Women Offshore Podcast

In Episode 261 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Oluwadamilola "Engr Dee" Adebamipe , a Marine Engineer, maritime data analytics professional, and founder of DeeMarine Analytics . With a career spanning vessel operations, port systems, maritime education, and data analytics, Engr Dee brings a unique perspective on how technology is transforming the maritime industry. Drawing f...

In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we welcome Shasta Kahoalii, Founder of Athena Talent Group. With nearly 20 years of experience in recruiting and talent acquisition leadership, Shasta has interviewed more than 10,000 candidates and supported organizations across offshore, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, supply chain, and operations. Join us as we discuss hiring trends, leaders...

In Episode 259 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Ade Tiznado Solorzano , a Merchant Navy Deck Officer, vessel manager, and Women Offshore Ambassador whose career spans tanker vessels, azimuth tugboats, and humanitarian operations at sea. Ade shares her experience working across diverse vessel types and operational environments, discussing everything from navigation and bridge watchkeepi...

In Episode 258 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Heather Ervin, Editor-in-Chief of Marine Log. Heather shares her path through maritime journalism and the role media plays in highlighting the people and issues shaping the industry today. Since joining Marine Log, she has helped expand the publication’s readership, events, and industry recognition initiatives, including the creation of t...

In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Denielle Christensen , Executive Director and CEO of WaveWorks Alliance . Denielle’s career began outside of maritime, but she spent more than two decades immersed in the commercial marine industry through her work with WorkBoat Magazine , the International WorkBoat Show , Pacific Marine Expo , and National Fisherman . Through that exper...

In Episode 256 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Caitlin Hardy , Founder and Managing Director of Ness Sea, a strategic consulting firm working at the intersection of maritime and technology. In this episode, Caitlin walks through key elements of the Maritime Action Plan and what it means for the future of the industry. From shipbuilding and workforce development to emerging technologie...

In Episode 255 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we speak with Chris Martin of Wings Global Travel , a global travel management company that supports crew logistics across the maritime and offshore industries. Chris shares how travel coordination plays a critical role in offshore operations. From crew rotations and last-minute schedule changes to complex international travel requirements, logistics t...

 In Episode 234 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we spotlight Resolve Marine , a Women Offshore Corporate Supporter and a global provider of marine salvage, emergency response, and offshore services. During this episode, listeners will gain a better understanding of the scope of work involved in marine response operations and the partnerships required to make these efforts successful. Maritime opera...

If you’re new to Women Offshore or looking for guidance on how to navigate a maritime career, this episode is a great place to start. In Episode 235 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Support Christine MacMillan walk listeners through the resources, programs, and community that Women Offshore offers to support mariners at every stage of their caree...

In Episode 252 of the Women Offshore Podcast,  Executive Director Liz Schmidt speaks with Kim Malkoski, Diving Safety Officer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, about training and managing scientific divers in research environments. Kim shares her journey from early scuba certification at age 13 to leading dive safety operations at one of the world’s premier oceanographic institutions. The c...

In Episode 251 of the Women Offshore Podcast, we sit down with Richard A. Stone , founder of Mayflower Event News and author of Project Mayflower , to explore the enduring legacy of one of the most iconic ships in maritime history. Richard shares how his background in journalism and media shaped the creation of Project Mayflower , offering insight into the modern preservation, restoration, and int...

Episode 250 of the Women Offshore Podcast marks a major milestone — not just in episode count, but in the evolution of Women Offshore itself. In this special episode, Executive Director Liz Schmidt and Director of Career Development Christine MacMillan reflect on the podcast’s origins, its role in documenting the organization’s journey, and how far the maritime industry has come in addressing topi...

In Episode 249 of the Women Offshore Podcast , Women Offshore Executive Director Liz Schmidt sits down live at METSTRADE in Amsterdam with Meg Reilly. She is a circumnavigator, sustainability leader, and global change-maker for an inspiring conversation at the intersection of sailing, leadership, and impact. Meg’s journey began far from the sea. After building a successful career on Madison Avenue...

In Episode 248 of the Women Offshore Podcast , Christine MacMillan sits down with Captain Rima Fe Lumangtad , Tidewater’s first Filipino female Master , to talk about her remarkable journey to the bridge — and the leadership values guiding her command today. Rima’s love for the sea began in childhood along the coastlines of the Philippines, where watching vessels pass sparked a dream that never fa...

In this episode, we’re bringing you a replay of one of our most popular live events—Ask an Ambassador! Liz Schmidt hosts an honest and uplifting conversation with several of our Ambassadors, answering questions directly from the Women Offshore community. Whether you’re new to the industry or navigating your next steps, you’ll find encouragement and takeaways you can use today. We’d love to hear wh...

In Episode 246 of the Women Offshore Podcast , Christine MacMillan sits down with Deb Ryan , CEO and Founder of Swan Mountain Advisory , and one of the newest members of the Women Offshore Board. With nearly 20 years of experience across emissions management, carbon markets, and the upstream oil and gas industry, Deb brings a rare combination of technical expertise, strategic insight, and global p...

In Episode 245 of the Women Offshore Podcast , Christine MacMillan speaks with Gladys DeClouet , author of A Layered Life: Breaking Barriers as a Trailblazing Black Woman in Corporate America , about her incredible journey across two male-dominated industries—offshore oil and gas, and the restaurant business. Gladys began her career at Conoco Oil as the first female engineer in offshore exploratio...

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...

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 evolv...

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 stor...

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 St...

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 Acade...

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 int...

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. Hay...

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...