FLIPPING THE BARREL

“Leadership Techniques to Build a Strong Team and Culture” with Peter Larden, Chairman and Managing Director for ExxonMobil in Papua New Guinea.

Flexibility and Adaptability, Evelyn Vilchez, Mexico Country Manager at Chevron

Empowering Leadership with Ghassan Mirdad, CEO of Arabian Drilling

Adam Anderson's extensive career in the oil and gas industry spans over two decades, with a track record of leadership and innovation. As the CEO of Innovex, he has been instrumental in driving efficient and effective solutions for the oilfield, building on his past experiences in senior management positions at Baker Hughes and Team Oil Tools.

Adam Anderson's extensive career in the oil and gas industry spans over two decades, with a track record of leadership and innovation. As the CEO of Innovex, he has been instrumental in driving efficient and effective solutions for the oilfield, building on his past experiences in senior management positions at Baker Hughes and Team Oil Tools.

LISTEN NOW!! From internships to leadership: learn from Richard Lynch's journey in the oil and energyRichard Lynch is Senior Vice President, Technology and Services for Hess Corporation, a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. In this role, Lynch is responsible for functional delivery of field development, major infrastructure, drilling and completions projects and driving functional excellence through standards, processes, technology and talent management. Prior to joining Hess in April 2014, Lynch spent 14 years with BP, most recently as Vice President, Global Wells Organization where he was responsible for the safe, compliant and reliable delivery of all upstream activities associated with drilling, completions, interventions and wellbore integrity. Under Lynch's leadership, the organization built the Containment Response System to shut-in a well in the event of an uncontrollable leak, created the BP Global Wells Institute to develop the technical expertise of employees and contractors, and established new drilling and completion standards and policies following the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon incident. Lynch holds a bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Wyoming.Richard recently shared his insights and experiences on the "Flipping the Barrel" podcast, he provided listeners with valuable advice on navigating a successful career in this dynamic field. You should definitely tune in.

LISTEN NOW!! From Legal Counsel to Chief Legal Officer: Dianne Ralston's Journey to the top of the Energy Industry.Dianne Ralston began her career at SLB in 1998, initially serving as legal counsel. As her career progressed, she became director of compliance and then deputy general counsel, specializing in IP enforcement. Over the next few years, she held executive leadership positions at companies throughout the energy services sector, including serving as executive vice president, chief legal officer, and secretary at TechnipFMC. In 2020, she rejoined SLB as chief legal officer, a position in which she continues to serve. Dianne has bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Operations Management from Texas A&M University, as well as a JD in law from the University of Houston Law Center.Looking to advance your career in the energy industry? Look no further than Dianne Ralston, Chief Legal Officer at Schlumberger, who recently shared her insights on the 'Flipping the Barrel' podcast. From navigating a career in oil and gas with degrees in business administration and law, to overcoming stereotypes targeting women in STEM, Dianne has some valuable advice to share.

At a young age Celine's parents began to teach her the deeply rooted family values and principles they follow. She lived by these principles throughout her career and life. The three values she continues to follow today is - Think outside the box, the importance of taking risks and nothing is Impossible. Knowing this was her mantra, makes a lot of sense as to how she became the first woman in Cameron to run a Global division and then went on to become the President of Schlumberger Canada. Celine didn't grow up following the crowd. When she graduated from University in France all her friends were taking safe jobs with bigger companies, she decided to travel across the pond and go work for a smaller trading company in Houston. She talks about building your “Brand” and the importance of knowing who you are and how you want to be perceived. She always took calculated risk that showcased her strengths. Her Brand was built around the ability to break down barriers and bring silos together. Why you should take calculated risks is because the minute you are comfortable you are not showcasing what you are good at. We talk about challenge status quo; Celine agrees the industry is changing and we need to be ahead of it. Know what you stand for, there should be complete alignment between what people see you as and who you really are. She goes in to talk about how having a board of advisors is crucial in your career and how to identify these mentors. Celine started Powered by Women in Canada, to change the public image of oil and gas in Canada. She had 40 plus executives involved where they worked on changing the narrative and touching the heart of the public, to change their thoughts on oil and gas. They used social media and influencers to market the movement, it was and still is a huge success! She talks about an amazing story where she completely changed the mind of an activist on the spot. You must hear this! In this episode, she provides her insight on work life balance and how real balance is the one you choose for yourself. She talks about finding your “True North”. Understanding your “True North” is life changing, she describes all the steps to get there. Knowing this you will have perfect alignment with your mission. To perform at your best, you must understand what you really want, deep down.Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com

LISTEN NOW!! Matt Kolesar is the Chief Environmental Scientist at ExxonMobil. In that role, he leads global advocacy and issue management of methane and flaring, as well as managing corporate sustainability focus areas for water, land and habitat, and operational waste. As Chief Environmental Scientist, he provides advanced expert technical leadership consultation and advice to senior leaders on sustainability topics central to business decisions and priorities. Throughout his 24-year career with ExxonMobil, Matt has held a variety of leadership positions at ExxonMobil in the Upstream, Downstream and Chemicals businesses. Matt has B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron, Ohio, and is an avid runner.Having Matt as a guest on our Podcast was such an interesting opportunity as we held insightful conversations as relates career.Here are some highlights from this Episode! To get the full experience kindly tune in

LISTEN NOW!! Tagline: Influential and Vindicated ; yet ignored by the Mainstream.Alex Epstein is a writer and speaker known for his views on energy and environmental issues. He is the founder of the Center for Industrial Progress, a think tank that promotes the use of fossil fuels and other forms of energy. Epstein is a frequent commentator on radio and television, and has written several books on energy, including "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels". In an energy debate where fossil fuels are often condemned as the dirty energy of the past, Alex Epstein argues that they are the life‐ giving energy of the future—and says that we should celebrate, not demonize, the industry that creates them. A philosopher by training, Alex challenges many of our era's popular notions about energy, industry, and environment, routinely engaging environmentalists in open debate about the often‐ ignored benefits of fossil fuels. His work has changed the way thousands think about energy.Here are some highlights from this Episode! To get the full experience kindly tune in

LISTEN NOW!! Armand is currently the co-founder and CEO, Combo Curve. Positivity is the main driving force behind the growth of Armand Paradis' technology company, ComboCurve. He credits maintaining a positive outlook on every challenge he and co-founder Jeremy Gottlieb faced during ComboCurve's inception as a critical factor in the company's present-day success.On this episode, Armand shared how he was able to scale Combo Curve to its present-day success, challenges faced and lessons learnt. Here are some highlights from this Episode! To get the full experience kindly tune in

LISTEN NOW!! Claudia Jaramillo is a Senior executive with global experience as corporate officer in an S&P 500 company, engineering background and Wharton MBA degree. She demonstrated track record in leading successful strategic and large-scale transformation initiatives and managing finance organizations through complex business cycles. Claudia served on audit committees as a financial expert with a variety of domestic and international positions leading highly diverse teams in the Americas, Europe and Asia.Claudia is a frequent speaker on treasury, sustainability, governance, and diversity matters. She has been a panelist at the global Women Economic Forum, EuroFinance and the Board Governance Dialogue conference for Fortune 500 board members. This focus on the development of diverse talent led her to the launching of the #WISE global program which sponsors mentoring for women in 60+ countries.On this episode, Claudia shared some inspiring career insights she's amassed so far in her career.Here are some highlights from this Episode! To get the full experience kindly tune to leverage all :

LISTEN NOW!! Kim McHugh is the vice president of drilling and completions for Chevron. She assumed the position in May 2018 and is based in Houston, Texas. McHugh is responsible for all aspects of Chevron's global Drilling, completion and workover operations.Prior to her current role, she was the general manager of drilling and completions in Houston. McHugh is a second-generation driller who grew up in the industry and has lived in many parts of the U.S. as well as internationally. Her career has spanned operations in the Gulf of Mexico, Thailand and U.S. onshore.Kim came through on this episode of flipping the barrel. She's a true believer of “having confidence in your own skills”. Here some highlights from this episode.

