Hey listeners, this episode marks both our 80th episode and the finale of this series and season. It’s been a true pleasure sharing the stories of licensed architects from diverse backgrounds, and I hope these conversations have given you valuable insights into why some designers choose to pursue licensure. Most importantly, I hope you’ve found inspiration in each episode.

To close out the series, I have a conversation with Dyesha Holmes is a licensed architect at Cooper Carry. With an interdisciplinary background, she works in their Atlanta office planning + urban design and mixed-use studios. She graduated from Kennesaw State University’s Bachelor of Architecture program in 2019, where she was the first recipient of the ARCC King Medal award for her architectural thesis research on “Reframing Urban Redevelopment via Women Empowerment: Sustaining Existing Community in the West End Neighborhood.” This has driven her passion for social and environmental justice design and her belief that architectural design should be based on advocacy over agency. She has a defined purpose of helping people see their full potential within themselves, in the places they

live, and in the work they do. With this purpose in mind, she actively uses design to tell stories through community-led, people-first approach to design to advocate for people in communities.

In her free time, she enjoys volunteering her time in community outreach. She enjoys having opportunities to be involved with different community efforts and professional organizations. In 2021, she acted as community liaison for a mural in the Reynoldstown neighborhood in Atlanta,

GA, organized by the Young Architect’s Foundation of Atlanta (YAF of ATL). In 2021, she was the Director of Communications for NOMAtlanta. She had the honor of being a 2022 graduate of the AIA Georgia Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program. She sat on the 2022

board for the Atlanta Art and Entertainment. She was a part of Cooper Carry’s Equity and Diversity Council (EDIC) helping to further the advancement of equity within the workplace and design. Currently, she sits as secretary on the Architecture Foundation of Georgia board and was a recent 2024 Project REAP graduate.

While we shared similar feelings towards completing the ARE’s Dyesha shares with us how she merges her love for Urban planning and Architecture in her daily practice. 

We sketched the roof top bar at The Betty Hotel. You can check out her sketch on our LinkedIn profile. I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Hey listeners, in this episode, I have a conversation with Chris Gongora, a Miami native with Cuban-American roots, Chris's early experiences cycling through the vibrant neighborhoods of South Florida cultivated his appreciation for natural beauty, cultural diversity and unique architecture.

A graduate of Florida International University's Master of Architecture program, Chris's professional journey was inspired by an interest in urban revitalization, particularly in Rust Belt cities. In 2017, he left the plantains and palm trees behind and moved to Detroit, where he has since contributed to the city's renaissance. His work spans a comprehensive range of architectural interventions, including new construction of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartment buildings, as well as significant adaptive reuse and renovation projects.

Beyond his profession, Chris leads architectural bike tours, serves on the board of a local preservation advocacy group, and provides architectural advisory services to small-scale minority developers. Currently, he continues to pour his passion for restoration into renovating his 110-year-old home, a project he shares with his boyfriend and their senior feline companion.

Beyond reminiscing about college, Chris and I delved into the complex mix of guilt and relief that comes with the licensure process. He used powerful analogies to describe the range of emotions he experienced, and they truly resonated with me.

We sketched Paul L. Cejas School of Architecture. You can check out his sketch on our LinkedIn profile. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Shruti Shankar, AICP brings over a decade of design, planning and sustainability experience to Studio One Eleven in her role as Urban Design Director. Her work focuses on creating sustainable and equitable urbanism, and vibrant urban places by combining data-driven insights, design thinking, community engagement and collaborative city-building practices. Shruti holds a Bachelors’ degree in Architecture and a Masters in Urban Design, as well as a global certification in sustainability.

In this episode, she shares the different countries she had the opportunity of studying architecture in and how it helped shape her perspective in her work today. Shruti is a very thoughtful designer and she shares great insight on what it means to be a "Global Architect"

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Shruti Shankar, AICP brings over a decade of design, planning and sustainability experience to Studio One Eleven in her role as Urban Design Director. Her work focuses on creating sustainable and equitable urbanism, and vibrant urban places by combining data-driven insights, design thinking, community engagement and collaborative city-building practices. She is experienced in a variety of project types, including visioning, master planning, public space design, and tactical urbanism

for placemaking and testing improvements. Shruti is currently leading efforts on a design manual for outdoor dining for the City of West Hollywood and a study to assess the potential for redevelopment of commercial sites to housing in the South Bay, including site utilization and density studies. She also led the Downtown Huntington Beach and Main Street Urban Design Study to assess the potential for placemaking improvements, and was involved in crafting the vision for the Glendale Arts and Entertainment District. Shruti holds a Bachelors’ degree in Architecture and a Masters in Urban Design, as well as a global certification in sustainability.

Link to Studio One Eleven: https://studio-111.com/

Tune into this conversation with Michael Tchouaffé, a Principal Architect at Tchouaffé Architects. He will be sharing shares his experience in the architecture and design field, his culture, and how various educational backgrounds helped shape his design thinking.  Michael Tchouaffé is an inspiration and we hope you learn a few things about the experiences Global Architects have going through their educational and professional careers. Enjoy! Like, share and subscribe for more videos! Instrumental by mjrtist Website: https://www.layersofdesign.online/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/layersofdesign_ Space Sponsored by Vari Atlanta Stream all our podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Deezer and layersofdesign.online

This is the last episode in the Architecture and the community theme. The last few episodes have been all about architects, designers and why we think we should be seen in communities. I decided to give us a bit of a break in the lineup of design professionals and bring in someone in the creative space but not necessarily in the design profession to hear their thoughts. So, in this episode, I have a conversation with Kenzie Rowland.

Kenzie Rowland is a comedic actress, writer, TEDx Speaker, mental health advocate and host of her podcast Therapy Would Be Cheaper. Kenzie’s dedication to mental illness advocacy has run parallel with every creative endeavor she’s taken on. Open with her own diagnosis of OCD, Kenzie seeks to uplift others with mental illness through her own vulnerability, sense of self and always, her sense of humor.

