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Más Allá del BarrilEpisode 8: Más Allá de lo Convencional: Ingeniería e Innovación con Sello Propio🎙️ Episodio 8: Trayectorias Inspiradoras en Ingeniería e InnovaciónEn este episodio de Más Allá del Barril, tenemos el privilegio de conversar con Luis Quintero, un ingeniero destacado con más de cuatro décadas de experiencia en la industria petrolera. Luis ha ocupado roles significativos, incluyendo el de Presidente de Petroficos y analista reconocido en perfiles petrofísicos, y ha sido un orador distinguido en diversas sociedades del petróleo en Venezuela, México y Singapur.A lo largo de esta conversación, Luis comparte su trayectoria personal y prof...2025-07-3156 min
Más Allá del BarrilEpisode 7 | Rompiendo Estereotipos con Autenticidad y Excelencia🎙️ Episodio 7: Rompiendo Estereotipos con Autenticidad y ExcelenciaEn este episodio de Más Allá del Barril, tenemos el honor de conversar con Ruth Zambrano, una ingeniera electrónica y de telecomunicaciones con una destacada trayectoria en la industria energética. Ruth ha ocupado posiciones clave en Schlumberger en América y Europa, y actualmente es gerente general para Ecuador, Colombia y Perú.A lo largo de esta charla, Ruth comparte su experiencia personal y profesional, destacando la importancia de la autenticidad y la excelencia en su liderazgo.2025-06-1937 min
Más Allá del BarrilEpisode 6 | De la Diplomacia a la Energía: Una Perspectiva Experta🎙️ Episodio 6 : La Geopolítica Energética: Conectando Historias y DesafíosEn este episodio de Más Allá del Barril, tenemos el privilegio de conversar con Carlos Pascual, un destacado experto en geopolítica energética y diplomático con una rica trayectoria en el ámbito internacional. Carlos ha sido embajador de EE.UU. en México y Ucrania, y actualmente lidera la integración de la geopolítica y los mercados energéticos en SAP Global Commodities Insight. A lo largo de esta charla, nos comparte su viaje personal y profesional, así como su visión...2025-06-0533 min
Más Allá del BarrilEpisode 5 | Acelera Tu Carrera: Aprende a Tomar Riesgos🎙️ Episodio 5 — Acelera Tu Carrera: Aprende a Tomar RiesgosEn este episodio de Más Allá del Barril, conversamos con Sonia Castellanos, ingeniera de petróleos, directora general y pionera en la industria energética. Sonia ha liderado operaciones en América Latina, África y Estados Unidos, y fue la primera mujer en ocupar la dirección general de una importante empresa de servicios en México. En esta charla, nos abre las puertas a su historia personal, su visión de liderazgo y cómo tomar riesgos con intención puede transformar tu trayectoria profesional.En este episodio habl...2025-05-1540 min
Más Allá del BarrilEpisode 4 | Diversidad, Mentoría y Voluntariado en la Industria🎙️ Episodio 4 — Diversidad, Mentoría y Voluntariado en la IndustriaEn este episodio de Más Allá del Barril, conversamos con Lourdes Guiñazú, ingeniera de petróleos, profesora universitaria y una voz clave en la promoción de la inclusión en la industria energética. Con más de 25 años de experiencia en operaciones y gestión en distintos países, Lourdes nos comparte cómo su vocación nació desde temprana edad, su paso por plataformas donde fue muchas veces la única mujer, y cómo hoy impulsa el cambio desde el voluntariado, la mentoría y el liderazgo con propó...2025-05-0831 min
Más Allá del BarrilEpisode 3 | Atreverse a Más: La Innovación como camino🎙️ Episodio 3 — Atreverse a Más: La Innovación como CaminoEn este episodio de Más Allá del Barril, conversamos con Gustavo González, CEO de Odessa Separator Inc. (OSI), una empresa líder en soluciones para fondo de pozo con presencia global. Gustavo, ingeniero industrial colombiano con un MBA de Texas Tech, nos comparte cómo ha construido una carrera internacional en la industria de Oil & Gas, desafiando barreras, innovando y liderando con visión.Su historia es la prueba de que atreverse puede abrir puertas impensadas.En este episodio hablamos de:🛠️ De ingenie...2025-04-2428 min
Más Allá del BarrilEpisode 2 | El poder de Adaptarse: Liderazgo que rompe BarrerasBienvenidos al segundo episodio de Más Allá del BarrilUn podcast donde compartimos las historias y aprendizajes de líderes hispanohablantes en la industria energética. Aquí exploramos no solo trayectorias profesionales, sino también los valores, desafíos y motivaciones que hay detrás de cada rol.🌍 Nuestra invitada es Samantha Martínez, una ingeniera mexicana que ha roto barreras en la industria energética global, liderando equipos en países como Brasil, Malasia y Francia, y dejando huella tanto en operaciones como en gestión de talento.En este episodio, conversamos con Samantha so...2025-04-1041 min