LISTEN NOW!! 1- Take a risk. Try something new. Challenge yourself by getting out of your comfort zone. All the guests who achieved big goals, didn't settle and took a big leap of faith into the unknown in order to grow and achieve something greater. 2- Work life balance doesn't exist. It's a journey in which certain areas of your life might require more attention than others. Also balance looks very different on everyone. 3- Don't plan too much and let life work itself out. 4-Other people's opinions don't define who you could become. If you dream it, put in the work, that's enough. Some of our guests were told they cou;dn't achieve X and they did everything to prove them wrong. 5- Sponsors are extremely important in one's career. And by sponsors we mean -someone that mentions you when you're not in the room.6- Sacrifice is needed to achieve anything in life that's worth going after. All of our guests sacrificed something in their journey( at some point). Whether it was time, family, finances, career stop, time off, etc.7- take care of yourself first. Many of our guests either put their career or other people first for many years until life made them realize that they had to start putting themselves (their health, their mental health,etc) first in order to be their best version.8- Everyone's journey is different. Success comes at very different times. Some are right in the beginning and others are later on in life. Don't give up because you feel like your age is limiting you. So many people outside of this podcast become successful after 50-60, like there is no limit. 9- A partner is crucial in anything you do. By partner we don't just mean a spouse but it's important to have a small circle of people who support you. Someone who is there to cheer you on when you need it the most. 10- What were your top lessons this year? Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Amy Chronis is Vice Chair and US Oil, Gas & Chemicals leader, and the managing partner for Deloitte's Houston practice. She has more than 30 years of experience serving public and private enterprises from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on the OG&C, technology, and manufacturing industries. Amy served as Deloitte's US lead relationship partner for one of the world's largest integrated oil and gas companies, as well as other Houston enterprises. Growing up Amy was told, it was going to be hard for her in the corporate world because she looked and sounded like a little girl. This came from a professor, Amy used it as fuel to prove him wrong. Amy talks about what she did to distinguish herself in the boardroom and how difficult conversations with her mentors set her up for success. We discuss the importance of constructive feedback and why as a leader you should be providing it. Amy talks about down cycles in the industry and how they breed opportunity. She shares one of the most difficult chapters in her career and the steps she took to handle her team through the closing of her firm; she was a partner for 19 years. At the time this was the worst thing that ever happened but looking back it was her biggest learning moment, she shares why. We talk about motherhood and how important it is to be nice to yourself. She discusses the importance of bringing your authentic self to work. Amy shares how taking care of yourself first is important when managing stress and mental wellbeing. We dive into the Deloitte Women at Work 2022 report - Amy shares her perspective and what she learned about needing to speak up and advocate for herself. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Robin Fielder is the Executive Vice President – Low Carbon Strategy and Chief Sustainability Officer at Talos Energy, serving as the lead executive for Talos's rapidly growing carbon capture and (CCS) business and overseeing ESG initiatives. Prior to joining Talos, Ms. Fielder served as President, CEO and a member of the Noble Midstream Partners board of directors where she guided the Partnership within Chevron.She spent a majority of her career at Anadarko. She is an extraordinary mother of 2, cancer survivor and recently recognized as the 2022 top 25 influential women in Energy by Hart Energy.Robin grew up in Deer Park Texas, immersed in the refining industry. Deer Park is the hub for oil refineries, in the 80s they were an essential financial support to the school districts in the area, as they still are today. For this reason Robin was exposed to the energy industry early on as a young girl and she fell in love with engineering. Her father encouraged her to pursue engineering as he told her “ Those guys/gals are always the boss and Robin you need to be the boss”.Robin spent 17 years at Anadarko moving up the ranks. She walks us through her journey and how sponsors were an essential piece to her growth to becoming a CEO in 2018, when she became President & CEO of Western Midstream. The company was formed by Anadarko to acquire, own, develop, and operate midstream assets. Then shortly after, Anadarko was acquired by OXY in 2019 and she went on to become president & CEO of Noble Midstream Partners until July of 2021- shortly after Chevron acquired it. Right in the heart of covid. Robin talks about the uncertainty during these times and how she managed to lead her team through 2 buy outs and a pandemic before taking her role as EVP and CSO at Talos Energy. Robin gives her perspective on how we can continue to attract more women into the energy industry and how sponsors play a big role in changing the narrative. We talk about non-negotables and how they play an important part in your career growth. Robin is a believer that you can have it all but there is no “work life balance”. The pendulum will swing depending on what's important at the moment. After having her second son Robin was diagnosed with breast cancer. 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will develop cancer in their lifetime. She takes us back to this moment and the steps she took to manage to keep her life as normal as possible, as she overcame one of the hardest diagnoses she had to face.Robin talks about the early years of being a mother and how essential parental leave is to the family dynamic. She brings up the importance of prioritization with your children and understanding what is important to them. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Sivasankaran “Soma” Somasundaram is President and Chief Executive Officer of ChampionX and serves on the Company's Board of Directors. Soma has led the Company in these roles since its spin-off from Dover Corporation (“Dover”) in 2018 and through its transformational merger in 2020 when the Company added Chemical Technologies to its portfolio and changed its name to ChampionX Corporation. He received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Anna University and a master's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Born in India, Soma shares with us the origin of his name and how he became “Soma” once he arrived in Oklahoma for University. He reflects back on his life growing up as the son of a teacher and the influence his father had. We learn that his father taught him how to enable others to do great work, which became an important part of Somas Story and success. Soma tells us about the approach he uses to create a positive and collaborative culture. It starts with experiences, to create the belief system that people need, in order to shape the culture. Soma talks about the open email line where employees can reach out directly. These emails are a critical part in ensuring employees have an outlet to express what they are experiencing, good and bad. Feeling a sense of belonging is important to Soma. We talk about why representation matters and how ChampionX is approaching diversity, specifically on overcoming unconscious bias. Soma talks about the process of continuous improvement and creating positive experiences. He is conscious of the fact that your work life has an impact on who you are at home.Soma shares how to handle failure. He talks about your first reaction to failure is to think about what it means to you. When you should first not think about yourself, instead focus on how you will solve the problem. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! One weekend in Texas hooked Patrick, he found himself moving from Tennessee to Austin Texas to attend Engineering school at the University of Texas. With little understanding of the oil and gas industry, he didn't know what he was in for when he took his first internship with Baker Oil tools. Patrick was a part of the Next Generation program of NOV. Right out of Engineering School he had the opportunity to travel around the world and shadow senior leaders in different business units. This allowed him to understand which part of the business he wanted to work in, he explains why this was so important and pivotal in his career. We discuss dealing with challenges and how mentorship is essential in having a successful career. Patrick talks about what it takes to be a leader and how his leadership style evolved over time. One of the biggest life lessons he learned is that communication is key to any successful relationship or organization. Patrick took a big jump leaving NOV after 13 years, he took the leap of faith to work for a smaller organization. He talks about the risk he took and how the failures he faced in the new role taught him that he can be successful no matter what company he is working for. He explains why this was important in the journey to making it to the President of Americas at DynaEnergetics. Now as President, Patrick is focused on changing the gender landscape of Dynaenergetics. He talks about the programs they are putting in place in order to grow their female talent. He shares his perspective on what is holding women back and how Dyna is challenging those stereotypes. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Jane Stricker is the Senior VP, Energy Transition and Executive Director of the Houston Energy Transition Initiative,She leads a coalition of industry, academia and community partners to ensure the long-term economic competitiveness and advancement of the Houston region towards a more sustainable and net-zero emissions future.Jane holds a bachelor's degree. from University of Maryland and an MBA from Loyola University in Chicago. She spent over 20 years at BP working in several leadership roles prior to being in her current role. She is a National bronze medalist in cycling, a hobby turn passion she picked up in her transformation journey. Jane didn't go straight to college, within her first year she didn't think school was for her and instead took the route to work in retail. She talks about how this allowed her the time she needed in order to figure out what she wanted to do with her life before pursuing a degree. Little did she know her career in retail would take her down a path she would have never imagined. After graduating college she went back to retail at JCPenney, eventually taking a District Manager role at London Fog. During this time she faced one of the hardest moments in her career, bankruptcy. She walks us through the nine months she spent managing the financial crisis at the company. You might wonder how someone in retail ends up in oil and gas? Jane walks us through her journey in the oil and gas industry, which all started from an ad in the Baltimore newspaper looking for people at Amaco. Jane's retail background fit the need they were looking for in the retail space - gas stations. Jane sheds light on how important the retail part of oil and gas can be and why being dual focused as a retailer and producer can be difficult.Jane spent 16 years at BP, she talks about how Macanado impacted her both professionally and emotionally. It was difficult for her to navigate through the challenge while seeing all the amazing people working on finding a solution and the media demonizing it. This was the first time she experienced how critical her role was in the company. This experience pushed her to become more involved in the energy transition space, to help solve the problems and find the solutions for the industry. We dive into Jane's weight loss journey and what sparked it. We can all relate to Jane's stress that she endured in her career and the pressure she put on herself as the primary source of income. It's truly inspiring to hear her talk about how she stopped smoking and put her health first. Making these changes created a ripple effect throughout her life and she made it to the World Championships in Cycling! Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Grant Pruitt has been the President and CEO of his family's business since 2012, after Pruitt Tool & Supply Co. in Fort Smith got its start back in 1958. Since 1958, Pruitt has provided quality equipment for the oil and gas industry with their service-first approach being the foundation of their success. Growing up we are told not to go into business with your family or friends. Grant takes us through his perspective and what drove him to work for his dad. He talks about the journey to becoming the CEO in 2012 and the lesson learned when trying to build a team and expand internationally. Grant takes us through the hardships from the process of hiring people, going through downturns and the pain of layoffs to keep the business running. He tells of the time his dad told him in order to grow you need to go through a downturn - we learn why he was right.Being excellent at what we do - is the approach Grant takes in business and life. The pride Grant has for the family business bleeds into the culture of Pruitt. He shares why living in the present is important in order to have success both professionally and personally.Grant is one of the few third generation family businesses still in the oilfield today. We can all learn from how his family business took big measures to keep their brand and culture alive. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Warren Lee-vi is Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar E&P. Jaguar E&P is a Mexican private company established in 2014 by Grupo Topaz with a strong conviction of strengthening Mexicos national energy industry and developing their communities. He has extensive experience in developing natural resource companies, for more than 24 years, in more than 20 countries. He has contributed strategically to the economic growth and development of the Energy industry in Latin America. What is really interesting is that Warren is a fellow Canadian who studied engineering at Queen's university. Canadian born with little interest in joining the oil Industry . His father worked for Exxon, he didn't envision his path to be the same. Like what happens to many of us, the love for the industry and opportunities to travel the world took Warren over, ultimately changing his mind. Working within diverse cultures was very common for Warren. With 17 years spent at SLB from Latina America to Asia and back, he had an extensive career moving up the ladder before choosing to leave to start Estrella International Energy Services. Warren walks us through his time at Schlumberger and the successful leaders SLB creates through their training program. He describes the pros and cons of the programs and how he took the core values he admired at SLB and the ones he didn't, to form the culture at Estrella. In 2009 he decided it was more important to keep his operations team at Estrella then take a paycheck himself. Warren and his partners decided to not take a salary in order to continue to develop the company in the midst of a downturn . Warren shares his experiences with building a team made up of his close friends and the challenges that arise when things get tough. Not long after his success at Estrella he was approached to become CEO of Jaguar . The top leading service company in South America . This would lead to another move for his dual career wife and two children. Warren brings us back to this time and how the family handled each move throughout his career. He talks about Jaguar being different, the founders truly cared about their employees and their families. Warren and his team are taking steps to break the mold. They view their people as the core value and asset of the company . As a key supporter for diversity and inclusion, Warren gives his views on what is holding women back, how he is changing this mindset at Jaguar and building a strong diverse team across all parts of the business. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Mark Heine is the proud Chief Executive Officer at Fugro, the world's leading Geo-data company. In his professional journey with Fugro for over 20 years, he's been lucky to be surrounded by world-class talent in all aspects of geoscience. Working closely with their clients, they're unlocking insights from Geo-data to safely and sustainably build and extend the lifespan of infrastructure on our vulnerable and precious planet and support the generation of renewable energy.He has seen some big changes in our industry, where the focus has shifted to supporting sustainable infrastructure and new sources of renewable energy, such as offshore wind. Their work examining the influence of climate change on vulnerable coastal communities and unlocking the mysteries of our seabed both support the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development; these and other worthwhile activities unite his employees in the common cause of creating a safe and livable world.Mark gained an MSc in Geodetic Engineering from Delft University of Technology and he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Netherlands based Offshore Marine Contractors (IRO) where he can discuss the challenges in the marine industry, recognize and share good ideas and ways to improve safety.Mark grew up in Holland fascinated with the mountains starting at the age of 10. Climbing became a passion for him, teaching him that reaching a summit is always the goal but you don't reach the top of the summit without going through the valleys. He kept this same mindset both personally and professionally as he climbed the ladder to CEO. When starting at Fugro 22 years ago he did not have aspirations to become CEO. Mark talks to us about his career progression, the importance of focusing on the job you have today and not always looking for the next. He explains why it is important to him for his belief system to be aligned with the mission of the company. Mark shares his thoughts behind why the employees play as important a role as him, how the impact of the team is what makes the organization successful. One of the important pieces to Mark's story is his drive to stay true to himself and his doubts of becoming a CEO. He talks about how he reached out to a Career Coach to help him manage his fears and the high level of stress that comes along with being the leader of a company. Mark talks about how becoming a successful leader meant he needed work life balance. With a dual career family, strong belief of raising his children right and passion for climbing, Marks tells us how they were able to manage it. He talks about commitment to his schedule and how complaining about being busy is off the table, we are all busy. Mark has an amazing philosophy on how to support women in the workforce. He gives his perspective on what is holding women back and what we can do today to make a difference. He takes a strong stance on this subject and talks about the lengths Fugro goes to ensure both men and women, in all seasons of life, have support from the company. Mark is focused on creating a safe and liveable world, as the mission for Fugro. He explains what this means and how Fugro plays an important role in the energy transition. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Gavin Rennick is president of Schlumberger New Energy, a position he assumed in April 2022. Prior to his current role, he was vice president of Human Resources. He previously served as president of Software Integrated Solutions and held various corporate and operations management roles, including integration manager for the Cameron International merger; vice president Drilling Products; GeoMarket Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea; and human resources manager for Drilling & Measurements. Earlier in his career, Rennick held a number of technical and management positions in operations, human resources, and technology development in Malaysia, United States, France, Norway, and Australia. He joined Schlumberger in 1998 as a directional services drilling engineer in Saudi Arabia.Rennick earned bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering and business administration, both from the University of Western Australia.At a young age Gavin's family backed up their belongings and left India to immigrate to Western Australia. We talk to Gavin about his upbringing in Australia and the unique family tradition that starts at the age of 21. He opens up about the new perception he gained, how important it is to travel, if given the opportunity, and the difference it made in his life. Gavin shares his experiences as he moved up in his career. The importance of feeling like you are making an impact, even if the next role might not be the role you thought was right for you, there is still learning to be had and impacts to be made. He shares his feelings on imposter syndrome and the difference between the way men and women handle these feelings. We talk about “ Building Character” moments during his career. He shares the difficult period he had to manage as the VP of HR during the pandemic. We end the podcast discussing his view on his new role as President of New Energy and what it means for the future of our industry, recruitment and retention. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! We want to congratulate Jennifer in her newly appointed role as Director of Climate and ESG Policy, at the American Petroleum institute ( API).Jennifer Stewart is a senior energy executive with over 30 years of legal, financial and environmental strategy experience. She is the Principal Advisor for Equitable Origin EO100™ Standard for Responsible Energy Development. She also serves as an independent Board Member of Paragon Integrated Services where she chairs the Sustainability Committee and has recently taken a board seat on Seek Ops. She has received recognition for women's leadership in the oil and gas industry, including the Houston Business Journal's Top Women in Energy, the National Diversity Council's Top 50 Women in Oil and Gas, and the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award.Jennifer grew up in Ohio, married her high school sweetheart whose job took them out of state. This led Jennifer into the first part of her career, working for the IRS. At the time she did not have her law degree and found herself working with lawyers, who quite frankly she felt more competent then or at least equal to. This sparked a fire in her to go back to school, despite the fact she had a full time job and two little kids at home. She quickly found herself drained, tired and unsure if she would be able to finish. She walks us through this period in her life and how she managed to pull it off. Jennifer found herself in an interview with South Western Energy, not knowing anything about upstream oil and gas. The first role of its kind at the company, as the Vice President of Tax. She felt isolated at the start, since the position was a brand new role, as an independent contributor. She talks about how she defined success for her, this strategy made her indispensable at SWN. She was quickly noticed and found herself being asked to take over as CFO in a not so normal situation. You have to listen to find out what happened. Throughout Jennifer's story she created roles that didn't exist before her, that are now common within companies today. She provides advice on creating value through self study and learning from the team when taking on a newly created position or job. This strategy brought her to becoming one of the most sought after leaders in the ESG, Certification and the Climate change space. We end the podcast on advice all parents need to hear, it sure made us think! Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Keila Hand is the Managing Director and Head of ESG, for Quantum Energy Partners. Before joining Quantum in 2020, she served as Director of Global Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at Crown Holdings. Prior to Crown Holdings, she was Director of Environmental Sustainability, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa for PepsiCo. She also led corporate sustainability partnerships at the World Wildlife Fund and was part of environmental science projects at NASA. Keila is a sustainability professional with over 15 years of experience and passion for environmental and social sustainability. Today on the podcast we have Keila Hand, who grew up in Brazil, close to nature, as her grandparents were farmers with land bordering the Rainforest. Keila experienced humble beginnings with a true farm to table lifestyle. She takes us back to life in Brazil and the curiosity it created within her, to expand her horizons past the farm. She was determined to find a way to achieve a high level of education and be the first in her family to speak english. Keila takes us back to the turn of events that happened following up to her first job with Nasa at the age of 18, as part of their Earth Science research. This was the start of her mission to become bigger then where she was from and continue to grow her career and education. She developed a love for Environmental Science and went on to finish her Masters in both Business and Environmental Engineering. She talks about the process she went through to receive an exchange student scholarship, called Fulbright, that would give her the opportunity to move to the US and eventually make her way to Duke University. Keila made a name for herself quickly, her career took her to notable companies from PepsiCO to the World Wildlife fund. She talks about how she was working within “sustainability” functions before it became what it is today. She was able to translate the company's environmental goals into actual operational actions. We ask Keila what her impression was of the oil and gas industry before she joined Quantum Energy Partners and her thoughts on how well the industry is doing in E-S-G. We end on Keila's exciting news as she is due in September with her first child. She tells us how she feels about becoming a mother later in life and the support her entire team has given her through this new transition. Keila's story is the true American Dream, coming from a small farm town in Brazil to now the Managing Director and Head of the leading global provider of private capital to the energy industry - this is a must listen too! Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