So in this episode, we talk about design, architecture and comedy but we also really lean into dealing with mental health as creatives. Since the month of May is wrapping up, I’m inclined to focus on the importance of mental health in a profession that challenges us daily. I met Kenzie about a year ago at our neighborhood Barre studio where she’s an instructor. She is both thoughtful and intentional! Her journey through dealing with mental health as a creative is inspiring. Between Kenzie's podcast about mental health and her experience with mental health just like most of us, she left us with some very insightful tips.

Link to Therapy Would Be Cheaper: https://www.therapywouldbecheaper.net/

Link To Kenzie's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uux6N06JMEw

Welcome to this weeks episode!

As vice president of research and insights at OFS, Doug brings more than 15 years of experience collaborating with product and interior designers from around the globe. A well-respected and expressive thought leader in the design industry, Doug is also the host of the highly-rated Imagine a Place podcast that inspires connection and collaboration, while exploring the role place plays in people’s lives. He has hosted guests from Fortune 500 companies and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, facilitating authentic conversations about everything from the latest workplace trends to neuroscience and architecture. In addition to these accomplishments, Doug is a passionate storyteller and published children’s book author. He loves talking about his career and his four keys to personal growth (Humility, Creativity, Optimism, “Go Giver” Mentality), which he often shares with the younger professionals he mentors.

In this episode, Doug gives us a peek into his story as he shares what draws him to design, some lessons he’s learned as a podcast host, the value of design and he got me rethinking the idea of human centric design - to name a few. Doug's approach to his work and interactions are thoughtful. Our conversation reminded me why I enjoy meeting so many design professionals and sharing their unique stories!

This episode is brought to you by American Metalcraft, Inc: https://americanmetalcraft.com/

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Link to Imagine a Place Podcast: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast

Link to Design Your World book: https://a.co/d/d6lpqb3

This weeks episode is with an "experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture & planning industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Interior Build outs, Adaptive Reuse, Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused on Architecture from Tuskegee University, I have a conversation with, Monica Fenderson, owner of MOSA Architects. 

Georgia Department of Transportation DBE and NY/NJ Port Authority MBE, North Carolina Historical Underutilized Business, City of Atlanta SBE, AABE, FBE"

This was a fun, inspiring and educational episode! Monica was so open in sharing her knowledge and experience with us. We covered so much from why she chose Tuskegee University, to her love for fashion, motherhood in the industry and why she decided to write a book on her journey. I walked away from our conversation feeling like I could take over the world and it was a beautiful reminder that all our paths are different and we need to recognize and embrace them. Let’s get into it!

Link to MOSA Designs: https://www.mosaarchitects.com/

Link to purchase her book: https://a.co/d/8ThmOYo

This week's guest is Emmanuel Garcia, a project architect at Wheeler Kearns Architects in Chicago and the president of Arquitectos, The Society of Hispanic Professional Architects in Chicago, IL. At WKA, Manny has led institutional, commercial, and educational projects including the Purple Llama Coffee & Record Shop in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, schematic design for Ednovate’s USC Hybrid High in Los Angeles, and the Chapel of St Joseph at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Des Plaines, IL – which has received several awards including an Interfaith Design Award from Faith & Form and an Interior Architecture Award from AIA Chicago. In 2021, Manny helped transform a former bank building into a welcoming new headquarters for the North Lawndale Employment Network, a nonprofit on the West Side of Chicago whose clients include citizens returning from incarceration and others who face the day-to-day financial hardships of poverty.

Apart from his experience, Manny gives us so much insight into creating community spaces, building relationships and working with members of the community to create thoughtful projects. This episode is very informative and I particularly appreciate the tips Emmanuel give to young designers pursuing community oriented design.  

Link to Emmanuel's full bio: https://wkarch.com/person/emmanuel-garcia/

Learn more about Arquitectos: https://arquitectosinc.org/

This episode is brought to you by American Metalcraft, Inc: https://americanmetalcraft.com/

This week, I have the privilege of conversing with Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) which is a dynamic network of more than 96,000 architects and design professionals throughout 200 chapters committed to enhancing the built environment.

Woods previously served as President & CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) where she led efforts to expand the organization’s programs and markets while growing and strengthening its membership base.

Prior to joining NIBS, she was the Sr. VP & Chief Marketing Officer at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), where her team was responsible for all marketing and revenue-generating programs – including marketing the International Builders Show, sponsorship sales and partnerships with major national companies.

Woods is the author of the book "Never Get Their Coffee: Empowering Fearless Leadership" and currently serves as Chair of the Board for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). She also currently serves on the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland School of Architecture, previously served as Vice Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council Board of Directors and is a global speaker. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in College Park and lives with her husband and daughter in Howard County, Maryland.

Lakisha's involvement and dedication to serving and advocating for the built environment and its professionals is admirable. Stop by the show notes to read her full bio including various organizations she has held or holds leadership roles in. 

Being on the board of AIA Atlanta, I’ve had the chance to learn and experience the impact this organization has on members and the profession as a whole. So, having a conversation with Lakisha Woods about some of the work AIA is doing to enhance the value of our profession was inspiring! As always, I hope you enjoy

Link to AIA National Website: https://www.aia.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=aiamem-search&gclid=CjwKCAjwiOCgBhAgEiwAjv5whLIZmWcPOfrdpkEb8441iheHyf-4ky6EdbYMNqKkStlWY-fOnqVLrBoCJ7oQAvD_BwE

Link to America By Design: https://www.bydesign.global/americabydesign/architecture/architecture-episodes

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This week's guest is Kaley Fought. As Principal and founding member of Framework Studio Architecture, based in Oregon, Kaley is a lead architect and an NCIDQ certified interior designer. Embracing a multi-disciplinary and progressive studio, she and her partner Chris started Framework with a vision to focus on human-centric, community-enhancing work; creating places that inspire joy and foster meaningful experiences.  Kaley’s collaborative approach and pursuit of human-centered design leads her to be a project and client advocate throughout the design process and construction. She is an active member in the community, currently serving as the President of AIA Oregon, and sits on the City of Salem Planning Commission. Kaley believes in the power and impact of architecture, and that architects have a responsibility to improve the world around us through sustainable, equitable, and thoughtful design. At Framework, this is utilized as the platform to inform every project, leading clients through a process to design environmental experiences that encourage dynamic inclusive design at all scales. As an avid equestrian, when not in the studio Kaley can always be found at the barn with her two horses - 4 year old Leo and 30 year old Harley.

