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Women Offshore Podcast

Women Offshore Podcast

244 episodes

1 week ago

In Episode 244 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Development Christine MacMillan sit down for an open and honest conversation about resiliency—and why it may be time to rethink how we talk about it. Resilience is often celebrated as the hallmark of success, especially for women working offshore in a male-dominated industry. But what happens when “being resilient” becomes an expectation rather than an empowering choice? Liz and Christine explo...

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In Episode 244 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Development Christine MacMillan sit down for an open and honest conversation about resiliency—and why it may be time to rethink how we talk about it. Resilience is often celebrated as the hallmark of success, especially for women working offshore in a male-dominated industry. But what happens when “being resilient” becomes an expectation rather than an empowering choice? Liz and Christine explo...

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Women Offshore Podcast

Stronger Doesn’t Mean Harder: Why It’s Time to Redefine Resilience at Sea

In Episode 244 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Development Christine MacMillan sit down for an open and honest conversation about resiliency—and why it may be time to rethink how we talk about it. Resilience is often celebrated as the hallmark of success, especially for women working offshore in a male-dominated industry. But what happens when “being resilient” becomes an expectation rather than an empowering choice? Liz and Christine explo...

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Sailing into Purpose: Phoebe Rogers on Adventure, Adversity, and Transformation at Sea

In Episode 243 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Phoebe Rogers—a sailor, educator, and adventurer whose life is defined by courage, curiosity, and the call of the ocean. Phoebe calls herself a mountain girl at heart with a sailing problem. Her love for sailing began at age 14 on Lake Tahoe, racing with her stepfather aboard a Melges 24. But that early spark evolved into something much bigger: a calling to live fully, challenge limits, and connect people to them...

4 weeks ago

44 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Charting Visibility: Andrea Tagliaferro on Yacht Femme & Women in Yachting

In Episode 242 of the Women Offshore Podcast, I sit down with Andrea Tagliaferro, founder of Yacht Femme, a platform born from her desire to amplify women’s voices in the yachting industry. With more than 10 years in yachting—spanning yacht design, marketing, and content—Andrea has transformed Yacht Femme into a multimedia community hub of networking, recognition, and empowerment. Andrea’s story began with Yacht Dame, created in 2018 after she attended the Monaco Yacht Show. Within a week, sh...

1 month ago

39 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Navigating Change: Samantha Cibelli on Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Maritime

In Episode 241 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Samantha Cibelli, Sales Director at Kongsberg Maritime, to explore her 15-year career across sea service, commercial operations, and maritime technology. Samantha’s path began in the U.S. Coast Guard, where she served on active duty as a Marine Inspector in Houston, TX, leading teams through Flag State and Port State Control examinations. From there, she moved into sailing commercially as a deck officer aboard U....

1 month ago

32 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and Wellness Offshore

In Episode 240 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Andrew Bruhl, mariner-turned-entrepreneur and founder of ShipShape Health, to explore the importance of physical and mental wellbeing in the maritime industry.Andrew’s journey began with a chance encounter on a ship passing through the Pascagoula Channel—a moment that inspired him to enroll at Texas Maritime Academy. After three years sailing tankers and container ships, he experienced firsthand how demanding lif...

2 months ago

42 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Leading the Wave: Ana Čalić’s Vision for a Sustainable Boating Industry

In Episode 239 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Ana Čalić—a dynamic leader in the boating industry, and a passionate advocate for sustainability, diversity, and innovation. With a Master’s in Science, Business, and Innovation from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Energy and Sustainability, Ana’s mission is clear: to drive meaningful change at the intersection of technology, environment, and community. Ana serves as Business and Marketing Developme...

2 months ago

37 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Navigating the Depths: Hayley Adlam’s Uncharted Path in Offshore Engineering

In this week’s episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, I sit down with Hayley Adlam, a woman whose career spans the world’s oceans and crosses industry boundaries. Hayley, now the Fleet Services Technical Interface Manager and Marine Environment UK Deputy at ASN, shares a compelling journey marked by technical excellence, environmental stewardship, and a deep-rooted commitment to mentorship. Hayley's offshore career began with a spark—her first trip with Gardline as a Marine Mammal Observer in...

3 months ago

24 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Solo Circumnavigation with Fraser Flight

Welcome to the Women Offshore Podcast! This is Episode 237. Christine first catches up with Liz Schmidt, Executive Director of Women Offshore. Then Christine has the chance to interview Fraser Flight about his bid to race in the Global Solo Challenge in 2027. This event is solo, nonstop, and unsupported. It's known as one of the most grueling races on the water, and Fraser has spent his life mentally preparing for this. Fraser Flight, a Zimbabwean-born Sailor, is on his way to become th...