Más Allá del BarrilEpisodio 1 | Liderazgo con PropósitoBienvenidos al primer episodio de Más Allá del BarrilUn podcast donde compartimos las historias y aprendizajes de líderes hispanohablantes en la industria energética. Aquí exploramos no solo trayectorias profesionales, sino también los valores, desafíos y motivaciones que hay detrás de cada rol.🌟 Nuestro primer invitado es Felipe Bayón, ex CEO de Ecopetrol, ingeniero mecánico y referente del liderazgo en el sector energético.En este episodio, conversamos con Felipe sobre:El poder del propósito: cómo encontrar lo que realmente te mueve y usarlo como br...2025-03-2741 min
Not Your Story'After Getting Laid Off, My Personal Brand Changed My Life' Massiel Diez - Co-Founder - Flipping the Barrel | EP-7In this episode, Massiel Diez talks about the power of authenticity, and how embracing her unique story led to incredible opportunities in her career and as an entrepreneur.
- Discover how personal branding can open unexpected doors.
- Learn why representation in leadership is key to breaking barriers.
- Hear Massiel's inspiring story of determination and grit from the energy industry.
Massiel is Co-Founder of Flipping the Barrel, a podcast and community in the energy industry that empowers diverse voices and champions for a future...2024-09-121h 13
The Way of The Wolf184: Changing The Energy Industry From the Inside w/ Massiel DiezPodcast Show Notes – Episode 184 | 07.09.2024
Episode Title: Flipping the Barrel
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Massiel Diez discusses lateral career moves, the origins of "Flipping the Barrel," and organizing women-centric events in the energy sector. She also shares future plans for global expansion and addresses public misconceptions about the energy industry. Leadership qualities and the impact of good and bad leadership are also explored. Sean Barnes talks about balancing a podcast with a full-time job and questions Diez on energy industry misconceptions.
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The Energy PipelineWomen in Energy with Jamie Elrod and Massiel Diaz | p 52
In this episode Jamie Elrod and Massiel Diaz, co-founders of Flipping the Barrel, discuss their work as industry advocates and supporters of women in the energy industry. They share their backgrounds in the energy industry and how they got involved in podcasting. They emphasize the importance of humanizing the energy industry and providing a platform for authentic conversations. They also talk about their upcoming events, including an event focused on girl dads and an event on representation in the industry.
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The Energy Pipeline is sponsored by Caterpillar Oil and Gas.
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Energy IYKYKBeyond Petroleum: Exploring the Energy Horizons with Gen Z | Peace BelloHey, Gen Z innovators and sustainability enthusiasts! 🌍💡
We're thrilled to announce the release of our latest episode on Energy IYKYK podcast, where we learn more about the journey of a remarkable young changemaker, Peace Bello, from Nigeria.
In this episode, Peace shares his incredible story from overcoming academic setbacks caused by strikes and the pandemic, to eventually leading a groundbreaking startup, Chemotronix Limited.
What's inside?
Unfiltered Insights
Entrepreneurship Journey
His message to young entrepreneurs
Whether you're into green tech, startup culture, or just love a good story of perseverance and success, this episode is for YOU!
🎧 Listen to the full epis...2024-04-2242 min
FLIPPING THE BARREL“Overcoming the Downturns” with Grant Pruitt- CEO and President at Pruitt.
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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 whe...2022-11-0700 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Stick with it…A career is a lifetime” with Liz Schwarze-VP of Global Exploration at Chevron
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...2022-08-2900 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Motherhood Unfiltered” with your FTB Hosts- Jamie Elrod & Massie Diez.
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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 mor...2022-05-0900 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Be Limitless” -with Starlee Sykes, Senior VP Gulf of Mexico & Canada at BP.
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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 work...2022-03-0800 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Moving from success to significance” with Clay Gaspar- Devon Energy COO.
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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...2022-01-3100 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“How becoming CEO can be lonely” with Denzil West, Admiral Permian Resources CEO.
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 ne...2021-12-0600 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“My Broken Childhood, Didn’t Define Me“ with James Pung, EnerCorp CEO.