I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Kaley at the AIA Leadership Summit in DC last month and her passion for community centered design caught my attention immediately that I knew she had to come on the show! I hope you enjoy this episode.

Link to Framework Studio Architecture: https://www.fwsarch.com/

Continuing on the theme of Architecture and the community, I interviewed Olamide Udoma-Ejorh who is the Director at the Lagos Urban Development Initiative, an urban activist, researcher, filmmaker, and writer. She is currently involved in governance and social issues within the urban environment of Lagos and is an advocate for sustainable transportation and social engagement within urban spaces with a particular focus on gender. She focuses on transport management, slum upgrading, and housing rights in urbanizing African cities. She consulted with UN-Habitat on the Nigerian projects for the Global Future Cities Program. In the last 10 years she has managed and coordinated projects in the UK, South Africa, and Nigeria, working with a variety of clients to ensure that urban planning is participatory from inception to maintenance. Her strengths lie in Urban Infrastructure Management, Project Management, and Communications.

In this conversation, we dive into her experience with designing for the community, the different players that work together to make a project successful and she tells us her take on the future of urban development in Lagos, Nigeria. Lets get into it!

Link to LUDI website: https://ludi.org.ng/

This weeks episode kicks off the "Architecture and The Community" theme. The whole idea of this theme is to really explore how architecture and the community are so intertwined and how architects can be more present in communities. So my guest today is Tulia Scott, a Trinidadian born architect who studied and worked in both the US and the Caribbean is an Associate, Project Manager with Moody Nolan. She is a FAMU alumni who graduated with an M.Arch. and has 20 years combined experience in Architecture and Interior Design with a broad range of experience in Award winning Libraries, Mixed Use Development, Religious, and Academic Buildings as well as in Feasibility Studies and Concept Design Projects.

After more than a decade in the field she became an Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellow, working with a non-profit housing developer and operator of senior housing, Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) in the North Eastern market. Tulia worked helping build their in-house design capacity and her own knowledge of housing using the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) process and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

Tulia is a pragmatic thinker and a problem solver and focuses on equitable community development encompassing the design of both civic and educational buildings, housing and other support buildings which provide the vessels for our human experience. Her main goal is to help bring the benefits of architecture and design to the people and communities who need it most and help foster strategic partnerships with other entities and providers of services, which help sustain and enhance community life.

Tulia is also active with community and professional groups like NOMA Atlanta currently serving as the Vice President of NOMA Atlanta. She is a graduate of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program, Leadership Greenville Class 42 and 2017 Greenville Dreams Grassroots Development Program with training in community leadership and leveraging community assets. In her spare time, she enjoys participating in community events, photography, hiking and travelling.

Of course Tulia makes the perfect guest to kick off such an important theme, I feel, which is architect and the community. As you go along and we uncover bits and pieces of Tulia's experience, you'll all come to find out that Tulia truly is a community oriented designer. I really admire her work and the way she carries herself in her leadership role at NOMA Atlanta. Without further ado, keep listening and get to know Tulia! Enjoy!! 

Community Project and Architect mentioned: Brian Lara Promenade, Trinidad and Tobago by Architect, Colin Laird

Hey listeners, in this episode, I have a conversation with Bob Farrow. His professional career has spanned over five decades in the architectural field, with a mission of designing facilities which offer healing and wholeness of life – our healthcare environs. This expertise has taken him across the world, from Alaska to Kuwait to China.

Bob is a national thought leader and frequent speaker/lecturer of design/healthcare trends at national conferences and academic venues such as SCAD, Clemson University, Georgia Institute of Technology and Auburn University. He is a former Board Member and past President of the Atlanta Chapter of the AIA, and Emeritus CEO/President of the Health Facility Institute (HFI), which is a national organization dedicated to the education and training of professionals responsible for managing, designing and constructing healthcare faculties across the world. 

Bob also holds a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and is an ordained Deacon within the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and is a Chaplain with Piedmont Healthcare.

I have gotten to know Bob over this past year as we co-host the design podcast - Voices By Design. He is thoughtful in his approach to design thinking. It’s always a pleasure learning from him and I’m glad I am able to share his story with you all. 
We sketched Colony House. You can check out his sketch on our LinkedIn profile. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Welcome to the Layers of Design Podcast where we uncover the personalities behind the architecture that impacts our communities! I’m your host Ebehi. Thank you for tuning in and I hope you get inspired!

It’s a new year, we turned 4 last week and this is the 60th episode on the podcast! Before we dive in, unfiltered honesty - being the 60th episode, I was looking for a guest to mark the occasion. I enjoy interviewing designers and architects so it only made sense to search far and wide for that one guest who would tie 60 episodes of storytelling together. But, a friend encouraged me to do a solo episode going down memory lane about the last few years. At first, I was hesitant because it’s been a hot minute since I recorded a solo episode but then I realized how good an idea it was as I believe reflecting on where we’ve been is as important as planning for what’s to come. So here we are! This episode is a mini recap of previous episodes, lessons learned, and a sneak peak into what to expect from LoD this year.

Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoyed the episode. Check out the show notes for links to information referenced. I’d appreciate it if you could share this episode, subscribe, follow, leave a review or do all of the above. I’m also curious to know the guests or topics you’d like me to put on my list?! Thank you again!

