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Lead Like a WomanFocus Is a SuperpowerSena Wheeler is the Co-founder of Sena Sea, which brings wild Alaskan fish to consumers' doors. Specializing in quantifying omega-3s in fish and determining preferred handling practices for premium quality, she is passionate about sustainability and educating people about the brain-boosting benefits of wild fish. Sena has preserved a five-generation-long family fishing legacy. In this episode… Entrepreneurs often face the challenge of standing out in a competitive market, building customer trust, and maintaining a work-life balance. For those in traditional industries, adapting to modern business models while preserving authenticity can be a struggle. How can...
2025-12-0428 min
Alaska Uncovered PodcastFive generations of Commercial Fishing in Alaska and Fish Tips with Sena Wheeler (Alaska Stories Series)Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Sena Wheeler joins Jennie to talk about her 5th generation fishing family and her best tips for buying and preparing fish - even for picky eaters!Buy Sena's fish and get her cooking tipsBook a planning session with JennieJoin the Alaska Uncovered Planning Club! Get on my Alaska Insider Newsletter email listShop all A...
2025-12-0241 min
Okayest CookEat more (Alaskan) Fish with Sena WheelerFishing Traditions: Generations of Flavor and Quality with Sena Wheeler
In this episode of Okayest Cook Podcast, hosts Chris Whonsetler and Andy Heiser sit down with Sena Wheeler, a fifth-generation fisherman and co-founder of Sena Seafish. The conversation spans a variety of topics, including the family's rich history in the fishing industry, nutritional benefits of different fish species, and how to properly handle and cook fish. Sina shares insightful tips on defrosting and preparing fish, the differences between various kinds of salmon, and addresses common concerns about mercury in seafood. The episode also delves into personal stories...
2025-08-2858 min
The Voice4Chefs PodcastEP88: From Sea to Table The Story of Sena Sea with Sena WheelerSend us a textIn this compelling episode of Voice4Chefs, host Michael is joined by new co-host Chef Steven, a seasoned culinary professional with experience in five-star hotels and Michelin-starred kitchens. Together, they welcome Sena Wheeler, a fifth-generation fisherman and co-founder of Sena Sea, to explore the story behind one of the most trusted names in wild Alaska seafood.🌊 Discover the Journey of Sena SeaSena shares how her family’s deep-rooted fishing heritage and passion for sustainable practices led to the creation of Sena Sea, a direc...
2025-07-2036 min
Imperfect MarketingHow Sena 10x'd Her Business with Email Marketing | Fish Story SecretsSend us a textIn this episode of Imperfect Marketing, I sit down with Sena Wheeler, founder of Sena Sea and a fifth-generation fishing industry entrepreneur. What started as a Thanksgiving road trip idea turned into a thriving business selling premium, sustainably-caught Alaskan fish—and email marketing was at the heart of it.Sena shares how she transformed her passion for food science and fish into a profitable business by embracing email marketing as her primary sales channel. We explore:Building a Brand with a StoryGetting Started with Email MarketingWriting Ema...
2025-07-1024 min
Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver HudsonRevel In It: Something’s FishyOliver reels in his favorite pastime with professional fisherwoman, Sena Wheeler. Talk about being a catch, Sena is also an albacore expert and if you love sushi, you’re gonna want to tune-in for her tuna tutorial! Plus, don’t get salty, find out how fishermen are saving the species in a conservation conversation that will have you falling hook, line, and sinker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-1538 min
Sip with NikkiMerroir and Terroir? The Surprising Parallels In Fish and Wine! With Sena Wheeler of Sena SeaHi Friend! Welcome to this week's party! If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy me a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode!The Scoop:We are diving into the world of wild Alaskan salmon (See what I did there!) with my guest Sena Wheeler. She and her husband Rich own Sena Sea, a company dedicated to delivering fresh, sustainably caught seafood right to your door. Listen as we laugh and learn from each other about the craftsmanship and similarities behind both fishing and winemaking. ...
