Architectette Podcast, Orange County , CA (2026)

12/02/2024

On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Robyn Linstrom.

As behavioral health subject matter specialist at Stantec, Robyn has a broad range of healthcare experience and finds that her biggest joy is working with clients. She gravitated toward healthcare because she believes the built environment can be a partner in supporting healing. She focuses on behavioral health to help destigmatize facilities through design.

We talk about:
⚕ How and why, after 20 years at a previous firm, she decided to join Stantec’s Denver office to help build and expand their healthcare sector in the Western regions of the United States.

⚕ Next, we discuss the destigmatization of mental and behavioral health facilities and how patient input, color, wall art, light therapy, and architecture can influence feelings of safety and hope while eradicating the punitive spirit of facilities of the past.

⚕ Robyn shares the impact and influence of post-occupancy evaluations regarding staff and patient "quiet rooms" and why these spaces have a huge impact on users’ abilities to decompress and recharge.

⚕ We end by discussing how mental health services are transforming for the future. We talk about redefining crisis centers, building healing campuses, and Robyn’s mentorship of emerging leaders in the field.

11/18/2024

On today’s episode of Architectette we welcome Chrissie Davis.

Chrissie is a general contractor and founder of San Jose based, Incorage. She partners with developers, subcontractors, and the larger development community to build multi-family and mixed-use housing across the Bay Area.

In this episode, we also explore her previous role as President of CORE Builders, where she led the company to triple its business, making it the 25th largest general contractor in Silicon Valley and the “best residential contractor to work for with under 50 employees” in 2023. As President, Chrissie was proud of cultivating a diverse team, comprised of 50% women and 75% people of color, and aims to create a similar environment of success and inclusion as she expands Incorage.

We talk about:
🏗 Chrissie’s career as a general contractor and how she grew from Assistant Project Manager to President.

🏗 Chrissie elaborates on her strategies for growth including system implementation, market expansion, and business development that helped CORE Builders grow from $30 million to $100 million in revenue.

🏗 We next talk about how the lack of diversity and representation of women leadership of general contracting firms in the Bay Area influenced her to start her own company.

🏗 We hear about Chrissie’s passion for affordable housing, landing Incorage’s first project, managing her routine and workload as a solopreneur, and the power of gratitude, journaling, and Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In.

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11/04/2024

On today’s episode of Architectette we talk with Darla Powell. Darla is an award-winning interior designer, podcast host, social media speaker, and former police detective. But she is also the founder of Wingnut Social; a marketing firm that specializes in strategic planning, social media management, and SEO for interior designers.

We talk about:
💡The ins and outs of Darla’s career progression from starting in law enforcement, transitioning to interior designer, and then becoming a social media marketing firm owner.

💡We talk about using Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn as outreach tools and why content-driven marketing and consistent posting are cornerstones of every successful brand.

💡We next discuss the organic founding of and rapid growth of Wingnut Social. Darla walks us through the experience of being her client and how her team works with each company to identify their unique style, voice, and goals to craft impactful, personalized branding.

💡Finally, we discuss a few case studies where Wingnut Social’s advice has transformed a small interior design business into a viral phenomenon. We chat about the impact of Wingnut Social’s podcast- Designed by Wingnut Social, and the importance of infusing personality when speaking to online audiences.

10/21/2024

On today’s episode of Architectette we are joined by Ming Thompson and Christina Cho Yoo, the founders of Atelier Cho Thompson (ACT), a New Haven and San Francisco based multidisciplinary practice working between architecture, interiors, graphics, and strategy.

ACT's work frequently blurs the boundaries between typologies, as they draw inspiration from their work in schools, museums, offices, restaurants, and homes around the world. The firm has been awarded numerous national and regional design honors and has been featured in Metropolis, Architect Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, and at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

We talk about:
⭐ The origin story of ACT and how Ming and Christina were inspired by a Parking Day collaboration to start their own firm to pursue projects that complemented their diverse sets of skills and passions.

