"I’ve never met a woman architect before..." podcast with Michele Grace Hottel, Architect

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"I've never met a woman architect before..." The trials and tribulations of being a woman, a lover, a friend, a mother and last but not least, an architect...If you've never met a woman architect before... here SHE is!!! Join Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm, as she takes you on an exploration into the lives of today's Architects: their first recollections of experiencing architecture, their inspiration, their favorite buildings and what they would like to say about the future of the profession. #architecture #architect #womenarchitects #archimom 

  1. 28 NOV

    Episode 94: Interview & Holiday Gift List w/ Alexandra Lange, Author & Architecture Critic

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This Year's Holiday Gift List and Book List are sponsored by:  Stone Architect https://suno.com/s/VcvQiyV94XdoEMjA oday's episode is sponsored by Stone Architect, the natural-stone sourcing company behind the movement Granite Your Planet™ — inspiring cities, architects, and builders to choose materials that truly stand the test of time. Stone Architect’s mission is simple: build for centuries, not landfills. While concrete and manufactured products break down every 7 to 20 years — creating massive CO₂ emissions — natural granite is one of the most sustainable building materials on Earth. It’s carbon-light, chemically untouched, and built by nature to last hundreds of years. From major city streetscapes to public parks, waterfronts, and private developments across North America, Stone Architect helps design teams realize projects that are stronger, cleaner, and dramatically more sustainable for our planet. If you believe in smarter materials, lower emissions, and public spaces created with intention — join the movement at stonearchitect.org **Stone Architect — Granite Your Planet™. Build for the next generation.”” Link to the blog for text and Images and Gift and Book List: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/11/holidaygiftlist-interview-w-alexandra.html Alexandra Lange Alexandra Lange is a journalist, design critic, and author. Her essays, reviews and profiles have appeared in numerous design publications including Architect, Harvard Design Magazine, and Metropolis, as well as in The Atlantic, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. She is a contributing writer for Bloomberg CityLab, and has been a featured writer at Design Observer, an opinion columnist at Dezeen, and the architecture critic for Curbed. In 2025 she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism for a series on how urban design and architecture affect children and families. Her last name rhymes with “rang.” Her latest book, Meet Me by the Fountain: An Inside History of the Mall, was published by Bloomsbury USA in 2022. It received positive reviews in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Economist, and The Nation, as well as coverage on NPR Marketplace, 99 Percent Invisible, Decoder Ring, and The Brian Lehrer Show. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    46 min

  2. 23 NOV

    Episode 93: Interview w/ Enoch Sears of Business of Architecture

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is sponsored by "The Grouchy Architect" Opus 2 MBE, LLC LInk to website:  https://thegrouchyarchitect.com/ This episode is part of a series on the Architecture + Business Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources:   LINK TO BLOG: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/11/interview-with-enoch-sears-of-business.html ENOCH SEARS: BUSINESS OF ARCHITECTURE  Firm name: Business of ArchitectureWebsite: https://businessofarchitecture.comShort bio: “Enoch Sears is an architect and founder of Business of Architecture, helping architects build thriving practices through coaching, courses, and community. He’s been working with architects for over a decade and hosts the Business of Architecture Podcast.”Contact: enoch@businessofarchitecture.comBusiness of Architecture founder Enoch Sears is well-known for his stand that architectural practice owners don't need to sacrifice their health, relationships, or financial well-being to do work they enjoy. After working in the architectural industry for a decade, he launched the Business of Architecture podcast in 2012 to share the best practices for running a small architectural firm. Over the following decade, he spent more than $4.7 million refining the SMART Practice Operating System, an organized method for running a creatively fulfilling and financially rewarding architectural practice. More than 253 firm owners from around the world run their practices using the SMART Practice Operating System. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    36 min

  3. 10 NOV

    Episode 92: Interview w/ Lee Bey, Author & Architecture Critic: Chicago Sun-Times