2025-04-1455 min
Recipe of the Day - Cure Your Dinner IndecisionSena Wheeler's Surprise Recipe Of The DayToday I'm talking with Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish. Sena answers all my questions about the seasonality of fish, and we drill down on the fresh vs. frozen fish debate. The recipe she tells us about is a super-easy one that uses a lesser-known part of the halibut and is also perfect for shrimp if you don't have halibut on hand.Sena's Links:Website: Sena Sea, scroll down to bottom of page to sign up for mailing listGarlic Butter Halibut CheeksChristine's Links:Instant Pot Corned Beef and...
2025-03-1533 min
The Healthy Mama Podcast113: Salmon Made Simple: The Best Tips For Cooking And Enjoying This Superfood With Guest SenaSea!Did you know that wild salmon is one of the most powerful superfoods you can add to your diet?And did you also know it can be an easy, quick, delicious weeknight meal?In this episode, I sit down with Sena Wheeler, third-generation fisherwoman and co-founder of Sena Sea, to uncover the truth about wild vs. farmed salmon, the incredible health benefits of omega-3s, and easy ways to cook salmon like a pro.Whether you’re looking to boost brain health, lose weight, reduce inflammation, balance hormones or just add more high-quality protein to...
2025-02-2732 min
The Game On Girlfriend PodcastHow Building an Email List Helped Increase my Revenue 10X With Sena WheelerBeing a CEO is no joke. If you are running a business, you are a CEO. You may not think of yourself that way, but when you're a CEO, you must learn specific skills to make the business grow and remain healthy and strong. Today's guest Sena Wheeler has the best story about the one skill she doubled down on to increase her revenue to keep her family's business afloat. And it's something she still uses every single day. Her family's mission is to make sure that we get really healthy, pristine, beautiful food, specifically fish on...
2024-12-1732 min
Eat Blog TalkHow to Grow Your Business in 2025 - The Importance of Email With Sena WheelerIn episode 611, Sena Wheeler teaches us the importance of email marketing for business growth, sharing her strategy of sending personalized, value-driven emails. Sena Wheeler is part of a 5th generation fishing family and the co-founder of Sena Sea, which brings wild Alaskan seafood direct to your door. She's passionate about sustainability, helping busy families eat healthier and educating people about the brain-boosting benefits of wild fish. She has a master's degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a specialty in quantifying omega 3's in fish and determining preferred handling practices for premium quality. She and her husband...
2024-11-0736 min
On Step AlaskaEpisode 411 - Copper River fishSena and Rich Wheeler join me to talk about Sena Sea Wild Alaska Fish and 60 North Seafoods, their commercial fishing business (based out of Cordova) that encapsulates all levels of a fish sale, from catching and processing to selling and shipping. We talk about the current state of salmon runs, proper care and battling Lower 48 stereotypes regarding farmed fish.
2024-08-2747 min
Come Over for Dinner!Sena - Wild-caught Alaskan FishJoin Sena Wheeler from Sena Sea as she dives into the world of deep-sea fishing, a tradition spanning five generations in her family. Discover the numerous benefits of eating wild-caught fish, with a special focus on the prized Copper River salmon. Sena shares her expertise on cooking various types of fish, offering delicious recipes and essential tips on defrosting frozen fish. Learn how to introduce kids to the taste of fish and hear how Sena's own children have grown up helping in the family business. With stories and insights drawn from years of experience, Sena offers a behind-the-scenes look...
2024-07-1846 min
Ecommerce Society PodcastHow She Built a 7 Figure Fish Subscription Business with Sena Wheeler of Sena SeaThis week we are doing a female founder story, featuring Sena Wheeler, CEO of Sena Sea, a multiple seven figure subscription business. Sena Sea, a family-run business that brings the best of wild Alaskan fish straight to your doorstep. Founder Sena Wheeler shares her journey from a fifth-generation fishing family to pioneering online seafood delivery. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and the unique approach that sets Sena Sea apart in the sustainable seafood industry. Featured Guest: Sena Wheeler, Founder of Sena Sea
Key Points Covered:
The Origins of Sena Sea: Learn about Sena's deep-rooted connection to fishing...
2024-07-1647 min
3 ThingsThe Catch Up: 9 JulyThis is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It’s the 9th of July and here are today's headlines.Worli Police today arrested Mihir Shah, son of CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, who was absconding for three days after he allegedly mowed down a woman with his speeding BMW. The accused hit a 45-year-old victim in Worli while driving a BMW car around and was suspected to have consumed alcohol at Global Tapas Bar. The speeding BMW car owned by the Shinde Sena leader rammed into a tw...
