Meet Ana Čalić, Chief Commercial Officer at Navela and Founder of Women in Nautica. Ana is a boating industry specialist who’s passionate about sustainability, diversity, and innovation. With a Master’s degree in Energy and Sustainability from VU Amsterdam, she works to empower the industry through cutting-edge solutions, conferences, and global initiatives.
FOLLOW Ana
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-čalić/
FOLLOW Navela:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navela-ltd/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navela___/
Website: http://www.navela.hr
FOLLOW WIN:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-nautica
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/win_womeninnautica/
Website: https://womeninnautica.com
YACHT FEMME
Website: https://www.yachtfemme.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtfemme/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yacht-femme/
Meet Danielle McLaren is Managing Director of Yotspot, the leading job platform for the yachting industry. Based in Southampton, she drives strategy, marketing, finance, and team leadership. With a background in business and a love for great white sharks, she’s helping modernize yachting through smart tech and teamwork.
FOLLOW Danielle
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danimclaren/
FOLLOW YOTSPOT:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yotspot/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yotspot_crew/
Website: https://www.yotspot.com/
YACHT FEMME
Website: https://www.yachtfemme.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtfemme/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yacht-femme/
Mistakes & Tips with Nadia Warshavskaya, Rebecca Whitlocke & Sophia Wilson. Moderated Sidney Bitter-Larkin.
Dangerous Mistakes Marketers Make with Today’s Consumers. Avoid common pitfalls in modern marketing. This session highlights critical mistakes marketers often make and provides actionable tips to ensure your campaigns resonate with today’s savvy consumers.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify: Yacht Femme
YouTube: @yachtfemme
Brand Heat with Alexandra Llewellyn, Daniela D'errico, and Kelly Downey. Moderated Miryam Fossati
How Brands Build and Maintain Momentum. Unpack the strategies successful brands use to stay top of mind. This session will dive into creating sustained brand momentum, adapting to changing market trends, and maintaining a strong connection with your audience.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify: Yacht Femme
YouTube: @yachtfemme
Marketing Automations with Chiara Sassoli & Sacha Williams. Moderated Jill Bobrow.
Discover the essential AI tools every entrepreneur should leverage. From CGI to automation, learn how these technologies can enhance productivity, improve content creation, and streamline your marketing efforts.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify: Yacht Femme
YouTube: @yachtfemme
The Creator Economy with Betsy Lemaire, Marina Jarniat & Victoria Chalaya. Moderated Sophie Spicknell.
This session explores the evolving financial dynamics of the creator economy—a growing ecosystem of independent content creators who build communities and influence online. These creators collaborate with brands, offering authentic engagement beyond traditional advertising. We focus on pricing transparency, equitable monetization strategies, and how creators navigate these challenges to thrive in an increasingly competitive market.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify: Yacht Femme
YouTube: @yachtfemme
Meet Melissa Lawton, Chief Content Officer at SailGP, a global racing league featuring cutting-edge F50 foiling catamarans. She leads strategy across broadcast, digital, and social, delivering 14 races across 4 continents each season. With a background in live sports, music, and entertainment, she’s helped produce content that’s reached over 90 million views. Known for integrating AI and data into live production, Melissa is reshaping how fans experience sailing. In this episode, she shares how SailGP is making elite racing more exciting, inclusive, and globally accessible.
FOLLOW Melissa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-lawton-20aabb29/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailgp/
website: https://sailgp.com/general/how-to-watch
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Z3si9YuOzrJN-4dVpW5Jw
YACHT FEMME
Website: https://www.yachtfemme.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtfemme/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yacht-femme/
Meet Jelena, a Yacht Broker at Ocean Independence in Monaco with 13 years of experience in the yachting industry. Specializing in both yacht sales and charter, she expertly manages transactions and curates bespoke charter itineraries. Fluent in four languages, Jelena holds degrees in Economics and Management, International Tourism, and Economic International Relations. Originally from Kazakhstan, she has lived in France and Monaco for 16 years, blending technical expertise with creativity to deliver exceptional client experiences.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelena-vezia-21432617/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyacht_girl/
website: https://www.oceanindependence.com
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Website: https://www.yachtfemme.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtfemme/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yacht-femme/
Building Your Network & Work-Life Balance with Alice Caslini, Carmen Lau and Elisa Vagentti, moderated by Sophie Spicknell
This session will focus on building meaningful professional relationships that align with your goals. You’ll explore time management strategies to balance networking with personal priorities, as well as how to leverage digital tools for efficient network expansion. The session will also address the importance of setting boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance and prevent burnout.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify: Yacht Femme
YouTube: @yachtfemme
Unpacking Leadership with Kristina Hebert, Megan Legasse, and Nada Serafini, moderated by Barrett Wright
We will cover key leadership elements, including aligning your leadership style with personal strengths and developing emotional intelligence for greater impact.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify: Yacht Femme
YouTube: @yachtfemme
Marketing & Building Your Brand with Ione Astondoa and Summer Sawaya, moderated by E. Dilan Sarac
This episode will help you define your brand identity by communicating core values and unique selling points. Learn to craft an emotional narrative, leverage social media for greater reach, and balance consistency with adaptability to stay relevant in a changing market.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify: Yacht Femme
YouTube: @yachtfemme
Starting a Business Alone
We will explore the journey of independent entrepreneurship. Hear inspiring stories from women who conquered fear and took bold risks. Gain strategies to boost self-reliance, build resilience in new markets, and create supportive networks that empower courageous decisions.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify: Yacht Femme
YouTube: @yachtfemme
Rebecca Whitlocke, founder of Antibes Yachting, is a marketing consultant and freelance copywriter based in southern France. With a background in wholesale travel and experience in superyacht hospitality, Rebecca’s proudest achievement is launching her company while juggling life as a Mom to two sons. She focuses on helping yachting businesses grow through strategic marketing, PR, social media management, and event promotion.
