Episodes

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 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Pregnant Offshore Part I, Episode 99Finding Out I’m Pr...

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 first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Pregnant Offshore Part 2, Episode 100Pregnant Offshore Part ...

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. Related posts: An Unconventional Move to IBM, Episode 65Maritime Career Day, Episode 51A Career Resourc...

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 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Cadet to Captain & Beyond, Episode 30Story of Snug Harb...

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 […] The post Sexual Assault & Violence Eradication Program, Episode 96 appeared first on Women Offshore. ...

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 Offshore. Related posts: #MeToo on Yachts Part 1, Episode 94Sexual Assault & Violence Eradication Progr...

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 Offshore. Related posts: #MeToo on Yachts Part 2, Episode 95Sexual Assault & Violence Eradication Progr...

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 posts: Story of Snug Harbor, Episode 92Happy New Year, Episode 32From Captain to Pilot, Episode 13F...

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, Arlete’s Story Episode 62Giveaway & More! Episode 58Happy New Year, Episode 32From Captain to Pi...

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 Offshore. Related posts: From Kazakhstan to Offshore, Meet Galiya Sadykova, Episode 87An Offshore Geol...

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 90 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: OGGN 2021 Holiday Special, Episode 82From Kaz...

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 on Women Offshore. Related posts: Happy New Year, Episode 32Beating Insomnia with the Nerd Yogi, E...

“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 Women Offshore. Related posts: We had to prove we could do the job! The USCG SPARS, Episode 59Christmas ...

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 Kazakhstan to Offshore, Meet Galiya Sadykova, Episode 87 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related post...

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 Offshore. Related posts: Raising the Profile of Women on the Water, Episode 42Mother Daughter Marit...

Susan Coleman thrives on the water. Susan Coleman is currently a chief mate sailing as a relief senior dynamic positioning operator with Transocean in Southeast Asia. She is a hawespiper who came up through the US Merchant Marine ranks, starting in fishing vessels off the New England coast US. Her experiences also spans cruise ships, […] The post Women Offshore in Australia, Meet Susan Coleman, Episode 85 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Trans Women are Women – Meet Kim Asher,...

CATCH UP WITH MERCY SHIPS AND HOW THEY SAVE LIVES ACROSS THE GLOBE Mercy Ships provides surgeries for thousands of people with their floating hospitals. Since Mercy Ships was founded in 1978, over 2 million lives have been impacted through surgical care, medical training, and infrastructure development. They have completed over 100,000 surgical procedures and […] The post What’s New at Mercy Ships in 2022, Episode 84 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Vessels of Hope, Part II, E...

Many thanks to our listeners as we close out the year! Finishing our full first year as part of the Oil and Gas Global Network, the Women Offshore Podcast reached thousands of listeners in more than 100 countries! Thank you for tuning in each week and for being a part of the show! Thanks also […] The post Thanks for Listening in 2021, Episode 83 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: OGGN 2021 Holiday Special, Episode 82Happy New Year, Episode 32Women Offshore Conference 2021, Episo...

Wishing you a wonderful holiday from the whole OGGN crew! The Women Offshore Podcast is a part of the Oil and Gas Global Network (OGGN), the world’s leading oil and gas podcast network. OGGN has 14 different podcasts to listen to, from Oil & Gas Leaders Podcast to Energy Transition Solutions and more! The Women […] The post OGGN 2021 Holiday Special, Episode 82 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: A Career Resource: 10ure App, Episode 66Working Out Offshore, Episode 69Women Offsho...

Women Offshore is a 501(c)(3) supporting a diverse workforce on the water. It’s the holiday season and sailors for centuries have made the most of being away for the holidays. This podcast, Ally Cedeno and April Killian explore the history of the Christmas tree at sea. There is so much holiday tradition in the maritime […] The post Christmas Trees at Sea, Episode 81 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Offshore for the Holidays, Episode 80Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, Episode 79Tran...

Celebrate the Holidays even while Offshore It can be difficult when friends and families celebrate the holidays without you while you are working offshore. April Killian joins Ally Cedeno to talk about how to get the most out of your time offshore when you’re gone for the holidays, and this episode addresses the anxiety one […] The post Offshore for the Holidays, Episode 80 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, Episode 79Happy New Year, Episode 32An Offs...

Giving Tuesday is an Opportunity to Give Back Women Offshore is a 501(c)(3) supporting a diverse workforce on the water. On this podcast, founder Ally Cedeno talks about Giving Tuesday. Women Offshore works hard to support so many in the community, and donations go a long way to support our mission. Giving Tuesday is a […] The post Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, Episode 79 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Trans Women are Women – Meet Kim Asher, Episode 78Women Offshore Conference...

Let’s talk about the importance of representation and visibility. At the Women Offshore Conference, LGBTQIA+ members took the stage. The LGBTQIA+ panel discussion was a space for mariners who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual and/or ally to network and discuss common issues and challenges with our community. Common […] The post Trans Women are Women – Meet Kim Asher, Episode 78 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Meet Kim...

Being pregnant while working offshore creates unique challenges to consider. On this podcast, Jais Curry, our director of community outreach is back to discuss considerations before becoming pregnant when working offshore and things to think about after you find out you’re pregnant. Working offshore creates unique issues, and as the mother of two children herself, […] The post Navigating Pregnancy, Episode 77 appeared first on Women Offshore. Related posts: Motherhood Myths or Facts? Episode ...