2024-07-0903 min
3 ThingsHemant Soren back as CM, Holistic Progress Cards, and BMW hit and run caseFirst, Indian Express' Abhishek Angad talks to us about Hemant Soren returning as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand after former CM Champai Soren stepped down from the post. He also shares how these developments will impact the upcoming Jharkhand assembly elections. Next, Indian Express’ Abhinaya Harigovind speaks to us about a new report card system introduced by PARAKH - a standard setting body created by the NCERT which aims for a more holistic assessment of students and not just based on their exam marks, unlike their standard report cards.(10:22) And in the end, we talk about anot...
2024-07-0819 min
FOOD and WINE with CHEF JAMIE GWEN06 - 23 - 2024Sena Wheeler is a trailblazer and Alaskan fisherwoman who is keeping our oceans alive and Alaskan families thriving. Sena Sea delivers fresh catch fish direct to your door rich and Sena is stopping by to share their family fishing history, the virtues of never-farmed fish and their commitment to ocean stewardship.
Plus, New York Times best-selling author Dr. Neal Barnard has a new release and it’s all about how to kickstart weight loss and keep it off naturally!
And, I’m sharing Pickle Perfection and a recipe for a Frozen Strawberry Margarita Pie recipe that I guarantee you will love
2024-06-2639 min
Wine Time Fridays Podcast212 - Fishing for Flavors we find the Catch of the Day with Sena Wheeler of Sena SeaThe ever so popular Copper River Salmon are beginning to run! In this weeks episode, we're getting a masterclass in fishing and crabbing in Alaska with Sena Wheeler from Sena Sea as she walks us through their process of catching and shipping over some crab cakes and, you guessed it, Copper River Salmon!#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #PulmonaryEdema #EasterEggWines this episode:2022 Hedges CMS ($14 at area stores)2021 Erath Pinot Noir ($16 at area stores)Sena Seas seafood this episode: Crab Cakes ($65 for 4 3oz crab cakes) Copper River Sockeye Salmon ($94 for 4 6oz...
2024-05-101h 02
Empowering EntrepreneursSena Wheeler, Founder of Sena SeaThis episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.We "dive" into the world of fishing and entrepreneurship with our special guest, Sena Wheeler, the passionate force behind the family-run business that provides top-quality Copper River salmon to seafood aficionados.Sena not only shares the lore behind the highly sought-after Copper...
2024-04-1756 min
Women in AEC: Wine After WorkReeling in Sustainability: How Sena Wheeler is Making a Splash with Wild Alaskan Seafood🌊 Excited to feature Sena Wheeler on the Wine after Work podcast! 🍷 I had the pleasure of speaking with Sena Wheeler, the co-founder of Sena Sea, a company dedicated to bringing wild Alaskan seafood directly to your door. 🦞🦀 As a member of a fifth-generation fishing family, Sena's passion for sustainability and promoting healthy eating shines through in her work. 🌿 With a master's degree in Nutrition and Food Science, specializing in quantifying omega-3s in fish, Sena is on a mission to educate people about the brain-boosting benefits of wild fish 🐟 and the importance of premium quality handling practices...
2024-04-1032 min
The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Hormone Health, Divorce Recovery, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully, Finding Purpose183 🐠 Reeling in Vitality: How Sena Wheeler's Sea-to-Table Approach Transforms Midlife DietsIn this enlightening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine casts her net wide to reel in Sena Wheeler, co-founder of Sena Sea and a beacon of healthy living from a fifth-generation fishing family. Sena, with her master's degree in nutrition and food science, dives deep into the ocean of knowledge surrounding the health benefits of wild Alaskan seafood.
Sena Sea isn't just a company; it's a family's love letter to the sea, delivering the freshest, most nutritious fish right to your doorstep. Featured in notable publications and lauded for its commitment to s...
