Women Offshore Podcast

In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan has a really interesting conversation with Reinhold Titus about culture and his research on the complexity of culture.    Reinhold Titus, originally from Namibia, has lived in six different countries on three continents and traveled to sixty countries. He is passionate about helping individuals, teams, and organizations Thrive in Cultural Complexity . He spe...

In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Becky Newdick from Safer Waves Organization, where she founded this organization in 2019 for merchant seafarers who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or gender discrimination on board to have a place to turn. Becky Newdick is a deck officer who sails as both Chief Mate and Captain on Wightlink vehicle ferries. She has been worki...

In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with mariner Max Kantor about using social media as a good way to build community, personal branding, and how to come together in a male-dominated industry. She gives great advice that we all could use! Max Kantor works offshore as a mate with Hornbeck Offshore aboard Offshore Supply Vessels. Growing up with parents who worked for maritime companies i...

Ally Cedeno and Christine MacMillian reflect on the 2022 year and discuss Women Offshore's impact this year. Christine has been working on the Career Development Program this past year and has made it into an incredible program. She goes into detail about her most memorable story this year of who she has helped and why it is so important.  If you are in the industry and looking at other roles...

In today’s episode, Christine MacMillian talks with Sherri Hickman, a Pilot and Captain. She goes into detail about how she helps make boxes for sailors worldwide for Seamen’s International. Christine shares that she received one of these boxes while offshore and how much it meant to her. Sherri says it has been going on for at least 28 years!  Be sure to check out the podcast and head to their we...

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 chef and shares her experience offshore cooking for crews. She goes into detail on how she makes it special for crews and has an excellent outlook for offshore. There are some fun stories in this podcast with great insight that you don’t want to miss!...

This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners, specifically assault and harassment. We advise listener and reader discretion. We do our best to hold these topics with sincerity, and we hope you’ll listen in only when you feel ready and able. Today on the podcast, Christine MacMillian speaks with Miriam Anthony, an experience Associate Marriage and Family Psychotherapist, abo...

Today on the podcast, Christine MacMillan talks with Liesbet Collaert and dives into her love for traveling and her nomadic lifestyle.  Liesbet was born in Belgium, but calls herself a world citizen. Traveling has been her lifelong passion, closely followed by writing. She has been intrigued by foreign lands, adventurous pursuits, captivating cultures, and a simple world map since she was a teenag...

On today's podcast, Christine MacMillian and Ally Cedeno discuss Giving Tuesday and reflect on the year. Christine gets an opportunity to share about the Women Offshore Career Development Program and her impact in propelling these women into their careers. Ally shares that the donations from Giving Tuesday will be going to help grow our Career Development program and they get to share what 20...

This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners, specifically assault and harassment. We advise listener and reader discretion. We do our best to hold these topics with sincerity, and we hope you’ll listen in only when you feel ready and able. Today on the podcast, Christine MacMillan talks with Captain Beth Nuemyer.  Captain Beth Neumyer graduated from Massachusetts Maritime...

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, as well as how she is preparing to go back offshore! Have a listen to hear how it has been going for her as a new mom! You may even hear her baby in the background! Additionally, Ally has an announcement to make! Christine MacMillan from Women Offsh...

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 graduation. April Killian is back on the podcast! She interviews Tremain Holloway, who serves as the founding principal at Seattle Maritime High School, As an equity-driven leader, Principal Holloway is committed to academic excellence and innovativ...

TODAY ON THE PODCAST, CHRISTINE MACMILLAN TALKS WITH CHILDREN’S WRITER LEIGH LEWIS.  Leigh Lewis is a children’s writer whose middle-grade debut, Pirate Queens: Dauntless Women Who Dared to Rule the High Seas (National Geographic Kids), spotlights six fierce female pirates, telling each of their stories in verse. Leigh’s adventures on the high seas have enabled […] The post Meet Children’s Writer...

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 hear some interesting facts about the S.S. Ourang Medan and the abandoned ship: The Mary Celeste in 1972. She talks about the Kaz II, dubbed “the ghost yacht”, is a […] The post Ghost Ship Stories with Christine MacMillan, Episode 123 appeared first on...

TODAY ON THE PODCAST, CHRISTINE MACMILLAN TALKS WITH SUPPLY CHAIN AND NETWORK OPERATIONS CONSULTANT KATE MCKENNA! Kate McKenna is a 2014 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy who has been driven by her love of world traveling and desire for diverse perspectives into a career that she had always dreamed of.  Kate was […] The post Meet Consultant Kate McKenna, Episode 122 appeared fi...

Today on the podcast, Christine MacMillan talks with Chief Engineer Angela Bueno. Angela was the 2021 Wave Maker Award winner! Angela Bueno joins us from her home in Charlotte, NC. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2007. While at MMA, she assisted in creating the Academy’s Multi-Cultural […] The post Meet Chief Engineer Angela Bueno, Epis...

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! Birit holds an AMPP certificate as a specialist in the field and is responsible for corrosion protection strategy and design of foundations at Ørsted Offshore Wind. She has her name […] The post Learning from Birit Buhr, Episode 120 appeared first o...

In episode 119, Christine chats with Jackie DeFreitas about her role in the American Petroleum Institute (API), the only trade association representing all segments of America’s oil and gas industry. Jackie graduated with a B.S. in International Business from Old Dominion University in 2010 and is currently a senior specialist in Intellectual Property & Distribution […] The post Meet Jackie De...

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 effort to share more about the history of the maritime industry. Sal is currently Chair of the Department of History, Criminal Justice and Political Science at Campbell University. He is […] The post Sal Mercogliano on What’s up with Shipping, Episode 118...

In episode 117, April interviews Coast Guard Commander Kelsey Barrion about her career journey, dealing with challenges, and navigating transitions. Commander Barrion has been a member of the Coast Guard Reserve since 2006. A graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, she is a member of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. She holds a first […] The post Meet Coast Guard Commander Kelsey...

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 Offshore podcast and she returns today to share more about her involvement with Project Liberty Ship to preserve the S.S. JOHN W. BROWN, a Liberty Ship from the WWII era. […] The post Alaina Basciano on the SS John W. Brown, Episode 116 appeared fir...

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 future in maritime. Diane joined the Coast Guard in 1975. Master Chief Petty Officer Bucci was one of the first women to be selected for command master chiefs, making history […] The post Meet Retired Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Diane Bucci,...

Meet Captain Jaquelyn Burton. In episode 114, Christine interviews Captain Jaquelyn (Jaquie) Burton: head of Creative Design at Kongsberg Maritime, and a mentor for women entering the Offshore and Maritime Industries through Women Offshore as well as for TechStars Energy Accelerator for early-stage energy startups. Jaquie was named one of the 18 Women Reshaping the […] The post Meet Captain Jaquel...

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 equality. Dr. Wallace is a licensed psychologist providing individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as referral, consultation, and training at California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime). He […] The post Meet Licensed Psycholog...

Meet Claudia Erber In episode 112, Christine chats with Claudia Erber, a Brazilian marine biologist living in Norway. Since 1996, Claudia has been involved in various projects relating to the environmental impact of the energy industry on the marine environment. During this time, she created the Environment Technician Course for offshore employers and worked with […] The post Meet Marine Biologist...