Women's Energy Network

#WENPodcast Alert!   Listen to our latest episode as Terri Trespicio, author and brand advisor, helps our listeners to unlock the secret to becoming the master of your own destiny. Why let others tell you who you are or what you want to be when you grow up? What should you take from a personality test, and what should be tossed aside? Terri will help us to debunk the many myths of "how women...

ESG is forcing the energy industry to wake up to a new reality, one with lower carbon footprints and strategies that extend beyond the performance of a company. In this episode, Tisha Schuller and Katie Bays, both from Adamantine, share their perspective on how real decarbonization and many other buzzwords position current energy experts as the new superhero.#WokeCapitalism  #GreenWashing #RealDec...

In this podcast, we welcome Anna McKay, founder of Parents Pivot, an online resource hub for parents re-entering the workforce after a pause.     We highlight the work Anna is doing to connect parents with their professional selves so they can return to paid and meaningful work that they love.  Anna talks #allabouttheblend and how finding the right work after a pause is like creating the perfect c...

Well, it took a bit longer than anticipated, but better late than never! Welcome to this first episode of 2023. With a new year comes new podcast hosts - some you have heard from before and others brand new! Join WEN Members Kara Byrne, Beth Gould Creller, and Maggie Teliska, as they share their WEN journeys, hopes for this year's podcast, and insights into what makes each of them get out of b...

In this episode, co-hosts Sally Hallingstad and Sarah Derdowski talk with Kara Byrne and Andrea Tettleton, two amazing WEN Global Presidents who’ve committed themselves to making WEN the best organization possible. From lessons learned to new, exciting tools coming down the pipeline, this episode is sure to get you excited for #WEN2023.  In other news, this will be Sally's last WEN podcast as...

Today’s episode features not one, not two, but THREE amazing guests, all with Technip Energies:  Caroline Coton-Tranape, Assistant Director of the Weymouth Research Center  Delphine Stewart, Head of Genesis in the U.S., a subsidiary of Technip Energies  Poornima Sharma, Vice President Operations, Americas & Europe, Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals and Circularity  All three of...

Steve Bailey, Safire Oil and Gas Consulting, is the man, the myth, the legend. He's truly one of the kindest people you'll ever meet, which you'll hear right off the bat when he talks about his adopted elder. Steve is still going strong with a long career in oil and gas accounting. For much of that time, he was keeping a secret. When he finally faced it, it helped him truly blossom and has been a...

Today's episode features Jana Grauberger, Liskow & Lewis and former WEN Global President, interviewing Rebecca Watson, Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley, P.C. They have a great conversation about Rebecca's expansive career from creating policy and law for the federal government to her current role of counseling energy, oil and gas, renewable, and mining companies on regulatory compliance.&nbs...

Today we talk with Melissa Hooper, The Energy People, about all things job market. From understanding where we are - Great Recession? Great Resignation? Great Reevaluation? - to fun topics, like the fact that for the first time in history, five generations are in the workforce.  Right now, those seeking employment can afford to be choosy, because it's a candidate's market. But even though the...

Jennifer Stewart had a successful career in accounting and finance, primarily for the oil and gas industry. She then "retired" only to take on several part-time jobs and become the woman who does it all! Jennifer's an example of a smart, motivated woman living her passions and continuing to give to the world.  In this episode, Jennifer talks with Bartlett and Sally about responsibly sourced g...

"Let's talk about C-C-S"...now Salt-N-Pepa will be stuck in your head all day thanks to Sarah Derdowski. You're welcome. Carbon Capture Sequestration (CCS) may not be as sexy as a '90s Hip Hop group, but it is a realistic way of how we can get to net zero and meet our climate change goals with minimal changes in behavior. We regularly hear about goals around new innovations in energy, ESG, and dec...

This week we're thrilled to talk to Alma Cook, founder of Cook Compliance and singer/songwriter of "5000 Candles," a catchy tune that highlights the beauty of the oilfield and its workers. Alma talked to us about both of her worlds, the oilfield and the music industry, and the way they intersect. We learned how she found her niche in the oilfield, her thoughts on how ESG requirements are affecting...