2024-04-0141 min
The Plan to Eat Podcast#78: Why You Should Be Eating Wild-Caught Fish with Sena WheelerSena Wheeler is part of a 5th generation fishing family and the co-founder of Sena Sea, which brings wild Alaskan seafood directly to consumers. She's passionate about sustainability, helping busy families eat healthier, and educating people about the brain-boosting benefits of wild fish.In this episode, we talk about the Alaskan fishing trade and how it has evolved over the many generations Sena's family has been involved in fishing. She shares her professional opinions on wild-caught fish vs. farmed fish and we discuss her concerns about fish farming practices. We also talk about how her children are involved i...
2024-03-1340 min
How to Grow your eCommerce Business - Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Google and More!How Sena Sea Built their eCommerce BusinessIn this episode of the How to Grow Your eCommerce Business podcast, Trevor talks to Sena Wheeler from Sena Sea (https://www.senasea.com/) about how she built a successful business selling wild Alaskan fish. Here is what we talked about:
How did you start your business?
How do you deliver your fish?
How do you differentiate your business?
Do you also sell Wholesale?
How do you promote your business? What channels do you use?
Do you get a lot of repeat business?
I hear you do a lot of your sales through email
What are your plans...
2024-02-2125 min
The Bread Therapy Mama Podcast: nutrition the old-fashioned way, holistic living, self-sufficiency, from scratch cooking, homesteading, homemaking, motherhood197 || Is Eating Fish Healthy & Sustainable? Wild vs. Farmed Fish, Mercury Levels & Kids’ Nutrition with Sena WheelerThere is so much controversy when it comes to eating fish. Is eating fish sustainable? What about the mercury levels? Do I pick wild or farmed? How often should I eat fish? In this episode, Sena Wheeler answers all of these questions and more. Sena is the co-founder of Sena Sea, which brings wild Alaskan seafood direct to your door. She has a master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a specialty in quantifying omega 3's in fish and determining preferred handling practices for premium quality. Sena also talks about the importance of feeding your kids fish... AND...
2023-12-0543 min
Partners of Commercial Fishermen6 Mo. Long-Distance From Fisherman While Raising 3 Kids w Sena Wheeler of Sena SeaSena Wheeler is well established as a POCF, and in this episode, she shares how yearly 6-month separations from her Fisherman while raising 3 kids is just part of their game. Sena also touches on:
What makes her life easier when you’re managing home solo.
The visualization technique she uses when anxiety rises.
Her mindset and advice for raising young kids on your own.
To learn more about Sena, visit their website: www.senasea.com
Check out the following interviews we've had on what it's like to run a fa...
2023-10-1938 min
The Ecom Show#237 Sena from Sena Sea: How Sena Wheeler Took Her Family’s Seafood Business OnlineHey Budai Nation, Welcome to The E-com Show, a podcast that brings you conversations with the top e-commerce entrepreneurs about their achievements, upcoming trends, and invaluable advice that you can apply to scale your own business to new heights. I’m Daniel, your trusted e-commerce friend, and the founder of a retention marketing agency called Budai Media. Together, my team and I have helped more than 160+ six-to-seven figure e-commerce brands scale their business with the help of SMS and email marketing, and earned more than $60 million in additional sales revenue. Click...
2023-10-0327 min
The Simpler Business Podcast with Marissa Roberts10x your sales by learning how to write better emails with Sena WheelerCan email marketing work for ANY type of business?
I’ve been running my online businesses for more than a decade now and the smartest step I took was to build an email list and write to it regularly.
Email marketing is where I make most of my sales for my online programs, digital products and VIP Days and it has been instrumental in creating a number of income streams that have continued to grow year after year.
Trends come and go, social media platforms change, but email always stays the same. You can...
2023-08-0835 min
Efficiency Bitch, How Ambitious Women Can Have It All Without Doing It AllEp 98: TIME-Time Management and Delegation Tips for Busy Moms with Sena WheelerWant to Join the Beehive? Gain Access Here. Please leave a rating and review for the show! https://efficiencybitch.com/downloads/++++++++++++++++++ 🎙️ Hey there, it's time for another Efficiency Bitch Podcast episode! 💪 I’m sitting down with the incredible Sena to talk all about time management and delegation tips for busy moms. 🕒💼Sena is an expert at this stuff and is here to spill the beans on how she rocks her household and business tasks. 🏠💼 She's all about efficiency and has some seriously brilliant strategies to...