On today's episode we have James Pung the CEO of Enercorp. EnerCorp offers innovative technologies produced in North America that deliver engineered solutions throughout the lifecycle of the well. James grew up in a Trailer park; he was the oldest of 3 siblings. There was drugs, alcohol and abuse in the home. His Mom left and Dad abandoned them. There were no adults- only kids living in the household, when James was 8 years old. As time went by people noticed the kids had been left alone. A family found them and turned them into CPS. Unfortunately, things didn't g...2021-09-1300 min
FLIPPING THE BARREL“You’re Toast”…with Ryan Dawson, CEO of Corva.Thank you to Energy Workforce & Technology Council for being a proud sponsor of our Podcast.
On today's episode we have a fun, young, hip CEO, Ryan Dawson who is known as Chief Corvanaut from Corvanation. He Founded Corva in 2014 after having sold part of his successful software Company out of Austin Texas. Ryan joins the podcast today to share his story on how he went from a Midland boy who wanted nothing to do with oil and gas to CEO of Corva - In a nutshell Corva has the oilfield worth of data in a single...2021-07-1900 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Why ESG?” with Marie Merle Caekebeke, Director Global ESG at Schlumberger.
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Marie grew up with a deep appreciation for culture as a French American. Her parents instilled the cultural values of their home land in France, only speaking French in the home and English at school. Marie grew up close to her family, who believed in open communication. Through her career you can see where the values at home built who Marie is today. Marie talks about how she played a big part in the Smith and Schlumberger merger. Where communication i...2021-06-2800 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Are you thinking of leaving the oilfield?” with Career Expert, Amanda Rico.
Today we bring you Amanda Rico on the podcast, she is a Resume, Cover Letter & Linkedin Expert. She is a public speaker and columnist in the oil and gas industry. Not to mention she is a viral sensation on Linkedin, helping people find their next job. We dive into Amanda's history and how she became a LInkedin sensation in just a matter of months, with over 25K followers. Amanda explains how she found her niche and used her skills in English. She has a PHD from Texas A&M and her husband’s coaching to grow her net...2021-06-0800 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Stick with it… A career is a lifetime” with Liz Schwarze-VP of Global Exploration at Chevron.
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...2021-04-1900 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“OilMan”-The LinkedIn Legend with Alahdal A. Hussein.
Today we sit down with Alahdal A. Hussein. His name might not ring a bell right away, but we bet you follow him on Linkedin or have come across one of his viral posts, regarding the Oil and Gas Industry. Many of you know him as the Oilman. He is the Founder of “Oil Industry Insight'', an analytical and business intelligence platform offering insights and analyses on oil and gas market outlook. He is the Oil and Gas industry expert, recognized and featured on LinkedIn with more than 350,000 followers. He is passionate about sharing knowledge, turning information, dat...2021-03-0100 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“The New GenZ Oilfield” with Sara Al-Hinai, Halliburton Field Engineer.
Today is a special episode, we interviewed a Social Media Influencer, who is working hard to inspire Women in our industry. Sara Al-Hinai was born and raised in the Middle East, she brings a different perspective to the podcast, as many of us have our own assumptions of what it’s like for Women growing up in Oman and what their oilfield experiences are. Sara is our first GenZ guest and youngest female Drilling Fluids Engineer for Halliburton, working for an operator in Oman. She is only 23 years old, she graduated Chemical Engineering at the end...2020-10-1900 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“The Next CEO” with Yogashri Pradhan.PESA- Petroleum Equipment Service & Association is a proud sponsor of this episode.
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Yogashri always had a knack for math and science. Starting at a young age her parents enrolled her in a life changing engineering camp. She went on to write a paper on CO2 Flooding, in High School, that won the SPE International Student Paper contest. Her first internship in the field started her career in Oil and Gas. She never turned down an opportunity to network, which helped grow her career further then she could imagine. She goes into detail...2020-07-0600 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Started from the bottom, now she is here.” with Jaime Butler- VP Permian at Baker Hughes.PESA- Petroleum Equipment Service & Association is a proud sponsor of this episode.
In this episode we speak with Jaime, she describes the influence her dad had on her life growing up and the life changing moment during a baseball game where she met the President of Hughes Christensen Drill Bits . She talks about her experiences as a female leader in the industry.Even with a learning disability, Jaime did not let it hold her back… In 2009 Jaime was headed home from an international trip, when she received a phone call, that turned into the most pi...2020-06-2900 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“From Field Engineer to CEO” with Dave Christmas.
