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On today's podcast, we welcome a special guest—Women Offshore's new Executive Director, Liz Schmidt!With over 15 years of experience, Liz brings a wealth of experience both on and off the water, with a robust background in non-profits and captivating sea stories. We are thrilled to have Liz on board, driving the mission of Women Offshore forward. At Women Offshore, Liz excels in nonprofit operations, programming, and strategic planning, making significant contributions to the maritime i...

Join Miriam and Christine as they dive into a comprehensive discussion about maritime unions, exploring the pros and cons of joining a union versus sailing non-union. They share insights into how unions have evolved over time and the significant impact they’ve had on improving working conditions, wages, and overall industry standards for mariners.In this episode, you'll learn:Union Benefits: Understand the advantages of union membership, including job security, better pay, access to training,...

In this episode, Larkin Bohn is back! She transitioned from a gift shop job at Norwegian Cruise Lines to becoming a passionate advocate and Science Communicator in the maritime industry. Starting her seafaring career at 31, Larkin moved from selling jewelry to working as an Unlicensed Deckhand with Uncruise Adventures, driven by her love for marine conservation.Her dedication led her to create YouTube shorts about women offshore and scientific research, turning her hobby into a career. In Feb...

In this episode of Women Offshore, join Chelsea Patterson, a maritime professional who advocates for mothers working at sea. Chelsea graduated from Kings Point in 2014 and has since navigated her career through roles with a private tanker company before transitioning to the Masters Mates Pilots (MMP) in 2018. Balancing her passion for the maritime industry with motherhood, Chelsea has temporarily paused sailing to raise her children, Harlie Wild and Keegan Danger.Despite stepping back f...

Join us as we set sail with Emma Garschagen, the inspiring founder of Sail Seabird, which offers transformative sail training voyages across Maine and Cape Cod. With over 25,000 ocean miles under her belt, Emma's maritime journey is nothing short of extraordinary. She has sailed dinghies on the Hudson River, schooners in Haiti, tall ships in New Zealand, and sloops through the North Sea. She holds a USCG Masters License, commercial Yachtmaster Offshore, a Medical Person in Charge certificatio...

We're thrilled to mark our 200th episode milestone at Women Offshore with a special discussion you won't want to miss! Join our Women Offshore team, Ally Cedeno, Cassi Laskowski, and Christine MacMillan, as they dive deep into a question that sparks curiosity and reflection: "Would you let your daughter join the maritime industry?"In this thought-provoking episode, the Women Offshore team shares personal insights, experiences, and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities women face in...