2023-07-2730 min
Meaningful Marketplace Podcast#148 Longlines and Long Family Lines - Sena Wheeler, Sena SeafoodSena Seafoods (pronounced see’ nuh) has a long, long history of fishing. As Sena Wheeler of Sena Seafoods recounts, her grandfather immigrated to the Ballard, Washington from Norway with his brothers and became a commercial fisherman in 1938. They fished using traditional Norwegian longlines, and passed the knowledge to their children, who passed it on again. Their boat logs show the family fished the waters from as far north as Alaska and as far south as Mexico. Sena's father, Art, fished for thirty years, and Sena has fond memories of making trips with him on the Alrita as a teenager. No...
2023-06-2840 min
Permission to Kick AssSena Wheeler: Navigating the Ever-Changing Business WatersI LOVE Sena’s story - especially since she built a business that people don’t usually see as “doable” in the online space. There’s a TON of complexity in shipping fresh caught fish - and Sena held true to the vision and figured it out (to the delight of her loyal fans). This episode is bursting with gold nuggets on adapting, getting s*$# done, and the magic that happens when you embrace your authentic self in business. If you’ve got big ideas and are looking for permission to figure it out your own way, this episode’s for you.
2023-06-2848 min
Cooking with Bruce and MarkChanging Ideas About Comfort Food, Our One-Minute Cooking Tip, An Interview with Sena Wheeler, Candied Jalapeños, Smoked Whitefish & More!For most of us, our ideas about comfort food have changed dramatically over the years. We've gone from its being "sick food" to now being "blow-the-diet" treats.Join us, veteran cookbook authors Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, as we talk about the changing notions of comfort food over the course of their thirty-six cookbook career. We've got a one-minute cooking tip about coatings in an air fryer. Bruce interviews Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish about the Alaskan fishing industry and how you can bring the wild and tasty fare to your table. And we tell...
2023-04-1732 minCooking with Bruce and MarkChanging Ideas About Comfort Food, Our One-Minute Cooking Tip, An Interview with Sena Wheeler, Candied Jalapeños, Smoked Whitefish & More!For most of us, our ideas about comfort food have changed dramatically over the years. We've gone from its being "sick food" to now being "blow-the-diet" treats.Join us, veteran cookbook authors Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, as we talk about the changing notions of comfort food over the course of their thirty-six cookbook career. We've got a one-minute cooking tip about coatings in an air fryer. Bruce interviews Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish about the Alaskan fishing industry and how you can bring the wild and tasty fare to your table. And we tell...
2023-04-1732 min
Fox Talks Business PodcastFishing for business with Sena WheelerSometimes it is hard to see how certain things set us up for later in life. Growing up in a fishing family was one of those things for Sena. Sena Wheeler is part of a 3rd generation fishing family and the co-founder of Sena Sea, which brings wild Alaskan seafood direct to your door. She's passionate about sustainability, helping busy families eat healthier and educating people about the brain-boosting benefits of wild fish. She has a master's degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a specialty in quantifying omega 3's in fish and determining preferred h...
2023-04-1153 min
The Family Biz ShowEvolution, Sacrifice, and Grit in Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 73Ep 73. Evolution, Sacrifice & Grit in Family Business Join us for a Family Biz Show first as we talk to Alaska-based fishing & processing company owners Sena & Rich Wheeler of Sena Sea about the sacrifices that come with navigating a business when one of the owners is away for several months of the year (and the grit it takes!) the unique challenges that come with their business and how their time apart adds value and depth to the time they do spend as a family. If you love warm stories about the bonds of family and have an interest i...
2023-02-0356 minThe Family Biz ShowEvolution, Sacrifice, and Grit in Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 73Ep 73. Evolution, Sacrifice & Grit in Family Business Join us for a Family Biz Show first as we talk to Alaska-based fishing & processing company owners Sena & Rich Wheeler of Sena Sea about the sacrifices that come with navigating a business when one of the owners is away for several months of the year (and the grit it takes!) the unique challenges that come with their business and how their time apart adds value and depth to the time they do spend as a family. If you love warm stories about the bonds of family and have an interest i...
