Women's Energy Network

#WENPodcast Alert;  Welcome to a dynamic podcast mashup of The Chemical Show with Victoria Meyers and Women's Energy Network Podcast with Kara Byrne, Beth Gould Creller, and Maggie Teliska In this episode, two podcasts combine forces to talk all things current: from origin stories to taking over the world, from industry trends to cultural shifts, and from joining groups voluntarily to being voluntold your next role. Join us as we reflect on their insights, stories, and expertise, offering a fresh perspective on the fascinating topics we've explored. 
DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own and do not express or imply the views or opinions of our employers or any of its officers, directors, or employees. 
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#WENPodcast Alert; 
Networking hasn't been the same since the pandemic, and most of us are out of practice going from 2D virtual situations back to 3D and in-person.  In this episode, we talk to Julie Brown, Networking Guru extraordinaire. 

#WENPodcast Alert!  What keeps energy leaders up at night?  We asked Ashley Cuevas and Leslie Bordelon of Protiviti to share results from their latest report that gathered executive perspectives on current risks in the market place. Talking with both was like reading the minds of energy leaders. Plus we quickly learned that risk really is not one of those four letter words, but something that can set us all up for success if managed proactively!

In this podcast, we welcome Anna McKay, founder of Parents Pivot, an online resource hub for parents re-entering the workforce after a pause.     We highlight the work Anna is doing to connect parents with their professional selves so they can return to paid and meaningful work that they love.  Anna talks #allabouttheblend and how finding the right work after a pause is like creating the perfect cup of coffee.   

Above all, learn that re-entering the workforce shouldn’t be so hard. Learn how to create your perfect cup of coffee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own and do not express or imply the views or opinions of our employers or any of its officers, directors, or employees. 

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Well, it took a bit longer than anticipated, but better late than never! Welcome to this first episode of 2023. With a new year comes new podcast hosts - some you have heard from before and others brand new! Join WEN Members Kara Byrne, Beth Gould Creller, and Maggie Teliska, as they share their WEN journeys, hopes for this year's podcast, and insights into what makes each of them get out of bed each morning. Hint: they all may be fueled by the same inspiration! Take a listen, get to know your hosts, and then set a reminder to listen for new episodes twice a month featuring a variety of technical and leadership experts. Enjoy!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely our own and do not express or imply the views or opinions of our employers or any of its officers, directors, or employees. 

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Steve Bailey, Safire Oil and Gas Consulting, is the man, the myth, the legend. He's truly one of the kindest people you'll ever meet, which you'll hear right off the bat when he talks about his adopted elder.

Steve is still going strong with a long career in oil and gas accounting. For much of that time, he was keeping a secret. When he finally faced it, it helped him truly blossom and has been a source of inspiration for his advice to leaders everywhere.   

This episode features a heart-felt story, laughter, and very important leadership tips. We hope you enjoy!
BONUS TRACK: Keep listening at the end for yet another Bartlett joke. Which joke has been your favorite so far?

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Today's episode features Jana Grauberger, Liskow & Lewis and former WEN Global President, interviewing Rebecca Watson, Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley, P.C. They have a great conversation about Rebecca's expansive career from creating policy and law for the federal government to her current role of counseling energy, oil and gas, renewable, and mining companies on regulatory compliance. 

Rebecca is a force of nature, and has always made time for her passions of collecting art, volunteering, and supporting women in the energy industry. She was elected as the fourth woman president for the Foundation of Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL), a 3,000-member legal scholarly organization. Rebecca also founded FNREL's annual "Portia's Lunch," and gives us the inside scoop on how that started. 

This episode is an ode to an incredible woman who has owned her strength and thrived in a typically male-dominated industry. We hope you enjoy the listen!

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Today we talk with Melissa Hooper, The Energy People, about all things job market. From understanding where we are - Great Recession? Great Resignation? Great Reevaluation? - to fun topics, like the fact that for the first time in history, five generations are in the workforce. 

Right now, those seeking employment can afford to be choosy, because it's a candidate's market. But even though the odds are in our favor, you still have a lot to think about. Is it worth hopping the fence? Are you willing to put up with more to get paid more? What are you non-negotiables? Regardless of where you are in your job search, Melissa reminds us that you need to treat your career path as a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the ups and downs. Take advantage of what you learn at one job to make you better for the next. 

We hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure to listen through to the end, when Melissa shares her top five tips for job seekers.

