Heather Enness: Navigating Offshore Life As A Mom And Inspiring Future Mariners, Episode 196
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On today's podcast, we have the UK Women Offshore Ambassador Heather Ennesss on the show. Heather shares with Christine about her journey working offshore and her journey at home while raising kids.  Heather is also a proud member of the UK Careers at Sea Ambassadors program. She's on a mission to ignite young minds about the endless opportunities within the merchant navy. From visiting schools to sharing insights about non-combat roles, Heather's passion for expanding horizons knows no bounds. Tune in as she shares her wisdom and spreads awareness of the boundless potential awaiting future seafarers! Heather is a member of the maritime community, an experienced seafarer, and a mom of four. She graduated from the University of Plymouth with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Studies (Merchant Shipping) and has worked on various vessels. For 14 years, Heather has thrived as a Deck Officer and holds an Unlimited Dynamic Positioning ticket and her Masters Unlimited. She brings years of experience within the Oil and Gas sector as well as the Ferry sector. When she's not offshore or on maternity leave, Heather frequently tutors for the Whitehorse Maritime Academy, and she can often be found in schools at careers fairs promoting the industry in her spare time. Before maternity leave, Heather was the project manager for the Re-launch of the Careers at Sea Ambassador Program.  Have a Listen & Subscribe The Women Offshore Podcast is available on Apple, Google Play, and most podcast apps. Remember to subscribe to your favorite app to avoid missing future episodes. **Did you know that all these captivating podcasts are created and managed in-house? Our dedicated team at Women Offshore puts their hearts into bringing you inspiring and valuable stories every episode. None of this would be possible without your generous support throughout the year. Your contributions enable us to continue our mission of empowerment and advocacy for women in the maritime industry. Every donation, no matter the size, significantly affects our ability to amplify voices and create positive change. Join us in making a difference and spreading awareness by donating today. Together, we can chart a brighter future for women offshore. Click the link below to contribute!** https://womenoffshore.org/donation/
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