2023-02-0356 min
The Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and InspirationBlack Cod with Sena SeaOn today's episode we welcome back Rich and Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea to talk about black cod, a.k.a. sablefish. This deep ocean fish is silky, rich, and full of Omega-3 acids. What makes it different from other fish caught in Alaska, and how can a home cook get the best results when preparing it? We cover it all as we go deep on black cod with Sena Sea. https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/221 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TK...
2022-12-0435 min
Women In FoodInsider Secrets to Avoid Fishy Fish + Black Cod RecipeIn this week’s episode, I talk with Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish. Sena shares with us her story of embracing her heritage as a fisherman’s wife and how that lineage is passed on through the women in her family. Learn about how fishing boats work in Alaska, why Alaskan fish is so delicious, exactly what are the Omega-3’s people talk about and how closely Alaskan fisherman work in alignment with nature’s cycles. Sena tells us her story of building a business that supports their entire small scale fishing community beyond just catching the fish...
2022-10-311h 15
The Shrimp Tank Podcast - The Best Entrepreneur Podcast In The CountryHow to Run a Sustainable Fishing BusinessRich and Sena Wheeler are a third-generation fishing family and work hard to bring home the very best fish.For more info, visit http://www.shrimptankpodcast.com/seattle/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshrimptankFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshrimptank?lang=enCheck out Seattle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/shrimp-tank-episodes---seattle/
2022-09-2948 min
Grill This!Sena SeaIn this Episode, Wild Alaskan Fish is on the menu! Jim and Matt speak with the founder of Sena Sea Foods, Sena Wheeler. Sena operates outside of Seattle Washington and has a masters degree in Nutrition and Food Science Her company, Sena Sea Seafoods ships fresh, never-farmed fish straight from the waters of Alaska all across the country. Jim opens up a sample package and uses one of the recipes found on her website, senasea.com, to prepare some Potato Crusted Salmon in a Beurre Blanc sauce! Of course, Matt brings some amazing craft beers to sample as well. Listen...
2022-07-081h 11
The Connected Table LiveSena and Richard Wheeler, An Alaska Fishing FamilyMeet Sena and Richard Wheeler, a 3rd generation fishing family in Alaska and owners of Sena Sea (www.senasea.com). Sena's Norwegian grandfather emigrated to the U.S. and became a commercial fisherman in 1938. Husband, Rich, has fished for more than 25 years. They discuss Alaska's fishing industry and what many consider the "Wagyu of Seafood"- Copper River Salmon -prized for its succulent flavor, buttery texture and deep red-orange color due to a high content of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.The Connected Table Live is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Live Radio...
2022-05-2551 min
Chefs Without RestaurantsThe Seafood Episode with Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea- Fresh vs Frozen, Wild vs Farmed and How to Buy and Prepare FishThis week my guest is Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea. Sena’s part of at least a third-generation fishing family. With her husband Rich, they’re bringing premium quality seafood directly to their customers. Sena has a master’s degree in nutrition and food science with a specialty in quantifying omega 3's in fish, and determining preferred handling practices for premium quality. Rich does most of the fishing for Sena Sea, but they also source from fellow fishermen who share their high-quality standards, and commitment to sustainability. Sena Sea are not only fishermen, they also run a small, fisherman-owned custom...
2022-05-1054 min
Conservation and Science117: Commercial Fishing in Alaska with Sena and Rich WheelerThis week we continue with our Alaskan theme by taking a closer look at commercial fishing practices, fisheries management and the life of fishermen in Alaska. So, today I talk with Sena and Rich Wheeler, a third-generation fishing family. Sena and Rich run a family business, Sena Sea, whose goal is to consistently deliver premium quality seafood. They also operate a fisherman-owned custom processing facility to ensure that they have complete control of the entire process, from the sea to the client’s doors. The Wheelers see fishermen as custodians of the pristine waters of Alaska and they make su...