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Hey everyone, welcome back to the layers of design podcast. I’m your host Ebehi. Thank you returning and new listeners for tuning in! This will be our last episode for the year. Although we didn’t release a lot of episodes this year, the goal was to get back into the podcasting space - which we did and I’m proud of that! So a big big thank you to all our listeners and supporters. I truly hope you’ve enjoyed the few episodes we released this year! Well, I’m glad to be closing out this year with a conversation with my co-communications director - Elizabeth Carroll Glass who is an Interior Designer and Architect at Rardin and Carroll Architects. Spanning over the southeast, Elizabeth has a diverse portfolio of projects including worship facilities, schools, offices, and historic preservation. She is a second-generation architect building on the legacy her father started in 1980 with Rardin & Carroll Architects. The mission-directed focus of the firm inspired Elizabeth to pursue her career in design. She holds a passion for helping clients flourish in their facilities so they can better serve the community. Elizabeth is currently serving on University of Tennessee Chattanooga Interior Architecture & Design’s Advisory Board where she mentors interior architecture students and actively assists the department. She is a graduate of AIA Georgia’s Christopher Kelley Leadership Development program and currently is serving on AIA Atlanta’s Board as Communications Director.

Elizabeth works from Atlanta covering the local and Georgia market while enjoying traveling, the outdoors, and local flair with her family.

In this episode, we get to learn about Elizabeth's journey in the profession as she shares great insights to being a leader at a small firm, how they get and retain clients and so much more! Enjoy!

Hey everyone, welcome back to the layers of design podcast. I’m your host Ebehi. Thank you returning and new listeners for tuning in! I had hoped to release this episode back in August but life happened and I finally got around to editing a few weeks later than anticipated. As always, I am excited to share this episode with you all! My guest today is making waves in the profession and community as a whole…

It is my pleasure to introduce you all to Desmond Johnson. He is a registered architect in Atlanta, currently working as Design Manager for Middle Street Partners, a southeast-based real estate development organization. Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, he is a 2013 alum of Florida A&M University, where he received his Bachelors of Science in Architectural Studies; and a 2015 alum of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he received his Master of Architecture degree. Professionally, he has a broad range of design and project management experience in both the public and private sectors. Desmond is an active member of the National Organization of Minority Architects, volunteers his time as an Architect Licensing Advisor for NCARB and has served on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Chapter of the American Institute of Architects since 2017 as both the Emerging Professionals Director and as Treasurer. He also formerly served as the planning co-chair for Atlanta’s chapter of the Young Architects Forum.

Desmond’s commitment to community enrichment efforts, his passion to create change, and his passion for great design led to his appointment by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission in November 2018. A short one year later, he was elevated to Chair of the Commission, where he presides over all public meetings. During his tenure on the Commission so far, he has reviewed over 800 projects, ranging from single-family homes in historic districts to the city’s largest planned recreational greenspace in history. His efforts within the architectural industry have led to his recognition by AIA Georgia as the recipient of the 2017 Emerging Professional of the Year Award, by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the metropolitan’s area “People on the Move,” and by AIA National as one of 20 awardees of the 2021 Young Architect Award.

So dare I say, Desmond is a trail blazer and an inspiration to many. In this episode, we get to know a bit more about his journey within the industry as he shares - amongst others - his experience with licensure, the different skills he’s learned along the way, and if you listen till the end, you’ll find out his most impactful project.

Welcome to the Layers of Design Podcast! I'm your host, Ebehi. Thank you for tuning in and if this is your first time, welcome!

After over a year of inactivity on this side of the design world, we’re back with more stories and projects to share!

Our first guest back is someone I’d say is a thoughtful and inspiring leader. I'd like to introduce you to Emily Schickner, AIA. Emily is a licensed architect and the first female Principal Architect at Harrison Design Studio in Atlanta, Georgia. She has led over 2 million square feet of design and construction, from cottage style homes to over 450K square feet of mixed-use, multi-family, and senior living developments. Prior to joining Harrison Design, Emily spent a decade in commercial architecture focused on private education, country & golf clubhouse and hospitality design.

Emily currently serves a three-year term on AIA Atlanta’s Board of Directors as 2023 President, which is where we connected. She has also served as the AIA South Atlantic Young Architect Regional Director, graduated from the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program, and this year, was honored by receiving Georgia’s Emerging Professional Award. Emily Schickner enjoys balancing work and volunteer with time with her family, long runs outdoors, hiking, cooking and travelling to experience different areas of the world.

In this episode, we dive into different areas of the architecture profession in relation to mental health, being a female leader, taking the AREs and so much more. I enjoyed working on this episode because we shared personal and professional aspects of working as a designer and an architect on a daily basis. Enjoy!

General Podcast Update: In addition to each audio episode, we’ll be creating short video interviews where we’ll ask our guests a few questions in a space they resonate with. We’re hoping this gives you more insight to our guest. So, If you haven't watched Emily’s video interview on our Instagram page, head over to @layersofdesign_ to watch it!

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Welcome to the Layers of Design Podcast! I'm your host, Ebehi. Thank you for tuning in and if this is your first time, welcome! Before we get into this episode, we're 2 weeks away from our first annual event, on April 17th! DESIGN X COMMUNITY: Rethinking Public Spaces! If you haven't checked out this event or signed up yet, head over to our website, layersofdesign.online. Design X Community is going to be a series of events encouraging designers to think about and take action towards social issues in our communities. This first event is focused on bringing awareness to people experiencing homelessness. It's a 3 part event so there's something for everyone. Again, head over to layersofdesign.online of all the info. Also, we had an amazing conversation with Julia Nagele, principal and design director at HEWITT during our last Sketch It Out episode. So if you missed it, head over to our website or YouTube channel for the replay! Now, to this week's episode. Our guest is Ike Obanye, he's the principal of the award winning RIBA Chartered architectural practice - Iketecture. Ike is also a founding partner of the Project Africa Network, an organization devoted to the economic empowerment of the continent through strengthening the relationships, partnerships and collaborations between the continents diaspora and its local communities, businesses and people! Ike truly is an inspiration and openly shares with us how he got started in the profession. He gives a lot of great advice and tips on growing in your professional and personal life. Most of all, this conversation was a lot of fun and we had lots of laughs too! So stay tuned and enjoy! Beat by Doctunes aka Omzzi Song Rambo by Henri-Paul

Tune into this episode with Julia Nagele, Principal and Design Director at HEWITT, and an Affiliate Assistant Professor at University of Washington College of Built Environments. We talk about her journey in the design field and how she portrays leadership/mentorship in academia and in the workplace. While we sketched the Barcelona Pavilion, Julia expanded on different approaches to use in engaging clients and sharing ideas, giving them a better understanding of architectural projects. Enjoy! Beat by Doctunes aka Omzzi Song Rambo by Henri-Paul