3 months ago

50 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Steady Success of Christalove Agyin-Ayetse

What looks like steady successes compounding over time can feel like a long, slow climb during the process. Christalove Agyin-Ayetse is a proud Ghanaian from the Fante tribe who helped fulfill her father's dream of becoming a merchant mariner. During this interview, Christine MacMillan and Christalove discuss what life is like in Ghana, what loyalty and community mean to her, and the struggles of making her way in the industry that hasn't always been inviting. She shares her belie...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Catching Up With Miriam Anthony

Miriam Anthony is no stranger to the Women Offshore Podcast. As a licensed Chief Mate and a Clinical Psychologist, she sits at the crossroads to provide mental health services to mariners. After witnessing the need in the industry, she pursued licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy, and now brings mental health to mariners. Miriam chairs the Mental Health Committee for the International Union of Masters, Mates and Pilots, and has been researching ways to improve the mental well-...

4 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

The How-To of Healing: Maritime Mental Health with Pam Kern, LCSW

At Women Offshore, we’re committed to highlighting conversations that support the health, safety, and success of women in the maritime industry. In our latest podcast episode, The How-To of Healing, we welcome Pam Kern, MS, LCSW—an expert whose career bridges the gap between life at sea and mental health support on shore. Pam brings a rare and valuable perspective to the topic of therapy. She spent 18 years sailing the globe as a Guest Relations Manager aboard cruise ships, overseeing the wel...

5 months ago

46 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

What Would You Do? Episode 233

In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we share the anonymous story of a mariner who navigated a series of deeply uncomfortable and inappropriate interactions while on hitch. This story does not involve physical violence, but it does involve emotional manipulation, blurred boundaries, and delayed responses from leadership. These are issues that many offshore professionals have faced but rarely talk about openly. The story is real. The names and identifying details have been changed to...

5 months ago

9 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Keep It or Change It? The Personal and Professional Stakes of a Woman’s Last Name, Episode 232

In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, hosts Ally Tenorio and Laura McFalls delve into the multifaceted decision women face regarding changing their last names after marriage. This conversation is not just about personal choices but also encompasses professional identities and legal implications. The Personal Journey Ally shares her experience of transitioning from Cedeno to Tenorio, highlighting the emotional and cultural considerations involved. Laura discusses her decision to retai...

6 months ago

22 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Is DEI Dead? Part II, Episode 231

As enforcement guidance sharpens and the legal spotlight intensifies, how are organizations supposed to navigate DEI now? In this episode, we take a deeper look at what has unfolded since Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” was signed in January 2025. While the order targeted federal agencies, its ripple effects are reshaping how private companies, nonprofits, and universities approach diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative...

6 months ago

11 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Is DEI Dead? Part I, Episode 230

As political tides shift and legal scrutiny increases, is DEI dead? In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) following the January 2025 release of Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This federal directive has changed how government agencies—and increasingly, private companies—approach DEI initiatives. But what does that actually mean for those working in industries on the wate...

7 months ago

12 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Anchored in Advocacy: How Capt. Kelly Gordon is Making Mental Health Matter, Episode 229

In this episode, titled "Anchored in Advocacy: How Capt. Kelly Gordon is Making Mental Health Matter," we delve into the inspiring journey of Captain Kelly J. Gordon. Growing up on a farm in small-town Indiana, Kelly's thirst for adventure led her from academia, where she served as a chemistry professor, to the helm of superyachts as an accomplished captain. Beyond her maritime achievements, Kelly is a passionate advocate for mental health within the yachting community. In 2024, she founded Y...

7 months ago

40 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Stories with Samantha McCririck onboard M/Y Unbridled, Episode 228

7 months ago

22 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Maisa Ziegler and her Maritime Mindset, Episode 227

In today's episode of The Women Offshore Podcast, we focus on Mariner Mental Health with Maisa Ziegler. She is a mariner, therapist, and coach living in Hawaii and helping mariners find a better balance in their life. Trigger Warning! Christine hears from Maisa about her own traumatic event at sea that affected her Mental Health negatively until she sought help. Learning from that experience, she is now able to relate to mariners and build a trusting relationship with them to offe...

8 months ago

30 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

Coronado Hickman’s Journey at the Women Offshore Benefit Gala, Episode 226

The Women Offshore Benefit Gala took place on February 8th at the Petroleum Club of Houston, Texas. Funds raised that night went towards scholarships for U.S. Maritime Academy cadets, supporting their essential sea terms. Special thanks to our table sponsors, including USMMA AAF, Transocean, Oxy, AMO, NOV, Chevron, Shell, Noble, Houston Pilots, ATPI, Stolt Tankers, Liskow, and the Consortium of State Maritime Academies, as well as the Tenorio Family and Carolyn Kurtz. Thank you to our speaker...

8 months ago

16 minutes

Women Offshore Podcast

How Rachel Pagonis Found Her Calling from a Cruise at 14 Years Old, Episode 225

We’re back and more excited than ever to bring you fresh stories, honest conversations, and inspiring voices from the maritime industry! Kicking off this season, Christine MacMillian sits down with our first guest for the season, Rachel Pagonis, a Safety Officer onboard a cruise ship with over a decade of experience at sea. Rachel shares how her love for the water started unexpectedly, when she took a cruise at 14 years old, she thought working on a ship would just be a stepping stone while s...

9 months ago

49 minutes