Partners of Commercial Fishermen (POCFs) are the unsung heroes behind the commercial fishing industry.
They are the anchors at home, decision-makers, financial planners, full-time parents, entrepreneurs, fishermen themselves, and dedicated fishery advocates—keeping life steady despite the unpredictability of fishing seasons.
Their strength and support sustain their families and relationships and strengthen fishing communities as a whole.
The POCF community exists to uplift those who support others, providing connection, resources, and unwavering support for this unique way of life.
Welcome to our crew.
Megan Waldrep is a writer, speaker, and founder of Partners of Commercial Fishermen (POCF)—a first-of-its-kind global community and digital platform that empowers women connected to the commercial fishing industry with support, education, and meaningful connection.
A journalist for over a decade, Megan met her partner, commercial fisherman Chris Dabney, in 2015 while working as an editor in Santa Barbara, California. As she navigated the emotional and logistical challenges of long-distance love and a partner working in multiple fisheries, Megan saw a glaring gap: there was no dedicated space for partners of fishermen to find the community and resources they needed.
In response, she launched POCF in 2019 to uplift the often-overlooked voices of women supporting one of the world’s most dangerous and vital industries. Since then, Megan has become a leading advocate for fishermen’s partners, sharing her message on national podcasts, industry panels, webinars, and conferences worldwide.
The POCF community now offers two private membership spaces, weekly podcasts, an empowering eBook, a lifestyle blog, active social media, and a weekly newsletter—connecting POCFs and industry supporters around the world through shared stories, resources, and real-life support.
POCF is more than a community—it’s a transformational space where partners gain instant friendships with like-minded women, learn how others move through fishery challenges, meet a diverse group of people to bounce ideas off of, build confidence and clarity to manage the industry’s volatility, strengthen relationships with their fishermen, and build a thriving life for themselves during fishing season and off-season.
By joining, members go from feeling overwhelmed and alone to feeling supported, empowered, and deeply connected with others who truly understand this unique way of life.
