Women Offshore Podcast
Episodes
Larkin shares her Lessons Learned, Episode 160
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Christine talks with Larkin Bohn about how she started her offshore career at the age of 31 and has the message, "Anythi...
LT. J.G. Alice Beittel - NOAA Corps, Episode 159
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine talks with Lieutenant Junior Grade (LT. J.G.) Alice Beittel, who is a commissioned officer for the National Oceanic an...
Dr. Joy Pedersen - Clarity Enneagram Coaching, Episode 158
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine talks with Dr. Joy Pedersen about Enneagram and how it can help you better understand yourself and work with other tea...
Rebecca and Heather - The Call of the Sea, Episode 157
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Christine talks with Rebbeca Johnson and Heather Richard, shares their passion and experience of sailing and how they got to ...
Jenny Candelaria and Learning to Lean In, Episode 156
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine speaks with JL Candelaria, Creative Director and Silk Bracelet Maker for Pretty by JL. Jenny shares her heart on learn...
Meet CGIS Director Jeremy Gauthier, Episode 155
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Ally Cedeno has Mr. Jeremy R. Gauthier, Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service, on the show. We wanted everyone ...
Ally and Christine: Communication Skills to Level Up in the Workplace, Episode 154
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Ally and Christine discuss communication skills and how to use them to level up the workplace. They give great advice on how ...
Dr. Holly Fearnbach: Careers in Ocean Research and Advocating, Episode 153
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Dr. Holly Fearnbach, Dr. Holly Fearnbach is the marine mammal research director of SR3, SeaLife ...
Hillary and the Confidence Code, Episode 152
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Hillary Sprague, a mother of two, educator, and women offshore podcast listener. She's a ...
Ally Cedeno -Tips for Public Speaking, Episode 151
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Ally Cedeno speaks about tips to help with public speaking. Ally has the honor of speaking at California Maritime Academy at the...
Sheila LaFleur - President / Executive Recruiter on the Job Market, Episode 150
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Ally Cedeno speaks with the President and Executive Recruiter at Trackline Search Partners, Sheila LaFleur. As an Unlimited Mas...
Corinne Bendersky - What It's Like to Work in A Male Dominated World, Episode 149
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Corinne Bendersky, a Professor and Area Chair of Management and Organizations who specializes in...
Jeff Avery- A Man's View of SASH at Sea, Episode 148
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
đą In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Jeff Avery. Jeff has been a mariner Chief Steward since 2008. Working on various types of...
Cari Simon - Title IX Attorney, Episode 147
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Cari Simon, who is one of the nationâs leading Title IX attorneys representing survivors of se...
Janine Nagle's Career Path Offshore, Episode 146
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Ally Cedeno speaks with Janine Nagle. She was born and raised a Hawaiâi girl from the island of Oâahu. She had humble beginn...
Kami Returns to Sea After Becoming a Parent, Episode 145
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Kami Bucholz about Kami's return to sea after bringing home their son. If you haven't ...
Kami and Heather's 4th Trimester Experience, Episode 144
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Heather Benjamin and Kami Bucholz about their new life with a baby and Heather's experience...
Family Planning and Fertility Preservation with Dr. Benjamin Lannon, Episode 143
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Dr. Benjamin Lannon about family planning in the maritime industry and fertility preservation. ...
IVF Journey with Kami and Ally, Episode 142
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Ally Cedeno speaks with Kami Bucholz who is a 2008 graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and is an Unlimited Master Mar...
Captain Trevor Bozina and Captain Sandy Bendixen - Puget Sounds Pilots & Maternity Leave, Episode 141
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special episode for you today. In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with both Captain Trevor Bozina and Captain Sandy Bendixen f...
Sanjam Gupta - Maritime SheEO, Episode 140
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Sanjam Sahi Gupta, the Director for Sitara Shipping Ltd. She shares about the big waves she is m...
Jenny Johnson - Maritime Inclusion Partners, Episode 139
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Jenny Johnson, who is a certified HR professional with an extensive background in DEI unique to ...
Sal Mercogliano- The Story of Robert Smalls and The Planter, Episode 138
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Sal Mercogliano, Chair of the Department of History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science at ...
Eva Lianne Veldkamp on the COPE Working Group and Bullying - Episode 137
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Ms. Eva Lianne Veldkamp, an IMO Policy Coordinator representing the Commonwealth of Dominica Mar...
Rienhold Titus - Thriving in Cultural Complexity, Episode 136
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan has a really interesting conversation with Reinhold Titus about culture and his research on the complexity o...
Becky Newdick - Safer Waves Organization, Episode 135
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Becky Newdick from Safer Waves Organization, where she founded this organization in 2019 for mer...