2022-03-021h 26
Food & Beverage Leaders21-Talking Everything Fish with Rich and Sena Wheeler of Sena SeafoodIn this episode, we sit down with Sena and Rich Wheeler, who runs a third-generation professional fishing operation, called Sena Seafood. Sena Seafood catches the fish in Alaska, and then sells it mainly directly to consumers, in the lower 48 states.During our talk, we compare wild vs farm-raised fish, frozen andfresh fish, and much more!*Go to www.bahrtrans.com/podcast to listen, or download it onApple or Android. **Lastly, make sure tolike, subscribe, and share so others can benefit as well!Enj...
2022-02-2525 min
Dinner SistersEpisode 212: Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea: Fishing, Family Recipes & Sustainability Our tagline: "learn a little more about food" isn't just for show. We get such a kick out of digging into all things food. Whether an amazing rice tip from Andrea Nguyen, or protips from friends, we love to pass it all along to you as well. This week we have a wide ranging interview with Sean Wheeler of Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish. She tells us all about her family business, how to properly thaw fish, and even some recipes. (We did get some fish to try, but the opinions are our own.) In the end, we have th...
2021-11-2958 min
Exploring Washington StateSustainable Seafood from Wenatchee Washington. Find Out How with Sena Wheeler.In this episode we are joined by Sena Wheeler. Sena and her husband Rich are the owners of Sean Sea Seafood.Based in Wenatchee Sean Sea sustainably fishes for Salmon, Black Cod, and Halibut off the coast of Alaska. They process the fish at their custom processing facility and then ship the fish to Wenatchee.Sena is a third generation Fisherman's wife. Sena's grandfather immigrated from Norway to Ballard and started commercially fishing in 1938. Sena's father fished commercially for 30 years. Rich married into the family and is now representing the third generation.Sena has...
2021-10-081h 10
The Real DishThe Deep Dive - How Sena Sea Does Seafood SustainablyMy guest today is Sena Wheeler, the founder of Sena Sea. With fishing in her blood, so to speak, passed down from her grandfather. He immigrated from Norway with his brothers and became a commercial fisherman in 1938. They fished using traditional Norwegian longlines and passed the knowledge to their children, who passed it on again. Sena's father, Art, fished for thirty years, and Sena has fond memories of making trips with him on the Alrita as a teenager. In business with her husband, Rich, they are proud to be the third generation of fishermen carrying out their family tradition...
2021-05-0658 minThe Real DishThe Deep Dive - How Sena Sea Does Seafood SustainablyMy guest today is Sena Wheeler, the founder of Sena Sea. With fishing in her blood, so to speak, passed down from her grandfather. He immigrated from Norway with his brothers and became a commercial fisherman in 1938. They fished using traditional Norwegian longlines and passed the knowledge to their children, who passed it on again. Sena's father, Art, fished for thirty years, and Sena has fond memories of making trips with him on the Alrita as a teenager. In business with her husband, Rich, they are proud to be the third generation of fishermen carrying out their family tradition...
2021-05-0658 minThe Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and InspirationCopper River SalmonOn today’s episode, Sena and Rich Wheeler of Sena Sea return to teach me all about the that most magnificent of red-fleshed fish, the Copper River Salmon. What exactly is a Copper River Salmon, why are they different than other salmon, and what are some tips for preparing them? We’ll cover all that and more as we head to the delta of the Copper River in Alaska. For complete show notes on this episode, visit https://kitchencounterpodcast.com/184 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast E...
2021-05-0437 min
Turning Chickens and Breaking DishesSena Sea - Sena and Rich WheelerMy guests today are a third-generation fishing family and work hard to bring home the very best fish. The goal of their company "Sena Sea" is to provide consistent premium quality that everyone can enjoy.
She has a master’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a specialty in qualifying omega 3’s in fish, and determining preferred handling practices for premium quality.
He does a majority of the fishing for "Sena Sea", but they also source from fellow fishermen who share their high-quality standards and commitment to sustainability.
https://www...