Liz Schwarze is the Vice President of Global Exploration for Chevron Upstream; she is responsible for Chevron's worldwide exploration program. She chairs the company's Global Exploration Leadership Team and is a member of Chevron's Upstream Leadership Team and Global Leadership Forum. As a single mom she learned how to excel in her career while raising her daughter. Schwarze holds a bachelor's degree in Geology from Duke University, a master's degree in Geology from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master's in Business Administration from Tulane University.Liz moved around a lot as a child due to her dad's job. She was used to having to adapt to different environments and cope with change. This exposure made it easier for Liz to say “yes” when she was asked to move around the world for Chevron.Liz ultimately decided on Geology as her major in College. She was persuaded by her sorority sister and had never really thought about it as a career before she took her first class. She talks about her path to Chevron and the cross functional skills you perform in oil and gas that can take you into your next role. She breaks this down into 5 groups of skills we all have working in Energy, that give us advantages relative to other careers.With 30 years working for Chevron, Liz has a wealth of knowledge and advice around- focusing on your job today, how to delegate tasks, role models, how she did it as a single mom and what made her stay with Chevron her entire career. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Today on the podcast we have Patricia Vega, she is the founder and CEO of Quantum New Energy, a Climate-Tech company based in Houston. Before founding Quantum New Energy, Patricia worked for GE serving as Global President of the Evaluation & Optimization business, prior to that; she was the president of GE Oil & Gas Latin America and member of GE's Regional Board of Directors. Before GE, she worked for Halliburton and Baker Hughes having a progressive global career. Her career started as a field engineer with BP and Schlumberger. Patricia shares how her beginning struggles didn't define her or hold her back from chasing her dreams. While growing up Colombian her father created a curiosity in her, through a diverse range of books he would introduce to her. It wasn't till she started 1st grade that she found that she was different. She was left handed and the teachers did not approve. At the age of 4 she learned a foundational lesson that followed her throughout her career. Patricia had a desire to be a gypsy, this brought on a curiosity in her that created a place to explore. She talks about why this was important, not only in her personal life but in her career. We dive into being told “ no” can be a good thing and help you find your voice. When Patricia started studying Petroleum Engineering she became pregnant, in a very difficult time in her life. This was an unexpected circumstance that Patricia shares how she handled becoming a mother, while in college, in a school that had no idea how to handle the situation. Listen in to find out how she was able to pass her exam after just giving birth and prove that mothers can be Engineers. We talk about fear, doubt and in the moments where she felt she might fail what kept her going. Patricia shares with us the way she faces her fears through mentorship, a good support system and not allowing the thoughts in her mind to hold her back. She explains that every situation is tough no matter how successful someone is or seems to be. Things don't happen by wishing and hoping. Patricia had always had a vision for a Climate-Tech company, it wasn't until a recruiter told her, “ it sounds like you know exactly what you want, go do it”. Quantum New Energy was born. Listen in to find out the risk she took and how it ended up paying off! Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW !!! Regina Jones is the Chief Legal Officer for Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR). Throughout her career, Regina has held global roles in complex legal environments including assignments based in Europe, Southeast Asia and across the United States. Prior to joining Baker Hughes, she worked as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary with Delek (NYSE: DK). She has worked in various Legal and Technology roles throughout her 30 years in the Energy industry. On the podcast Regina talks about growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, as a little black girl who had no path to becoming the “Chief” of anything. She grew up always knowing she wanted to be a lawyer but she didn't have a role model to envision that dream. There were no women of color that she could look up to as inspiration at the time. Being grounded in her faith has helped Regina through the struggles she encountered early on. When she started her first role she was faced with a life changing diagnosis. She spent her days working at El Paso Energy and her nights in law school, all while battling a brain tumor. Regina walks us through this time and how she overcame her diagnosis, excelled in school and advanced her career. Throughout Regina's career she worked for top tier energy companies like Delek, Schlumberger, Shell and Dynegy in leadership positions to name a few. We deep dive into what makes Regina different. She explains how early her diversity presented an opportunity to differentiate herself. When you are the "only one" in the room – you stand out. It was then up to her to help influence how she was perceived. Noblesse Oblige – is a term she uses – it can be translated to mean – "nobility obligates", or “to whom much is given, much is expected.” Regina talks about how plans change, and your career at times will go a different direction. She describes how she constantly assesses and reassess her career path, to understand where she needs to go next to reach her goal. We talk to Regina about having her boys and the impact motherhood had on her career. This is another pivotal moment in her story. Regina discussed the challenges of prematurity and the loss of a child. We talk to Regina about this time in her life and how her family managed it together. With only two weeks on maternity leave she was right back to work. We end the podcast asking about her husband and the role he plays in her success. Her husband Kevin is a whitty, charismatic, serial entrepreneur who is also a decorated infantry soldier. A confident, motivator and her counselor. Regina and Kevin are an amazing team. Regina's story is full of life advice, perspective and resilience. We can all learn from Regina and stay true to the fact that - what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW !!! Laura Benavides is the Director of Sustainability at Integrity BioChem & Vice President of Technology at Integrity Mining and Industrial. She graduated from University of Texas at Austin with a biochemistry degree and is passionate about sustainability, she is a new mom who has excelled in her career at a very young age. Laura's grandmother had a vision to have American grandchildren, even though there was no plan to immigrate from Colombia to the United States. Laura is a first generation college graduate and her single mother worked multiple jobs to get her feet under her once they immigrated to Texas. As Laura grew up her mother decided to go to school and teach her daughter that it is possible to follow your American dream and to never give up. While Laura was finishing up her degree in Biochemistry at the University of Texas she joined an info session being presented to graduating students. The speaker was a man by the name of Charles Landis, who at the time she didn't know would become a huge part of her career trajectory. After taking a role with Halliburton she excelled quickly and was offered a role overseas with their joint venture. It was here where she found her passion in her job - being in front of clients, presenting and developing training. This gave her the vision for the next step in her career. Soon after returning to the states she was offered a role at a startup, which was a huge risk for her. She was hand picked by the leadership team to come over to Integrity Biochem in 2017. She took the role and built the labs from the ground up, still young in her career she struggled with imposter syndrome. She talks about how she didn't see herself the same as her colleagues. She downplays her success, not giving herself the credit she deserves. It's a common theme amongst many women in the workplace. Not to mention as a new mom she is juggling the balance act of getting it all done while not losing time with family. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW !!! Today on the podcast we have Gretell Otano, she holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and Masters in Environmental Engineering, both from Georgia Institute of Technology. She spent the majority of her career focused in oil and gas, in several disciplines. From a field engineer to the General Manager of North America for Schlumberger, until she had the chance to work in private equity. She recently took a leap of faith and followed her passion into a completely different industry and became the Chief Commercial Officer at Humango training- in the sports and health industry.At 10 years old Gretell's' family immigrated from Cuba to Mexico. The risk her parents took to pick up and move the family was a foundational moment in her life. She didn't move once but twice. At the age of 17 the family moved to the United States, to Mobile Alabama, for her and her sister to break away from the defined roles that girls were expected of when growing up in Mexico. Gretell received her Chemical Engineering degree and then went on to get her Masters degree in Environmental Science. It wasn't long after that she decided to jump head first into the oil and gas industry working offshore. We discuss why she chose the energy industry, building trust, influencing, and inspiring others to follow your mission. Gretell took on an operational role after being frustrated as the Sales Manager and relying on operations to execute. She talks about the importance of having great supporters and mentors that know you well. We discuss the job of Motherhood and the role it plays in one's career. She emphasizes the need for a great support system and the role her husband played in each career decision. We ask her about fear of failure, she opens up about her failures and how she made sure each experience taught her something along the way. We discuss finding your passion and what that looked like for her, the steps she took to leave the industry and why. She provides great advice on finding your true self and aligning your goals with your passion. Find out more about HUMANGO TRAINING: Click Here Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW !!! Renee Helmer is the President of Helmer Ops, a minority owned company, and the driving force behind keeping the Helmer name alive. Renee became an oilfield queen when she married Richard Helmer, the second generation President of Helmer Directional drilling. Helmer DD was founded by Richard's father, Hank Helmer, in 1965. Hank Helmer would sell a job and drill the job. He grew the business into the largest GOM Directional drilling company. Richard Helmer worked his way up from braking out as a roughneck to becoming the President in 1994. From 2015 to 2020, monumental changes take place professionally and personally. Renee walks us through her life as a stay at home mother to business owner, the only hope to keep the precious Helmer name alive.Originally from Thibodeaux, La, Renee participated in many of the festival's beaty pageants. Her Mother, an English teacher, coached her through the interview process and other skills needed to be a successful young lady. Renee started her professional journey as aJr High school teacher at Our Lady of Fatima in Lafayette, La. She was well liked by her students and parents. So much so, that when she decided to leave teaching, she was offered multiple jobs in several different industries. She chose Oil & Gas. Renee talks about these moments that built her confidence and prepared her for the corporate world.The momentous turning point in Renee's life came in 2018. Her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and the company was collapsing. Without hesitation, she decided to go back to the workforce and a week later she drove herself to Midland, TX. Renee went back to work as if she did not miss a beat but found that sales had greatly changed with all the technology used to communicate today. She found herself with multiple struggles and fears to overcome. She discovered one thing that had not changed was the importance of personal relationships and trust. Renee did not want to spend more time away from her family at weekend hunting camps. She talks about her love for cooking and how she built relationships with customers over the Cajun dinners she hosted. This connection allowed Renee to keep Helmer going until Covid struck. Despite all her efforts, the time came to close Helmer Directional drilling. Renee was determined not to lose the legacy that Hank and Richard built. She walks us through the steps she took to create Helmer Ops and her “why” behind it all. Through the difficult challenges that plagued her, Renee never gave up and she continues to push through no matter the circumstances. Her strength is and courage is relentless. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW !!! Wendy King has been with ConocoPhillips for over 30 years and is now the vice president for theGulf Coast and Rockies Business Unit. She's worked in seven business units and five countries. Herroles have taken her to Alaska, Australia, Nigeria, Scotland, and now, back to Houston.Throughout her career, she's learned to adapt and appreciate different workplace cultures andnorms – all while raising two children along with her husband of more than 20 years, who has alsobuilt a successful career at ConocoPhillips.Wendy grew up in Nebraska with small-town roots, born in a town with less than 300 people. Herfather exemplified the values of hard work and commitment, working in the agriculture industry forover 50 years, and instilled those values in her.While in high school, Wendy enjoyed math and science; however, she wasn't fully aware of the broadrange of careers available in STEM fields. One of her teachers ultimately encouraged her to explorean education in engineering, which led her to the Colorado School of Mines. When visiting theuniversity for the first time, Wendy met a female professor from a similar background with whomshe connected. These experiences taught her that representation matters, and she recognizes theimpact her teachers had in opening her mind to different opportunities within STEM fields. As aresult, she's passionate about supporting teachers as they work to develop new programs toempower young girls to develop skills in math and science.Additionally, whether male or female, Wendy has had many role models and support systems whohelped her through challenges in her career and as she balanced her personal and family life. Shetalks about encouraging others to expand their connections and shows that you can build ameaningful career regardless of your circumstances or background. Whether that be coming from asmall town, being part of a dual-career household, being a working mom or being part of a youngergeneration entering the workforce with new ideas. