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We 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. 

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

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Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

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Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

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Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Vanessa and Sue round up some recent attention-grabbing headlines in the world of science and tech.

Referenced:

Instagram pauses IG for Kids amid criticism

https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/27/22697341/us-eeoc-sues-activision-blizzard-sexual-harassment-discrimination

HubStaff software that allows employers to monitor remote workers' productivity

Tesla software grades driver's safety 

https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/27/22696427/ford-ev-battery-factory-tennessee-kentucky-investment

https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/28/22698129/toyota-woven-planet-renovo-acquisition-av-operating-system

We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

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Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

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Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

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Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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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.

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

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Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

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Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Learn the basics of blockchain and cryptocurrency - and why it matters to you (hint: you'll own and manage all your own financial and health records  using this technology in the not-too-distant future!)

Find Lynne Marlor online:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynne-marlor-23a741a/

Find the Boston Blockchain Association  online:  https://bostonblockchainassociation.com/

Referenced:

Blockchain Revolution Book on Amazon 
https://www.amazon.com/Blockchain-Revolution-Technology-Cryptocurrencies-Changing/dp/1101980141/ref=asc_df_1101980141/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312025907421&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4037746568248229523&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060439&hvtargid=pla-529772902237&psc=1

Gary Gensler on Twitter  https://twitter.com/GaryGensler
Hester Pierce on Twitter  https://twitter.com/hesterpeirce?lang=en

DeFi Dad on Twitter  https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

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Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram    Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn   Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

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Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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Find Alisa Walters Online:

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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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-amazon

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/preference-for-sons-could-lead-to-4-7-m-missing-female-births

https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/16/22627515/flicktype-ios-keyboard-discontinued-blind-visually-impaired

https://www.insider.com/chinas-flawless-ai-influencers-the-hot-new-queens-of-advertising-2021-8

https://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-10

We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

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Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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Vanessa, Sue, & Alisa talk about how to grow in your career while working remotely.

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

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Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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Woman-led Mammogen Inc. is looking for breast cancers in a whole new way:  using liquid biopsy to detect cancers far earlier, for more women, and with greater accuracy than traditional mammograms.  They're also passionate about building a community to support women well beyond their initial diagnosis.  A special look at the promising future for earlier breast cancer detection, in recognition of  Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Find Mammogen Inc. online:  https://www.mammogen.bio/

Find IV Bio Holdings online:  https://www.ivbh.studio/

Marty Keiser on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-keiser-29181b4/

Liz Cormier-May on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-cormier-may-b02a2272/



We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

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Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram    Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn   Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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The We Get Real AF Podcast is a production of MicDrop Creative, telling stories that uplift, inspire and empower women worldwide.  www.micdropcreative.com

September is International Update Your Resumé Month (yeah - we just found out it's a thing, too!)  Recruiter Alisa Walters gives us the good, bad and best practices for making your resumé shine!

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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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/neuroprosthesis

https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/11/22620822/zoom-virtual-learning-classes-focus-mode-teachers-students

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/09/apple-will-reject-demands-to-use-csam-system-for-surveillance

https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/11/22620679/nestflix-fake-tv-shows-movies-netflix-streaming

We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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This week, Talent Specialist and Recruiter Alisa Walters has some savvy tips for making the most of your review at work.

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

LinkedIn

Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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Imagine 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:

 LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-siegel/?originalSubdomain=ch

Electra Aero
https://www.electra.aero/team/diana-siegel

We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

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Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram    Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn   Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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The We Get Real AF Podcast is a production of MicDrop Creative, telling stories that uplift, inspire and empower women worldwide.  www.micdropcreative.com

The 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.

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

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Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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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-html5

https://www.npr.org/2021/08/01/1023468165/zoom-agrees-to-settle-a-privacy-lawsuit-for-85-million

https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/online-safety-basics/

https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-technology-research-temperature-middle-east-weather-engineering-emirates-meteorology-2021-7

https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/30/22602655/activision-blizzard-employees-accusations-allegations-lawsuit

https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/3/22607356/blizzard-president-leaving-harassment-protest-brack

We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

LinkedIn

Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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Vanessa, Sue, & Alisa talk about the expectations and realities of holding two full-time jobs at the same  time.

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

LinkedIn

Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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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.


Find Teresa Drew Online:

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STEM Next Opportunity Fund
https://stemnext.org/teresa-drew/

Million Girls Moonshot

https://milliongirlsmoonshot.org/

 We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram    Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn   Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

LinkedIn

Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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A chat about the value of friendship in the workplace, and how to navigate its upas and downs.

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

LinkedIn

Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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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-safety

Singapore Preschool teaches kids soft skill needed for the digital age

https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/24/22639106/microsoft-power-apps-default-permissions-settings-user-records-exposed-38-million-upgard

Smart Clothes that boost device signal strength and power and connect your devices via radio waves

We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

LinkedIn

Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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Vanessa, Sue, & Alisa talk about where the influx of jobs in 2021 can be found.

Find Alisa Walters Online:

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We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram  Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

LinkedIn

Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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As Afghanistan has fallen into chaos and terror under the Taliban, American mom Allyson Reneau has mobilized her personal network to help 10 girls from the Afghanistan All Girl Robotics Team escape to freedom.  Now, after receiving world-wide coverage of this story, Allyson is being inundated with texts from Afghan professional women (lawyers, judges and others) who are fearful for their lives.  Hear how she’s making a difference, and what you can do to help, in this exclusive We Get Real AF podcast interview.

Find Allyson Reneau Online:

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Info about Allyson on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=allyson%20reneau

Allyson's Website
https://allysonreneau.com/

Afghan All Girl Robotics Team Facebook Page

https://m.facebook.com/agrt1919/

Referenced:

Donate on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/donate/1281395485626210/

Donate on Go Fund Me 

https://gofund.me/16cbc5c9

 We Get Real AF Podcast Credits:

Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

Vanessa Alava

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Sue Robinson

LinkedIn Instagram Twitter 

Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean  

Instagram    Website

Technical Director: Mitchell Machado

LinkedIn   Reset Gaming

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite

Artist: Rachel K. Collier

YouTube Channel Instagram Website

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta

LinkedIn

Cover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice Moore 

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The We Get Real AF Podcast is a production of MicDrop Creative, telling stories that uplift, inspire and empower women worldwide.  www.micdropcreative.com