2021-04-2829 min
CoupleCo: Working With Your Spouse For Fun & ProfitA Bigger, Better Fish Story: Sena & Rich Wheeler of Sena Seafood, Part 2We’re back with Sena and Rich Wheeler, the couple who’s crushing it in the seafood business by not only catching the famed Copper River Salmon, but by selling it direct to consumers like you and me. In this episode, they talk about the demands of this job they choose to do, there’s the challenges of being apart during COVID, and the story about giving an iPad the old heave ho and splash! And by the way, all their young kids are in the business and workin’ it…
2021-03-3133 min
Renee Belz & Lauren SambataroSustainable Fishing For a Healthy Life and Planet | with Sena WheelerDo you feel confused about fish? Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea joins us to discuss sustainable fishing and how we can support our health and the health of our planet with wild fish. As a 3rd generation fisherman continuing her family's business, supported by a Master's degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a specialty in quantifying omega 3's in fish, she shares unbelievable insight and information that we all need to know. By the end of this episode you'll feel like an expert on reading seafood labels and a professional chef in the kitchen!
2021-03-3056 min
CoupleCo: Working With Your Spouse For Fun & ProfitA Bigger, Better Fish Story: Sena & Rich Wheeler of Sena Seafood, Part 1Here’s a couple who turned the business model of their profession upside down to have more leverage, a better life, and bigger money. Sena and Rich Wheeler were just a run-of-the-mill professional fishing family until Sena had a brainstorm. They came up with a business model on a car ride, a smart lawyer said she should be the CEO, and the rest is history. Sena Sea Seafood sells fish direct to consumer—and the prize in their lineup is the famed Copper River Salmon that Rich fishes in Alaska. (We had some. It was incredible.) These two are crus...
2021-03-2434 min
The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke SimonsonHealthy Fish 101: Wild vs. Farmed, Frozen vs. Fresh & Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Sena WheelerEPISODE 68 | The Wheelers are a third-generation fishing family and work hard to bring home the very best fish. Their goal with Sena Sea is to bring the consistent premium quality that they get to enjoy, direct to their customers...something they just can't find anywhere else! Sena Wheeler has a masters degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a specialty in quantifying omega 3's in fish and determining preferred handling practices for premium quality. Her husband Rich does a majority of the fishing for Sena Sea, but they also source from fellow fishermen who share their high-quality standards and commitment t...
2021-02-0853 min
Seattle Foodie PodcastEpisode 117 - Sena Wheeler (@senasea_seafoods)On the 117th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we're chatting with Sena Wheeler, one of the owners of Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish. Sena, along with her husband, Rich, run this 3rd generation Alaska fishing family-owned business. Known for their high quality fish products including Copper River Salmon and Sablefish/Black Cod, they are deliver fresh seafood directly to your home. Listen in as Sena tells you how Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish originated and how their business has pivoted from farmers markets to online ordering during these past several months.
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2020-12-0738 minThe Kitchen Counter - Home Cooking Tips and InspirationCooking Fish with Sena SeaFish lovers rejoice! Rich and Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea join me on the show to give their best tips for cooking up salmon, black cod, and halibut. They also share their background as a third-generation fishing family. You know if anyone knows how to cook fish up right, it's the people that catch it for a living and eat it all year round. For complete show notes on this episode, visit http://kitchencounterpodcast.com/168 Connect with the show at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchencounterpodcast Twitter: @TKCpodcast Email: feedback@kitchencounterpodcast.com
2020-10-2341 min
The 425 ShowThe 425 Show: Sena Wheeler, Sena Sea SeafoodsBuying fish at the grocery store is always an adventure. You never know how fresh it is and if it’s been sustainably caught. Meet Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea. For three generations, her family has been fishing in Alaska and delivering the freshest salmon, halibut, black cod, and more right to your front door. SenaSea is […]
2020-10-1427 min
Tent TalkBest of Tent Talk: Sena Wheeler of Sena SeaOn this week's episode of Tent Talk, we chat with Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea, a successful fresh fish operation in the Seattle area and Eastern Washington farmers markets. We chat with Sena about how her plan to sell fish direct to consumers took a big turn when she discovered direct sales at farmers markets, and how markets made her family business a success.
2020-01-2038 minTent TalkSena Wheeler on selling fresh seafood at farmers marketsOn this week's episode of Tent Talk, we talk with Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea, a successful fresh fish operation in the Seattle area and Eastern Washington farmers markets. We chat with Sena about how her plan to sell fish direct to consumers took a big turn when she discovered direct sales at farmers markets, and how markets made her family business a success.
2019-05-2039 min