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW !!! Can you imagine as a young girl being told after grade 10 there was no future for women in the educational system and beyond ? This was Sarah's life living in Saudi Arabia . Her father plays a huge role in her life by changing his family's future and migrating to Canada. Sarah talks about this transition and how there are still parts of the world who don't believe women should be in the workforce, let alone have the same freedoms as their male counterparts. Disney or Marathon? What a hard decision Sarah had to make, like many other stories on the podcast money is a driving factor for decisions primarily based on salary differences . We dive into unintentional biases based on culture differences and Sarah struggled with the perception of being a “ diversity hire” . She was named the “Indian girl” from the third floor . Instead of seeing this as a negative Sarah talks about how this made her very memorable and everyone knew who she was, she used this to her advantage. Being set up for failure was a common theme for Sarah. She was exceptional at connecting with people on a level that drove her team to work harder for her than her colleagues, even when her projects were not initially set up for success. This prepared Sarah for what was next In her career - starting her own business from the ground up with no funding. Sarah walks us through the challenges of starting her own business as a diverse woman traveling to midland, alone, to convince her first client to trust in her for a 40k project with no prior business. Sarah is a phenomenal engineer, mom and ceo. Her story is a representation of being your authentic self and pushing past your fears and not allowing peoples opinions affect her path to success. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!!! Jayme is an innovative business leader with demonstrated success in building companies, M&A and has been described as one of the most effective relationship builders in the industry. Jayme is one of the founders of Rubicon Oilfield International and now the Executive Vice President of Business Development & Strategy at Varel Energy Solutions. Jayme started his career as a pro athlete, playing for a major league baseball team. You will find out how he transitioned from the professional athletics to the oilfield and helped to create a globally integrated, high performing, upstream casing equipment business that was recently sold to Innovex Downhole Solutions in 2019. Jayme starts off by describing his childhood and how his father was a huge influence in his life. A professional baseball player himself, Jayme had big shoes to fill. Although he didn't feel the pressure he still felt the need to perform. Early on Jayme was a shining star and received a scholarship to Rice University. He talks about his time as a college athlete and transitioning toprofessional baseball. Jayme stood out from his fellow teammates, he knew there was more beyond baseball and at some point he was going to have to walk away from the that lifestyle. His time came sooner than he thought, due to an injury. Jayme provides advice on how he made it through this difficult time, similar to one losing their job after a long standing career with the same company. Jayme describes this time as a “mindset shift” that ultimately brought him into his first job as in the oilfield coiled tubing business. He walks us through this huge change in lifestyle. Going from a stadium full of fans cheering you on to the company man yelling at you on location. Jayme describes how the mentors in his life were the most impactful and inspirational to him in defining his leadership style. These relationships were instrumental in his success. Jayme decided to move away from NOV after 8 years, even though he was put on the fast track to leadership. Jayme knew if he moved to a smaller company he would have more impact then he would at a corporation the size of NOV. This was the most pivotal decision he ever made. Jayme talks about how his decision to leave a large corporation set him up for success later on down the road. Failure is a word that many people will not own up too. Jayme opens up on the podcast and talks about how he had to walk away from Rubicon, this made him feel like he had failed as a leader. To Jayme, the Rubicon business was everything, subordinating everything in his life to his work. Although the company continued on to be successful, Jayme transitioned onto a new path that has led to a life of stronger purpose, perspective and priorities. After taking a year off and reflecting back on his career up to this point Jayme decided to create a blog. Jayme's writing describes a number of life perspectives, leadership principles and insights (e.g. the 1% factor and fulfilling your purpose). We talk to Jayme about his reflections, he provides some of the best advice we have heard on the podcast. With a profoundly different view towards a professional and personal blend, Varel Energy Solutions came knocking after swearing he would never re-enter an executive position in the oilfield again! You have to listen in to find out why Jayme decided to move forward with Varel Energy and how it's different this time. We can all learn from Jayme and his story on finding your purpose, while remaining loyal to yourself and all that's important in life. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Leave a Rewiew! Happy Mother's Day.Here is Part 1 of our Motherhood Podcast episode in Honor of Mothers Day 2022. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW!! Gabriel is one of those Individuals who didn't follow the typical path, he paved his own. When he started his career he had little aspiration to become CEO. One decision led to another and brought him to where he is today as CEO of Milestone; focused on carbon sequestration and sustainably managing energy waste streams. Gabriel grew up immersed in the chemical Industry, both his father and grandfather worked for Dow Chemical.Gabriel had a love for music and found himself having to decide which direction he wanted to take his life. He quickly came to realize he wasn't going to be the next rockstar but his love for math and science proved to be a more realistic path for him. He talks about following your passions all while figuring it out as you go, at times your passions might change but you only know till you try. Gabriel decided to pursue chemical engineering and dive headfirst into the business world. At 24 years old, right after 9/11 and the Enron collapsed , Gabriel packed up his bags and left Houston to move to New york. He struggled to find a job, he was in a new state during a recession and had a few months of savings left. Instead of leaving New York he kept pushing forward, 8 months later he landed a position in investment banking. Throughout Gabriel's story you can find where he connects each change in his life to the next movement in his career. While working in investment banking he learns about the oil and gas industry, particularly on the environmental waste management side of the business. He found himself learning more about the business while working at Three Cities Research. At this firm he was very hands on in helping companies grow to their full potential. Here is where his story changes, where he went from working as a partner to stirring up his own plans to start a business. Gabriel talks about calculated risks and how he applied this strategy throughout his career to becoming CEO of Milestone today. He shares the biggest lessons he learned along the way and the challenges he faced. He gives us his best advice and the impact his relationships have had on his success. Gabriel said, “ Develop strong relationships with the people that you work with and hang around, as you continue to build your career. I have found that my career has been built more off of the people that I've worked with rather than the companies that I've worked for and that's what carried me and a lot of people I know, through our careers”. Gabriel has over a decade of experience in the oil and gas environmental services industry. He is currently the President and CEO of Milestone Environmental Services, LLC. Prior to leading Milestone, Gabriel worked as an Operating Partner with Intervale Capital, now known as Amberjack Capital, an oilfield-focused private equity fund with $1.2 billion in assets under management, and a key investor in Milestone. He was previously the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for R360 Environmental Solutions, Inc., a national provider of environmental services to the E&P industry. At R360, Gabriel orchestrated the strategy and mergers and acquisitions work which led to the formation and rapid growth of the company, and directly managed Williston Basin operations. After R360 completed a $1.3 billion sale to Waste Connections, Inc., Gabriel assumed work with the buyer to help with the integration of the R360 business into Waste Connections. Prior to R360's formation in 2010, he was an investment professional with Three Cities Research, Inc., a mid-market private equity firm, where he was principally responsible for US Liquids of LA, LP, a regional oilfield waste treatment and disposal provider in Louisiana and Texas.Earlier in his career, Gabriel worked as an Associate Equity Research Analyst covering the global chemical industry at UBS Investment Bank, as a Petroleum Practice Fellow with McKinsey & Company a global strategy consultancy, and as an Associate at Purvin & Gertz, a Houston-based oil and gas consultancy. Gabriel holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.Gabriel lives in Houston with his wife Mona, two daughters, and two Great Danes. He also is an elected member of the Advisory Board of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) and the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Board of Directors. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW! Growing up as an immigrant, college was never going to be a question for Andrea. Her parents migrated from Peru for a better life and opportunity for their family. Andrea felt like she had a lot to prove when coming to the US, since English was her second language. High school was a challenge for her. Her path changed when she went to college, Andrea had a love for the TV show Magic School bus as a child. The show inspired her at a young age to pursue chemical Engineering. If you were born in the 1990s you can relate to her story pre social media ages! Andrea started her career as an international wireline field engineer. Although exciting, Andrea had aspirations to work on the other side of the table and be a part of the bigger strategy play working for an operator. After deciding to get her MBA she pursues her journey to becoming a production engineer. What Andrea didn't know is that she would be turned down time and time again for being dabbed - “ over qualified” for the level 1 engineering roles. She was surprised and explains why this happens to so many of us when trying to change roles, industries or even parts of the oil and gas sector. She ends up having to take a role as an intern in order to get her foot in the door, you will find out how well this paid off for her! After moving up the ranks becoming the Sr. Operations Leader and helping pull Chesapeake out of bankruptcy, she decides to leave the industry all together. While working for Chesapeake she had started a career coaching business. The business was starting to grow legs and really take off. Andrea started to change people's lives in a positive way and she wanted to go full time. She has been a Career Performance Coach for 4 years, after leaving her engineering career she has seen her life excel. You might ask what is a Performance Coach and how does that even make sense to leave a steady income to go and be an entrepreneur? Andrea answers all these questions in her podcast not to mention she does all of this while having 2 kids at home. Andrea essentially removes your blind spots in your career to allow you to excel faster. While defining the type of leader you want to become. She opens up about the struggles many of her clients face and what holds most of us back in pursuing our professional and personal goals. If you're looking for a growth episode to take your career to the next level then this is the one for you. Andrea's website: Link Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB Nation If your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW! Ruth Zambrano has been in the oil field for 17 years. She started as a wireline field engineer in Perth Australia in 2005. She joined Schlumberger to have a borderless career and that's exactly what she got. She has been in operations most of her career and she truly enjoys this side of the business. She talks about how authenticity is what makes a leader and takes us through her life from country to country and how each one presents its own challenge. Growing up in a small town in Ecuador Ruth's parents were both in the medical field. Her family hoped that she would one day follow in their footsteps, she had other plans. Early on Ruth challenged her parents, her father a supporter of his daughter's curiosity, ultimately just wanted her to pursue something she loved. Ruth loved mathematics, with her fathers support she decided to go into Engineering.Ruth fell into oil and gas by a friend signing her up for a career fair as a sophomore in College.. Ruth knew nothing about Schlumberger. She ended up getting a phone call when she graduated from Schlumberger for a 7:00 PM interview. Ruth explains how she thought the interview was actually a joke. She takes us back to this time in her life over 16 years ago that started her career in oil and gas. Ruth started offshore working in the field in very difficult conditions. Ruth walks us through her time in Australia running open hole wireline, then moving to Argentina working in extreme weather conditions and away from home. Ruth thrived off the challenge and talks about her hardest transition moving to Chile as the only woman in her product line. She had a belief during her time in Chile that she had to be a certain way in order to manage the team. She talks about how the “ male style” leadership she felt she needed to have was not her real self - she finds out that she never had to take this approach to manage the team. Ruth shares her view on the future of oil and gas. She talks about why the generations to come are pivotal in the future of our industry. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our mid-roll audio sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our pre-roll audio sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel EnergyTo find out more about website sponsor Nextier Energy Solutions please visit: Nextier Oilfield Solutions

