“...Wait. Did they just say that?” Watch the premiere themed entertainment talk show: Getting Real with Wendy and Cynthia! On this, their debut episode, Wendy Heimann-Nunes and Cynthia Sharpe welcome Glazer Children’s Museum CEO Sarah Cole. We will almost certainly be discussing cultivating a positive company culture, the wild concept of leadership treating people like people, and all of the weird and uncomfortable questions that are asked of queer mothers. But honestly? We will see where the conversation takes us. Grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and join us as we work to demystify hot-button topics by exploring them with the people who know best.

Getting Real welcomes Traci Klainer: a whirlwind of talent, professionalism, and badassery. As a creative director, lighting designer, and industry leader, Traci knows the ins and outs of navigating themed entertainment waters. Together, we will discuss the duality of Bravery versus Authenticity and the often overlooked human element of networking. Wendy, Cynthia, and Traci take a closer look at Imposter Syndrome and offer advice on using your own voice to your advantage. This is a Must-See event for industry newcomers and veterans alike!

Happy Mother's Day! This is a sweet sentiment, but holds a lot of unexpected gravity. Being a mother isn't always floral patterns and strawberries. While some celebrate this complex holiday, others dread it. In this TETV Special Presentation, Getting Real's Wendy Heimann-Nunes, Cynthia Sharpe, Anna Kraus, and Kelsey Connolly share their unique experiences in the world of expected motherhood, adoption, loss, and medical complications while navigating the themed entertainment industry. In this largely family-oriented experience industry, our personal stories drive our actions. For anyone who as ever felt alone, overwhelmed, scared, or judged in parenthood (or lack thereof!), you are among friends. We would be honored if you added your voice to the conversation.

Preparing the next generation of entertainment professionals is a hugely important undertaking. Supporting students at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Kris Julio works to ready fledgling creators for their career paths. On Ep. 4 of Getting Real with Wendy & Cynthia, we chat with Kris about collaboration efforts, inclusion, and tokenism in the education scene. If you share an interest in theatre, animatronics, and the art of prop construction, you won’t want to miss this stream! As always, we encourage audience participation, so be sure to bring your questions!

We are honored to welcome Susan Toler Carr to our virtual talk-show couch this month! Susan is an accomplished themed entertainment engineer, project manager, public speaker, and the Co-Founder of the Justin Carr Wants World Peace Foundation (JCWWP). She has used her life and career experience to shape her future outside of The Industry. We will talk about navigating life and love and loss as a black woman with a million stories to share. As always, this is a collaborative conversation and we look forward to your burning questions.

In this Double Feature conversation, Wendy and Cynthia are joined by Cathy Hamaker and Sarah Cole to discuss how queer stories have been told (or erased!) in the world of museums. We will discuss the strange realities of being a queer professional in the museum industry, coupled with personal stories and experiences. And what’s the deal with gender roles in children’s museum spaces? That’s deeply behind the times. With these firecrackers on the show, it promises to be quite the program. Bring your questions and comments, come Get Real with us!