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is sponsored by: ALW Inc. Architectural Lighting Works an LMPG Inc. At ALW, we illuminate spaces with purpose and precision. As a leader in architectural lighting, we design and manufacture innovative linear, cylindrical, ring, and custom luminaires that elevate every environment _ from workplace to hospitality, education to healthcare. Our expertise lies in blending performance, aesthetics, and flexibility - delivering lighting that inspires designers and empowers vision. ALW- Illuminating your next project.  Phone: (510) 489-2530 Fax: (650) 249-0412 General Inquiries: TalkToUs@alw-inc.com Marketing & Press Inquiries: pr@alw-inc.com Link to blog for text and images: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/11/interview-w-architecturecritic-author.html Lee Bey is architecture critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and ABC7 News Chicago.         His column covers the Chicago area’s built environment and the architectural, political, racial and historical forces that shape it. He was a member of the Sun-Times editorial board for six years where he wrote editorials on city governance, neighborhood development, politics and urban planning. Bey is the author of the much-praised book, Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago’s South Side (Northwestern University Press, 2019), which showcases his architectural photography and social commentary. He was also the host of the public television special, Building Blocks: The Architecture of Chicago’s South Side, which aired on WTTW in 2023. Bey earned a 2023 Midwest Emmy nomination for his work on the program. He is also an in-demand speaker and media commentator on the subjects of architecture, urban planning, Chicago history and late 20th century Black history and culture. Bey is an adjunct professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture A recipient of the 2021 Julius Shulman Institute Excellence in Photography Award, and the 2019 Distinguished Service Award by the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Bey is currently working on a book that documents the architecture of Chicago’s West Side. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    42 min

  4. 28 OCT

    Episode 91: Interview w/ Stephen Chung, of Stephen Chung, Architect

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This Episode is sponsored by Opus 2, MBE LLC http://www.nielsen-palacios.com/architect http://www.nielsen-palacios.com/testimonials https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiannielsenpalacios Phone: 607-319-3150 info@thegrouchyarchitect.com Link to blog for text and  images: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/10/interview-w-architect-stephen-chung-of.html Professional Background Christian Nielsen-Palacios is a licensed architect with over 40 years of experience, primarily focused on quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and technical specification writing for architectural projects. He earned his architecture degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Venezuela and later completed a Master’s in the History of Architecture at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY . After relocating to the U.S. in 1984, Christian worked in various architectural firms, contributing to numerous public school projects. In 1991, he became a registered architect in New York State .  Currently semi-retired, he operates Opus 2 MBE, LLC, offering consulting services that include: Peer reviews of construction documentsTechnical specification writingMentorship for architects, especially those in small firmsTranslation and proofreading services in English and SpanishChristian is active online under the moniker “The Grouchy Architect” (Google him!) where he shares insights on architectural practice, quality control, and professional Stephen K. Chung, AIA is a registered architect in Florida and Massachusetts and principal of Stephen Chung, Architect.  His Boston-based studio is focused on residential and hospitality projects. www.stephenchung.com  Stephen received his architecture degree from Harvard.  His recent projects include a new 89 room boutique hotel in called The Sarasota Modern, three new houses in Sarasota and a townhouse development and residential building both in Boston.  In 2020-2024 Stephen won a “Best of Houzz” Award for his residential design work. In March 2009, Casas Internacional published a monograph on his residential work.  The book features eleven of his residential projects.   In addition to practice, Stephen has taught architectural design at several institutions, including Cornell, Rhode Island School of Design, the University of Texas at Austin and Yale University.  Currently he is an Adjunct Professor of Interior Architecture at Suffolk University.  Stephen is committed to bridging the gap between the architecture profession and the general public.  To this end, Stephen was the creator, executive producer and host of the acclaimed public television series called “Cool Spaces: The Best New Architecture”. Season 1 of this landmark series debuted on PBS in 2014.   Stephen also hosted a podcast show called “Design Your Dream Home” with architect Doug Patt.  The podcast provided advice to those wanting to design their dream home.  www.thedougandsteveshow.com Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    1h 15m

