Voices Beneath the Waves

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Join host Stephanie Miele, a proud member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), as she takes you on a journey through the stories of trailblazing women who have shaped the diving community. In this captivating podcast series, Stephanie interviews fellow WDHOF members to explore their incredible careers, groundbreaking contributions, and enduring impact on the world of diving. Discover how these women broke barriers, mentored future generations, and championed causes that transformed the dive industry.

  1. 3D AGO

    Freediving, Film, and Fearlessness: The Story of Mehgan Heaney-Grier

    How far can you push your limits on a single breath? 🌊🤿 In this LIVE episode of Voices Beneath the Waves,host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down withMehgan Heaney-Grier, world record freediver, stuntwoman, and ocean advocate. Mehgan’s journey spans elite freediving performance,groundbreaking work in film and television, and a lifelong commitment to oceanexploration and conservation. From holding her breath in extreme environmentsto performing underwater for the camera, she has built a career defined bydiscipline, resilience, and fearlessness. This live conversation explores what it truly takes tooperate at the highest level underwater, how mindset shapes performance, andhow skills developed through diving can open unexpected doors acrossindustries. Join us live and be part of the conversation. Drop yourquestions in the comments for Stephanie and Mehgan to answer in real time. 📅 Live on April 9 at 6 PMEST   📍 Listen & Subscribeto Voices Beneath the Waves 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175   🌊 Follow MehganHeaney-Grier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehganheaneygrier/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mehganheaneygrierInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mehganheaneygrier/YouTube: @MehganHeaneyGrierTVWebsite: https://www.mehganheaneygrier.com/   🎙️ Follow Stephanie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/   🌐 SDI – Scuba DivingInternational LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/   🌍 Women Divers Hall ofFame (WDHOF) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofWebsite: https://www.wdhof.org/   🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE,SUBSCRIBE, and HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode.   #VoicesBeneathTheWaves #Freediving #MehganHeaneyGrier#WomenInDiving #OceanExploration #SDIDivers #OneDiveFamily #LiveStream#Underwater #Freediver #OceanAdvocate

    1h 1m

  2. MAR 12

    Diving with Purpose: Protecting the Future of Our Oceans

    How does creativity behind the scenes help shape the future of diving, conservation, and community? 🌊🎨🤿 In Season 2, Episode 3 of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down with Bonnie Toth, Women Divers Hall of Fame member, creative director, and longtime advocate whose design work and volunteer leadership have helped elevate some of the diving industry’s most important organizations. Bonnie shares her unique journey from serving as an illustrator in the Air Force to building a successful graphic design career, and eventually dedicating her talents to the ocean world she loves. She reflects on how scuba diving changed her perspective, why she shifted from agency work to ocean-focused and nonprofit clients, and how her passion for giving back has shaped decades of service to the Women Divers Hall of Fame. From branding and visibility to scholarships, mentorship, and community-building, Bonnie offers a heartfelt look at what it means to support others with creativity, generosity, and purpose. Episode Highlights:🎨 A creative life in service: From Air Force illustrator to graphic designer for the dive industry.💙 Behind the scenes impact: How Bonnie’s design work helped shape WDHOF’s visual identity and growth.🎓 Paying it forward: Why scholarships, training grants, and mentorship matter so deeply.🤿 Women in diving today: Bonnie’s perspective on the evolution of female visibility, leadership, and community in the sport.☀️ Living with purpose: Her advice to follow your passion, stay positive, and make time for joy. 📢 Get Involved! Support the Women Divers Hall of Fame, a nonprofit funding scholarships, training grants, and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of divers and ocean leaders. 💬 What passion in your life has led you to give back to others? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an update from the #OnediveFamily! https://www.youtube.com/c/SDITDIERDI📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175Follow Bonnie Toth:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.tothLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-toth-5028b69/?trk=contact-infoOfficial Website: http://www.bonnietothadvertising.com/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/For more info on Dive Courses: https://www.tdisdi.com/#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #BonnieToth #WomenDiversHallOfFame #WDHOF #OceanConservation #OceanAdvocacy #ScubaDiving #MarineConservation #WomenInDiving #SDIDivers