Mariner Max Kantor on Building a Community on Social Media in a Male-Dominated Industry - Episode 134
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with mariner Max Kantor about using social media as a good way to build community, personal branding,...
Inspired by Success in 2022, Episode 133
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ally Cedeno and Christine MacMillian reflect on the 2022 year and discuss Women Offshore's impact this year. Christine has been working on the Ca...
Sherri Hickman on Christmas Boxes for Mariners, Episode 132
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In todayâs episode, Christine MacMillian talks with Sherri Hickman, a Pilot and Captain. She goes into detail about how she helps make boxes for sai...
Meet The Talented Chef Michelle Yelovina, Episode 131
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Ally Cedeno talks with Michelle Yelovina, a Camp Boss, and dives into what holidays are like on board. Michelle is a talented c...
Miriam Anthony - Associate Marriage and Family Psychotherapist, Episode 130
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners, specifically assault and harassment. We advise listener and reader discretion. W...
Liesbet Collaert - Life of a Nomad, Episode 129
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Christine MacMillan talks with Liesbet Collaert and dives into her love for traveling and her nomadic lifestyle. Liesbet was bo...
Christine MacMillian and Ally Cedeno Discuss Giving Tuesday, Episode 128
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, Christine MacMillian and Ally Cedeno discuss Giving Tuesday and reflect on the year. Christine gets an opportunity to share a...
Meet Captain Beth Neumyer on the Training Ship Golden Bear, Episode 127
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners, specifically assault and harassment. We advise listener and reader discretion. W...
Ally is back! Episode 126
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The main host of the Women Offshore Podcast, Ally Cedeno, is back from maternity leave! She updates you on how transitioning into motherhood has gone,...
Seattle Maritime High School, Episode 125
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At Seattle Maritime High School, students gain the skills to launch a maritime career and are ready to continue studying in a 2 or 4-year college upon...
Meet Childrenâs Writer Leigh Lewis, Episode 124
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TODAY ON THE PODCAST, CHRISTINE MACMILLAN TALKS WITH CHILDRENâS WRITER LEIGH LEWIS. Leigh Lewis is a childrenâs writer whose middle-grade debut,...
Ghost Ship Stories with Christine MacMillan, Episode 123
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, with Halloween around the corner Christine MacMillan shares some spooky ghost ship stories. Make sure to give it a listen to h...
Meet Consultant Kate McKenna, Episode 122
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TODAY ON THE PODCAST, CHRISTINE MACMILLAN TALKS WITH SUPPLY CHAIN AND NETWORK OPERATIONS CONSULTANT KATE MCKENNA! Kate McKenna is a 2014 graduate of t...
Meet Chief Engineer Angela Bueno, Episode 121
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Christine MacMillan talks with Chief Engineer Angela Bueno. Angela was the 2021 Wave Maker Award winner! Angela Bueno joins us f...
Learning from Birit Buhr, Episode 120
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Birit Buhr, a chemical engineer who found her way into the offshore wind industry and has become a leading expert in cathodic protection systems!...
Meet Jackie DeFreitas from American Petroleum Institute, Episode 119
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 119, Christine chats with Jackie DeFreitas about her role in the American Petroleum Institute (API), the only trade association representin...
Sal Mercogliano on Whatâs up with Shipping, Episode 118
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 118, Christine interviews Dr. Sal Mercogliano about the importance of history and what it was like to start his Youtube channel in an effor...
Meet Coast Guard Commander Kelsey Barrion, Episode 117
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 117, April interviews Coast Guard Commander Kelsey Barrion about her career journey, dealing with challenges, and navigating transitions. C...
Alaina Basciano on the SS John W. Brown, Episode 116
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 116, April interviews Master Mariner and Field Service Engineer IV Alaina Basciano. Alaina was actually one of the first women on the Women...
Meet Retired Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Diane Bucci, Episode 115
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 115, April interviews Retired Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Diane Bucci about the role of women in Coast Guard history and the fut...
Meet Captain Jaquelyn Burton from Kongsberg Maritime, Episode 114
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Captain Jaquelyn Burton. In episode 114, Christine interviews Captain Jaquelyn (Jaquie) Burton: head of Creative Design at Kongsberg Maritime, an...
Meet Licensed Psychologist Ian Wallace from Cal Maritime, Episode 113
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 113 of the Women Offshore podcast, Christine chats with Dr. Ian Wallace about the DEI council and how to move the needle towards gender equ...
Meet Marine Biologist Claudia Erber, Episode 112
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Claudia Erber In episode 112, Christine chats with Claudia Erber, a Brazilian marine biologist living in Norway. Since 1996, Claudia has been inv...
Meet Managing Director Bryce Lawrence from ESG Ship Vetting, Episode 111
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Bryce Lawrence In episode 111, Christine chats with Bryce Lawrence, a Managing Director from ESG Ship Vetting about sustainability, supply chain,...