In this episode, cohosts Sally Hallingstad and Sarah Derdowski chat with Stephanie Diaz, Technology & Innovation Analyst at BloombergNEF. The conversation provides an overview where the $168 billion in Climate Tech Investing is distributed, discusses the various sectors, and explains how diverse the decarbonization puzzle can be.  Stephanie also explains BloombergNEF's Pioneers, which ann...

Did you know that both Sally and Sarah mean princess? That's the running joke between your co-hosts Sally Hallingstad, Sarah Bartlett, and Sarah Derdowski, so imagine the joy when we added another Sarah to the mix.  Enter Sarah Magruder, President and CEO of Safire Oil & Gas Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, Magruder started Safire in 2019 wi...

An existential crisis, by definition, refers to the ensemble of feelings and questions we have related to with the meaning and purpose of our life. Today's guest, Jennifer Cogburn, BloombergNEF , talks about how a lot of people have fear and anxiety about the energy transition. So much so that she's referred to this as our industry being in an existential crisis. How can we shift the paradigm? As...

Ever wondered the key to building a team or making a business idea come true? Today we talk to Tadd Wallace and Susan Starr of Universal Chemical Solutions. They share the story of bringing an idea to life and the importance of building a great team around you.   What started as a discussion about finding and seizing business opportunity quickly transformed into how to lead authentically and why a...

Nuclear has been an energy source for decades but sadly, it hasn't gotten the love that our guest and Sarah Derdowski (co-host) feels it should. Blake Lindsay , partner at McKinsey & Company, uses this episode to give the history of nuclear (including how the Navy made it cool by using it to power submarines), costs, and the pros and cons of putting it into the mix of our energy transition. Is...

Have you ever rubbed a lamp, hoping your financial worries would be solved? Do you feel overwhelmed thinking about where to start with saving for retirement? Do you feel too young or too old to start asking for help from a professional? Today's guests, Dave Brinkman and Alissa Garcia, give you insight about the benefits of engaging an advisor to help you achieve your long-term financial goals, reg...

Thanks to our sponsor, CU-Denver's Energy Program , we had the great fortune of speaking with Farhana Morales, Senior Manager Corporate Responsibility, ESG at Target Corporation. Prior to joining the team at Target, Farhana had a long career in the oil & gas industry that allowed her to explore multiple countries and cultures. During her work in energy, she was introduced to the concept of Env...

Alana Hill, PMP is an international change leadership expert, inspiring professionals to lead change in themselves and others to create inclusive, resilient, and competitive organizations. In this episode, we learn more about Alana, including how she was the second black female Petroleum Engineer to graduate from Texas A&M. #BadAss We cover a lot of ground with Alana, but one of the many stand...

The Women's Energy Network Podcast was created to share information about the energy industry as well as highlight stories of leadership from our WEN community. This year is no different, but we're changing it up by adding more content and cohosts, allowing us to drop new episodes every two weeks. Are you excited?  This is the first episode of 2022 and before we jump into the "real" stuff, we...

Have you considered applying for the 2022 Global Leadership Cohort? This episode talks about the program's benefits, the importance of the community you build, and how you can continue your development beyond just one year. Listen in as Brandon Towle, Yielded Consulting, and Kara Byrne, WEN Global President Elect, discuss how they met and developed one of WEN's signature programs!  Episode Li...

This month we feature Rachel Pacheco, professor at The Wharton School and author of Bringing Up the Boss: Practical Lessons for New Managers. Rachel’s book dives into three main sections, including Managing an Individual, Managing a Team, and Managing Yourself. In this episode, we focus on Managing Yourself, and take a deep dive into the section’s four chapters. Our discussion is a brief introduct...

In this episode, WEN Greater Albany President, Ekin Senlet interviews Amanda Lefton, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Amanda tells the audience about her career journey and how she ended up at BOEM, sharing valuable advice she learned along the way. The Biden Administration has made it clear that offshore wind is an important part of America’s growing renewable energy port...

In this episode our host, Ashley McNamee, dives into Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices with Kelly Bott, Senior Vice President, ESG, Land and Regulatory at PureWest Energy. Formerly known as UP Energy, PureWest came charging out of the gate with a robust ESG program, putting them at the head of the pack. Ashley and Kelly talk about what it's like to be an ESG leader in the oil a...