042: Katerina Burianova: From Layoff to Leadership- How to Build an Architecture Firm

Katerina is a licensed architect in California, owner of Katerina Burianova Architecture Inc, and host of From the Honeycomb podcast which features discussions about architecture, design, and women’s stories. She studied at the Illinois Institute of Technology after which she moved back to Orange County and joined a small high-end residential firm. In 2022 Katerina obtained her architecture license and in 2023, she became a firm owner.

Caitlin Brady 8/26/24 Caitlin Brady 8/26/24

041: Jes Deaver: Deep Dive on Residential Project 'OFFBeat'

Jes is an architect at Nick Deaver Jes Deaver Architecture. She grew up in New England and Texas which encouraged her to develop an interest in people’s place and the environment. Our episode today takes on a special format as we focus our conversation on Jes’ recent project, OFFBeat.

Caitlin Brady 8/12/24 Caitlin Brady 8/12/24

040: Melissa Daniel: Why/ How Architecture is Political

Melissa is a Facilities Project Manager in Maryland and is the creator/ host of the Architecture is Political Podcast, where Black and Brown folks discuss architecture. She received the 2022 AIA Whitney M Young Award and the 2018 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Associates Award. Melissa serves as past Chair for AIA Housing and Community Development Knowledge Community and is a Steering Committee Member to the DC Legacy Project, Barry Farm-Hillsdale.

Caitlin Brady 7/29/24 Caitlin Brady 7/29/24

039: Morgan Chawaga: Burnout, Meditation, and Mental Health In Architecture

Morgan is a licensed architect turned stress management consultant. After experiencing the stress and exhaustion known by many in the industry, she developed stress management tools that she now shares with architects that help them DESIGN and BUILD a healthier relationship with their careers.

Caitlin Brady 7/15/24 Caitlin Brady 7/15/24

038: Olivia Asuncion: Architect, Ramp Enthusiast, and Accessibility Advocate

Olivia is an architect, design researcher, and accessibility advocate based in Oakland, California. She was appointed to the US Access Board and recently completed a Fullbright Fellowship studying elementary school accessibility in the Philippines.

Caitlin Brady 7/1/24 Caitlin Brady 7/1/24

037: Karen Hager & Lauline Mitchell: NAWIC Presidents

Karen Hager is the NAWIC National President, based in Orlando Florida. She is an Account Manager at A.B. Design Group, LLC. Lauline Mitchell is the Immediate Past National President, with a home base in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the Director of Pre-Construction at BBI Construction.

Caitlin Brady 6/17/24 Caitlin Brady 6/17/24

036: Jill Bergman: Specializing in Healthcare Architecture

Jill is a Senior Health Strategist at HDR, based in San Francisco, California. She has focused on healthcare facility design for her entire career, mostly working on large projects and medical planning.