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Navigating Carbon: Deb Ryan on Energy, Emissions &...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/12/02

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 perspective. Deb has built her career at the intersection of engineering, energy, and climate. A lice...

35:22

From Offshore Engineer to Executive Leader: The...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/11/18

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 exploration and production, blazing a trail for women in energy long before diversity initiatives were standar...

24:12

Stronger Doesn’t Mean Harder: Why It’s Time to...

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2025/11/04

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 “being resilient” becomes an expectation rather than an empowering choice? Liz and Christine explo...

44:38

Sailing into Purpose: Phoebe Rogers on Adventure,...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/10/21

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 evolved into something much bigger: a calling to live fully, challenge limits, and connect people to them...

39:25

Charting Visibility: Andrea Tagliaferro on Yacht...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/10/07

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 story began with Yacht Dame, created in 2018 after she attended the Monaco Yacht Show. Within a week, sh...

32:54

Navigating Change: Samantha Cibelli on Leadership,...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/09/23

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 State Control examinations. From there, she moved into sailing commercially as a deck officer aboard U....

42:00

Sailing Strong: Andrew Bruhl on Building Health and...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/09/09

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 Academy. After three years sailing tankers and container ships, he experienced firsthand how demanding lif...

37:22

Leading the Wave: Ana Čalić’s Vision for a...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/08/26

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 intersection of technology, environment, and community. Ana serves as Business and Marketing Developme...

24:51

Navigating the Depths: Hayley Adlam’s Uncharted Path...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/08/12

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. Hayley's offshore career began with a spark—her first trip with Gardline as a Marine Mammal Observer in...

50:20

Solo Circumnavigation with Fraser Flight

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/07/29

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 mentally preparing for this. Fraser Flight, a Zimbabwean-born Sailor, is on his way to become th...

62:51

Steady Success of Christalove Agyin-Ayetse

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/07/15

What looks like steady successes compounding over time can feel like a long, slow climb during the process. Christalove Agyin-Ayetse is a proud Ghanaian from the Fante tribe who helped fulfill her father's dream of becoming a merchant mariner. During this interview, Christine MacMillan and Christalove discuss what life is like in Ghana, what loyalty and community mean to her, and the struggles of making her way in the industry that hasn't always been inviting. She shares her belie...

70:15

Catching Up With Miriam Anthony

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/07/01

Miriam Anthony is no stranger to the Women Offshore Podcast. As a licensed Chief Mate and a Clinical Psychologist, she sits at the crossroads to provide mental health services to mariners. After witnessing the need in the industry, she pursued licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy, and now brings mental health to mariners. Miriam chairs the Mental Health Committee for the International Union of Masters, Mates and Pilots, and has been researching ways to improve the mental well-...

46:08

The How-To of Healing: Maritime Mental Health with...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/06/17

At Women Offshore, we’re committed to highlighting conversations that support the health, safety, and success of women in the maritime industry. In our latest podcast episode, The How-To of Healing, we welcome Pam Kern, MS, LCSW—an expert whose career bridges the gap between life at sea and mental health support on shore. Pam brings a rare and valuable perspective to the topic of therapy. She spent 18 years sailing the globe as a Guest Relations Manager aboard cruise ships, overseeing the wel...

9:15

What Would You Do? Episode 233

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/06/03

In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we share the anonymous story of a mariner who navigated a series of deeply uncomfortable and inappropriate interactions while on hitch. This story does not involve physical violence, but it does involve emotional manipulation, blurred boundaries, and delayed responses from leadership. These are issues that many offshore professionals have faced but rarely talk about openly. The story is real. The names and identifying details have been changed to...

22:07

Keep It or Change It? The Personal and Professional...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/05/20

In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, hosts Ally Tenorio and Laura McFalls delve into the multifaceted decision women face regarding changing their last names after marriage. This conversation is not just about personal choices but also encompasses professional identities and legal implications. The Personal Journey Ally shares her experience of transitioning from Cedeno to Tenorio, highlighting the emotional and cultural considerations involved. Laura discusses her decision to retai...

11:37

Is DEI Dead? Part II, Episode 231

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/05/06

As enforcement guidance sharpens and the legal spotlight intensifies, how are organizations supposed to navigate DEI now? In this episode, we take a deeper look at what has unfolded since Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” was signed in January 2025. While the order targeted federal agencies, its ripple effects are reshaping how private companies, nonprofits, and universities approach diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative...

12:42

Is DEI Dead? Part I Episode 230

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/04/22

As political tides shift and legal scrutiny increases, is DEI dead? In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) following the January 2025 release of Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This federal directive has changed how government agencies—and increasingly, private companies—approach DEI initiatives. But what does that actually mean for those working in industries on the wate...

40:31

Anchored in Advocacy: How Capt. Kelly Gordon is...

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/04/08

In this episode, titled "Anchored in Advocacy: How Capt. Kelly Gordon is Making Mental Health Matter," we delve into the inspiring journey of Captain Kelly J. Gordon. Growing up on a farm in small-town Indiana, Kelly's thirst for adventure led her from academia, where she served as a chemistry professor, to the helm of superyachts as an accomplished captain. Beyond her maritime achievements, Kelly is a passionate advocate for mental health within the yachting community. In 2024, she founded Y...

22:55

Stories with Samantha McCririck onboard M/Y Unbridled

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/03/25

30:57

Maisa Ziegler and her Maritime Mindset

Women Offshore Podcast ·

2025/03/11

In today's episode of The Women Offshore Podcast, we focus on Mariner Mental Health with Maisa Ziegler. She is a mariner, therapist, and coach living in Hawaii and helping mariners find a better balance in their life. Trigger Warning! Christine hears from Maisa about her own traumatic event at sea that affected her Mental Health negatively until she sought help. Learning from that experience, she is now able to relate to mariners and build a trusting relationship with them to offe...

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