In today's episode Maise & Jamie zoom with Dave Christmas, CEO of Fluid Delivery Solutions in Midland, TX.They cover everything from starting his oilfield adventure in his twenties, as a wireline field engineer, in the Iraqi deserts. To writing letters to his soon to be wife, who was thousands of miles away. Dave had enough of the long distance relationship, back in those times the internet did not exist and having a relationship from afar were not as easy as today.Mind you there are no cell phones, google maps or tender at this time. He qu...2020-06-1500 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“It felt like a Divorce… with Joana Araujo Pescarini.
In this episode we sit down with Joana Aurajo Pescarini. Joana spent 20 years in the Oil & Gas industry while working for Schlumberger. She several positions within the organization, is a mom of two, a wife and an excellent coach. She moved around the globe with her family to pursue both hers and her husbands career. She is the perfect example of a strong woman who does it all. Joana explains how to ask yourself – “Am I living the life I want as opposed to am I living the life that was presented to me”? She goes into to dep...2020-06-0800 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“How to Reinvent Yourself” with Leslie Beyer, President of PESA.
“Reinventing yourself" , with Leslie Beyer - President of PESA Outside of leading as a Woman in a male-dominated industry, Leslie talks about the powerful reason why a culture of inclusion is so important: everyone is working against something, no matter where you come from. She gives us a look inside the White House, politics, and what it was like inside the Bush Campaign. From a political background to becoming President of the largest oilfield trade association, PESA, she talks about developing a passion for the industry and changing the face of the Association into a succe...2020-05-2700 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Girl, Raise your hand”, with Stephanie Hertzog -CEO Sodexo North America
Stephanie Hertzog, Sodexo CEO Energy & Resources North America, is conscious of the role she can play to develop the leaders of tomorrow in an evolving but still rather traditional, typically male-dominated industry. She joins Flipping The Barrel to discuss her journey to the top, imparting some wise advise for young women navigating the energy industry.Stephanie always took risk and didn’t shy away from a new opportunity. We dig deep into Stephanie’s story and how she learned how to navigate working full time, traveling, running her own P&L and having her first chil...2020-05-2100 min
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & EquipmentLessons Learned from a 40 year Career in the Pump IndustryThis week Charli and Bethany talk about how to incorporate national celebration days into your business and personal social media plans and then Charli interviews Randal Ferman with Ekwestrel Corp.Randal Ferman has more than 43 years’ experience in the pump industry. He served in variety of engineering roles with Flowserve, a major player in the global pump manufacturing arena, and went on to became a full-time principal of Ekwestrel Corp, now in Austin, Texas, providing independent, objective engineering consulting services on new and existing pumping equipment and systems, including design, performance, NPSH and cavitation, repairs and re-rates. Hi...2020-05-1854 minFLIPPING THE BARRELTake a risk, build an empire - CEO of Empowering Brands Charli Matthews
Learn how Charli found a niche within the pumping industry 8 years ago today, that has grown into Empowering Brands. In this episode we discuss how personal brands connects people from around the world, opening up new opportunities for you and your business . Building relationships on social media and using it to empower people in a positive way. We discuss the story behind the red suite and how Charli juggled three kids while building her empire. Where to find us:Follow Charli Matthews : LinkedInCome hang out with us:Download on Apple...2020-05-1100 minFLIPPING THE BARREL“Our Oilfield Lay-Off Story-What to do to get through it.” With Massiel & Jamie-Host.This Podcast idea came from @maisefitlife Linkedin Post on her getting laid-off in 2016. Her post got over 1,500,000 views and 20,000+ likes within 36 hours. We noticed how much it resonated with people and we decided to share our lay-off story. During these crazy times with the oil industry going downhill and this global pandemic (COVID-19) we wanted to make a podcast on this situation since it will connect with a lot of people in these times.
Where to find us:Join Our Private Facebook Group: FLIPPING THE BARREL-GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/2739353443013858/ Follow us...2020-03-2900 min
Oil and Gas UpstreamTaking over the oilfield with Massiel Melo and Jamie Elrod, Oilfield Saleswomen and Podcast Hosts of the new show, Flipping the Barrel -OGOS038In this episode, Justin sits with two ladies who are about to flip the oilfield upside down, Massiel Melo, and Jamie Elrod, Oilfield Saleswomen and Podcast Hosts of the new show, Flipping the Barrel (Instragram @flippingthebarrel), sharing their perspective of being a woman in the Oil and Gas industry and lifting up other women, sharing their stories, & positive experiences they’ve had in the industry. Today Justin, Massiel and Jamie also talk about talk about the journey to get to where they are today and the drive they have to keep them going to work harder to be successful. If...2019-09-0900 min