LISTEN NOW !!!! Today on the podcast we have Vicki Knott, tune in to learn how this young 30 year old literally automates the control room! She went from working at a major corporation having her ideas shut down to starting her own company CruxOCM.Vicki originally wanted to work in forestry, after living in a logging camp she decided this wasn't the path for her. She ended up switching her major to engineering, she picked chemical engineering because of her summer jobs in pulp and paper. At 19 she wrote a published paper on how to automate the pulp and paper mill to be more efficient. Wait until you hear her talking about the algorithms she put together… at 19! Vicki took on a role at one of the biggest oil and gas pipeline companies in the world. As a junior engineer she purchased her managers to let her work in the operations room. A position many junior engineers would not be able to do. She talks about her motivation behind wanting to work in the role and how it helped develop her skill set. Vicki challenged the company on automation and new processes. She had ideas to go beyond excel sheets and hands off processes that can be done from any location. No one wanted to hear her ideas, they would rather keep the same processes they have adapted over the years. After being shut down she decided her idea on automating the control room could become a stand alone company. She took the risk, left a comfortable job with a big career ahead of her, to go head first into CruxOCM. Vicki talks about what success means to you and the changes you can make in your environment if you are not comfortable with where you are, or not happy in your position. She tells how you have to overcome the fear and follow your true passion.She describes the struggle and why she hired a career coach early on. It's about knowing yourself and understanding your personality traits. She talks about going two years door to door with no sales and putting everything on a credit card. It was hard to get buy-in from people who weren't willing to change their process. Vicki tells how she learned to run a business from not even understanding how to raise capital. Once she started receiving funding and buy in her path began to change. If you are looking for inspiration, this is the podcast for you. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel Energy