Welcome to this weeks episode of the layers of design podcast. I'm your host Ebehi and as always, thank you for tuning in. If this is your first time, thank you and welcome! This episode is dear to my heart as I've grown to know our guest this week and she truly is phenomenal! Let me introduce you all to Kyrah L. Williams, a successful, multi-faceted young woman with many talents. Dedicated to helping her community and making a difference for others, her purpose is clear - service. Kyrah graduated from the University of Miami in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering and in 2018 with her Master of Architecture degree. She has not only worked for several Architectural and Engineering firms, but she has actually started her own drafting firm. In addition, she runs her non-profit, A'naiys Charities, which is a 501C(3) tax-exempt organization in Miramar, Florida dedicated to cancer research, comforting the homeless, protecting abandoned animals, and increasing representation of Blacks and minorities in STEM and Architecture. Also, she runs America's Hidden Gem™ - a platform dedicated to celebrating the Black Architect and ally professionals and also hosts the branch podcast - America's Hidden Gem™ the podcast with a peer. Through mentorship and professional development summits, she aims to increase the percentage of Black architects from ~2%. She is currently working as a Project Manager for a Structural/Forensic Engineering firm in Miami, Florida. In this episode, she inspires us by sharing her journey in the field of architecture, engineering, how she got started with A'naiys Charities and Americas Hidden Gem and most of all, what it truly means to give back! Like I told her, this episode is so wholesome. Recording and editing it felt like having I was having a warm, homecooked Thanksgiving meal! Well, keep listening and you'll see what I mean. Enjoy! Our Design X Community: Rethinking Public Spaces event is less than two months away! Thank you to everyone that has supported us so far! This event is to bring awareness, provide solutions and give back to the homeless community! Its a 3 part event that includes a design competition, virtual design seminar and an outreach event! The design competition is due on April 4th, and the main events are on April 17th and 18th so you still have lots of time to be a part of it! Head over to https://www.layersofdesign.online/dxc-rethinking-public-spaces for all the details and sign up today! Beat by Doctunes aka Omzzi Song Rambo by Henri-Paul

This week, we have the pleasure of sharing a conversation with Marisa Cortright who is a Business Development Officer at UNStudio. Now, this episode is a bit different because Marisa is not a designer or an architect but, with degrees in architectural and urban history from the Bartlett School of Architecture and Barnard College, she is immersed in the world of architecture through business development. I enjoyed this conversation a lot because Marisa and I discuss a different side of architecture. I think it's important as designers and architects for us to be truly honest with the work we do and what our work and our profession as a whole represent. I first found Marisa through the article she wrote in 2019 - "Death to the Calling: A Job In Architecture Is Still A Job". It's really an eye opening piece where she talks about the overlooked side of the profession. We'll be diving into this article in the episode! In the meantime, enjoy, get inspired and let's get real. Article: https://failedarchitecture.com/death-to-the-calling-a-job-in-architecture-is-still-a-job/ Beat by Doctunes aka Omzzi Song Rambo by Henri-Paul

Sketch It Out episodes are back! Tune into this episode with Joey Swerdlin, Founding Member of Group Project and Community Director of Morpholio. We have a conversation about how he got started in architecture, how his different experiences in his educational and professional career have shaped him as a designer and why it is important for designers and architects to learn to design equitable communities. It was a fun and eye opening episode. Enjoy! Beat by Doctunes aka Omzzi Song Rambo by Henri-Paul

Hello hello hello listeners. Happy New Year!! And welcome to the first episode of this year! As usual, I'm your host, Ebehi! It feels good to be back and I cant wait to share all the incredible things we have planned for this year! Before we get into this episode, I have some exciting announcements. First, this Friday, we will be introducing our annual event, DESIGN X COMMUNITY: Rethinking Public Spaces which will be a three part event that encourages the design community to become aware and create solutions for the people experiencing homelessness. Be sure to follow us on social media and keep tuning into our episodes to find out more about this event. Our next announcement is that we've decided to launch a membership program for the podcast, where you have the chance to support us and the podcast directly. I personally love creating each episode, and it means the world to me that you all tune in to keep hearing me, week after week. But, it takes an immense amount of time and energy to produce. I want to keep the show going, while investing in its growth. And, I want you to be a partner with me in this journey. That's why I'm excited to give you the chance to officially become a supporter of the show at https://www.layersofdesign.online/support or by clicking the link in the show notes. It's quick and easy - it'll take less than 30 seconds. You don't have to create any new logins, and you can contribute as much or as little as you like. If this show is a part of your day or week, and you like what we're doing, please visit our website and support us any way you can, today. Once you're an insider, you'll get 10 minute exclusive episodes with our guests. Thank you for your support! Finally, peep our intro music! This year, we're collaborating with up and coming Nigerian artists to share their beats and tunes with you all. This particular beat is produced by Doctunes aka Omzzi. And the song is by Eitokpah Henri-Paul Ehizokhai also known by the stage names Henri-Paul, Rødeman, or Bass, who is an African rapper, singer, writer, lawyer, entrepreneur, and actor. Henri-Paul was born in Lagos, but raised in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory and the UK. He has released several singles in the past, and is currently putting together his debut EP which is set to drop in March 2021. This particular song is called Rambo and we are glad to collaborate with him. I'll share more of the sound later in the episode. Now, to todays episode.... Our first guest for this year is Nonyelum Ogbodo. She is a graduate student at the University of Miami in her final semester finishing dual degrees with a Masters of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Sustainable and Resilient Green Building and a Masters of Real Estate Development and Urbanism with concentration in Sports Venue Development. Amongst her many talents, she stands out to me as a true leader in her community who constantly contributes to improving the people around her and her environment in thoughtful ways. In this episode, she gives us a peak into her unique journey in the design industry. Keep listening to get truly inspired!

Hey listeners, in this episode, I have a conversation with Darral Tate Jr., an Architect in Atlanta, Ga who is currently working as a Project Architect at Moody Nolan. 

