Women Offshore Podcast

Meet Bryce Lawrence In episode 111, Christine chats with Bryce Lawrence, a Managing Director from ESG Ship Vetting about sustainability, supply chain, and problem-solving. During his time working on energy industry projects around the world, Bryce was involved in ESG and Sustainability risk assessments, vessel vetting /chartering projects, and Mergers & Acquisition projects. He became […] The...

In episode 110, Ally shares more about her pregnancy journey as she approaches her baby’s due date. As Ally prepares for her maternity leave, she introduces listeners to Christine MacMillan and April Killian, new hosts for the Women Offshore podcast. Get to know Christine and April as they share more about who they are, what […] The post Pregnancy Update & New Hosts! Episode 110 appeared first...

If you’re 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 108 of the Women Offshore podcast, hear from one of our Summit speakers, Shanta Eaden, on how inclusion is an action. As an enterprise change leader who brings […] The post At the Edge of Leadership with Shanta Eaden, Episode 108 appeared first on Wom...

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. This is the first event of its kind in the maritime industry that will guide you through what’s needed to build belonging through policy, and explore topics in allyship. Come […] The post Inclusion Summit Event 2022, Episode 107 appeared first on W...

Meet Julia Hedderson In episode 106, Ally chats with Julia Hedderson, a Project Manager for Subsea Projects in the Gulf of Mexico with TechnipFMC. Julia has been in Oil and Gas since 2007 when she started interning with TechnipFMC during her Mechanical Engineering Degree program at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. Upon her graduation in […] The post Meet Project Manager Julia Hedderson...

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 services company called IPT Global, providing digital innovation for well integrity management. In episode 105, hear from Alyssa Franklin about what it’s like to be a female leader in a […] The post Meet CEO Alyssa Franklin from IPT Global, Episode 1...

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 industry. As Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Andrea is an expert in unconventional oil and gas operations, with experience in multiple basins in the US. […] The post Exploring Untapped Reserves with BCG, Episode 104 appeared...

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 member of the maritime community, an experienced seafarer, and a mom of 3. Heather graduated from the University of Plymouth with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Studies and she […] The post Pregnant Offshore (and More!) Part 5, Episode 103 appeared firs...

Throughout the Pregnant Offshore Series, Ally Cedeno details her personal pregnancy journey offshore. In episode 102, Ally continues the series with a recording she took back in February 2022 at 15 weeks pregnant. Be inspired by Ally’s insights and vulnerability as she learns what it looks like to navigate pregnancy and an offshore career simultaneously. […] The post Pregnant Offshore Part 4, Epis...

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 personal podcast diary that details her own pregnancy journey, recorded back in January at 12 weeks pregnant and actively working offshore. Ally also shares tips and insights in regards to […] The post Pregnant Offshore Part 3, Episode 101 appeared fi...

CHEERS TO 100 EPISODES! Today, we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Women Offshore Podcast. In this episode, Ally Cedeno continues the Pregnant Offshore Series by sharing her personal pregnancy journey as she maintains a career offshore. In Episode 100, listen to the first recording of Ally’s pregnancy diary that she recorded back in late […] The post Pregnant Offshore Part 2, Episode 100 appear...

CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY On the next several episodes of the Women Offshore Podcast, hear Ally’s personal pregnancy journey as she shares more about what it’s like to navigate pregnancy with a career offshore. In Episode 99 today, listen to a preview of the Pregnant Offshore Series as we celebrate Mother’s Day. Ally Cedeno, the founder […] The post Pregnant Offshore Part I, Episode 99 appeared fir...

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 years, The Women Offshore Foundation has united women from around the globe to support one another in navigating careers on the water. This year is no different. […] The post Virtual Career Day 2022, Episode 98 appeared first on Women Offshore . Relat...

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 from the California Maritime Academy and has since gone on to speak at various conferences and actively volunteers for sponsored projects and extended learning in the maritime industry. Her […] The post Meet Captain Anne McIntyre, Episode 97 appeare...

In order to eradicate sexual violence in the maritime industry and support the safety of seafarers, Women Offshore founded our own program called Sexual Assault & Violence Eradication (S.A.V.E.). In episode 96, hear from Christine MacMillan: our S.A.V.E. Program Coordinator. As an experienced female mariner, Christine now manages and oversees the organization’s relationships and development […...

This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener and reader discretion. This episode contains a story related to sexual assault and harassment. We do our best to hold these topics with sincerity, and we hope you’ll listen in only when you feel ready and able. Check the show notes […] The post #MeToo on Yachts Part 2, Episode 95 appeared first on Women Offsho...

This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. We advise listener and reader discretion. This episode contains a story related to sexual assault and harassment. We do our best to hold these topics with sincerity, and we hope you’ll listen in only when you feel ready and able. Check the show notes […] The post #MeToo on Yachts Part 1, Episode 94 appeared first on Women Offsho...

AN OCEAN’S DREAM. Captain Frey has spent the last 10 years at sea, sailing traditionally rigged vessels all over the world and gaining a love for foreign cultures and sailing. It didn’t take long for her to realize her passion for connecting people from all over the world. The goal? So we can all explore […] The post Ocean’s Dream Comes True, Episode 93 appeared first on Women Offshore . Related p...

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 family drama, a will, and one of the oldest charities in the United States. Back in the late 1700s, there was a captain named Robert […] The post Story of Snug Harbor, Episode 92 appeared first on Women Offshore . Related posts: Breaking the GAS Ceiling...

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 experience working on Dynamic Positioning Vessels as a Senior DPO and DPO. She has her Chief Officer’s License and is a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy in Veracruz, […] The post From Mexico, Meet Maria Avalos, Episode 91 appeared first on Women Offsh...

JOIN OGGN AND THE WOMEN OFFSHORE FOUNDATION ON MARCH 10TH FOR AN INDUSTRY MIXER HONORING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. We would like to imagine a gender-equal world, one that is free of bias. It would be a world where all individuals, regardless of gender, are empowered to pursue their career ambitions. It can seem impossible, but […] The post #breakthebias with Women Offshore on March 10th, Episode...

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 licensing bureaucracy. Their software makes acquiring your merchant marine credential (MMC) easier, so you can stop worrying about your USCG license and focus on your job. No matter if it […] The post Get to Know MM-SEAS, Episode 89 appeared first o...

“So Others May Live.” One of the oldest mission of the US Coast Guard (USCG) is search and rescue (SAR). The USCG is recognized worldwide as a leader in the field of search and rescue. SAR response requires a multifaceted approach with multi-mission stations, cutters, aircraft and boats. Today on the podcast, learn about the […] The post Search & Rescue at Sea, Episode 88 appeared first on Wom...

Meet Galiya Sadykova. Galiya Sadykova has a background as a petroleum engineer and works onboard Shearwater Geoservices’ seismic vessels as an observer operator. She started her career as an intern in Maersk Oil Company, conducting well-test on the biggest Maersk onshore project – Dunga oilfield. Her experience spans international projects, working both offshore and onshore […] The post From Kazak...

How does your company support its Black Mariners? Conversations around allyship and the experiences Black people face have come to the forefront over the past year or so, but more must be done. It is important that Black mariners are elevated and heard. We call on the maritime industry to do more to listen, support, […] The post Black Experiences on the Water, Episode 86 appeared first on Women Of...