women in maritime

Navigating Passion and Leadership - with Liz Schmidt

Navigating Passion and Leadership - with Liz Schmidt

In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo sits down with Liz Schmidt, Executive Director of the Women Offshore Foundation and Operations Director at Shipyard Supply USA. Together, they explore Liz’s unique career path, from nonprofit work to the yachting industry, and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. Liz shares insights on leadership, time management, and the importance of passion in sustaining a fulfilling career.

Guest Episode: Women Offshore Inclusion Summit

Guest Episode: Women Offshore Inclusion Summit

In this episode, we are resharing a conversation from the Women Offshore Podcast, hosted by Christine MacMillan, where Erica D’Eramo and Tanya Tarr are featured guests. Together, they discuss the upcoming Inclusion Summit Workshop on September 18th, an event designed to promote inclusive leadership, especially for HR professionals and C-suite leaders. The summit will take place at Shell in Houston, Texas from 10 AM to 4 PM and will include practical, interactive learning activities.

Leveraging Boundaries for Sustainable Leadership with Ally Cedeno

Leveraging Boundaries for Sustainable Leadership with Ally Cedeno

In this empowering episode, join us as we dive into the crucial topic of setting boundaries for long-term sustainability and effectiveness. Our guest, Ally Cedeno, a dynamic leader and changemaker in the maritime industry, and the founder of Women Offshore Foundation, shares her insights on the importance of avoiding burnout and prioritizing rest. As a successful woman wearing many hats including industry leader, non-profit founder, loving mother and partner, Ally brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Discover practical strategies and personal anecdotes that will inspire you to redefine your boundaries and foster a sustainable, fulfilling professional and personal life. Tune in and chart a course towards rested resilience and success!

Handling the Interruptions with Ally Cedeno of The Women Offshore Foundation

Handling the Interruptions with Ally Cedeno of The Women Offshore Foundation

We’re joined in this episode by Ally Cedeno, the founder and president of the Women Offshore Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing the gender gap on the water. She joins us for this collaborative episode with the Women Offshore podcast, where we have a candid conversation about interruptions in the workplace. We discuss some of our own lived experiences and learnings, and we share some ways to handle the disruptions.