Sea Potential Podcast
Photo taken after a water gratitude circle led by Savannah and Ebony at Refuge Outdoor Fest 2022. Photo courtesy of Sea Potential, LLC.
Sea Potential founders Savannah Smith, Director of Youth Engagement, and Ebony Welborn, Director of Corporate Advancement, sit down with Ann Avary, Director, Center of Excellence for Marine Manufacturing & Technology at Skagit Valley to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the maritime industry to engage communities of color. Learn what inspired Savannah and Ebony to follow a career in the maritime industry and start their own business. They will share their opportunities and challenges, and the passion they share encouraging and educating young students and others.
About Sea Potential, LLC
Sea Potential cultivates a full cycle of Black Indigenous People Of Color representation in maritime. Through healing activities and ocean justice conversations, they focus on fostering youth appreciation and connection to marine ecosystems, in addition to transforming the maritime industry with inclusive workplace culture. Savanah and Ebony will tell you that Sea Potential felt like the perfect name for their organization as they advocate for the wider community to see potential in BIPOC, and encourage BIPOC to see their potential of thriving in marine spaces. To learn more, please visit www.letsseapotential.com.