Featured Sea Stories
WAVE MAKER MESSAGE FROM CAPTAIN JEANNE FERRER, EPISODE 173
In today's episode, we talk with Captain Jeanne Ferrer, a lifelong native of St. Bernard Parish, who graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2006, as a Logistics and Intermodal Transportation major. She is also the recipient of last year's Women...
MANDY CULBREATH – OVERCOMING TRAUMA, EPISODE 169
In today’s episode, Christine MacMillan speaks with Mandy Maude Culbreath who is an Emergency Room Social Worker within a large Louisiana non-profit, academic hospital system. Mandy evaluates patients’ initial emergencies and implements a plan of care with the medical...
FROM SAILING TO CAPTAIN TO HEAD OF CUSTOMER SUCCESS AT MM-SEAS, ALLY SPEAKS WITH SARAH HIRSCH, EPISODE 167
In today's episode, Ally speaks with Sarah Hirsch, the newly appointed Head of Customer Success at MM-SEAS, the go-to provider for the Coast Guard licensing software. From sailing roots to becoming a Captain, she shares her sea stories and how she is trying to make...
CHRISTINE SHARES HER STORY OF FINDING HER VOICE THROUGH NON-CONSENT, EPISODE 166
In today’s episode, Christine speaks about finding her voice while experiencing non-consent when she was younger. She shares how important it is to find your voice and how you can achieve this. Unfortunately for most women+ working offshore some sort of unwanted...
SNEAK PEEK OF THE WOMEN OFFSHORE INCLUSION SUMMIT 2023, EPISODE 165
With the Inclusion Summit 1 week away, we wanted to give you a sneak peek of our Inclusion Summit. Inclusion refers to the practice of creating an environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, identity, abilities, or characteristics, are treated...
CHIEF ENGINEER NELLIE TORMALA SHARES HER STORY, EPISODE 164
In today's episode, Christine speaks with Nellie Tormala as she shares her story of how she found her authentic self. Nellie shares how she first came to the sea to isolate and run from her true identity as a woman. She shares about her transgender journey and how it...
Navigate Your Career
Report Sexual Harassment
Women Offshore wanted to know what the USCG’s stance is on reporting sexual harassment. We asked and this is what we found out. In the past, the majority of sexual harassment incidents were investigated by company representatives and handled internally without a...
2022 Women Offshore Wave Maker Award
IT'S TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION! At the upcoming Women Offshore Conference, the Wave Maker Award will acknowledge someone in the Women Offshore Community for pursuing their career dreams, while supporting others in the industry. In the form below, fill out the...
2021 Women Offshore Wave Maker Award
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION! At the upcoming Women Offshore Conference, the Wave Maker Award will acknowledge someone in the Women Offshore Community for pursuing their career dreams, while supporting others in the industry. Last year, the Wave Maker Award was given to...
Change Is On the Horizon – Here’s Where You Can Start
Content Warning: sexual assault, sexual harassment, rape In the wake of reports of sexual assault and rape in the maritime industry, particularly the account of Midshipman X, industry leaders, academic leaders, and government officials are rightfully asking what they...
Stand Up Against SASH
Midshipman X bravely shared her sexual assault with the industry. Now, Women Offshore welcomes the maritime industry to stand up against sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH). The conversation has ignited, and you are invited to join. Mariner Fionna Boyle, in...
First10Forward Awards Grant to Women Offshore Foundation
Women Offshore to launch NEW Development Program thanks to First10Forward In 2017, First10Forward was founded by female graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), located in Kings Point, New York and commonly referred to as “Kings Point.” The...
Podcast
EMPOWER CAREERS ON THE WATER THIS GIVING TUESDAY, EPISODE 180
In today's podcast, we discuss the Women Offshore Foundation's overarching goal and impact. The Women Offshore Foundation is dedicated to empowering women+ in the maritime industry by connecting women working on the water to a global community, providing professional...
ENHANCING LEADERSHIP WITH GRATITUDE FEATURING SHACKLETON’S STORY, EPISODE 179
As Thanksgiving approaches, we're exploring the power of gratitude in leadership. In this episode, we'll also delve into the inspiring story of Ernest Shackleton, a remarkable example of leadership in extreme circumstances. Gratitude is more than just saying 'thank...
BOUND BY EXPERIENCE PANEL FROM THE 2023 WOMEN OFFSHORE PODCAST, EPISODE 178
In today's podcast, we have a special treat for you. We want to share with you an inspiring panel that was from our 2023 Women Offshore Conference this year. Bound by Experience: Navigating Careers Through Lifelong Connection with Admiral Mark Buzby and Maddie...
CAPTAIN JEANNE FERRER ON REACHING OUT TO THE NEXT GENERATION, EPISODE 177
In today’s episode, we talk with Captain Jeanne Ferrer, a lifelong native of St. Bernard Parish, who graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2006, as a Logistics and Intermodal Transportation major. She is also the recipient of the Women Offshore’s...
THE DARK SIDE OF MERMAID MYTHS, EPISODE 176
In today's episode, with today being Halloween, Ally Cedeno wanted to share some interesting stories about the dark side of mermaids. In this gripping second part, she will venture into the shadowy realms of mermaid lore, shedding light on the dark and mysterious...
THE HISTORY OF MERMAIDS, EPISODE 175
In today's episode, Ally Cedeno is speaking about mermaids and dives into the rich history surrounding these mythical creatures. Join us for part 1 of this special podcast on a journey through time as we unravel the mystery and allure of mermaids. She delves deep into...
WOMEN OFFSHORE MENTORSHIP!
Offshore Lifestyle
Training at Sea to Run the World in 7 Days
It's 1600 and I am lacing up my sneakers. I head down to the lower decks where I will spend the next hour or so. No, I am not working overtime, I am going for a run. The other officers have stopped asking, “oh, are you going to run today?” Instead, they stop me...
Call Me “Chief”
One month ago, I was driving home from the airport. I had flown into San Francisco from Seattle and was headed home through Sonoma County to my mom’s house in Napa, where I would get my things together before going to work that night. I was sitting there in the...
Does Industry Humor Attract Business?
The letter 'X' in the old adage, "X marks the spot," has all but washed up, as the trendier letter 'G' has taken its place. That's right, folks! You want to find that gold? G-Spot claims to know exactly where it is and how to help you find it. Several weeks ago, I...
Losing a Loved One While at Sea
If you were in the middle of the ocean, 1000+ miles from land, how would you cope after hearing that a loved one had passed away? A career at sea means we often miss out on life events at home. Annual events, such as birthday parties and holidays, are perhaps not as...
A Healthy Holiday Season
Fitting fitness into your daily routine can be difficult at any time of the year. Add working offshore, or in an office, along with holiday parties, family visits, and travel, and it can feel nearly impossible to hit the gym. Aweigh-Fitness is here to give some tips...
#IDid Get An Education: #MeToo’s Double Standard
Preface: Generally speaking, I am not a 'bra-burny' type of woman. I don't see gender. I see people. I don't see race. I see humans. In reality, I'm not a great feminist - if at all. (Maybe that makes me a great feminist, in that I'm not out to provoke or...
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