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Jennifer Stewart had a successful career in accounting and finance, primarily for the oil and gas industry. She then "retired" only to take on several part-time jobs and become the woman who does it all! Jennifer's an example of a smart, motivated woman living her passions and continuing to give to the world. 

In this episode, Jennifer talks with Bartlett and Sally about responsibly sourced gas (RSG), its evolution into certified natural gas, and the benefits and current state of gas certification in the energy industry. 

BONUS TRACK: After the final note, keep listening for Jennifer's advice to Sally on how to keep a partner for more than 37 days. 

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"Let's talk about C-C-S"...now Salt-N-Pepa will be stuck in your head all day thanks to Sarah Derdowski. You're welcome.

Carbon Capture Sequestration (CCS) may not be as sexy as a '90s Hip Hop group, but it is a realistic way of how we can get to net zero and meet our climate change goals with minimal changes in behavior. We regularly hear about goals around new innovations in energy, ESG, and decarbonization, but rarely do we talk directly about how we can achieve those goals in a practical manner.

In this episode we talk with our guest, Ashleigh Ross, Carbon America, about the definition of CCS, how it can be applied across industries, and the unfortunate truth about the complications around getting projects running (permitting, anyone?). Take listen to this episode to learn about the unseen potential of CCS's ability to help with our climate goals.

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This week we're thrilled to talk to Alma Cook, founder of Cook Compliance and singer/songwriter of "5000 Candles," a catchy tune that highlights the beauty of the oilfield and its workers. Alma talked to us about both of her worlds, the oilfield and the music industry, and the way they intersect. We learned how she found her niche in the oilfield, her thoughts on how ESG requirements are affecting small businesses, how her passion for music started, and of course, how she found inspiration for her newest track.

Bonus Track: Stay tuned after the episode to hear Alma's top three song picks and learn how you can support her goal of creating a music workshop in Williston!

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In this episode, cohosts Sally Hallingstad and Sarah Derdowski chat with Stephanie Diaz, Technology & Innovation Analyst at BloombergNEF. The conversation provides an overview where the $168 billion in Climate Tech Investing is distributed, discusses the various sectors, and explains how diverse the decarbonization puzzle can be. 

Stephanie also explains BloombergNEF's Pioneers, which annually selects and provides funding for impactful and original technology innovations for advancing a low-carbon economy. You can read more about BNEF Pioneers in the links below.

Take a listen now to learn more about Stephanie's work and to learn which sector she loves the most (hint: you're probably in it right now).

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Did you know that both Sally and Sarah mean princess? That's the running joke between your co-hosts Sally Hallingstad, Sarah Bartlett, and Sarah Derdowski, so imagine the joy when we added another Sarah to the mix. 

Enter Sarah Magruder, President and CEO of Safire Oil & Gas Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, Magruder started Safire in 2019 with passion and determination. The road wasn't easy, but through her experience she's learned more about herself and hot tips for starting a business. In this episode, Magruder shares her 5 P's of Starting a Business: Passion, Promote, Pivot, Persevere, and Protect. Listen closely as we take a deep dive into what each word means to her and how she's implemented it into her life.   

Bonus Tracks: If you want to learn about how we came up with the name for the episode, as well as get a glimpse into why it took us two hours to record this episode, keep listening to the outtakes after the final beat. It's worth it.

An existential crisis, by definition, refers to the ensemble of feelings and questions we have related to with the meaning and purpose of our life. Today's guest, Jennifer Cogburn, BloombergNEF, talks about how a lot of people have fear and anxiety about the energy transition. So much so that she's referred to this as our industry being in an existential crisis.

How can we shift the paradigm? As an industry, we are contemplating our value, purpose, and meaning and how we can get ourselves into a new normal. Right now, there is both danger and opportunity, and it's what you do about those things existing that makes the difference. Jennifer shares with us some new concepts around the transition - hello 1.75 degree model and demethanization - as well as how we can increase opportunity and creativity to do our part as individuals, companies, and a country.

Disclaimer: Jennifer is speaking on her own behalf and her views do not represent the views of Bloomberg, fellow personnel, or Bloomberg customers.

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Nuclear has been an energy source for decades but sadly, it hasn't gotten the love that our guest and Sarah Derdowski (co-host) feels it should.

