Episodes 86
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Kristina Hebert, the dynamic President and CEO of Wards Marine Electric, hosts the Wards Way Podcast. In this captivating series, she engages with prominent leaders from the yachting industry, each bringing their unique insights and experiences to the table. The discussions delve deep into a variety of compelling industry stories, where guests share their successes and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. Listeners are treated to invaluable lessons gleaned from years in the field and thought-provoking perspectives on the future of yachting, making each episode a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for anyone passionate about the maritime world.

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S8E12 AI, Autonomous Docking, and What's Next for Boating

Jun 11, 2026 48m Transcript

Host Kristina Hebert sits down at the American Boating Congress with John Adey, President of ABYC; Mark Reedenauer, President and Executive Director of NMEA; Brian Kane, President and CEO of GOST;…

S8E11 Why Boating Isn't Like Driving a Car

Jun 10, 2026 11m Transcript

Host Kristina Hebert sits down with Kira Maixner of American Sailing, a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed Master Captain and sailing instructor, to explore the training, certifications, and real-world skills…

S8E10 More Than Media: Creating Connections Across Boating

Jun 10, 2026 26m Transcript

Host Kristina Hebert welcomes David Carr of Firecrown Media’s Marine Division and Michelle Goldsmith of the Soundings Trade Only Group for a conversation about the evolving role of marine media in…

S8E8 The Red Snapper Story Everyone's Talking About

Jun 10, 2026 29m Transcript

A fishery can be fully rebuilt and still remain effectively closed when outdated data and regulatory delays limit public access. From the American Boating Congress in Washington, D.C., Host Kristina…

S8E7 Who Decides What Makes a Boat Safe?

Jun 10, 2026 46m Transcript

Host Kristina Hebert sits down at the American Boating Congress in Washington, D.C., with Shannon Aronson, John Adey, and Brian Goodwin of the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) and Robert…

S8E6 Can We Protect the Environment Without Killing Innovation?

Jun 05, 2026 44m Transcript

Host Kristina Hebert sits down with Jeff Wasil to discuss how EPA regulation of styrene under TSCA could impact recreational boatbuilding and why real-world manufacturing controls matter in chemical…

S8E5 Louis Sola and Building Maritime America

Jun 04, 2026 31m Transcript

Host Kristina Hebert sits down with Louis Sola, former Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, to discuss his journey from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and yacht sales to leading…

Inside The Federal Maritime Commission With Chair Laura DiBella

Jun 02, 2026 38m Transcript

Federal Maritime Commission Chair Laura DiBella joins host Kristina Hebert for a timely conversation on the forces shaping U.S. ocean shipping, supply chains, and maritime policy. Filmed at the…

S8E3 Strengthening the Future of Boat Shows

May 22, 2026 24m Transcript

Miami’s return to Collins Avenue and Indian Creek showed why location and planning shape the entire boat show experience. Filmed in Washington, D.C., during the American Boating Congress, Kristina…

S8E2 Advocacy, Access, & the Boating Industry

May 21, 2026 30m Transcript

Host Kristina Hebert sits down with Clay Crabtree, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at the National Marine Manufacturers Association, from the American Boating Congress in…

S8E1 Protecting Access, Preserving Boating

May 21, 2026 14m Transcript

From the American Boating Congress in D.C., host Kristina Hebert talks with NMMA’s Ben Murray about how state legislation is shaping the future of boating. From wake surfing regulations and shoreline…

Superyacht Power Secrets

May 14, 2026 36m Transcript

From a napkin sketch once dismissed as “too small to be real” to a must-have system on modern superyachts, Alessandro Ciolfi of Asea Nautica joins host, Kristina Hebert, at the Palm Beach Boat Show…

Superyacht Streaming Explained

May 14, 2026 18m Transcript

Host Kristina Hebert sits down with Mr. Smith’s, Tjeerd van Groenland, to discuss making yacht AV systems simpler and more user-friendly. They explore how software-first solutions are changing…

Powering Ahead-Together: The ASEA/Magnus Story

May 07, 2026 16m Transcript

Two companies can compete for years—and still recognize when collaboration becomes the smarter engineering move.At the Palm Beach Boat Show, host Kristina Hebert sits down with Richard Gaudet,…

What If Yachts Are Economic Infrastructure?

Apr 30, 2026 24m Transcript

Superyachts are often talked about as floating lifestyle accessories, but the reality is more concrete: they are long-lived economic engines that keep paying communities back year after year. From…

Evolution In Yacht Design with Patrick Knowles

Apr 23, 2026 57m Transcript

Yacht interiors are changing fast, but not always in the ways people assume. From the Palm Beach International Boat Show, host Kristina Hebert sits down with Patrick Knowles of Patrick Knowles Design…

S7E1 The State Of U.S. Yacht Refit

Apr 15, 2026 28m Transcript

The American yacht refit market is getting called “soft” more often lately, and we wanted to talk about what that actually means when you’re running projects, advising owners, or trying to keep a…

S6E23 Inside Cigarette Racing: Craft, Culture, And Global Reach

Mar 06, 2026 12m Transcript

Sun, salt, and surge: that’s the surface. Underneath, a living engine of people and craft keeps Miami’s water culture roaring. We head straight into that engine room with Cigarette Racing’s Alex…

S6E22 Can Tech And Boaters Team Up To End Ship Strikes

Mar 04, 2026 17m Transcript

A sunny day at the Miami International Boat Show turns into a masterclass on how boaters and whales can safely share the same ocean. We sit down with Virgil Zetterlind, co‑founder of the Whale Alert…

S6E21 From Paper Bulletin To Global Marine Media Powerhouse

Mar 04, 2026 28m Transcript

Boats turn heads, but people power the wake. We sit down with the force behind Abordo Media Group to unpack how a scrappy fishing bulletin grew into a global marine media platform with magazines for…

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Wards Way Podcast has published 86 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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Wards Way Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 29m.

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