LISTEN NOW!!! Felipe Bayón is Chief Executive Officer of Ecopetrol, the largest company in Colombia and one of the leading operators in Latin America. He has over 29 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Before assuming his role as CEO in 2017, he served as Ecopetrol's COO and prior to that he held different executive positions at BP, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of BP America and Head of Global Deepwater Response.From the start Felipe knew he wanted to be an engineer. He pursued a degree in Mechanical engineering to be in the automotive industry. His path changed when he was offered a role at Shell. Felipe talks about the differences between working in the automotive industry vs oil and gas. Felipe was told by a former colleague that he would never be CEO because he simply just didn't have everything it took and there was way too much competition out there. He talks about this comment and why you don't need to change who you are in order to achieve your goals. Felipe tells of the time he was presenting to a group of younger engineers and was told he was a “dinosaur”. He talks about how the world has moved on with the acceleration of digital, internet and social media and why you need to adjust to the new way of work. Felipe walks us through his top advice in growing your career. You do not want to miss this.He goes into how he uses his own advice in the decisions he makes as a CEO and breaking down the barriers he had based on other people's opinions. We learn about Ecopetrol and how they have the largest pension fund that touches more than 17 million Colombians. Felipe explains how important the oil and gas industry is and what EcoPetrol is doing to ensure a more sustainable and carbon neutral future. Felipe talks about recognizing the hard times as CEO. The time away from family and the impact that had on his work life balance. He shares the changes covid made between the relationship with his daughter. Something we can all relate to as well. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel Energy

