brain Escape: https://www.wholebrainescape.com Activision: https://www.activision.com IF/THEN: https://www.ifthenshecan.org NC WIT: https://www.ncwit.org
2020-11-2443 minWe Get Real AFEp 26: The Future of Work & Why AI Won't Replace Us - Mary Gray, Microsoft Researcher & TED SpeakerHumans have a few key ingredients that leave Artificial Intelligence utterly flummoxed. Microsoft Senior Principal Researcher Mary Gray argues that, while AI won't replace us in the future, it will surely change the future of work. Find out where we're headed in this insightful and thought-provoking conversation with a 2020 TED speaker, author, 2020 MacArthur Fellow, anthropologist and delightful WeGRAF bossbabe guest!Find Mary Online:Website: https://marylgray.org/Book: Ghost Work, co-authored with Siddharth SuriLinkedInTwitter: @marylgrayWe Get Real AF Podcast Credi...
2020-11-1750 minWe Get Real AFEp 25: Cathy Pearl, Google Assistant Design Manager: Voice Assistants & Smart Speakers - The Impacts of Inclusive AI Design and How to Increase Privacy ProtectionCathy is Design Manager on Google Assistant and was listed #1 in Voicebot's 2019 Leaders in Voice for "Design and Product Pros". Find Cathy Pearl Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/cpearl42 Website: https://www.cathypearl.com Referenced: Alexa (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/b?node=17934671011 Bixby (Samsung): https://www.samsung.com/us/explore/bixby/ Cortana (Microsoft): https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cortana Google Assistant (Google): https://assistant.google.com Siri (Apple): https://www.apple.com/siri/ Hello Barbie (Mattel): http://hellobarbiefaq.mattel.com Hey Robot: https://everybodyhousegames.com/heyrobot.html My Year of Saying Yes by Cathy Pear...
2020-11-1035 minWe Get Real AFEp 24: Life, Hacked: Part 2- Contact Tracing, IOT & the Surprising Places Your Data is Being TrackedIn part 2 of our conversation with the Privacy Professor, Rebecca Herold, we learn some surprising things about data privacy and those COVID-19 contact tracing apps, and the many places you might not realize your data is being captured. Rebecca also shares her impressive career journey - and her tips for charting your own course in life.Find Rebecca Online:Website: www.privacyguidance.comPersonal Website: www.rebeccaherold.comRebecca’s Podcast: Data Security & Privacy with the Privacy Professor, Rebecca HeroldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaherold/T...
2020-11-0330 minWe Get Real AFEp 23: Life, Hacked! From Baby Monitors to Your Key Fob: Learn How to Protect your Data with the Privacy Professor, Rebecca HeroldData privacy is a huge concern - especially when so many of us are working from home. Hackers have tools to stalk your baby monitors, peer into online meetings and even intercept your key fob to access your house. Learn how to protect your home, kids, finances, health data, and business with our guest: cybersecurity expert Rebecca Herold, the Privacy Professor. Part 1 of a 2-part interview.Find Rebecca Online:Website: www.privacyguidance.comPersonal Website: www.rebeccaherold.comRebecca’s Podcast: Data Security & Privacy with the Privacy Professor, Rebecca Herold
2020-10-2745 minWe Get Real AFEp 21: 2020 Got You Down? There's an App for that! Using VR & Your Phone for Mental Health & Wellness with Flowly CEO Celine Tien2020 has been tough on us all! Sue and Vanessa speak with Celine Tien, the founder and CEO of Flowly, an innovative app that teaches users how to get into optimal relaxation "flow" while monitoring biometrics like breathing - and you can even do it in VR! Learn how to manage chronic pain and anxiety, & get some boss babe advice on how to start a tech company in your 20's!Find Celine Online:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/celine-tien-70828698/Instagram: @virtuallycelineTwitter: @virtuallycelineFind the Flowly App Onli...
