Architectette

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Architectette inspires, elevates, and connects women+ in Architecture, Design, Engineering, and Construction. Host Caitlin Brady welcomes a new guest each week to share their stories and experiences to encourage more professional women+ and minorities to be licensed in AEC+D fields, promoted to leadership positions, connected in a strong community, champion equality and change. Consider this podcast your mentor on-the-go! New episodes drop every other Monday. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

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031: Emily Khalid & Maria Pastorelli on Architecture School, Work, the Open Plan Podcast, and the AREs

Apr 08 2024 53 mins  
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 wit

(Bonus 005) Licensure in Landscape Architecture with Claire Kern

Apr 01 2024 35 mins  
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: Connec

030: Julianne Peters: NCIDQ, IIDA, and Leadership as an Interior Designer

Mar 25 2024 43 mins  
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

029: Patricia Ramallo: Behind the Scenes at NCARB

Mar 11 2024 40 mins  
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 li

028: Shannon Dowling: Research and Inclusivity in Education Space Design

Feb 26 2024 33 mins  
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 facilitati

027: Sharadan Rorabaugh: Architect to US Navy Civil Engineer Corps

Feb 12 2024 35 mins  
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 Eng

(Bonus 004) Architecture Career Tips with Coach Ishwariya Rajamohan

Feb 08 2024 41 mins  
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 archite

026: Angela Watson: Embracing Challenges, Fostering Connection as CEO

Jan 29 2024 57 mins  
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’

025: Yiselle Santos Rivera: Beyond her Role as Director of JEDI

Jan 15 2024 57 mins  
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 nu

024: Bolanle Williams-Olley: Leading Boldly as CFO

Dec 11 2023 51 mins  
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