L&D manager: Maria Pereira

In this podcast, Lia speaks with Maria of the Learning and Development team about what it’s like to build a family life connected to the sea. Maria is married to O’Neil, once a marine engineer, and longtime Oldendorff employee. They talk about early sailing trips, a family voyage between the U.S. and Europe, and how her sons continued school on board. Maria also shares how community, both on the ship and back home, helped her manage long stretches apart from O’Neil and turn challenges into something meaningful.