  5. 13 OCT

    Episode 90: Interview w/ Natalia Hayes of DUST Architects

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is brought to you by: The Synthetic Grass Store is Family-owned & operated since 2008, we are a nationwide warehouse distributor of wholesale turf.  We partner with architects, realtors, contractors, and design professionals to deliver premium turf solutions for any project. .a local family-owned turf wholesale company. We specialize in selling premium quality artificial grass, and we often work with architects to deliver turf for both residential and commercial projects. With a focus on helping folks in AZ conserve water by switching to artificial grass. While we list our pricing on the website, we're happy to work with you to find a great product that also fits within your budget. Call The Synthetic Grass Store today for a free quote at 602-491-2989 AZ Turf Masters is our sister company, specializing in landscape design services such as hardscape, xeriscape, turf installation and putting green installation services. Since 2006, with our team of experts, we’ve been transforming landscapes and building beautiful landscapes across Arizona. Our services include premium artificial grass installations, luxury putting greens, hardscape services, and a full range of innovative design-build solutions for residential and commercial projects. Plus, we can help answer any project questions you have, from ideation to warranty info and more. ROC 234276. Call Arizona Turf Masters today for a free estimate at 480-751-4343. AND FAR 12 STEEL DOORS AND PRODUCTS https://www.far12.com/contacto Ing. Edmundo Parra Robles Teléfono: +52 (662) 210 5364  |  Celular: +52 (662) 120 6484FAR 12 - Proyectos y Soluciones Metálicas Pima #43, Col. San Luis Hermosillo, Sonora, México. LINK TO BLOG FOR IMAGES AND TEXT https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/10/natalia-hayes-of-dust-architects-this.html  Natalia Zieman Hayes is a Principal at DUST, an architecture studio in Tucson, Arizona, where she has been working for the past five years. Natalia’s experience spans over 16 years and includes a wide range of project types, scales, and regions. She has overseen projects from initial design concepts through construction and coordinated large teams for complex projects, many of which have been internationally recognized. She is passionate about designing spaces that are conceptual and sensitive, while honoring their connection to the environment and cultural roots. Natalia grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Before joining DUST, Natalia spent over a decade working at Studio Rick Joy, where she played a key role in designing and managing the studio’s work and team. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    43 min

  6. 28 SEPT

    Episode 89: Interview w/ Eric Wittman, Architect of Knickerbocker Group & Archinktober

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is sponsored by: ALW Inc. "Illuminate the soul" “Yes.” It’s one of our favorite words here at ALW. And we strive to say it often. When you ask for a customized luminaire, need an order shipped by a specific date or have other special requests; our goal is to reply, “Yes, we can do that.” Of course, not every wish can be granted, but we promise to do our very best to find solutions that will meet your needs and those of your clients. And we’ll do so with a smile, timely communication and a steadfast commitment to delivering a world-class customer experience. Phone: (510) 489-2530 Fax: (650) 249-0412 General Inquiries: TalkToUs@alw-inc.com Marketing & Press Inquiries: pr@alw-inc.com https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/09/interview-w-eric-wittman-architect-of.html Eric Wittman, Architect of Knickerbocker Group https://www.knickerbockergroup.com/contact/ and Archinktober https://www.instagram.com/ricow/ has nearly 20 years of experience, and has worked on an array of projects from single-family homes and small retail projects to entire schools and hospitals in Kansas, California and Maine. A thoughtful listener, he appreciates collaborating with clients to understand their wants and seeks to provide creative solutions. An avid sketcher, Eric appreciates that his role allows him to partner with clients throughout the entire design process—from initial sketches to finalized construction documents. Eric is a dedicated member of the design community, he previously served as editor of a state-wide architecture magazine, was the AIA President in Wichita, Kansas, and was on the Architalx Board in Portland, Maine for many years. Eric and his young family are happy to call Maine home and enjoy adventuring throughout the state together. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    1h 3m

  7. 13 SEPT

    Episode 88: Interview with bespoke Real Estate: Shawna Glazier & Brittainy Williamson