    41 min

  3. FEB 16

    Editing the Ocean: Teaching the Craft of Underwater Photography

    How does an underwater image go from almost to unforgettable, and where does editing truly begin? In Episode 14 of Voices Beneath the Waves, Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International, speaks with underwater photography educator Erin Quigley, founder of Go Ask Erin and one of diving’s most trusted mentors in post-processing. Erin shares her remarkable path from award-winning theater and television costume design to building a global community of underwater photographers. She explains why editing is not cheating, why technology should support creativity instead of intimidate it, and how learning just a few foundational tools can transform your images and your confidence. The conversation also dives into artificial intelligence in photography, ethical boundaries in contests and publishing, and the story behind Backscatter Exterminator, the breakthrough tool inspired by astrophotography that changed underwater editing. If you are a diver who wants stronger images, clearer workflow, and more creative confidence, this episode delivers practical insight and honest perspective. #VoicesBeneathTheWaves #UnderwaterPhotography #ScubaDiving #DivePhotography #PhotoEditing #CreativeWorkflow #OceanStorytelling #AIinPhotography #WomenInDiving #WDHOF #SDIDivers Follow Erin Quigley:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinbaby1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarqbYouTube: @goaskerinuwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-quigley-4217879/Official Website: https://www.goaskerin.com/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI – Scuba Diving International:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/Courses & Info: https://www.tdisdi.comWomen Divers Hall of Fame:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/Learn more about WDHOF & scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/

    52 min

  4. JAN 8

    Ocean Metaphors in Practice: Training Minds and Moving Hearts

    🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an update from the #OnediveFamily! https://www.youtube.com/c/SDITDIERDI📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175Follow Cathryn Castle Garcia:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathryn.c.castleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/c2g2productions/YouTube:  @c2g2productions9  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathryncastle/Official Website: https://c2g2productions.com/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI – Scuba Diving International:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/Courses & Info: https://www.tdisdi.comWomen Divers Hall of Fame:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/Learn more about WDHOF & scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/For more info on Dive Courses: https://www.tdisdi.com/*Please note that translations in all of our materials are created by a process that utilizes translators in combination with automatically generated content. We make efforts to verify these translations, but we apologize for any inaccuracies in the words or phrases. We appreciate feedback and suggested edits to our materials. Please email us at Feedback@tdisdi.com with any comments.*#VoicesBeneathTheWaves#OceanMetaphors#CathrynCastleGarcia#WomenDiversHallOfFame#WDHOF#DiveEducation#ScubaDiving#WomenInDiving#DiveTraining#OceanStorytelling#SDIDivers#OneDiveFamily

    44 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    Beyond the Lens: A Mission to Inspire a Generation of Ocean Advocates 🌊🎥 | Ep. 12 (Finale)

    How do you inspire an entire generation to fall in love with the ocean — and fight for its future? 🌎💙In the Voices Beneath the Waves Season Finale, host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down with Annie Crawley — award-winning underwater filmmaker, photographer, educator, author, expedition leader, and Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) inductee.Known worldwide as Ocean Annie, she has dedicated her life to connecting people with the ocean through storytelling, curiosity, and hands-on education. From filming marine life around the globe to empowering young divers through leadership programs, Annie pushes the boundaries of what ocean advocacy can accomplish.Episode Highlights:🎥 Filmmaking for change – How Annie uses media to connect hearts and minds to the ocean.🌊 Youth leadership – Building confidence, environmental literacy, and passion through diving.📸 Behind the scenes – The stories, challenges, and breakthroughs behind her imagery.💙 A legacy of inspiration – What 25 years of WDHOF representation means for the future.📅 Premiere Date: December 4th, 2025 6PM EST📍 Streaming Live on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook💬 Be part of the season finale and join this live conversation celebrating Annie’s extraordinary journey and the women divers shaping ocean conservation for generations to come.🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to catch the finale of Voices Beneath the Waves!Follow Annie Crawley:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annie.crawley/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniecrawley_oceanannieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anniecrawleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniecrawley/Portfolio/Photography: https://www.anniecrawleyphotography.com/Official Website: https://www.anniecrawley.com/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI – Scuba Diving International:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/Courses & Info: https://www.tdisdi.comWomen Divers Hall of Fame:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/Learn more about WDHOF & scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #AnnieCrawley #OceanAnnie #WomenDiversHallOfFame #WDHOF25 #UnderwaterFilmmaking #OceanEducation #YouthDiving #WomenInDiving #ScubaDiving #OceanConservation #EnvironmentalStorytelling #Photography #OneDiveFamily #SDIDivers

    58 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Ep. 11 From an Outstanding Naval Career to WDHOF Trailblazer