2020-10-1337 minWe Get Real AFEp 20: Priscilla Koukoui, XR & Emerging Tech Leader: Multisensory XR for Business & Empathetic StorytellingPriscilla is the founder of OviSquare, an emerging tech consulting and delivery company reshaping the future of business through the creation of immersive multisensory experiences.Find Priscilla Koukoui Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillakoukoui/Website: https://www.ovisquare.com/We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessahalava/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessahalava/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanessahalava Sue RobinsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...
2020-10-0634 minWe Get Real AFEp 19: Susan Feldman, Founder of One Kings Lane & Get in the Groove: Becoming a tech entrepreneur in your 50's & redefining midlifeFrom founding the wildly successful home décor e-commerce store One Kings Lane at age 53, to starting an online community for midlife women, Susan is a boundary-breaker. She shares her wild ride as an e-commerce overnight success, her advice on turning a good idea into action, the untapped market of age-defying women, and why companies need to pay attention (Hint: they represent over 70% of the USA’s wealth!)Find Susan Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-feldman-171ab510/Instagram: @susankfeldmanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/susankfeldmanTwitt...
2020-09-2927 minWe Get Real AFEp 18: Linda Ricci, TedX Speaker & Published Author: Immersive Branding, Redefining Authenticity, and the Future of Interactive Film & TVLinda is a TedX Speaker, Published Author, and Immersive Tech Entrepreneur. She is the founder of Decahedralist Consulting, a boutique firm with a focus on disruptive innovation and strategic transformation in industries where emerging technologies are transforming markets. Find Linda Ricci Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaricci/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Decahedralist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindaRicciBlog Website: https://lindaricci.com/ and https://decahedralist.com/index.html Referenced:Handbook of Research on the Global Impacts and Roles of Immersive Media by Jacquelyn Ford Moire and Kate McCallum: https://www.igi-global.com...
2020-09-2244 minWe Get Real AFEp 17: Teens Designing Inclusive TechAnaiss Arreola & Asmani Huda: Anaiss and Asmani are two teens challenging us all to see physical disabilities in a new way. Through the Born Just Right and Make Just Right programs, they’re guiding designers and engineers to develop more robust products. Anaiss is an inventor & competitive swimmer with her eye on the Paralympics; Asmani is a TEDX speaker planning to start the US’s 1st camp for Muslim girls with disabilities. Join us for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about inclusive tech with this dynamic duo!Find Anaiss Online:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watc...
2020-09-1534 minWe Get Real AFEp 16: Kate Ganim, Helping disabled kids design super-human prostheticsKate Ganim, Born Just right/Make Just Right: Imagine if kids who are born without an arm could design their own prosthetic arm so it charges their cell phone, or shoots glitter! That’s what the Born Just Right & Make Just Right programs are enabling. These kids are also teaching tech companies how to design better products, while learning how to become designers and engineers themselves. Pretty inspiring stuff!Find Kate Online:Email: Kate@bornjustright.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-ganimFind Born Just Right Online:www.bornjustright.org...
2020-09-0820 minWe Get Real AFEp 15: Amy Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder at Cleanbox Technology: Smart Tech Hygiene Solution for DecontaminationAmy is the CEO & Co-Founder of a tech hygiene company offering solutions for decontamination of VR/AR headsets, PPE, and other surfaces addressing the cleaning issues that occur when multiple people use the same shared hardware on their face, eyes, and head – eradicating 99% of bacteria, virus, and fungi. Find Amy Hedrick Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymhedrick/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanboxtech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cleanboxtech Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleanboxtech/ Website: https://www.cleanboxtech.com/Referenced:CX1: https://www.cle...
2020-09-0130 minWe Get Real AFEp 14: Katherine Clayton, OmniVis: Testing the Water as an Entrepreneur: how a tech startup's simple app could bring safer drinking water and save livesKatherine Clayton, CEO, Omnivis: Imagine being able to stop a disease outbreak in its tracks – right from your smart phone. Katherine Clayton has developed an app for detecting waterborne diseases like cholera, so communities can treat their water before anyone gets sick. Katherine talks with Sue & Vanessa about her innovative company, the value of listening to your own voice over naysayers, and making global impact no matter where you are in your life journey.Find Katherine Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineclayton/Find OmniVis Online:www.omnivistech.comS...