LISTEN NOW!! On the podcast today we have Starlee Sykes, she is the Senior Vice President for the Gulf of Mexico and Canada, one of the largest deep water businesses in the world. With over 20 years of leadership experience in the energy sector.Starlee has been recognized as one of the “25 most Influential Women in Energy'', she was named in , “ Women Who Mean Business” by the Houston Biz Journal and most recently recognized in the Houston Chronicle - “ Power Couple” interview. Starlee shares with us on the podcast her story on how she ended up working offshore and why the numbers for women in offshore positions have stayed stagnant around 3.6%. Starlee always had high aspirations as a child and wanted to work for NASA. She talks about what made her different and how she built confidence. She explains why she has never been someone who “ Self limits” and why this is so important both in your career and personally. This rings true throughout her interview as she describes her balance while having three kids and dual career. She opens up about her divorce and the hard times that come with it. She brings a sense of normalcy to the chaos that life can bring.Believe it or not Starlee was an introvert growing up. She talks about how she opened up and was able to overcome her fears. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel Energy

LISTEN NOW!! Jack Hamlin, is the Vice President of Sargent and Lundy formerly known as Summit Engineering before being acquired in 2020. Jack is also the co-founder of Energy Strong, a grass roots energy advocacy group dedicated to educating the public about the benefits and safety of oil and gas development to the citizens and municipalities starting in Colorado and expanding it to other oil producing states.Jack's curiosity drove him into the oil and gas industry. He shares the story behind his lunch drives that ultimately lead him into his first job in the oilfield. He has always been passionate and intrigued about energy and how it powers the world. Jack started in oil and gas recruiting which ended up being the perfect place to network and grow his career. He shares how he went from working for a recruiting firm to starting his own business. Jack's success came later in life, he didn't start Summit Engineering till he was 36. He shares how being alone in your 20's and early 30's can be miserable as an entrepreneur. Running your own businesses does not look like the highlight reels on social media. Jack opens up about Energy Strong - what it means to him and how it's playing a huge role in changing the narrative around oil and gas. To find out more about Energy Strong:In November of 2018, the State of Colorado was faced with a ballot measure that, if passed, would have essentially shut down the natural gas and oil industry in Colorado. As a result of this severe threat to the industry, it's people, the citizens, and the economy of the State of Colorado; well over a million industry supporters came together, fought for, and defeated this egregious ballot initiative.Shortly after the election, we saw a critical need to build from the unity needed to defeat this reckless attempt to end natural gas and oil development in Colorado. As a result, Energy Strong was born. Since then, this grass roots movement, has grown exponentially and continues to grow daily. Yet, the opposition continues to threaten and spread misinformation about an industry. This threat does not end in Colorado. Each Energy Strong State has its unique battles. As a country we are currently witnessing activists on a national stage threaten to shut down the industry.We cannot and will not let this happen! Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel Energy

LISTEN NOW !! In this episode we have a trail blazing, dual career, mother of three role model - Sunday Shepherd, she is the General Manager of Corporate Strategy at Chevron. She has an undergrad in geology from Elizabeth City State University and a masters from UT. She never thought she'd be in Oil & Gas, let alone a geologist but you'll find out how her stars aligned!Sunday's story starts out in a completely different direction than what you would imagine. Growing up with a single mother in west coast virgina, she learned how to be independent early on. Despite doing well in school she decided to not go back after one summer working at a restaurant on the beach. Her mother, not happy with the decision, sent Sunday off on her own at 20 years old. She spent two years trying to figure out what she wanted to do. Eventually deciding on a liberal arts school where she was the minority. Still struggling with her career choice, one of the professors took her under their wing. This changed her life and ultimately was the turning point for her. Sunday shares with us her interview with Chevron and how she got the job in the first place and why she decided to take it. She explains how her success is a mix of luck, developing a good reputation and hard work. 18 months into her first role with Chevron she was asked to go work overseas and move to Venezuela. Her now husband was in Houston. They made the long distance work and explains how her dual career family handles the challenges we have today - Both parents working, with three kids, demanding jobs and balancing it all. She expresses her doubts as a working mom striving to continue to move up in her career. She tells how two kids seemed okay and three seemed impossible. Listen in to find out how she managed to not only make it work but get a promotion too. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel Energy

LISTEN NOW! Today we have on the podcast, Clay Gaspar who was recently appointed as executive vice president and COO of Devon in January 2021 following Devon's merger with WPX Energy. Clay joined WPX in 2014 before the merger he was President and COO and on the board of directors of WPX energy , he worked for Newfield Exploration, Anadarko Petroleum and Mew-born Oil serving in a number of technical and leadership roles.Clay talks about the pressure that happens in your 20's, when you are “supposed” to know what you are going to do with the rest of your life. Clay had the opportunity to work one summer in the field and ended up building a strong relationship with his mentor, this experience changed his career trajectory. He shares the advice his mentors gave him and how having advocates within your organization is essential to your career growth. Clay left his dream company after 16 years. He describes the steps he took to ensure leaving was the right decision. This is a situation everyone in their career eventually faces at one point or another.The biggest change in Clay's life happened at his 40th birthday. Was it fate? Listen in to find out.Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel Energy Solutions

LISTEN NOW On the episode today we have Shad Frazier, the VP of Operations at EndeavorShad's story starts out with being the first engineer in his very large family. His mother comes from a family of 10 siblings. Before engineering was in the cards, Shad tried his hand at the Airforce. He talks about why he made the change and how he ended up with a full ride in Petroleum Engineering at Texas Tech, despite being on the football team. He Graduated in DEC 96' the lowest graduation rate for petroleum engineers in the United States. There were 3,000 jobs for 119 students. With every major operator at this fingertips Shad picked Anadarko, at this time Anadarko was small, it was not a large company. He talks about the field life and spearheading the transition from pumping slickwater to 40/70 proppant. Throughout Shad's career he pioneered many projects which led to being away from home. The hardest time was when he was rotating in the Rockies. He tells us the impact this had on his family, specifically his son. A struggle many of us face today. Shad provides sound advice and how at the end of it his son thrived in the new environment. We deep dive into leadership, skills, building your brand online and how to be an effective leader. Shad describes himself as a, “ Pro-Human Energy Developer” , we ask him to elaborate on what that means to him and his view on the future of our industry. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel Energy Solutions

