Nina Spencer is the Vice President of Onward INC. Onward is an offshore services company that excells in HSE and Regulatory Compliance, Material Coordination, Inspections, Logistics, and Training. Born in and raised in Scotland, Nina has worked in nearly every possible segment of the offshore energy. Her experience in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico offer a substantial and unique perspective on where the industry is, and where it is going.
Until recently, there was a glaring absence of individuals making the intellectual case for fossil fuels. No one was discussing the true facts, the real science, and the very real repercussions of a life without oil. Chris Wright has lead the way in this discussion for years, and continues to be the most vocal Oil & Gas supporter in the country.
"Disruption" is a popular buzzword in business. Like most buzzwords, they are often overused and don't apply. That's not the case with Patrick Blake, CEO of Lonestar Industrial Materials. Patrick is an engineering genius and has taken something we've all heard of, and made it into incredible and environmentally friendly products. Hemp is long overdue for its day, and Patrick and Lonestar Industrial Materials are about to provide it. Please enjoy our interview as host Jeff Peeples speaks with Patrick about his career in Energy, beating cancer, and introducing the wonders of hemp to the world!
Katherine Givens is an Author, Advocate, Public Speaker, and absolute warrior against Human Traffikking. Kathy is a Survivor herself, and tells her story with an amazing elegance and aptitude that will ease the tension of the subject and allow a better learning and understanding. Kathy has been featured in PEOPLE Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Voyage Houston, Civic Research Institute, and others. She Co-founded Twelve-11 Partners, an organization committed to supporting survivors on their journey to thriving, and Program Manager at Rising Worldwide, a nonprofit combatting trafficking globally. Kathy is also a Consultant at Shobana Powell Consulting and A21. As a leader in the field, Kathy continues to provide training and consulting to various groups committed to the fight against human trafficking, focusing on underserved communities and people of color.
Nakia Vestal is the American success story. She wasn't born rich, had no silver spoon, and zero advantages afforded to others. She is however, a very successful entrepreneur despite of that. But its one thing to not have advantages, and quite another to have overwhelming disadvantages. Nakia was a victim of sex trafficking, and she's on a mission to help others in the same situation and to spread the truth about it. Her story and insight are extremely valuable and we are thankful she shared her story with us. WARNING: This episode contains adult content and may not be suitable for children.
Dominique McGee may the most remarkable person I have ever met. Meeting her in person was the reason I felt the need to do this series on Human Trafficking and Slavery. Her fortitude, character, and spirit in the face of unspeakable hardships is nearly impossible to believer. Listening to Dominique's story is not easy to hear, and its not meant to be. Her story shouldn't happen to anyone, but it does, every single day. This interview will affect you profoundly as you learn the horros and nightmarish reality of sex trafficking, I know it did me. However, Dominque is not a victim, and will never be one. She has now turned pain into fighting by dedicating her life to prevention of Sex Trafficking. My hope is that the listener learns just how profoundly serious this issue is, and ignoring it is no longer and option.
Not long ago Hydraulic Fracturing was a curse word in most of America. It was an amazing process to extract energy from the earth that was impossible only decades before. The industry needed to get more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and safer. Seth Moore and his team at Catalyst Energy have done just that. Their new pump system, the Vortex Prime is unlike anything in the industry and has greatly improved nearly every measureable data point you could think of. Seth is very proud of this innovation and he should be. His 38 year story in the Oil & Gas world traversed the globe, and you will enjoy learning about him and Catalyst's game changing technology.
Keith Stelter has spent nearly his entire career in the Oil & Gas industry, in a variety of positions. A Canadian native, and now US Citizen, Keith has re-made himself into a renaissance man who specializes in social media. But most importantly, Keith helps people, in an unbelievable way. The world needs more Keith Stelters, and he offers a lot of his knowledge and experience in this episode.
The renewable energy revolution is being led by an unlikely source, the Oil & Gas Industry. Ed Whitnell is the VP of Renewables at NOV, one of the world's largest and most important Energy Companies. Ed discusses the many advancements in technology NOV has achieved recently, as well the myriad of non-fossil fuel energy sources that the company is currently pursuing and leading the world with.
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Jonathan Jacobs is the Head of Services at Shield AI and the founder of the Drone Academy. Jonathan is the leader on the frontline of the most advanced AI/Drone Technology in existence, that is keeping our soldiers safer.
Host Jeff Peeples never had the pleasure of working and learning from Joy Taylor, and he will tell you he's worse off because of it. Joy learned from the absolute best, including Yankee Owner George Steinbrenner and GE CEO Jack Welch, and took that wealth of knowledge to develop her own team and company. She found her business calling in consulting and her life's calling in fostering 19 children with her husband. They don't come more impressive than Joy, so please enjoy Jeff's interview with her.
Tonya Polydoroff is the Director, Publicity/Field Marketing at Allied Global Marketing. Her career in Publicity and Promotion is to be envied as an absolute leader in these fields. When the idea came up to support International Women's Month, Justin Overstreet immediately knew who he was going to ask to be on. Please enjoy Justin's interview with Tonya, as they catch up with life and career.
A few years ago, Jared Hiett took over as Director of HSE for Doggett Industries, one of our country's leading providers of heavy machinery rental and equipment. Jared looked at the substantial risks their field people are exposed to and said "not on my watch" He then began to develop a company safety culture that his entire team is all in for. I came across Jared when I noticed his internal safety program called "Target Zero", and I just had to have him on. Please enjoy 45 minutes with a personable HSE Director, who absolutely cares about his people.
Col Terry Virts is one of the most interesting and accomplished people in the world. Terry is an Air Force COL, Commander of the International Space Station, Author, Photographer, Director, and Entrepreneur. In addition to all of those things, Terry managers to give his time freely to people, which makes him the very best of what a Renaissance Man can be. Terry has an innate ability to think at the very highest level, but communicate at a level the rest of us can comprehend. He cares that we learn, experience, and understand the things he understands. Our conversation with him was one to remember, and it will be one for you as well.
Kirk Watlz grew up in California, where he saw a significat amount of activism around environmental issues, but little action in solving them. This sent Kent on a path to become an Environmental Engineer and a life spent addressing those concerns.
The Texas Railroad Commission is one of the most important positions in the State of Texas. The Commission serves as a regulatory authority for nearly everything involving the extraction of carbon-based fuels. Sarah Stogner is running for Commissioner and believes the organization could greatly improve on its responsibilities to regulate and ensure Texans are safe and our water remains clean. Sarah passionately laid out her concerns and what she would do to fix the problems in our interview.
John Lewis brought his principles and proven leadership in the Army, where he lead infantry troops into battle, then implemented them into the oilfield. John loves his work and loves keeping his people safe by building a relentless culture of safety. You are going to love what this Veteran and QHSE leader has to say!