Since the start of his professional career, Darral’s primary focus has been to help build a bridge between individuals from underrepresented communities and the Architecture profession. In 2020 he began working with local firms to address systemic issues centered around topics of EDI. His contributions included leading and co-creating several events that focused on professional development, mentorship, and education on important cultural and historic events.

Outside of the office, Darral is an active member of several organizations. Since 2020, he has served on the board of SPIKE Studios and was recently elected as the 2024 Vice Chair. He is a member of NOMA and is a mentor to the Kennesaw State University NOMA student chapter.

I thoroughly enjoyed conversing with Darral. His honesty about his journey was inspiring to say the least. We get into the emotional aspects of the licensure process and why it's so important to plan your next steps after passing that last exam. 

We sketched 999 Peachtree. You can check out his sketch on our LinkedIn profile. I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Tune into this weeks Sketch It Out episode with Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. She is an architect, urban planner and a founding partner of DPZ Partners. In this episode, we learn what got Elizabeth into architecture, good tactics and ways a designer can analyze and sketch a building and she speaks on the importance of designing intentional public spaces. This episode was insightful, fun and inspiring! It serves as a perfect close to the end of the year. Thank you to all our listeners for your continued support of the year and we can't wait to bring you more inspiring content in the new year! We hope you enjoy this episode and have a creative rest of your year! Sen us your sketches so we can share them! Enjoy! You can watch the replay of this episode and sketch along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTRaiz160Po Music: https://.bensound.com

This episode is a bit different from most. It's a solo episode where Ebehi Ijewere will be sharing with you just how far we've come as a design podcast turned into a design studio and an overview of where we are headed. We are all about community and we aim to build and sustain a design community of thoughtful creatives that inspires the world to dream big! Stick around till the end where we will announce out 50th episode guest and final guest of the year! A big thank you to all our listeners and subscribers! Music: https://.bensound.com

Our guest today is Azeez Bakare, who is a 3D Artist, Photographer and Videographer who helps firms, agencies, developers andnsikipreneurs translate their ideas into high quality visualization. In this episode, Azeez is so honest and open as he shares his experience and process of how he developed his skills and created a path for himself. I appreciate this episode a lot because we really get to know how thoughtful he is in selecting his projects, to living his everyday life and making sure he shares his knowledge with the next generation of 3D artists! Hope you enjoy this episode! We appreciate every listen and share! Music: https://.bensound.com

In this episode, I have a conversation with Brea Elles, a design and construction professional and the host of Steel Purpose Podcast. Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to know Brea personally as we worked on a project together and I must say, she's brilliant! Now, this episode is sort of the part two to the Steel Purpose podcast episode 4, where Brea had me on sharing my experience with being an international student in the United States and getting started with my career. So if you haven't heard it yet, head over to the Steel Purpose podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts and give it a listen! Today, Brea shares so much with us from her educational experience to her career journey and where she's headed. I always learn something new in every conversation I have with Brea and I'm glad I have the opportunity to share her story with you all! Enjoy!!! Hope you enjoy this episode! We appreciate every listen and share! Music: https://.bensound.com

Welcome to the Layers of Design Podcast. I'm your host, Ebehi. As always, I appreciate you tuning into our episodes! It's been a tough couple of weeks for the citizens of Nigeria. Being from Lagos, Nigeria myself, it's important for me to keep raising awareness and supporting the efforts of all Nigerians in putting an end to police brutality as well as bad governance. As a designer, I am curious on how design and architecture can help in rebuilding Nigeria to be a great country that can truly utilize the skills and talents of its citizens. So, in this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kelechi Chukwueke, an Interior Architect and the founder of Sip&Paint Culture based in Abuja, Nigeria. She studied Interior Design at Drexel University, in Philadelphia. She's passionate about art, and design, and strives to bring this passion into all of her projects. Kelechi hopes to inspire a wave of young Nigerians to expand their minds through design and visual arts. She shares with us her experience studying Interior Design as an international student, what she is currently focusing on and her thoughts on how design and architecture can help Nigeria grow! Head over to layersofdesign.online to learn about the #ENDSARS movement and find ways you can support. Hope you enjoy this episode! We appreciate every listen and share! Music: https://.bensound.com

Tune into this weeks Sketch It Out episode with Andrew Aquart, a licensed Architect practicing in Miami, Florida and a Project Manager at Brillhart Architecture, Miami. We discuss his experience and interests in the architecture profession. We also sketch the Barnacle House in Coconut Grove and talk a bit about its history! We hope you enjoy this episode and can't wait to share more from this series with you! Enjoy! Like, share and subscribe for more videos! You can watch the replay of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WQDjGjJES0&t=3s Music: https://.bensound.com

Welcome to Layers of Design Podcast. I'm your host Ebehi. Some exciting news, we love our sketch it out episodes so much that we decided to create espresso mugs and sketchbooks with pretty cool graphics that our producer, Gabriel creates for the sketch it out episodes! Check them out at the Layers of Design Podcast shop at our website layersofdesign.online and grab some for yourself or a friend! Also, stay tuned for the giveaway of 2 items from our store! Well, In this episode, I have a conversation with Vanessa Smith Torres, a licensed architect, project manager at via design studio and Vice president of SoFlo NOMA. She shares with us her experience studying architecture and what prompted her move to different cities gaining knowledge and experience in the profession! She talks about some challenges she faced maneuvering the field of architecture as a black female architect and how she overcame them over the years. It's always a pleasure to listen to Vanessa. She shares her experiences openly with the aim to encourage other designers and architects that they are not alone and they can keep going in the profession! Hope you enjoy this episode! We appreciate every listen and share! Music: https://.bensound.com

Tune into this weeks Sketch It Out episode with Teri Watson, an Architectural Designer practicing in Miami, Florida. She received her BS in Architectural Studies from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and her Masters In Architecture from Florida International University. She is the founder of Yen Studio and member of AIA Miami, NOMA South Florida and Black Female Architects. Upon opening YEN Studio, Teri has provided independent contract services to numerous firms in Miami gaining direct experience with Construction Documents, project approval processes and various clients. We hope you enjoy this episode and can't wait to share more from this series with you! Enjoy! You can watch the webinar replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8PPDAYYxvA Music: https://.bensound.com