Host: Andrea TagliaferroA Yacht Dame Productions
FOLLOW REBECCA
Website: antibesyachting.com
Linkedin: Rebecca Whitlocke
Instagram: @antibesyachting
YACHT FEMME:Website: yachtfemme.comInstagram: @yachtfemmeLinkedin: Yacht FemmeSpotify: Yacht FemmeYouTube: Yacht Femme
Maryann Johndrow, CEO and Co-founder of BoatBot. She grew up boating in Cape Cod and now resides in Newport Beach, CA. After building a successful tech company, she turned her passion for yachting into innovation, launching BoatBot in 2023 to simplify yacht management. She oversees marketing, sales, and operations, focusing on AI-driven solutions like CaptainAI, to streamline maintenance. With a nimble team of 20, she sees technology as key to industry efficiency.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
A Yacht Dame Productions
FOLLOW MARYANN
Website: boatbot.ai
Linkedin: Maryann-Johndrow
Instagram: @boatbotapp
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify: Yacht Femme
YouTube: Yacht Femme
From Crisis to Code: How Modern Challenges Reshape Maritime Law with Claudia Casalis, Laura Sherrod and Sophie Spicknels
Explore how contemporary social, political, and environmental changes, as well as maritime disasters, shape the evolution of yacht laws and maritime regulations. Drawing on historical precedents, the forum will examine ongoing global occurrences and their potential to influence the yachting industry, including manufacturing practices, safety standards, and international compliance measures.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify:http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme
YouTube: http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame
Flags: Regulatory Requirements for Superyacht Pioneers & First Movers with Alisson Vasallo, Ionna Hernandez, Michelle Van der Merwe and Jana Thomas
Understand the regulatory requirements affecting superyacht pioneers. We’ll focus on evolving regulations, legal issues, and how these impact yacht ownership, financing, and registration, particularly for early movers in the industry.
Host: Andrea Tagliaferro
Forum by: Yacht Femme
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify:http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme
YouTube: http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame
Shipyards: The Future of Owners and Projections for 2025 & the Impact of the USA Election Results with Amelia Villiers-Stuart , Carla Bellieni, Jessica Galea and Jana Thomas
Explore the future of shipyards with a focus on owner expectations and projections for 2025. This session will also examine the potential impact of the U.S. elections on regulations, tax policies, and international agreements within the yachting industry.
YACHT FEMME:
Website: yachtfemme.com
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify:http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme
YouTube: http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame
Financial Global Landscape: Shipyard State and Brokerage Sales with Barrett Wright and Erin Ackor and Sophie Spicknel.
Explore the global financial landscape’s impact on shipyards and brokerage sales. Hear how economic shifts, inflation, and supply chain issues are influencing yacht purchasing trends, shipyard operations, and brokerage strategies.
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Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify:http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme
YouTube: http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame
Meet Alison Vassallo, Partner at Fenech and Fenech Advocates and Head of the Yachting Department.
In 2004, she received her Doctorate of Laws from the University of Malta, and in 2005, she obtained her Master’s Degree in International Maritime Law from the International Maritime Law Institute.
For the past 19 years, Alison has advised and coordinated projects for owners, shipyards, and financiers on the acquisition and sale of private and commercial yachts. She provides legal support for registration, corporate services, financing, chartering, leasing, and fiscal requirements and solutions.
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Website: https://fenechlaw.com
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fenechandfenech
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fenechlaw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fenech-&-fenech-advocates
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtfemme/
Spotify: Yacht Femme
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yacht-femme/id1531198636
Professional Help and Navigating Health Insurance with Francesca Conn, Melanie Langley Cert and Sophie Spicknell.
Explore the complexities of health insurance in the maritime sector, including coverage options, costs, and contractual obligations. Additionally, learn how to connect with counselors, access key resources, and prepare mental health support in advance.
How to Connect with Qualified Counselors: Learn the best ways to find and connect with licensed professionals who can offer the support you need.
Hotlines and Associations: Receive contact information for trusted associations and hotlines that provide immediate assistance and support.
Understanding Coverage Options: Gain clarity on the different types of health insurance coverage available to maritime professionals, including what is typically covered and how it aligns with industry-specific needs.
Making the Right Choice: Learn how to evaluate different insurance providers and plans to select the best option for you and your crew's health and well-being.
Navigating the Fine Print: Discover tips for reviewing and understanding your health insurance policy, ensuring you're adequately covered while on board and off.-SPONSORS:
-YACHT FEMME:
Instagram: @yachtfemme
Linkedin: Yacht Femme
Spotify:http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme
YouTube: http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame