Architectette

On today’s episode of Architectette we’re traveling to the Metaverse with Fatemeh Monfared. Fatemeh started her journey with a degree in architecture, but soon established a specialty crafting virtual worlds and experiences. She is currently the Chief Metaverse Architect at her company, Spaces. This is a great episode for folks in architecture and design who want to know a bit more about the metaverse without all the jargon and complexity. We talk about: - The opportunity that took Fatemeh’s career from a from a traditional path in architecture to focusing on creating metaverse environments. - The limitations and creative freedoms within different metaverse platforms. Fatemeh touches on the architectural considerations, design processes, and tools required for creating immersive experiences. - The technical aspects of her job- the software, coding, and how design elements like shopping experiences, teleportation, music, and education function in the metaverse. - We also dive into entrepreneurship. Fatemeh shares how her focus on a niche has helped her to build a successful company and expertise. - We end by chatting about Metaverse trends post-pandemic. We talk about the buzz about the metaverse, virtual and augmented reality, and how clients today express more genuine interest potential projects. Links: Connect with Fatemeh on LinkedIn Connect with Fatemeh on Instagram Spaces DAO Spacial.io Decentraland Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Hosts of the Open Plan Podcast- Maria Pastorelli and Emily Khalid. Maria and Emily met during grad school at Georgia Tech and have continued their friendship and podcast collaboration despite working in Atlanta and Philadelphia respectively. Emily is a Lead Architect and Project Manager at WSP, Maria is an architectural designer with a background in marketing. Their podcast conversationally bridges the gap between professional development, licensure, and lifestyle. We talk about:  - The origins of Maria and Emily’s friendship and how the podcast developed from their conversations about school, work, and exam prep.  - We next chat about a huge focus of the podcast: the AREs. Emily talks about the highs and lows of her recent experience taking and passing all of the architecture registration examinations and Maria shares insights into her study process and exam strategy. - Maria discusses her transition from architecture to marketing and the skills she developed along the way, emphasizing the value of exploring different career avenues within the field. - Emily reflects on the challenges of teaching first year architecture students and how she encourages them to build creative problem-solving skills within an architectural toolkit. - We end by reminiscing about the challenges of job hunting during the pandemic. Both guests share their experiences transitioning into the job market during uncertain times and how it impacted their career paths.  A bit more about our guests: Emily Khalid, AIA, NCARB is a Philadelphia-based architect, project manager, and educator with 9+ years of experience working with buildings that are old, new, and everything in between. She currently is a Lead Architect and Project Manager at WSP, where she specializes in transportation and civic architecture across the public and private sectors. She is co-host of the Open Plan Podcast, where she is passionate about creating accessible education, licensure, and career content for architecture professionals. She was selected for the Emerging Leaders in Transportation 2023-2024 cohort, is a mentor for the Women in Transportation Student Chapter, and has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Temple University, Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Maria Pastorelli is an architectural designer who received both her B.S. in Architecture and Master of Architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Originally from Brazil, she moved to Atlanta in 2014 to pursue her studies. Since then, she has been consistently involved in school leadership positions as a member of the Advisory Board and a Teaching Assistant. Aside from her coursework, Maria was the Marketing Chair of student-led organization Equity in Architecture, while also completing internships in Atlanta. Her early experience has been in healthcare and community-driven initiatives. She graduated with her Masters in 2020 and has been working on various multi-family, educational, and commercial projects. Additionally, Maria has gained valuable experience in Marketing and currently consults with small architecture practices. Links: Open Plan Podcast Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Connect with Emily on LinkedIn Open Plan Podcast on Spotify Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today's BONUS episode of Architectette we welcome Claire Kern. Claire is a landscape architect and founder of Pass the LARE. We chat about her work experience in landscape architecture, the process and challenges of obtaining a license, parallels to architecture and the AREs, and her hopes to make the study and examination process a bit easier for candidates. Links: Connect with Claire on LinkedIn More about the LARE/CLARB Pass the LARE Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette we feature a conversation with Julianne Peters. Julianne is an interior designer at Hellyer Lewis Smith, founder of Design Success Network, and is also a multi-term leader of her local PA/NJ/DE IIDA Chapter. We talk about: - Julianne’s early career experiences, how she navigated challenges during the pandemic, the roles and responsibilities of her current position, and the challenge of taking and passing the NCIDQ exams. - The importance of legislation both on a national and a state level to protect the title of interior designers, the ability to sign drawings, and the advocacy efforts in various states to achieve recognition. - Her extensive volunteerism with professional associations like IIDA and ASID. She reflects on the benefits of her involvement which extends far beyond the workplace. - We finish with Julianne’s founder story! We talk about the idea for Design Success Network and how the platform works to ease the burden of the NCIDQ exams with study resources and tutoring to support designers preparing for exams or seeking professional development. Links: Learn more about Julianne Connect with Julianne on LinkedIn Design Success Network NCIDQ Exam IIDA ASID Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on LinkedIn. