podcast

Turning Career CHALLENGES into a Mission to Help the Industry – Katelyn Rossier Katelyn Rossier, the founder of mentorDINO, shares her journey in architecture and the motivation behind starting mentorDINO. She discusses her experience in overcoming challenges, including struggling with reading and writing, facing difficulties…

Tara Labosky, architect and principal of Luzerne Consulting, shares her journey from architecture to construction management and starting her own firm. She discusses the importance of understanding the full scope of projects and helping smaller clients. Tara emphasizes the value of studying construction management and…

David Stumpf, founder and managing principal of David Stumpf Architecture, shares his journey in the architecture industry and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of practical skills in architecture education and the need for architects to understand construction management. David…

How to Leverage STORYTELLING through FILM – Gus Bernal Gus Bernal, a filmmaker and podcast editor, shares his journey from Venezuela to the United States and his experiences in the film and advertising industry. He discusses his passion for storytelling and his transition to working…

Architect to Real Estate Developer – Jeff Pastva Jeff Pastva, architect and Vice President of Development at Scannapieco Development Corporation, shares his career journey and transition from traditional architecture practice to real estate development. he emphasizes the importance of taking risks and exploring different business…

Partnership Built on Relationships – Hype Studio – Justin and Mike Justin Novak and Mike Alexander, principals and owners of Hype Studio in Phoenix, Arizona, discuss their journey and experience in the architecture and design industry. They share their backgrounds, from studying architecture in Scotland…

Life as a Construction Estimator – Jesse Robinson Evans Jesse Robinson-Evans, a construction estimator at Rycon Construction, shares his journey from playing with LEGOs as a kid to becoming an estimator. He talks about his experience in construction trades in high school and his decision…

Ricky McLain, a structural engineer and principal at Mass Timber Advisors, discusses his journey in the AEC profession and the use of mass timber in construction. He shares his experience working for a small engineering firm in Vermont, his time at Woodworks providing design support…

Stefanie Reichman, a civil engineer and customer success manager at Bluebeam, shares her journey from civil engineering to construction management to her current role in tech. She discusses the importance of being open to career pivots and not being afraid to fail exams. Stefanie emphasizes…

Bryce Betts, AEC Chief Matchmaker, Career Coach, and Recruiter at Career Collective, discusses her journey in the recruiting and coaching industry, specializing in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. She shares insights on career coaching, the challenges faced by small firms in hiring and…

Mechanical Engineering – Career, Pathways, & Leadership Nancy Kohout, Principal Mechanical Engineer at Smith Group, shares her journey from studying mechanical engineering to becoming a leader in the industry. She discusses the different paths within mechanical engineering and the importance of gaining practical experience. Nancy…

How to be a Mutlidisciplinary Designer Liz Sydnor, architect and principal of Sydnor Design LLC, shares her career journey and the decision to start her own business. She discusses the challenges of working remotely and the importance of finding what works best for you. Liz…

Never Let One Role Define You with Evelyn Lee Evelyn Lee, founder of Practice of Architecture and Co-host of the podcast Practice Disrupted. She shares her journey from traditional architecture practice to strategy consulting and tech. She discusses the importance of learning from outside the…

What if you could be BEHIND THE WHEEL of this!?! Brenna Moore, a heavy equipment operator, shares her journey in the construction industry and the benefits of pursuing a career in the trades. She discusses her apprenticeship program, the different types of equipment she operates,…

COMMUNICATION is the HEART of Business with John Aiello Jr. John Aiello Jr., President of Cascade Construction Products, shares his journey from joining his father’s business to becoming the president. He discusses the transition from manufacturing to being a product rep and the benefits of…

What is a Technology Consultant with David Vargo David Vargo, Principal at BrightTree Studios, discusses his role as a low voltage technology consultant and the services his company provides. He explains the various pathways into the industry and the importance of hands-on experience. David also…

We need MENTORSHIP to support the profession with Sean Sheffler Sean Scheffler, a senior associate architect at LGA Partners and the 2024 AIA Pittsburgh President. Sean shares his background and experience in the architecture industry, including his work on various project types. He discusses the…

From on Site to Construction Director with Matt Morris. Matt Morris, Director of Construction at the Efficiency Network, shares his career path and experiences in the construction industry. He discusses his education in civil engineering and construction management, as well as his early work as…