Have you ever rubbed a lamp, hoping your financial worries would be solved? Do you feel overwhelmed thinking about where to start with saving for retirement? Do you feel too young or too old to start asking for help from a professional? Today's guests, Dave Brinkman and Alissa Garcia, give you insight about the benefits of engaging an advisor to help you achieve your long-term financial goals, regardless of your current situation.  

Alana Hill, PMP is an international change leadership expert, inspiring professionals to lead change in themselves and others to create inclusive, resilient, and competitive organizations. In this episode, we learn more about Alana, including how she was the second black female Petroleum Engineer to graduate from Texas A&M. #BadAss

We cover a lot of ground with Alana, but one of the many standout acronyms is what she calls SOS, which stands for self-care, optimism, and support. These are three key ingredients for our resilience, and for us to succeed against all odds as women in a male dominated space. "Trying to be a man is a waste of a good woman." This episode is so good you may find yourself listening to it twice!

If you want to learn more, buy one of Alana's books AND join us at the 2022 WEN Conference in Fort Worth to hear her closing keynote presentation.

BONUS TRACK: At the end of the episode, keep listening to learn how Paula McCann Harris became Alana's mentor and friend.

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• Website: https://www.themsengineerway.com/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanamhill/ 

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This month we feature Rachel Pacheco, professor at The Wharton School and author of Bringing Up the Boss: Practical Lessons for New Managers. Rachel’s book dives into three main sections, including Managing an Individual, Managing a Team, and Managing Yourself. In this episode, we focus on Managing Yourself, and take a deep dive into the section’s four chapters.

Our discussion is a brief introduction to an amazing, helpful resource that can be used in both your career life and volunteer service. Not only is the content great, but Rachel’s personal stories and humor make the lessons palatable and easy to remember. Take a listen and then jump over to Amazon and buy the book ASAP!

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In this episode, WEN Greater Albany President, Ekin Senlet interviews Amanda Lefton, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Amanda tells the audience about her career journey and how she ended up at BOEM, sharing valuable advice she learned along the way.

The Biden Administration has made it clear that offshore wind is an important part of America’s growing renewable energy portfolio. Amanda discusses the future of offshore wind and shares BOEM's vision in achieving the goals set by the administration. 

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In this episode our host, Ashley McNamee, dives into Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices with Kelly Bott, Senior Vice President, ESG, Land and Regulatory at PureWest Energy. Formerly known as UP Energy, PureWest came charging out of the gate with a robust ESG program, putting them at the head of the pack. Ashley and Kelly talk about what it's like to be an ESG leader in the oil and natural gas sector as well as what it takes to make a program work.

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Today’s episode features Kim Rodell, President of Upstream Petroleum Management and Chair of the Western Energy Alliance Board of Directors. The latter increases her badassery as she is the first female chair for the Alliance in more than a decade.

Kim talks with Sally Hallingstad, WEN Marketing & Communications Director, about how she landed in the energy industry, even after going to school for criminology. Her experience spans multiple downturns, and we discuss a few tips on how to survive those as well as how to get over imposter syndrome.

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One evening while sitting around the proverbial campfire, a group of #WENCO women started talking about Bitcoin and whether or not Bitcoin mining is a real thing. This discussion sparked lots of questions, i.e. do miners really have to sit in a box 24/7? These women wanted answers and decided to record a podcast with someone they knew would have them.

Meet Marty Bent with #GreatAmericanMining, a company whose mission is to mine bitcoin through the development of technology that solves real problems arising from vented, flared, stranded, or otherwise undervalued gas. Marty talks with hosts, Andrea Gross, Upstream Petroleum Management and Shawn Forbes, OG Directory about what Bitcoin is and why he believes it’s the top investment of the future. 

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This episode answers the who/what/why/when of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and how it’s not a trend and is in fact a practice that is here to stay.

Have you heard about ESG but aren’t really sure what it is? Is your company starting to look at implementing ESG but you aren’t sure where to start? Or why? Have you ever wondered who actually reads the multi-page ESG reports?

In April 2020 we hosted a happy hour that featured four speakers addressing mental health, physical health, career health and financial health. This episode takes time to check in with three of the hosts from that spring event - Susan Nagl, Caley Van Cleave and Christian Ofner. Each woman took the time to remind us of what's important as we head into the holiday season and ultimately, 2021. Take a listen and let us know - are YOU ready?!?

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Anna Conrad, is the founder of Impact Leadership Solutions, a consulting firm that offers a variety of services from Executive Coaching to Leadership Development Programs. In this episode, Anna shares three challenges that women leaders face today, as well as hot tips on what it takes to be a confident leader. The most important one I heard? “Never Stop Learning.”