    What does it take to rise through the ranks and make history as a Navy Master Diver? ⚓🇺🇸In Voices Beneath the Waves Episode 11, host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down with Captain Barbara “Bobbie” Scholley, a Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) inductee, retired U.S. Navy Master Diver, and trailblazer in leadership, service, and ocean advocacy.With over 28 years of distinguished service, Captain Scholley led some of the most complex underwater recovery operations in history — including the USS Cole and TWA Flight 800. Today, she continues her mission of stewardship and education through NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, helping to protect the waters she once served in uniform.Episode Highlights:⚓ Life beneath the Navy flag – What it takes to earn the title of Master Diver.🌊 Leading through crisis – Inside the USS Cole and TWA Flight 800 recovery operations.🐠 A second chapter of service – Supporting ocean protection and education with NOAA.👩‍✈️ WDHOF leadership – Mentoring the next generation of women divers.📅 Premiere Date: November 6th📍 Streaming Live on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook💬 Tune in live and join the conversation with Captain Scholley and Stephanie in real time.🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to catch every episode of Voices Beneath the Waves!📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175Learn more about Captain Bobbie Scholley:🌐 WDHOF Profile: https://www.wdhof.org/members/bobbie-scholley🌐 NOAA Feature: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/features/barbara_scholley.html🎙️ Podcast Appearance: https://www.anavymasterdiversadventure.com/guests/bobbie-scholley-cap/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI - Scuba Diving International:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/🌐 Courses: https://www.tdisdi.comWomen Divers Hall of Fame:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/🌐 Learn more about WDHOF scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/

    55 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Kicking Cancer & Amplifying Women’s Stories: Allison Vitsky Sallmon’s Journey | Ep. 10

    How can diving, photography, and storytelling change lives—and even kick cancer’s ass? 💪🤿📸In Episode 10 of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down with Allison Vitsky Sallmon, D.V.M.—award-winning underwater photographer, writer, founder of Dive into the Pink, and Women Divers Hall of Fame inductee.Allison shares her journey of resilience and creativity, from battling breast cancer to becoming a leading voice in diving, conservation, and women’s history. Through her work with Maritime Herstory, she highlights the often-overlooked contributions of women in ocean exploration, while continuing to inspire the dive community through her photography and storytelling.Episode Highlights:🌸 Dive into the Pink – How Allison uses diving to raise funds for cancer research & ocean conservation.📖 Maritime Herstory – Amplifying the voices of women in ocean history.📸 Storytelling through photography – Capturing the ocean’s beauty with purpose.👩‍🔬 Women divers making waves – Allison’s impact as a WDHOF member and mentor.📢 Get Involved! Learn how you can support Dive into the Pink and amplify women’s stories in diving.💬 How has diving transformed your own story? Share your experiences in the comments below! 👇🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more powerful conversations from Voices Beneath the Waves!📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175Follow Allison Vitsky Sallmon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allison.sallmonDive into the Pink Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diveintothepinkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-vitsky-94161a194/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diveintothepink/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI - Scuba Diving International:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/🌐 Courses: https://www.tdisdi.comWomen Divers Hall of Fame:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/🌐 Learn more about WDHOF scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #AllisonVitskySallmon #DiveIntoThePink #MaritimeHerstory #WomenDiversHallOfFame #WDHOF25 #ScubaDiving #UnderwaterPhotography #OceanExploration #Storytelling #CancerSurvivor #WomenInDiving #SDIDivers #OneDiveFamily

    51 min

  8. 09/08/2025

    Episode 9: Unearthing the Past with Toni Carrell

    In this episode of Voices Beneath the Waves, host StephanieMiele speaks with Toni Carrell, underwater archaeologist, culturalheritage expert, co-founder of Ships of Discovery, and Women Divers Hallof Fame inductee. With decades of fieldwork around the globe, Toni has spenther life uncovering stories lost to the sea and advocating for the preservationof underwater cultural resources. Highlights of this episode:⚓How Toni began her journey into maritime archaeology📚The mission and discoveries of Ships of Discovery🌍Why shipwrecks matter for our shared human history🧭Advice for future archaeologists, historians, and divers passionate aboutcultural heritage Toni Carrell’s work bridges science, history, and advocacy,inviting us to view the ocean not just as a natural wonder but as a livingarchive. If you care about preservation, wreck diving, or the storiesthat shaped our past, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Available on YouTube,Apple Podcasts, and Spotify📌Subscribe to be notified when we go live #VoicesBeneathTheWaves #ToniCarrell #UnderwaterArchaeology#ShipwreckPreservation #WomenDiversHallOfFame #ShipsOfDiscovery#CulturalHeritage #MaritimeHistory #WreckDiving #OneDiveFamily

    47 min
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Join host Stephanie Miele, a proud member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF), as she takes you on a journey through the stories of trailblazing women who have shaped the diving community. In this captivating podcast series, Stephanie interviews fellow WDHOF members to explore their incredible careers, groundbreaking contributions, and enduring impact on the world of diving. Discover how these women broke barriers, mentored future generations, and championed causes that transformed the dive industry.

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  • Creator
    SDI - Scuba Diving International
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
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    Clean
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