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 offer meaningful help when they need it.  Check out her website, www.MaritimeMindset.com for more info ..read more

The Women Offshore Benefit Gala took place on February 8th at the Petroleum Club of Houston, Texas. Funds raised that night went towards scholarships for U.S. Maritime Academy cadets, supporting their essential sea terms. Special thanks to our table sponsors, including USMMA AAF, Transocean, Oxy, AMO, NOV, Chevron, Shell, Noble, Houston Pilots, ATPI, Stolt Tankers, Liskow, and the Consortium of State Maritime Academies, as well as the Tenorio Family and Carolyn Kurtz. Thank you to our speakers: Brianna Linderholm, Coronado Hickman, and Captain Susan Orsini, who shared inspiring stories of resi ..read more

We’re back and more excited than ever to bring you fresh stories, honest conversations, and inspiring voices from the maritime industry! Kicking off this season, Christine MacMillian sits down with our first guest for the season, Rachel Pagonis, a Safety Officer onboard a cruise ship with over a decade of experience at sea. Rachel shares how her love for the water started unexpectedly, when she took a cruise at 14 years old, she thought working on a ship would just be a stepping stone while she figured out her future. Little did she know, it would become her dream career. Along the way, she me ..read more

Join Christine for a special send-off episode as we take a temporary pause on the Women Offshore podcast. We’re taking this break to reflect, regroup, and explore new ideas to bring you even more engaging content in the future. We will be working for a few months in silence to come back stronger and more successful. We’re excited about what’s ahead and grateful for our listeners' continued support. Stay tuned—there’s more to come. “Work hard in silence. Let success be your noise.” - Frank Ocean Make sure you are subscribed to Women Offshore Podcast where you listen to your podcasts to stay up ..read more

In this special throwback to one of our earliest episodes, we honor the women who paved the way in the maritime industry long before Women Offshore was founded. These trailblazers, or "Early Wave Makers," as we call them, have stories that deserve to be told and lessons that continue to inspire us today. In our earlier episode 5, we feature a unique perspective from Andrew Zimmerman, an accomplished author and contributor to Women Offshore. With a deep respect for maritime history and the women who have worked on the water, Andrew has been a steadfast supporter of our mission since the beginni ..read more

In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, we sit down with Jill Russell, a Marine Pilot with the Southeast Alaska Pilots' Association. Jill's journey is a testament to the power of saying "yes" to opportunities that come your way. From her beginnings on research ships with NOAA to navigating cruise ships, Jill has paved her own unique path in the maritime industry. Now, she's here to share her story and to inspire others to embark on their own journeys as pilots. Jill highlights the opportunities on the horizon, encouraging aspiring mariners to take the leap and start their own adventure ..read more

Join us on this inspiring episode of Women Offshore as we sit down with Women Offshore Ambassador Cassie Mead, a maritime professional who has made a remarkable journey from a small rural community in New Zealand to a successful career at sea. Cassie discovered her passion for the maritime industry at a young age through a youth development program on a Tall ship. Despite being one of the few females in her maritime school class, she pursued her dreams and obtained a Diploma in nautical science with an OOW Unlimited certification. Throughout her career, she faced challenges and barriers as a f ..read more

In today's podcast, embark on a transformative journey of leadership with today's podcast episode, where Ally introduces some incredible resources to help you navigate the waters like the book, "Sticky Note Leadership: 5 Simple Steps to DO LESS and LEAD MORE." Tune in as she candidly shares her own experience, reflecting on how she wishes she had been mentored with this invaluable resource during challenging times in her offshore leadership journey. Don't miss out on this enriching episode filled with insights to revolutionize your leadership approach.  Have a Listen & Subscribe The ..read more

Welcome back to our Bad Bosses mini-series on the Women Offshore Podcast. From the historical figure of Captain Bligh, known for his tyrannical leadership aboard the HMS Bounty, to more contemporary tales shared by members of our own community, we're exploring the multifaceted nature of challenging leadership in the maritime industry.  The following story was anonymously submitted to the Women Offshore Podcast, a platform dedicated to supporting and empowering women in maritime industries. In the interest of confidentiality and to protect the identities of those involved, specific details ..read more

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 aspects of these mythical creatures. Prepare to be captivated as we share stories from around the world that reveal the chilling and haunting side of mermaids. What did you think of the show? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also reach out by sending us an emai ..read more