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Architects & Designers
Hear from leading women architects and designers about their career paths within the profession of architecture. They share stories of the projects they work on, the clients they serve, and the lessons they have learned along the way.
005: Eva Baker: An Architect Specializing in Laboratory Planning
028: Shannon Dowling: Research and Inclusivity in Education Space Design
026: Angela Watson: Embracing Challenges, Fostering Connection as CEO
022: Gabriella Bermea: Advocate and Arquitecta
025: Yiselle Santos Rivera: Beyond her Role as Director of JEDI
029: Patricia Ramallo: Behind the Scenes at NCARB
(Bonus 003) AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award Legacies
018: Alexandra Chaves: Women in Architecture and Storytelling with 'Profiles'
001: Cynthia Muñoz: Strong Mentors Make Great Leaders
021: Katelyn Rossier: Mentorship Matters!
012: Ramune Bartuskaite: Encouraging Architects to Specify Better Materials
013: Erin Alley: Rising to Leadership in Architecture through Inquiry, Inclusivity, and Innovation
Architecture Firm Leadership
These episodes feature the stories of architecture firm principals, owners, and board members. Hear about their professional growth and rise to leadership. Each story is unique and inspiring!
009: FIFTEEN: Ximena Valle, Mary Beth Di Figlia, and Jill Lavine on their Women-led Firm
026: Angela Watson: Embracing Challenges, Fostering Connection as CEO
001: Cynthia Muñoz: Strong Mentors Make Great Leaders
025: Yiselle Santos Rivera: Beyond her Role as Director of JEDI
014: Patrícia Akinaga: Impactful Landscape Architecture in the US and Brazil
024: Bolanle Williams-Olley: Leading Boldly as CFO
011: Tami Hausman: Amplifying AEC Industries
020: Dena Prastos: Pairing Architecture and Engineering for Resilient Waterfronts
013: Erin Alley: Rising to Leadership in Architecture through Inquiry, Inclusivity, and Innovation
016: Thuy Fontelera: Building and Strengthening Trust as a Structural Engineer
Mentorship & Professional Development
Many women attribute their success to the community who has supported them along the way. These episodes feature themes of mentorship- both how to seek guidance, but also how to be a great mentor to others.
018: Alexandra Chaves: Women in Architecture and Storytelling with 'Profiles'
001: Cynthia Muñoz: Strong Mentors Make Great Leaders
030: Julianne Peters: NCIDQ, IIDA, and Leadership as an Interior Designer
026: Angela Watson: Embracing Challenges, Fostering Connection as CEO
025: Yiselle Santos Rivera: Beyond her Role as Director of JEDI
022: Gabriella Bermea: Advocate and Arquitecta
(Bonus 003) AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award Legacies
021: Katelyn Rossier: Mentorship Matters!
016: Thuy Fontelera: Building and Strengthening Trust as a Structural Engineer
008: Evelyn Lee: Tech, Transformation, and Disruption within Architecture
Non-Profit Leaders
Here are a series of non-profit organizations which directly impact the built environment. Listen and get involved today!
024: Bolanle Williams-Olley: Leading Boldly as CFO
010: Cori Callahan: Bike & Build
029: Patricia Ramallo: Behind the Scenes at NCARB
Motherhood/ Caregiving
These guests talk about the challenges of balancing professional advancement and career responsibilities in architecture with motherhood and caregiving. Here what’s its like to be an [architect, engineer, designer, owner, advocate] AND a parent.
016: Thuy Fontelera: Building and Strengthening Trust as a Structural Engineer
008: Evelyn Lee: Tech, Transformation, and Disruption within Architecture
Planning & Urban Design
We chat about urban spaces, development, and the role women play to create vibrant, sustainable public space.
004: Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman: Cities, Women, and Urban Anthropology
Other Podcasts
Love architecture podcasts? These guests do too! Hear from our guests who also produce their own podcasts (and give them a listen!).
023: Aysia Woods: Embracing Heart, Enriching Home
006: Tenille Bettenhausen: Soft Skills and Unexpected Career Twists
008: Evelyn Lee: Tech, Transformation, and Disruption within Architecture
The Licensure Process and Architectural Registration Examinations
NCARB, the Architectural Registration Examinations, AREs, resources, study techniques, passes, and failures. We talk about the whole process of becoming a licensed architect on these episodes.
Sustainability
Want to learn more about better building practices and the women leading those innovations? Hear from our guests that speak about sustainability.
012: Ramune Bartuskaite: Encouraging Architects to Specify Better Materials
Marketing & Business Development
An overlooked element of architecture is the importance of storytelling. These marketing and business development guests describe their techniques and tools to expand your business.
015: Cristina Mazutis: Architectural Signage and Rebranding Red Elephant
011: Tami Hausman: Amplifying AEC Industries
006: Tenille Bettenhausen: Soft Skills and Unexpected Career Twists
Architecture & Technology
Architecture hinges on the advances of technology. These guests talk about the various opportunities for integrating technology into their practices. We also talk about new advances like AI and the Metaverse.
013: Erin Alley: Rising to Leadership in Architecture through Inquiry, Inclusivity, and Innovation
008: Evelyn Lee: Tech, Transformation, and Disruption within Architecture
005: Eva Baker: An Architect Specializing in Laboratory Planning
Consultants to Architects
Not technically architects, but just as essential! These are women who help us do our jobs better as architects and designers.
030: Julianne Peters: NCIDQ, IIDA, and Leadership as an Interior Designer
023: Aysia Woods: Embracing Heart, Enriching Home
016: Thuy Fontelera: Building and Strengthening Trust as a Structural Engineer
015: Cristina Mazutis: Architectural Signage and Rebranding Red Elephant
Out of Architecture
These women started their career paths in architecture but soon found opportunities outside of the typical path. Hear about their departure from architecture firms and how they have pursued alternate paths.
027: Sharadan Rorabaugh: Architect to US Navy Civil Engineer Corps
020: Dena Prastos: Pairing Architecture and Engineering for Resilient Waterfronts
(Bonus 004) Architecture Career Tips with Coach Ishwariya Rajamohan
029: Patricia Ramallo: Behind the Scenes at NCARB
002: Martha Cross: Planners Build Trust and Communities
013: Erin Alley: Rising to Leadership in Architecture through Inquiry, Inclusivity, and Innovation
006: Tenille Bettenhausen: Soft Skills and Unexpected Career Twists
Landscape Architects
Hear the voices of women who have chosen a path in landscape architecture, focusing on urban environments, plantings, and beautifying space with natural features.
(Bonus 005) Licensure in Landscape Architecture with Claire Kern
014: Patrícia Akinaga: Impactful Landscape Architecture in the US and Brazil
Interior Designers
These podcast episodes highlight the career journeys of women working in interior design. Hear about their education, NCIDQ licensing, design projects, and involvement with IIDA and ASID.
030: Julianne Peters: NCIDQ, IIDA, and Leadership as an Interior Designer
Engineers
These episodes feature the stories of women working in various fields of engineering. Some are STEM advocates, others are firm owners, others are also architects.
020: Dena Prastos: Pairing Architecture and Engineering for Resilient Waterfronts
027: Sharadan Rorabaugh: Architect to US Navy Civil Engineer Corps
016: Thuy Fontelera: Building and Strengthening Trust as a Structural Engineer