⭐ Entrepreneurship and Motherhood: Ming and Christina talk about establishing a business while growing their families and how even though they themselves didn’t take maternity leave, we talk about how each founder works hard to make sure their employees are able to do so.

⭐ The catalyst for expanding their San Francisco practice with an office in New Haven, CT. We talk about virtual collaboration, expanding in a new market, and how the firm was well-prepared for the hybrid shift that caught so many businesses off guard during the pandemic.

⭐ We end by discussing Ming and Christina’s work to advance women and the AAPI community, their favorite projects, impactful pro bono work, public art installations, and how the firm has established and expanded their reputation for gorgeous, design-rich spaces

10/04/2024

RECENT GRADUATES FEATURE!!

This week on Architectette, we’re spotlighting the voices of recent graduates from architecture programs across the globe. We asked all of our guests the same questions to gain insight into their unique experiences as they transition from academia to professional practice.

From how the pandemic shaped their academic experience to the movie that best describes their studio life, we dive deep into the highs and lows of their time in school. You'll hear some of the best pieces of advice they received during critiques, their thoughts on navigating , and the challenges of job hunting. We also asked about the surprises they encountered when they first entered the , and , and how they're learning in environments.
Finally, we asked our guests to look toward the future: we chat about how they plan to approach their AREs, what advice they'd give to the next class of graduates, and what they hope their legacy will be when they retire.

6/6 Joanna Smerina is an architectural designer actively pursuing licensure. As a graduate of Drexel University’s 2+4 Architecture program, she earned a Bachelor’s in Architecture with a minor in Construction Management, completed her AXP hours, and is now preparing for her Architectural Registration Exams. She has received awards for her leadership and design skills and was President of Drexel’s AIAS Chapter.

10/02/2024

RECENT GRADUATES FEATURE!!

This week on Architectette, we’re spotlighting the voices of recent graduates from architecture programs across the globe. We asked all of our guests the same questions to gain insight into their unique experiences as they transition from academia to professional practice.

From how the pandemic shaped their academic experience to the movie that best describes their studio life, we dive deep into the highs and lows of their time in school. You'll hear some of the best pieces of advice they received during critiques, their thoughts on navigating , and the challenges of job hunting. We also asked about the surprises they encountered when they first entered the , and , and how they're learning in environments.
Finally, we asked our guests to look toward the future: we chat about how they plan to approach their AREs, what advice they'd give to the next class of graduates, and what they hope their legacy will be when they retire.

5/6 Maithili Awasarikar is a passionate architectural designer and planner in the healthcare sector. She strives to design healthcare facilities beyond the medical program, integrating human well-being with innovative medical planning. She graduated from Clemson and works in Philadelphia.

09/30/2024

RECENT GRADUATES FEATURE!!

This week on Architectette, we’re spotlighting the voices of recent graduates from architecture programs across the globe. We asked all of our guests the same questions to gain insight into their unique experiences as they transition from academia to professional practice.

From how the pandemic shaped their academic experience to the movie that best describes their studio life, we dive deep into the highs and lows of their time in school. You'll hear some of the best pieces of advice they received during critiques, their thoughts on navigating , and the challenges of job hunting. We also asked about the surprises they encountered when they first entered the , and , and how they're learning in environments.
Finally, we asked our guests to look toward the future: we chat about how they plan to approach their AREs, what advice they'd give to the next class of graduates, and what they hope their legacy will be when they retire.

4/6 Victoria Clarke holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon, where she focused on advanced building technologies and sustainability. Now working at The Miller Hull Partnership in Seattle, she continues to develop her interest and skills in high performance design across project types.

09/27/2024

RECENT GRADUATES FEATURE!!

This week on Architectette, we’re spotlighting the voices of recent graduates from architecture programs across the globe. We asked all of our guests the same questions to gain insight into their unique experiences as they transition from academia to professional practice.

