Launched in 2023, Architectette is a podcast for women in Architecture. On each episode we feature interviews with women in Architecture, Design, Engineering, and Construction.
Guests discuss their career highs and lows, professional and personal experiences, and the exciting and inspiring contributions that they have made to their communities. Listen, learn, and enjoy!
067: Robin Raines: An Architect Helping Rebuild Asheville, NC with Respect and Resilience
Robin brings over 30 years of architectural expertise to Rowhouse Architects, focusing on affordable housing, adaptive reuse, and historic preservation. Today she resides in Asheville, NC but is originally from Grundy, Virginia, Robin proudly calls herself “a coal miner’s daughter,” embracing her Appalachian roots.
(B014) Entry-Level to Established - Architectette Guests' Advice at 1 Year/ 10 Years
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Architectette! In this compilation episode, our 2025 Architectette guests share the advice they would give themselves at two pivotal points in their careers: just starting out, and after a decade of experience. Whether you're fresh out of school or navigating your mid-career chapter, this episode offers honest insights, lessons learned, and encouragement from women who’ve been there. Tune in for a thoughtful reflection on growth, grit, and what really matters in the long arc of an architecture career.
063: Carina Mills: The Evolution of Architecture Firm Culture, Advancement, and Collaboration
Carina Mills, AIA serves as Senior Talent Director and Senior Associate for RDC-S111, Inc, a group of design firms including: RDC, DyeLot Interiors and Studio One Eleven.
060: Pascale Sablan: Redefining GREATNESS in Architecture
Pascale Sablan, FAIA, NOMAC, LEED AP is a visionary architect and CEO of the New York Studio of Adjaye Associates, where she leads major international, cultural, civic, and commercial projects.
059: Bryn Young: Mastering the Architect Registration Examinations with Purpose, Play, and Persistence
Bryn Young is an architect, educator, and creator dedicated to helping aspiring architects succeed in their architectural licensing journey. She founded the ABC Club and Mind Over ARE, which both provide practical resources and guidance for Architect Registration Examination (ARE) candidates.
058: Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson of Etch Design Group: Interior Designers to Founders
On this episode of Architectette, we sit down with Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson, the dynamic duo behind the Austin-based interior design firm Etch Design Group.
Etch's businesses include residential interior design, styling, interiors-focused AI education, and property management.
056: Maya Sharfi: Burn Bright, Not Out- Getting to Principal
Maya Sharfi is the founder of Build Yourself Workshop where she helps women in design, technology, and innovation rise and subsequently thrive in senior roles. Her clients have landed executive positions, launched innovative initiatives, and achieved salary increases. She also helps companies make their organizations better places for women to flourish.