Pregnancy Update & New Hosts! Episode 110
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 110, Ally shares more about her pregnancy journey as she approaches her babyâs due date. As Ally prepares for her maternity leave, she in...
At the Edge of Leadership with Shanta Eaden, Episode 108
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If youâre looking to create lasting change at your company to reduce the gender gap, join us on August 3rd for our Inclusion Summit 2022! In episode...
Inclusion Summit Event 2022, Episode 107
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Us for Inclusion Summit Event 2022! In episode 107, Ally Cedeno shares about the upcoming Inclusion Summit Event taking place on August 3rd, 2022...
Meet Project Manager Julia Hedderson from TechnipFMC, Episode 106
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Julia Hedderson In episode 106, Ally chats with Julia Hedderson, a Project Manager for Subsea Projects in the Gulf of Mexico with TechnipFMC. Jul...
Meet CEO Alyssa Franklin from IPT Global, Episode 105
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Alyssa Franklin. Alyssa Franklin is a female leader in the offshore industry and an experienced mariner. She is currently the CEO of an offshore ...
Exploring Untapped Reserves with BCG, Episode 104
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 104, hear from Andrea Ostby as she shares more about the Untapped Reserves 2.0 report that evaluated 50 companies in the oil and gas indust...
Pregnant Offshore (and More!) Part 5, Episode 103
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Heather Enness In episode 103 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Heather Enness joins Ally to wrap up our Pregnant Offshore series. Heather is a memb...
Pregnant Offshore Part 4, Episode 102
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the Pregnant Offshore Series, Ally Cedeno details her personal pregnancy journey offshore. In episode 102, Ally continues the series with a...
Pregnant Offshore Part 3, Episode 101
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 101 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Ally Cedeno continues the Pregnant Offshore Series. In this specific segment, she shares a part of her p...
Pregnant Offshore Part 2, Episode 100
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CHEERS TO 100 EPISODES! Today, we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Women Offshore Podcast. In this episode, Ally Cedeno continues the Pregnant Offs...
Pregnant Offshore Part I, Episode 99
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CELEBRATING MOTHERâS DAY On the next several episodes of the Women Offshore Podcast, hear Allyâs personal pregnancy journey as she shares more abo...
Virtual Career Day 2022, Episode 98
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Annual Career Day is Back! In episode 98, Ally Cedeno shares about the upcoming Virtual Career Day taking place on May 6th, 2022. For the past 5 y...
Meet Captain Anne McIntyre, Episode 97
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Captain Anne McIntyre. Captain Anne McIntyre is a trailblazer who became a pilot in her career and went on to accomplish even more. She graduated...
Sexual Assault & Violence Eradication Program, Episode 96
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In order to eradicate sexual violence in the maritime industry and support the safety of seafarers, Women Offshore founded our own program called Sexu...
#MeToo on Yachts Part 2, Episode 95
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener and reader discretion. This episode contains a story related ...
#MeToo on Yachts Part 1, Episode 94
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener and reader discretion. This episode contains a story related ...
Oceanâs Dream Comes True, Episode 93
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AN OCEANâS DREAM. Captain Frey has spent the last 10 years at sea, sailing traditionally rigged vessels all over the world and gaining a love for fo...
Story of Snug Harbor, Episode 92
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LET ME TELL YOU A STORY. In episode 92 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Ally Cedeno tells a story that involves a death of a sea captain, a bunch of fam...
From Mexico, Meet Maria Avalos, Episode 91
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MEET MARIA AVALOS. Maria Avalos is a Bridge Officer with 6 years of experience overseas and 22 years in the offshore industry. She has a wide experien...
#breakthebias with Women Offshore on March 10th, Episode 90
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN OGGN AND THE WOMEN OFFSHORE FOUNDATION ON MARCH 10TH FOR AN INDUSTRY MIXER HONORING INTERNATIONAL WOMENâS DAY. We would like to imagine a gende...
Get to Know MM-SEAS, Episode 89
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are shining a light on a new maritime resource, MM-SEAS. MM-SEAS is a platform that helps captains, deckhands, mates and engineers cut through USCG...
Search & Rescue at Sea, Episode 88
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
âSo Others May Live.â One of the oldest mission of the US Coast Guard (USCG) is search and rescue (SAR). The USCG is recognized worldwide as a lea...
From Kazakhstan to Offshore, Meet Galiya Sadykova, Episode 87
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Galiya Sadykova. Galiya Sadykova has a background as a petroleum engineer and works onboard Shearwater Geoservicesâ seismic vessels as an obser...
Black Experiences on the Water, Episode 86
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does your company support its Black Mariners? Conversations around allyship and the experiences Black people face have come to the forefront over ...