From how the pandemic shaped their academic experience to the movie that best describes their studio life, we dive deep into the highs and lows of their time in school. You'll hear some of the best pieces of advice they received during critiques, their thoughts on navigating , and the challenges of job hunting. We also asked about the surprises they encountered when they first entered the , and , and how they're learning in environments.
Finally, we asked our guests to look toward the future: we chat about how they plan to approach their AREs, what advice they'd give to the next class of graduates, and what they hope their legacy will be when they retire.

3/6 Lauren Maloney recently graduated from the University of Kansas as a part of their 5-year Master of Architecture program. While there, she developed a focus in Health and Wellness architecture and looks forward to making a difference in healthcare settings as an Associate at a firm in the Midwest.

09/25/2024

RECENT GRADUATES FEATURE!!

This week on Architectette, we’re spotlighting the voices of recent graduates from architecture programs across the globe. We asked all of our guests the same questions to gain insight into their unique experiences as they transition from academia to professional practice.

From how the pandemic shaped their academic experience to the movie that best describes their studio life, we dive deep into the highs and lows of their time in school. You'll hear some of the best pieces of advice they received during critiques, their thoughts on navigating , and the challenges of job hunting. We also asked about the surprises they encountered when they first entered the , and , and how they're learning in environments.
Finally, we asked our guests to look toward the future: we chat about how they plan to approach their AREs, what advice they'd give to the next class of graduates, and what they hope their legacy will be when they retire.

Sofia Daly is a recent Master of Architecture graduate from the University of Oregon. After feeling unfulfilled in business school and isolated during the pandemic, Sofia decided to make a major career shift with hopes of establishing close client relationships and promoting empathy through design. Sofia is now navigating the architecture field through single-family residential projects at a design/build firm in Eugene, OR.

09/23/2024

RECENT GRADUATES FEATURE!!

This week on Architectette, we’re spotlighting the voices of recent graduates from architecture programs across the globe. We asked all of our guests the same questions to gain insight into their unique experiences as they transition from academia to professional practice.

From how the pandemic shaped their academic experience to the movie that best describes their studio life, we dive deep into the highs and lows of their time in school. You'll hear some of the best pieces of advice they received during critiques, their thoughts on navigating , and the challenges of job hunting. We also asked about the surprises they encountered when they first entered the , and , and how they're learning in environments.
Finally, we asked our guests to look toward the future: we chat about how they plan to approach their AREs, what advice they'd give to the next class of graduates, and what they hope their legacy will be when they retire.

1/6 Nikita Daptardar is an architect and artist who graduated this year from BNCA, Pune, with a focus on digital architecture and computation. She likes to blend traditional Indian techniques with modern design trends.

09/09/2024

On today’s episode of Architectette we are joined by
Katerina Burianova.

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.

We talk about:
- Katerina’s transition from being let go to launching her architecture firm. She talks about the importance of humility, the first steps she took as a business owner, and the strategies that helped her secure her first clients.

- We explore Katerina’s strategies as a business owner to overcome age/ gender biases. She shares her approach to networking, setting fees, and standing out in a competitive field.

- We also chat about Katerina’s podcast, From the Honeycomb. She shares how it has encouraged her to connect with like-minded women, but it has helped her diversify her income and build professional connections.

The episode is live now! All links in bio!

08/26/2024

On today’s episode of Architectette we chat with Jes Deaver, AIA. Jes is an architect at Nick Deaver Jes Deaver Architecture.

She grew up in New England and Texas, holds a Master of Architecture Degree from the University of Houston Graduate School of Architecture and Design, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin.

Our episode today takes on a special format as we focus our conversation on Jes’ recent project, OFFBeat.

"...A retired couple from Palo Alto dreamed of building a new home in Austin and becoming part of a central city, pedestrian-focused neighborhood where modest homes intertwine with nature. The 1930’s structure was uninhabited for over a decade.

The single-story design reimagines the 1,192 sf original house as a portal from the romantic cottage landscapes into elemental spaces participating with nature..."

You'll have to tune in for the rest! 😉
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