Listen Now Redefining the vision of Varel, changing the name and embarking on a complete rebrand during the most difficult time in history was the task of Derek Nixon. The newly appointed CEO to Varel Energy Solutions in 2020. Prior to taking on the role at VES, he served as the Vice President of Downhole Products (DHP), leading one of the leading global providers in primary cementing equipment. Derek started working in the oilfield 14 years ago with Varel Oil Gas Drill Bits in the Barnett Shale as a field sales professional while eventually working through various levels of commercial and global operational leadership responsibilities. Having Varel and DHP under the same ownership structure allowed Derek to transition effectively in leading multiple facets of product manufacturing businesses. The Nixon name is not new to Varel. His father, Jim Nixon,acquired Varel International in the1980's as a $30 million dollar business and successfully sold the business for over$700 million. The story is a unique one, Varel has been purchased and sold numerous times, all with a healthy financial return. Derek's father was a key component to the success of Varel. As you can imagine being the CEO's son wasn't the easiest situation for Derek. Nothing was going to be handed to him, he started at the ground level. He talks about what it was like being tagged as the “ son of the CEO”, the hurdles he had to overcome and his beliefs on how a business should be run to be successful - Derek's biggest strength is putting the right team together. He talks about how this can make or break the business.He became CEO a few days after Covid hit. When he took over Varel International had 1200 employees. As a new CEO fresh in his role, he had to take on a gut wrenching task to reduce the size of the business by 400 employees in order to adjust to the impact of Covid. Derek talks about this period and how he brought the team together to take on the most difficult time in the company's history. In the middle of this Derek and his team decided to re-brand the company VarelEnergy Solutions, more accurate and reflective ‘who they are'. They recognized the need to develop a new brand, name and presence online, this was the perfect time to do it. He walks us through their vision and the steps they took to make the re-brand successful.We ask Derek what ESG means to Varel. He outlines the ESG drivers and how each customer can make a difference through their Tree Planting program. He talks about the initiatives VES is driving to cultivate the right behavior and thought process around being environmentally conscious. He openly tells about the descepaciy between male and female ratio and how VES is working to close the gap. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit: TechnipFMCTo find out more about our sponsor Varel Energy Solutions please visit: Varel Energy Solutions

The epic industry leader Chris Wright is on the podcast today. From creating a business around toilet seats in Ghana to CEO of Liberty Oilfield Services, “The Best Dam Frac Company”. Chris tells it all. We hear about his view on life, family, culture, people and climate change. He started Pinnacle in 92 with just 100k, building a solid network along the way. Chris is an expert at explaining technologies, which turned into his networking strategy. After 10 years he sold Pinnacle to Carbo Ceramics. Then a few years later Carbo sold Pinnacle's part of the business to HAL. Chris was never a big company guy and didn't like the idea of his baby ( Pinnacle) being taken over by HAL. He doesn't ever want the culture and long term vision of a company changing once it's sold off, this is something that Chris never wanted to happen again.Incredibly high turnover is the “norm” for oil and gas frac companies. Chris was told by a large frac company, “ We tell HR to always keep more in the Hopper”. By that they meant, more people as back up when others leave. After Chris was told this he decided it's time to start a frac company. Way before he even knew how to run one, he wanted to change the perception of frac companies and how they treated field personnel. He was driven to change the industry through culture, people and technology - Liberty was then born. Chris talks about his ESG report, “ Bettering Human Lives”. Chris expresses his feelings on energy poverty and how the oil and gas industry is the only industry that can fix it. You cannot have a modern world without oil and gas. Tune in to be mind blown. Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit www.technipfmc.com

Today we are releasing one of our featured episodes from the DUG Permian Conference Denzil West, the CEO of Admiral Permian. If you did not get a chance to attend the conference this year we highly recommend coming to the next DUG Permian Conference, in May of 2022. It is one of the best events in the industry.With over 35 years in the industry and growing up in the Permian, Denzil felt at home working in oil and gas. Growing up he didn't think he would follow in his dad's footsteps. When he graduated college he was newly married and the energy industry was calling his name, it was a natural fit. He started his career at ARCO Oil and Gas, where he worked as a reservoir and production engineer for several years. He was instrumental and led the effort to grow and successfully monetize four other private companies, two of which were in the oil and gas business.In 2006 he went to work for Reliance energy after working for himself for 10 years. Denzil talks about the difference between being your own boss or working for someone else. We discuss failure and the impact it has on your success. Denzil talks about his strategies to get past the hard times, especially during the pandemic. Denzil discusses his strategies on ESG and how Admiral is ahead of the game. They culturally are an E - S - G stewart. He brings up an interesting perspective on how it could even be considered “insulting'' to assume companies like Admiral haven't focused on their environmental impact, when they have all along.Come hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit www.technipfmc.com

Thank you to our Official Podcast Sponsor- TechnipFMC. Today's episode is an exclusive interview with Sallie Sargent. The CEO for the upcoming 23rd World Petroleum Congress event, taking place in Houston TX on December 5- 9th . The event is a global symposium assembling more than 100 nations, the World Petroleum Congress convenes every three years bringing together the industry under one roof to solve the problems we are facing today and talk about the future of energy. Over the past 30 years, Sallie has enjoyed a diverse career planning and managing major events, including six Super Bowls, 14 Fiesta Bowls and the first College Football National Championship. Her exhibition experience includes some of the largest and most recognizable conventions in the world Sallie opens up about her life and how she became involved in the sports industry in the first place. She was the President and CEO of the Super Bowl host committee for 5 years. She tells us how the 51st Super Bowl put her on the map in Houston. Under the leadership of Sallie the Super Bowl generated $347M in economic impact for Houston. The relationships she built while planning and executing one of the largest events in Houston set her up to become the CEO of the World Petroleum Congress. This event is essentially the Olympics for Oil and Gas. Sallie is an expert relationship builder, she tells us how fostering those relationships is essential to your success. To find out more about the 23rd World Petroleum Congress and get your tickets, please visit: www.23wpchouston.comCome hang out with us:Download on Apple Podcast——>> ClickDownload on Spotify———>>ClickConnect with Maisy and Jamie:Connect with Massiel Diez: Instagram | LinkedInConnect with Jamie Elrod: Instagram | LinkedInFollow FTB on Instagram | LinkedInJoin FTB NationIf your interested in working with us, please contact : flippingthebarrel@gmail.com To find out more about our sponsor TechnipFMC please visit www.technipfmc.com

Thank you to our official podcast sponsor Technip FMC. This week we are releasing one of our episodes from the DUG Permian Conference. If you did not get a chance to attend the conference this year we highly recommend coming to the next DUG Permian Conference, in May of 2022. It is one of the best events in the industry. - Hart Energy EventsRyan Keys is the President of Triple Crown Resources, which he co-founded in 2017. Triple Crown is a private Midland basin operator. Ryan comes from an Investment banking background at Jefferies, where he was involved in over $25 billion in M&A transactions. Ryan walks us through his life and how he went from investment banking to President of an E&P, all while being under 40 years old. Ryan has a different perspective on ESG and shares with us how you can make money while reducing your emissions through airborne methane surveys. He talks us through his success story in his recent paper he wrote and presented at DUG. Ryan's Paper : https://eartharxiv.org/repository/view/2532/DUG Permian, May 2022 : https://www.hartenergyconferences.com/dug-permian-basinTo find out more about TechnipFMC please visit htps://www.technipfmc.com/

This week we are releasing one of our episodes from the DUG Permian Conference. If you did not get a chance to attend the conference this year we highly recommend coming to the next DUG Permian Conference, in May of 2022. It is one of the best events in the industry. - Hart Energy EventsRyan Keys is the President of Triple Crown Resources, which he co-founded in 2017. Triple Crown is a private Midland basin operator. Ryan comes from an Investment banking background at Jefferies, where he was involved in over $25 billion in M&A transactions. Ryan walks us through his life and how he went from investment banking to President of an E&P, all while being under 40 years old. Ryan has a different perspective on ESG and shares with us how you can make money while reducing your emissions through airborne methane surveys. He talks us through his success story in his recent paper he wrote and presented at DUG. Ryan's Paper : https://eartharxiv.org/repository/view/2532/DUG Permian, May 2022 : https://www.hartenergyconferences.com/dug-permian-basin