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette we meet with Patricia Ramallo. Patricia is the Assistant Vice President of International Relations at NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards). We talk about: - Patricia's journey to get her US architecture license after being licensed in Argentina. She offers insights into the challenges and rewards of navigating licensure requirements and how she applies those experiences to her work at NCARB today. - We next chat about NCARB's response to changing industry needs and how implementing changes (transitioning from ARE version 4.0 to 5.0, modifying exam formats, switching to PSI, removing scrap paper, reintroducing reschedule fees, and eliminating the rolling clock) have impacted testing and licensure rates. - We also talk about how NCARB addresses DEI issues within the architecture profession and tracks changes through the NCARB by the Numbers report. - I also had to include a conversation about the cost of exams and maintenance fees! Patricia and I talk about NCARB as a non-profit, how they work to minimize costs, and what programming they offer above and beyond exam prep. (There are also a lot of ways to volunteer with NCARB) Links: Connect with Patricia on LinkedIn More about Patricia NCARB Website NCARB By the Numbers NCARB Foreign Architect Path NCARB Practice Exams Volunteer with NCARB NCARB Futures Symposium Baseline on Belonging  Baseline on Belonging Action Plan    NCARB LinkedIn, NCARB Instagram, NCARB YouTube Patricia Akinaga Architectette Episode Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Shannon Dowling.  Shannon is an architect, educator, and higher education strategist. She is a Principal at Ayers Saint Gross, working from Richmond, VA. She recently completed a yearlong fellowship with the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), during which she studied the role physical campus space plays in facilitating belonging for college students. Shannon was recognized with AIA Virginia’s 2023 Award for Distinguished Achievement in recognition of her work, research, and service. We talk about: - Shannon's background as an educator and her roles as architect and space analyst. - Collegiate DEI goals and the importance of designing spaces that enhance a sense of belonging. - The economic benefits of retaining students through inclusive design and talk about some of the tradeoffs. - A University of Washington Precedent: how Shannon and her team measured belonging in residential and social spaces and identified successes and potentials for improvements. - Shannon’s top design trends to embrace and those we should abandon. Links: Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn Ayers Saint Gross Shannon's SCUP Research Chaddy Chair Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette we explore an alternative career path with architect Sharadan Rorabaugh.  Sharadan and I met in the architecture program at Drexel University. After graduation, she worked in the industry, earned a master’s degree overseas, and became a licensed architect. In 2019, she enlisted in the US Navy and is now a construction manager in the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC). We talk about: - Her foundations in architecture and how she came to enlist in the US Navy. - Her current and past roles as well as their benefits and limitations. - Tips for how to prepare for bootcamp (hint, there are a lot of pushups). - We also chat about deployment, benefits, pensions, and maternity leave. Links: Sharadan's LinkedIn CEC FAQs CEC Fact Sheet Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s BONUS episode of Architectette we welcome Ishwariya Rajamohan. Ishwariya (Ishoo) is a former architect, based in the UK, who now coaches female leaders in AEC industries. She focuses on issues such as confidence in the workplace and work-life balance.  This is a fantastic episode for folks who feel like they are at a crossroads in their career. We talk about the architecture industry and Ishwariya shares strategies to process complex emotions, deal with conflicting interests, be intentional about career progression, manage imposter syndrome, leverage negotiations at work, and maximize mentorship. You'll learn that you're not in this alone (and leave with a few tricks to enhance your career)! Links: Ishwariya's Website: https://www.ishoorajamohan.com/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishwariya-rajamohan/ Love Letters to Chefs: https://loveletterstochefs.com/ Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette, we share a conversation with Angela Watson. Angela is the President and CEO of Shepley Bulfinch, a national architecture firm with a focus on education, healthcare, urban development, and science and tech. In 2024, Shepley Bulfinch is celebrating their 150th Anniversary! We talk about how the company has evolved over time as well as Angela’s role to shape the firm moving forward.  We talk about:  -  Angela’s career progression from designer and educator to principal and- most recently- CEO. We talk about how her responsibilities and priorities have shifted, why she considers herself a ‘dot connector,’ and what challenges and opportunities come with leadership. - Next, we also talk about flexibility and hybrid work, the tools that the firm uses to enhance engagement and collaboration, potential applications for AI, and soft skills that stand out during the hiring process.  - Angela also advises on ways to curate a mentor/mentee relationship: What to ask, how to ask, and moments in her career where she learned the biggest lessons - We end by discussing Angela’s renovation of a Gropius/ Breuer Bauhaus cottage in the woods: the challenges of renovation and how changing the building saved it from demolition Links: Shepley Bulfinch: https://shepleybulfinch.com/ More about Angela: https://shepleybulfinch.com/people/angela-watson/ Chamberlain Cottage: https://hiddenarchitecture.net/chamberlain-cottage/ Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