Welcome this weeks episode of Layers of Design, I'm your host, Ebehi! This episode is rather interesting. I have a conversation with Hannah Van Essendelft, a self taught abstract artist who is inspired by the architecture in different cities. She creates beautiful compositions of buildings that uniquely represents their identities and at the same time, relates to the other buildings within the piece. We dive into her process, how she got started, the parts of buildings she focuses on when she creates her abstract compositions, and we talk about the importance of having a strong support system. I hope you enjoy this episode and it reminds you of the beauty that can be found in our cities! Music: https://.bensound.com

Tune into this weeks Sketch It Out episode with Craig Aquart, one of the Managing Principals at MC Harry Associate, the president of South Florida National Organisation of Minority Architects (NOMA) Chapter, and a great mentor! In this episode, we learn about Craig's journey, passions and we discuss ways to make the profession more inclusive and how we all can be a part of the solution! We hope you enjoy this episode and can't wait to share more from this series with you! Enjoy! You can watch the webinar replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8PPDAYYxvA Music: https://.bensound.com Music: https://.bensound.com

Hey listeners, in this episode, I have a conversation with Jodi van der Wiel, A member of the AIA College of Fellows and past president of the AIA Cleveland chapter, Jodi is known for her design work and diligent efforts to foster diversity, equity and inclusion for women and minorities. She is a principal and project designer with Moody Nolan, a national practice, known for its design process and diversity of thought.

Jodi left me feeling truly inspired by her unwavering passion for architecture and her dedication to introducing young girls to the field. In our conversation, she shared her background in architecture, her early inspirations, and the journey that motivated her to create a course aimed at introducing the next generation of girls to the profession.

We sketched a project of hers in Ohio - Process Technology. You can check out her sketch on our LinkedIn profile. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Welcome to this episode of the Layers of Design Podcast! I'm your host, Ebehi. Don't you love when you have best friends that understand your passions and link you with like minded individuals? Well I'm particularly excited about this weeks episode because myself and our guest got connected through my best friend and it was a perfect match! I first learned about our guest, Hajara Iyal through an insightful Twitter thread she made about the reasons buildings in Lagos Nigeria are the way they are. I have a conversation with Hajara, a designer with a masters in architecture from Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom, who has a very thoughtful approach to architecture. In this episode, we talk about her Twitter thread, her experience in architecture school, finding a job and, what shes most passionate about in architecture. I could go on about this episode because it was so great having a conversation with a fellow Nigerian woman who shares very similar experiences to mine but had a bit of a different architectural background. Well I hope you all enjoy ! Music: https://.bensound.com

Our sketch it out episodes have been on a hiatus because although we found and scheduled guests, life gets in the way and our guests either rescheduled or canceled. This was a bit discouraging as we truly enjoy bringing inspiring guests your way and our first two sketch it out episodes were so much fun and got a lot of positive feedback. Nonetheless, like this year has taught most, if not all of us, we have to adapt to every curve ball thrown at us. This September and for the rest of the year, we are working hard to continue our sketch it out episodes! So bear with us. In the meantime, This episode is a replay of some of our favorite parts in our previous sketch series. Both snippets are our guests talking about either what got them into architecture, their passions or what they are currently up to! Enjoy! We appreciate every listen, like and share! Music: https://.bensound.com

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stefan Gzyl, an architect and Director at Incursiones in Caracas, Venezuela. Stefan has worked towards the improvement of the communities that so desperately need new design solutions. He takes us through his design journey, from designing solutions to problems that were not specified but discovered, to his role in teaching architecture and design to future generations. Stefan is dedicated to his work and believes in the good architecture can accomplish. Hope you enjoy this episode! Music: https://.bensound.com

Thanks for tuning into this episode! This one's a little different. It's a short episode composed of snippets from previous interviews that have impacted our listeners the most! Hope you enjoy some inspiring thoughts from our past guests!

"There is no passion to be found playing small- in settling for a life that is less than one you are capable of living." -Nelson Mandela This quote resonates with me almost as much as it resonates with our guest this week! Welcome and thank you for tuning in this week! I'm your host Ebehi! This week, I have a conversation with Victoria Rein, a Miami based designer. She shares with us her journey from architecture school to her current position as a lighting designer. Victoria discusses how her architectural education has helped her through career. She voices her opinion to other architectural designers that there are many other avenues through which they can express their creativity. From our conversation, it is obvious that Victoria has no problem redefining her career path in design and will not settle for less than her worth. Music: https://.bensound.com

Tune into this weeks Sketch It Out episode with Akinade Aderele, a construction project engineer, founder of Pod Save Africa (@podsaveafrica) and an infrastructure development enthusiast! He is passionate about creating places that people can be the best version of themselves! In this episode, we discuss "Architecture As A Tool Of Colonial Oppression" while sketching a building from the Ilorin region in Nigeria! We hope you enjoy this episode and learn as much as we did! Don't forget to tag us in all your sketches and use #layersofsketche! Visit out YouTube Channel for the video replay! Music: https://.bensound.com

In this episode, I have a conversation with Marcial Jesus. He is an architect and the founder of 100 architects in Shanghai. He shares with us his experience in the architecture field from how he opened his office in Shanghai to why his designs have exciting bright colors! Marcials passion for public spaces and his design interventions inspire us to think differently about ideas on transforming public space. He also shares with us an interesting story of how the name 100 came about. Hope you enjoy Music: https://.bensound.com

In this episode, I have a conversation with Noëlla Aoun, she is an architect and the founder of Noëlla Aoun studio in Beirut, Lebanon. She shares with us her experience with starting and running a design studio, how her educational and career journey in varying countries influence her design. Something I personally enjoyed in this episode is how open and honest Noëlla was about her experience! She also reminds us that the architecture profession requires passion and resilience! Take a listen and enjoy! Music: https://.bensound.com