Want to hear more? Join us for Anna’s webinar, ‘Confidence from the inside out”, on Wednesday, December 2 at 11:30 AM (MT). Click on the link below for more details and/or to register!

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“Resilience is being a hard ass, but with a dose of humor and a bigger does of caring for others.”

This episode is special, as it features one of four stories we heard from our keynote speakers during our virtual Annual Luncheon on Friday, October 30. Frances Koncilja, former Commissioner for the PUC and a 2020 Top Women In Energy recipient, shares a story about where she got her resilience before giving us a challenge to implement.

In this episode, Brittany Ramos and Amber Vineyard with Orion Strategies take time to chat about the good, bad and downright ugly parts of communication. Whether it's online or in-person, everyone's styles are different. So how do you "read the room" and adjust? This energetic episode has great nuggets of info on how to navigate communication in your personal, professional or community life. In addition. you'll learn the difference between spaghetti vs waffle brain. Intrigued yet? Take a listen and make sure to let us know what you think!

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Undoubtedly, we live in a world with very mixed feelings about the US oil and gas industry. Sometimes, those conversations mute the positive impact the industry has made on the rural and urban communities in which we operate. And it’s not just the companies in the industries. Employees in the industry are some of the most generous people you will ever encounter. Enter today’s guest, Rex Korslien.

I had the pleasure of working with Rex at Whiting before he moved over to QEP Resources. He is now a Superintendent with QEP based out of Watford City, North Dakota. In this episode, sponsored by QEP Resources, we dive into the type of leadership Rex has developed, how passion for the industry keeps him motivated during a downturn and most importantly, why The Bakken is the place to be.

Fun fact: Rex is a man of many talents, including volunteering his auctioneer skills on the side, which you get a taste of in this episode (17:15).

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Jennifer Gremmert is the Executive Director for Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC), a nonprofit that leads a network of industry, state and local partners to support, stabilize and sustain Coloradans to afford their energy needs. In this episode, sponsored by Great Western Petroleum, Jennifer talks about her passion for the nonprofit sector and how the energy industry continues to support EOC, even during these unprecedented times. She also shares how she has personally been resilient by staying motivated to help others, and her advice on how to handle a leadership transition within an organization. #CommittedtoColorado #WENCO2020

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Life is a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, and it’s how we handle the ride that makes us the people we are. Are you one to close your eyes and hold on for dear life or do you take the ride with eyes wide open and embrace the fear, knowing you’ll make it to the end? Today we get to speak with Nick Williams, father of three, a salesman with Leam Drilling Services and one of the most resilient and positive men I have ever met.

In this episode, Nick talks about how he’s embraced challenges of our industry (14:16), the genesis for starting Down for a Cure (29:00) and how you can support it (31:40) as well as his personal tips for being in sales regardless of your industry (38:32).

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Oil prices are down, wells are being shut-in and jobs are being taken away. Right now, it’s hard to think about what will happen next week, let alone next month. It’s a difficult time to stay positive and focused on the future. Enter Caley Van Cleave, VP of Business Development & Recruiting at Iridium Recruiting, who brings her five key tips on how to stay focused...on YOU.

In this episode, Caley dives into tips on how to handle job loss (7:15), that it’s okay to job hunt when you have a job (11:50), the importance of developing your “soft skills” (23:38), how to make your resume stand out (31:56) and the upside of the current virtual networking experience (39:27).

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Rocking WW Minerals LLC was co-founded by Whitney Wickes in August 2018. I was curious about her decision to move her company from Denver to Wyoming in June 2019. 

In this episode, Whitney will tell you how she hires her amazing co-workers Jamie and Austin (7:29), how Wyoming is unique (15:43), their desire to make a family-based business (22:54) and why you should just move there already (31:10). Ultimately it comes down to opportunity and quality of life. So what are you waiting for? #wyoming #thatswy #wyominglife

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Ahna Mee and Jackie Haney were introduced through a mentor program in 2012; little did they know that nearly a decade later, they would have transacted in excess of $100 million in deals. What is even more impressive is the respect they have developed and partnership they have strengthened over the years.

In this episode, Ahna and Jackie talk about how they met (7:33), the key steps to building the A Team (16:29) and how it’s ok not to agree on every part of your business (26:17).

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