In this episode of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine chats with Madeleine Wolczko, a US Merchant Mariner Chief Mate and YouTube content creator. Madeleine reflects on her challenging experience of being stranded in a Shanghai shipyard during the pandemic, sharing how she navigated the uncertainty and emerged stronger. She discusses her personal definition of work/life balance, goal setting, and the leadership qualities she believes are essential in the maritime industry.

Madeleine graduated from CalMaritime in 2015, joined the MMP union, and has sailed on both liner and tramp ships for nine years. Despite a restrictive 217-day shipboard period, she created the docuseries "Restricted to Ship," gaining international attention. This inspired her to found "M. Leine Productions, LLC," a company dedicated to highlighting mariners' lives through cinematic storytelling.

Please tune in to hear Madeleine's journey, insights on resilience, and her mission to bring more visibility to the maritime industry. Her work aims to draw public attention to the industry, encourage new talent, and create better support avenues for current mariners. You can find her media on YouTube and Instagram.

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