2020-08-2534 minWe Get Real AFEp 13: Indi Young, Product Design Strategy Consultant: A Session On Empathy, Cognitive Bias, & Listening in an Overstimulated WorldIndi is an independent qualitative data scientist who provides organizations solid data to guide product design strategy and spark innovation by better understanding human behavior. Find Indi Young Online:Medium: https://medium.com/@indiyoungLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indiyoung/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiyoung Website: https://indiyoung.com/Referenced:Dr. Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com Inside Out by Pixar:https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Out-Plus-Bonus-Features/dp/B00ZZMEBFS Practical Empathy: For Creativity and Collaboration in Your Work by Indi Young:
2020-08-1842 minWe Get Real AFEp 12: Monica Arés, Facebook: VR & AR - How a Pair of Glasses will take us Everywhere, & Transform how we Teach & LearnVR and AR allow you to visit worlds from the microscopic to the intergalactic. Facebook's Monica Arés leads the company's innovative technology for education, with a focus on immersive technologies: (Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality). Monica describes how these technologies will allow kids & adults to learn and teach in ways never possible at any previous time in history. Find Monica Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicaares/Facebook Education: https://education.fb.com/We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robin...
2020-08-1131 minWe Get Real AFEp 11: Laura Hackney, Co-Founder & CTO of AnnieCannons: Empowering Survivors of Human Trafficking with Tech Skills, Career Opportunities, & Economic IndependenceLaura 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: https://twitter.com/LHack47Find Annie Cannons Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/anniecannons Website: https://anniecannons.org/Referenced: National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ 1-888-373-7888 The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/ CyberTip Line: https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline 1-800-843-5678U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act...
2020-08-0440 minWe Get Real AFEp 10: Espree Devora, Host, Women in Tech Show: Journey of a Tech Entrepreneur: Vision, Vulnerability, & Redefining SuccessEspree Devora "the Girl who Gets it Done" is the Producer and Host of the WeAreLATech and Women in Tech Podcasts. Both have been featured by Apple as Noteworthy to listen to from top charts to "Inspiring Women's Voice". Her organization WeAreLATech unifies the Los Angeles tech community aka “Silicon Beach” by creating content and offline experiences to move tech professionals from digital connections to offline meaningful relationships. She calls podcasting 'painting audio'. She has given talks on entrepreneurship and podcasting to many organizations including USC Business School, CBS, South by Southwest, Georgetown MBA and Pepperdine. Her podcast was feat...
2020-07-2831 minWe Get Real AFEp 09: Billie Whitehouse, CEO of Wearable X: Exploring Wearable Technology That Enhances Your SensesBillie is the CEO of a fashion tech company that brings together design and technology to create better quality of life. Find Wearable X Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearableXInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearablex/Website: https://www.wearablex.com/Referenced:Enchanted Objects: Innovation, Design, and the Future of Technology by David Rosehttps://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Objects-Innovation-Design-Technology/dp/1476725640 We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn: https://www.li...
2020-07-2126 minWe Get Real AFEp 08: Tania Duarte, Co-Founder of We & AI: The Ethics of AIArtificial 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 people to have a voice on AI.Find Tania Duarte Online:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanduarte/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TanDuarteFind We and AI Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/weandaiLinkedn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-and-ai/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_and_ai/Website: https://www.weandai.org
2020-07-1450 minWe Get Real AFEp 07: Dr. Ashley Tuan, Vice President of Medical Devices at Mojo Vision: Designing The World’s First True Augmented Reality Smart Contact LensAshley is the VP of Medical Devices at an invisible computing company dedicated to developing products and platforms that re-imagine the intersection of ideas, information, and people. Find Dr. Ashley Tuan Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuang-mon-ashley-tuan-2784934 Find Mojo Vision Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MojoVisionInc Facebook: https://facebook.com/MojoVisionInc/ Website: https://www.mojo.vision/We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...