Our first Season 2 guest is Yiselle Santos Rivera. Yiselle is Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at HKS and is also a former AIA|DC Chapter President, co-founder of LA IDEA, and WIELD event founder. She is a natural community builder and has been heavily involved with JEDI initiatives both on a local and national scale for which she has been recognized with numerous awards. We talk about:  - Crafting her career path in terms of employers and project types to better align with her interest to design spaces that heal - How Yiselle created communities around her interests and identities and how her leadership elevated others but also opened doors for her - The specifics of her role as JEDI director: how she splits time, her current initiatives, JEDI focused client work, bridging difficult conversations with clients and colleagues, and her tips for those interested in starting a JEDI movement at their own companies - The circular benefits of mentorship and Yiselle's Hogwarts house! Links: JEDI at HKS: https://www.hksinc.com/what-we-do/services/justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/ Connect with Yiselle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yisellesantos/ Equity Committee by WIELD: https://www.aiadc.com/committee/equity-committee-wield LA IDEA: https://www.laideadc.com/ La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico: https://www.laconcharesort.com/hotel/ Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Bolanle Williams-Olley. Bolanle is CFO and co-owner of Mancini Duffy, a New York based architecture firm. She is also the author of Build Boldly: Chart Your Unique Career Path and Lead with Courage and has founded several non-profits including SheBuildsWaves, SheBuildsLives, SheBuildsMoney, and REACHNigeria.  We talk about:  - How Bolanle, as a math major, didn’t want to pursue a career in finance, yet ended up as CFO of an architecture firm.  - The importance of creating opportunities for yourself, but also how being open to encouragement/ support by mentors and colleagues can transform your career (even if you feel a tinge of imposter syndrome).  - We also hear from Bolanle about the importance of transparency, consistent financial monitoring, what tough conversations look like at the C-Suite level, and the benefits of maintaining good relationships with clients.  - In the second half of the episode, we cover all things non-architecture! We talk about party planning, Bolanle’s book and her non-profits, work-life balance, and motherhood.  Links: Bolanle's Website: https://www.bolanlewo.com/ Mancini Duffy: https://www.manciniduffy.com/ SheBuildsMoney: https://www.shebuildsmoney.com/ REACHNigeria: https://www.reach-initiative.org/where-we-work/nigeria/ SheBuildsLives: https://shebuildslives.org/ SheBuildsWaves: https://www.shebuildswaves.com/ Buy Bolanle's Book: https://bookshop.org/shop/Architectette Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

Welcome to one of our final Architectette episodes of 2023! Today, we welcome Aysia Woods. Aysia is based in Savanna, Georgia and is a self-described anthropreneur- an anthropologist and an entrepreneur. She has made a career out of understanding people and applying that knowledge to bring people together at events, in business, and at home.  We talk about:  - How anthropology and design can be mixed to create an atmosphere that fosters community, belonging, and a sense of home. - Aysia shares her tips for successful event planning, how she makes guests feel welcome, and advice about how guests can overcome nerves and initiate conversation at an event. - We also talk about interior design and how Aysia recommends tempering trendy styles and design elements with your own distinct personal style. - We also talk about the importance of travel and going outside of your comfort zone to create meaningful memories. - Learn more about Aysia (and her awesome mom, Connie) on their podcast, HereHome. Fill out our 2023 EOY survey! https://forms.gle/jjNvho2TJKL7F8E2A Links: Aysia's Website: https://aysiawoods.com/ HereHome Website: https://www.weareherehome.com/ HereHome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareherehome/ HereHome Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lqhutEqk11jK7DIwHuKww Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735000/⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Architectette with a donation or leave us a voice message! ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

Welcome to this episode of Architectette. This week, we chat with Gabriella Bermea. Gabby is an associate and design architect at VLK in Austin, Texas where she specializes in K-12 architecture. She has a passion for philanthropy, education, and advocacy.  We also talk about: - Her involvement with AIA at the local, state, and national level. - How she had trouble seeing herself as an architect while she was in school and how she found her stride once she started working in service of others. - We chat about her volunteer work getting students excited about architecture and how she has learned about herself through mentorship. - We also talk about how critical it is to work at a firm that aligns with who you are and to find champions in your colleagues who will help you combat self-doubt. Links: Gabby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbybermea Gabby's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-bermea-aia/ VLK Architects: https://vlkarchitects.com/people/gabriella-bermea BD+C 40 under 40: https://www.bdcnetwork.com/40under40-2023# AIAS Ask an Architect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAKVnuLJwJ0 Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735000/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Architectette with a donation or leave us a voice message! ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today's episode of Architectette we chat with four recipients of the AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award.  Alison Pavilonis (2020 Recipient) is a Project Architect at Gensler and President Elect of the AIA DC chapter for 2024. Saakshi Terway (2022 Recipient) is a Project Designer at Quinn Evans and is Secretary of Immigrant Architects Coalition Non-Profit.  Mika Naraynsingh (2023 Recipient) is a Project Architect at Perkins&Will and a co-chair of the Equity Committee by WIELD. Caitlin Brady (2023 Recipient) is a Project Architect and Associate at Ayers Saint Gross and will moderate the conversation as host of Architectette. We talk about: - Choosing their educational paths in architecture and how that led them to live and work in the DC area. - What encouraged them to get involved in the profession outside of their day jobs and the numerous benefits that stemmed from creating community around their passions. - How applying for the Emerging Architect Award helped them to define their stories, identify their strengths, and build a platform from which they can continue their advocacy.  - Finally, we end with tips for others who want to level up their career with award recognition- what to add on your resume, who to ask for recommendation letters, and how to format your application. Links: Alison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-pavilonis-aia-a3362935/ Gensler: ⁠https://www.gensler.com/⁠ Saakshi LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/saakshiterway/⁠ Saakshi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saakshi_terway/ Saakshi Website:  ⁠https://www.saakshiterway.design/⁠ Quinn Evans Website: ⁠https://www.quinnevans.com/⁠ Quinn Evans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinnevans.qe/ Mika's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mika-naraynsingh/ Perkins & Will: https://perkinswill.com/studio/washington-dc/ Equity Committee by WIELD: https://www.aiadc.com/committee/equity-committee-wield AIA DC: https://www.aiadc.com/ AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award: https://www.aiadc.com/AwardsForGreatPeople#Emerging%20Architect Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735000/⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠) JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Architectette with a donation or leave us a voice message! ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Katelyn Rossier. Katelyn is an architect at SmithGroup and founder of Mentor DINO. You might recognize her as the woman behind the ARE story series on social media!  We talk about: - Katelyn’s work experience, post-traumatic growth, and salary transparency. - We chat about the founding of Mentor DINO and how Katelyn hopes that her educational resources will help curb systemic issues within the profession related to mentorship and advancement. - Katelyn shares a few personal experiences and what they have taught her about delegation, self-advocacy, imposter syndrome, and burnout.  - Most importantly, we talk about THE Mentor DINO, a little cartoon dinosaur named Trace. - Interested in Mentor DINO? Use code ARCHITECETTE10 for 10% off. Links: Connect with Katelyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-rossier-aia-ncarb-lssbb-72218059/ Mentor DINO Website: https://mentordino.com/ Mentor DINO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentordino_llc/?utm_source=qr&igshid=ZDc4ODBmNjlmNQ%3D%3D Mentor DINO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentorDino/ Mentor DINO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentordino Pittsburgh Equity in Architecture Survey: https://www.mentordino.com/2023-pittsburgh-equity-in-architecture-report/?_ga=2.199777454.1235828395.1695764342-1634732463.1685332172 Happiness Lab Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3i5TCKhc6GY42pOWkpWveG Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735000/⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠) JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Architectette with a donation or leave us a voice message! ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Dena Prastos, AIA. Dena is an architect, engineer, and founder of the New York City based company, Indigo River. Indigo River is a women-owned transdisciplinary design firm focused on progressive waterfront architecture and resiliency. The firm specializes in climate adaptation through waterfront solutions. We talk about: - Graduating with a degree in architecture, feeling pigeonholed, and breaking out of a CAD jockey cycle with a master’s in civil engineering and a decade of exciting, diverse work in architecture, engineering, and construction. - Dena’s realization that there was an opportunity to focus her work on the waterfront which led to the start of Indigo River.  - Recent projects and how the firm specializes in waterfront projects like marinas, sea walls, offshore infrastructure, climate adaptation, and code development.  - Dena’s leadership at Indigo River: we talk about how she supports her employees with systems to encourage continuing education and self improvement . - We end by talking about the relationships that cities have to their waterfronts. Links: Dena's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denaprastos/ Indigo River: https://www.indigoriver.com/ Indigo River Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigo_river_/ Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735000/⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠) JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠ Support Architectette with a donation or leave us a voice message! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support Music by ⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