Women Offshore in Australia, Meet Susan Coleman, Episode 85
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Coleman thrives on the water. Susan Coleman is currently a chief mate sailing as a relief senior dynamic positioning operator with Transocean in...
Whatâs New at Mercy Ships in 2022, Episode 84
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CATCH UP WITH MERCY SHIPS AND HOW THEY SAVE LIVES ACROSS THE GLOBE Mercy Ships provides surgeries for thousands of people with their floating hospital...
Thanks for Listening in 2021, Episode 83
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many thanks to our listeners as we close out the year! Finishing our full first year as part of the Oil and Gas Global Network, the Women Offshore Pod...
OGGN 2021 Holiday Special, Episode 82
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wishing you a wonderful holiday from the whole OGGN crew! The Women Offshore Podcast is a part of the Oil and Gas Global Network (OGGN), the worldâs...
Christmas Trees at Sea, Episode 81
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Women Offshore is a 501(c)(3) supporting a diverse workforce on the water. Itâs the holiday season and sailors for centuries have made the most of b...
Offshore for the Holidays, Episode 80
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate the Holidays even while Offshore It can be difficult when friends and families celebrate the holidays without you while you are working offs...
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, Episode 79
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Giving Tuesday is an Opportunity to Give Back Women Offshore is a 501(c)(3) supporting a diverse workforce on the water. On this podcast, founder Ally...
Trans Women are Women â Meet Kim Asher, Episode 78
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Letâs talk about the importance of representation and visibility. At the Women Offshore Conference, LGBTQIA+ members took the stage. The LGBTQIA+ pa...
Navigating Pregnancy, Episode 77
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being pregnant while working offshore creates unique challenges to consider. On this podcast, Jais Curry, our director of community outreach is back t...
USMMA Female Midshipmen Speak Up, Episode 76
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Female midshipmen from USMMA raise their voices for change. This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener a...
Women Offshore Conference 2021, Episode 75
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to talk about our upcoming annual conference week on this podcast. Women Offshore is a 501(c)(3) supporting a diverse workforce off the...
Ghost Ship of Northumberland Strait, Episode 74
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1900, a group of sailors raced towards a ship in distress only to see it vanish. The Northumberland Strait separates Prince Edward Island from New ...
Establishing Boundaries & Navigating Trauma, Episode 73
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
LISTENER & READER DISCRETION ADVISED This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener and reader discretio...
Sexual Assault is Not a âWomenâs Issue,â Episode 72
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listener & Reader Discretion Advised This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener and reader discretio...
Beating Insomnia with the Nerd Yogi, Episode 71
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being offshore and falling asleep when you need to can be so tough. The noise, short changes, and stress can all contribute to insomnia. Virginie Ferg...
Managing Stress with Wellness Offshore, Episode 70
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being offshore can be so stressful. Meet Virginie Ferguson of Wellness Offshore. Virginie is a yoga teacher, science lover, and mum of two. She helps ...
Working Out Offshore, Episode 69
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an avid weightlifter? Gym addict? Fitness fanatic? If you work out a lot when you are on land, how does that change when you are offshore? For...
Slow Down for Right Whales, Episode 68
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The North Atlantic Right Whale needs your help. North Atlantic right whales were often found near shore, swimming slowly, and tended to float when kil...
What is IoT? Get to know V2Subsea! Episode 67
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about Iot? Today on the podcast we are learning about IoT, the âInternet of Things.â IoT is the connection point between the physic...
A Career Resource: 10ure App, Episode 66
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for a job right now? Or maybe you could benefit from an app to help organize your offshore credentials. If you fall into either of the...
An Unconventional Move to IBM, Episode 65
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different kinds of career paths in our community. At the Women Offshore Foundation, we provide support through resources and a worldwid...
Lactation Education, Episode 64
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations around Motherhood continue on the Podcast. Episodes 52-57 of the Women Offshore Podcast were all about motherhood with Jais Curry, the d...
Breaking the GAS Ceiling with Rebecca Ponton, Episode 63
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know American journalist Rebecca Ponton. In our last episode, you heard Rebecca Ponton, the author of Breaking the GAS Ceiling, read a chapter ...
Breaking the GAS Ceiling, Arleteâs Story Episode 62
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you read the book, Breaking the GAS Ceiling? Breaking the GAS Ceiling, Women in the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry is the result of one womanâ...
Ask for What You Want, Episode 61
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you asked for something you want in your career? Because of the challenges women face in speaking up, they tend to NOT ask for ...
Wisdom from a Subsea Engineer & Executive, Episode 60
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, letâs learn from a woman who blazed a trail in subsea engineering. Christina Johansen is the senior vice president of product management at T...