2020-07-0740 minWe Get Real AFEp 06: Dr. Leah Hanes, CEO of Two Bit Circus Foundation: Reinventing Traditional Education Practices By Engaging Children In Creative STEAM ActivitiesLeah is the CEO of a nonprofit educational organization designed to cultivate the next generation of inventors, advance environmental stewardship, and spur community engagement by hosting STEAM Carnivals. Find Dr. Leah Hanes Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeahHanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leah.w.hanes Find Two Bit Circus Foundation Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoBitCircusOrgWebsite: http://twobitcircus.org We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa Ala...
2020-06-291h 01We Get Real AFEp 05: Kyle Robinson, Co-Founder, Wellzesta: Using Tech for Connection in the Senior YearsWellzesta Co-Founder Kyle spent the majority of her career serving seniors, and saw opportunity for better connection, communication, and well-being in both the senior living and home care industries. Her business leverages data analytics and a user-friendly technology platform to provide seniors with actionable insights into their own wellness in 8 key areas: spiritual, environmental, intellectual, physical, occupational, emotional, social and financial. Wellzesta is the use of high tech for high touch – helping people to thrive in every season of life. Kyle is also an abstract expressionist painter whose work is available on her website (linked below) and on commission.
2020-06-2929 minWe Get Real AFEp 04: Cortney Harding, Founder & CEO of Friends With Holograms: Changing the World Through Virtual & Augmented Reality for Enterprise BusinessDescription:Cortney is the Founder and CEO of a transformational VR/AR agency focused on creating innovative, powerful, and effective experiences for training for clients that include Walmart, Verizon, Accenture, Coca-Cola, and the US Air Force. She is a global thought leader, published author, and speaker on emerging technology and the role of virtual and augmented reality.Find Cortney Harding Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/cortneyhardingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortneyharding/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortneyharding/Find Friends With Holograms Online:...
2020-06-2858 minWe Get Real AFEp 03: Jessica Couch, Founder & CEO of Luxor & Finch: How Tech Is Transforming FashionJessica Couch founded the consulting firm, Luxor & Finch, to help companies in the fashion industry integrate technology throughout the supply chain and alleviate the pain-points caused by the misaligned supply and demand relationship. She accomplishes this in two ways: Creating better in-store and online experiences through technology integration with a focus on consumer-centricity, sizing, fit and personalization. Managing pilots and helping with product development for existing technology companies in the fashion space. Find Jessica Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicavcouch/Find Luxor & Finch Online:T...
2020-06-2851 minWe Get Real AFEp 02: Clare Flynn Levy, Founder & CEO of Essentia Analytics: How Fintech & Behavioral Data Are Shaping The Way We InvestDescription:Clare is a fintech entrepreneur, who helps companies & individuals improve their performance. She is Founder & CEO of a behavioral data analytics service that helps professional investors make measurably better investment decisions, capture richer data about their behavior & context & turn trade, market and biometric data into actionable insights. Find Clare Flynn Levy Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/cflynnlevyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clareflynnlevy/Find Essentia Analytics Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Essentia_AILinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/essentia-analytics/Website: h...
2020-06-2853 minWe Get Real AFEp 01: Christina Hernandez, NASA JPL: Pushing the Boundaries of Space Exploration with the Mars RoverThe Mars Rover Perseverance will lift off July 17th, on a 6-month journey to the Red Planet. Once there, it will gather geological samples u whether there was ever life on Mars. Sue & Vanessa talk with Christina Hernandez, a Mars Rover systems engineer preparing the Perseverance for its long journey. Listen to fascinating insights about this historic mission, the life of a female Hispanic rocket scientist, and what the future of space exploration holds for us all. It's a conversation that's truly out of this world!Find Christina Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/h...
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