Our second Bonus Episode! The writer's strike is back in the news, so we are sharing this episode with Dominique Dawson a bit earlier than planned! Dominique went to architecture school, but currently works as a set designer in the film industry in Atlanta, GA. We talk about: - Her early experiences in architecture and transitioning to the film industry - Her day-to-day: design, research, software, code - What happens to a set after production ends - The writer's strike and unions - Recent productions Join us to learn about this exciting and atypical departure from the practice of architecture! Links: Connect with Dominique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-dawson-728774186/ Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735000/⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠) JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠ Support Architectette with a donation or leave us a voice message! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support Music by ⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

Welcome to another episode of Architectette! This week we feature a conversation with Joann Lui. Joann started in the architecture industry and transitioned into tech, currently working as a content marketer for TestFit. She is also a coach, branding expert, and founded the Women Architects Collective. Today, we focus our conversation on her most recent endeavor, the Mental Health in Architecture Summit which took place virtually in September 2023. We talk about: - Joann’s passion for marketing and skills building community, and how they helped her transition from working at Gensler to working as a marketer in the tech world.  - How the idea for the Mental Health in Architecture Summit was born and how Joann listened to her audience to craft the perfect blend of sessions, keynotes, and workshops.  - Joann’s big takeaways from the summit- including the surprising demographic that attending the parenting panel, who presented in a bathrobe, and how successful people set boundaries to maintain positive mental health.  - We also chat about what’s next for the Women Architects Collective! Mental Health Resources: ⁠Crisis Text Line⁠: Text Hello to 741741 ⁠Suicide and Crisis Hotline⁠: 988 NAMI Hotline (M-F 10am-10pm ET): Call ⁠⁠1-800-950-NAMI (6264)⁠⁠, text "HelpLine" to ⁠⁠62640⁠⁠ or email us at ⁠⁠helpline@nami.org⁠ ⁠RAINN⁠: 1-800-656-4673 ⁠The Trevor Project⁠: 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 ⁠Trans Lifeline⁠: 1-877-565-8860 Links: Connect with Joann on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joannlui Follow Joann on Instagram: instagram.com/joannlui Join the Womens Architects Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenarchitectscollective Joann's Website: https://joannlui.com Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735000/⁠⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠) JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Architectette with a donation or leave us a voice message! ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Alexandra Chaves. Alexandra is a project manager at Restructure Studio in Austin TX, a mom, an Austin Women in Architecture (WiA) member, as well as the founder of the WiA 'Profiles' Subcommittee. We talk about: - Starting her education in Venezuela, finishing a graduate degree in the United States, and starting a career in New York City. - Alexandra's career experience leading up to and during the 2008 recession and how she overcame getting laid off. - We chat about her transition to Austin, working for a women-led and women employed architecture firm, and finding support and encouragement in WiA. - What inspired her to establish the 'Profiles' series and how she works with her husband to put together exciting, thoughtful conversations with featured women in architecture. - We end by chatting a bit about the architectural growth in Austin and how the design community is looking forward to encouraging positive change. Links: Connect with Alexandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/achavesmuller/ Connect with Alexandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrachaves/ WiA Austin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wia_austin/ WiA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/women-in-architecture-austin/ WiA YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AIAAustin WiA Only YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yUp1efrUnc&list=PL64jfwlSDBrRzKsvSB5B0l4_VpeGvpMDz Restructure Studio: https://www.restructurestudio.com/ Arbor Plans: https://arbor-plans.com/ Women in Architecture Austin: https://aiaaustin.org/committees/women-in-architecture/ 'Profiles' Video Production and Editing: https://www.gusbernal.com/ Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735000/⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠) JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠ Support Architectette with a donation or leave us a voice message! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support Music by ⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

Our very first Bonus Episode! It's short and sweet and focuses on the 2023 AIA Women's Leadership Summit in Boston. We interviewed a few attendees at the conference and chatted about their perspectives on work, the industry, and mentorship. Links: AIA Women's Leadership Summit: https://www.aia.org/resources/6596731-womens-leadership-summit Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on LinkedIn (⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12735000/⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠) JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠ Support Architectette with a donation or leave us a voice message! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support Music by ⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support