Welcome to the first episode in our "Sketch It Out" series! We have the pleasure of speaking with David Rifkind as we sketch the 1925 Miami Dade County Courthouse! In this episode, we learn about the power of architecture in shaping communities and the built environment! We also discuss the need for architects and designers to truly begin to protect the health and safety of the public. We hope you enjoy this episode and can't wait to share more from this series with you! Music: https://.bensound.com

Welcome to this episode! I'm Ebehi, your host! This is our 30th episode and it's so exciting to look back to see how much our ideas have grown and the connections we've developed along the way! Thank you for tuning in to our episodes and we look forward to growing with you! In this episode, I talk with Malik Benjamin about his design journey and what inspired his career. He is a designer and educator who is involved in community growth through networking and collaboration. Malik is a 2018 Roddenberry Fellow, 2017 BMe Genius Fellow, Miami Fellow Class VI, and also the host of Creative Mornings/Miami. This is just to name a few things he is involved with. We spoke about different things from how he got into design to where architecture stands in the current climate with the lack of inclusivity. I hope you enjoy! We appreciate every listen, share and follow! Stay safe! Music: https://.bensound.com

Hey listeners, in this episode, I have the pleasure of conversing with Garfield Peart, the Director of the Atlanta Studio for Moody Nolan Architects with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is also the 2023-2025 Georgia State Representative to the American Institute of Architects Strategic Council. Garfield is a Registered Architect in the State of Georgia and the Commonwealth of Virginia. He received his Bach. of Architecture at Howard University and MBA in Sustainability Business with a concentration in Green Development from Marylhurst University in Portland, Oregon. He is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve with over 27 years of service.

Prior to Moody Nolan, Garfield was the President of his own design practice, Syntony Design Collaborative LLC. The firm’s mission was to design healthy and integrated buildings that help empower urban communities to be more sustainable and combat historic equity issues. Garfield is also passionate about increasing access to the profession for underserved communities.

Garfield is co-founder and Chairman of the SPIKE Studio, Inc., an Atlanta-based educational non-profit (501.c.3) organization started in 2004 that is dedicated to the exposure of inner-city high school youth to the profession of architecture.

Garfield is an active advocate for community engagement, historic preservation, the creative arts, and diversity. His other honors and organizations include the 2021 class of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program, past Commissioner, Atlanta Urban Design Commission, past National Treasurer and South Region Vice-President for the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), 2019 Dorothy Spence Citizen Architect Award, and 2016 James Gant Fausett, FAIA Service to the Profession Award from AIA Atlanta Chapter and 2012 Ford Freedom Unsung Heroes Award, by the Ford Motor Company and Atlanta Center for Civil and Human Rights. His articles and work on diversity and sustainability have been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Saporta Report, Curbed Atlanta, VoyageATL, and Design Equilibrium, a publication of AIA Atlanta.

Hey all, thank you for tuning into this weeks episode! In this episode, I have a conversation with Killian Eke, a Nigerian architect and designer who I met in 2016 when I worked in an architecture firm in Lagos. Killian is one of the many talented designers I had the pleasure of working with. His hard work and talent keep him curious in the world of design. We talk about so many different things from how he got started in the architecture field, schooling in Nigeria and the importance of documenting the history of architects in Nigeria. This particular episode was enlightening for me and I hope you all get some insight on being a designer in Lagos. Enjoy! We appreciate every listen, share and follow! Stay safe! Music: https://.bensound.com

Hey, welcome to this episode! We appreciate you tuning in this week. I'm glad I got the opportunity to record this episode, because it gives insight to different perspectives on being a black African in the US. In this episode, I'm humbled to have an interesting conversation with Melissa R. Daniel, who is an architectural designer in Maryland. With over nine years of experience in the design field, she plays an active role in the design community and has necessary conversations through her podcast, @archispolly. In this episode, I have a conversation with Melissa R. Daniel, an architectural designer based in Maryland. With over nine years of experience in the architecture industry, she plays an active role in the design community and has necessary conversations through her podcast, Archispolly. In this episode, we discuss the differences between being a Nigerian moving to the United States and being an African American born in the United States. We also talk about the importance of having black design mentors in different communities! It was a pleasure speaking with Melissa. She is encouraging, open to sharing her experiences in order to build designers up and inspires me to keep pushing towards my goals! Well, I hope everyone is learning and still supporting black lives! Enjoy! We appreciate every listen, share and follow! Stay safe! Music: https://.bensound.com

Hey there, thank you for tuning in to this weeks episode! We truly appreciate you tuning in especially with everything that has been going on in the world. The last couple weeks have been really tough for us. Being black designers ourselves, it's been a bit difficult going about our daily lives with all that has been happening around the world in regards to police brutality towards innocent black lives. We've made it a point to educate ourselves, show our support, have needed conversations with peers and colleagues and, take care of our mental health by praying, meditating and taking some days off social media. Although we are happy about the attention that all black lives have been getting on social media, we do hope you all not only share the news but also show your support in anyway you can, whether it be donating or peacefully protesting. With this episode, we hope to inspire you and take your mind off things for a few minutes. I have a conversation with Ivie Ijewere, she is an architect and interior designer in Lagos, Nigeria and, she is my sister! Ivie has been one of my biggest motivators throughout my career, from teaching me Revit to making a way for herself. She received her Bachelors in Interior Design in Tampa and her Masters in Architecture from Miami, FL. She then moved back to Lagos, Nigeria because the fast paced culture in the construction industry allowed her to realize her dreams better. Ivie recently started her design firm, Vida Design Studio, along with her partner and friend, Ademide. On this episode, she shares with us some of the experiences they've had along the way and where they are headed. Enjoy! We appreciate every listen, share and follow! Stay safe! Music: https://.bensound.com

Welcome to this episode of Layers of Design. Thank you for tuning in, we appreciate every listen, like and share, and we hope to keep bringing inspiring content your way. In this episode, I have a conversation with architect Luis Bertomeu. From wanting to be a football player, to taking an interest in art and architecture, he shares how different experiences along the way have shaped his career and his view of life. He also talks about the importance of hard work, consistent practice and connecting with yourself. Luis' story has inspired us to never give up and we hope you get inspired as well! Enjoy! Music: https://.bensound.com