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is brought to you by: The Synthetic Grass Store is Family-owned & operated since 2008, we are a nationwide warehouse distributor of wholesale turf.  We partner with architects, realtors, contractors, and design professionals to deliver premium turf solutions for any project. .a local family-owned turf wholesale company. We specialize in selling premium quality artificial grass, and we often work with architects to deliver turf for both residential and commercial projects. With a focus on helping folks in AZ conserve water by switching to artificial grass. While we list our pricing on the website, we're happy to work with you to find a great product that also fits within your budget. Call The Synthetic Grass Store today for a free quote at 602-491-2989 AZ Turf Masters is our sister company, specializing in landscape design services such as hardscape, xeriscape, turf installation and putting green installation services. Since 2006, with our team of experts, we’ve been transforming landscapes and building beautiful landscapes across Arizona. Our services include premium artificial grass installations, luxury putting greens, hardscape services, and a full range of innovative design-build solutions for residential and commercial projects. Plus, we can help answer any project questions you have, from ideation to warranty info and more. ROC 234276. Call Arizona Turf Masters today for a free estimate at 480-751-4343. Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources: https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/09/brittainy-williamson-shawna-glazier.html  beSpoke Real Estate   https://bespokephx.com/ Founded by Broker/Owner Shawna Glazier in 2015, beSpoke real estate stands out from other Arizona real estate brokerages by offering clients a unique real estate experience. The core values of beSpoke are a passion for architecture, a love of interior design, expert knowledge of all aspects of Arizona real estate and an unparalleled level of excellent client service. It is our goal at beSpoke to work hand in hand with each client to ensure their satisfaction. Every individual & family receives the time, attention, research and focus they deserve while making such a big decision. Every transaction is different. At beSpoke real estate, there is no cookie-cutter approach. The details and intricacies of each situation are handled with the utmost care and expertise. From beginning to end, each and every one of our clients receives “a tailored real estate experience”. Shawna Glazier, Designated Broker/Owner Shawna@beSpokePhx.com Shawna Glazier is a licensed real estate broker in Arizona. Her practice began 20 years ago. She has created a reputation as a tenacious negotiator who can assure her clients that they will receive the highest level of service available in the industry. Brittainy Williamson, Associate Broker Brittainy@beSpokephx.com Brittainy Williamson is a dedicated professional with a passion for helping others. Brittainy believes that the best way to achieve your dreams is to help others achieve theirs. This is why she became a REALTOR®. Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

    22 min

  8. 1 SEPT

    Episode 87: Interview with Ralph Mechur, AIA of Mechur Architect

    Hi, It's Michele! Send me a text with who you want as a guest! This episode is brought to you by: massetticonsulting.com  Massetti Consulting, LLC is a California Limited Liability Company and Certified Small Business Enterprise, with a focus on Program, Project and Construction Management. We are true advocates for our clients and offer personalized dedication to your projects.  We are a small firm with big firm experience.  Massetti Consulting is well versed in conceptual project development, funding/financing strategies, design professional procurement and oversight, constructability reviews and backcheck and value engineering support. This episode with Interview with Ralph Mechur, AIA of Mechur Architect is part of a series on the Wildfire Rebuild in the Los Angeles and Altadena and Environs  Link to the Blog for more Images and Resources:  https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2025/08/interview-with-ralph-mechur-aia-of.html Ralph Mechur, AIA of Ralph Mechur Architects Ralph Mechur Architects 2800 Airport Ave., #1A Santa Monica, CA 90405 (cell) 310-721-1254 (tel) 310-398-2940 www.rmechurarchitects.com ralph@rmechurarchitects.com Community Ralph is guided by the belief that a community can, and should, be built with the basic agreement that everyone deserves access to a safe home, a quality education, and a strong community. Ralph's work on City boards and commissions, non- profit organizations and the Santa Mónica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education has been recognized by community and regional leaders, including the California State Assembly and Senate, the Los Angeles City Council, the Church in Ocean Park in Santa Monica, and from the AIA as a Citizen Architect. Ralph's practice, established in 1992, has maintained a focus on housing and social agency projects, including providing pro-bono services for several projects that align with his focus on providing space for everyone to have shelter and opportunities for success. Housing Few things are more important than ensuring people have the dignity of a safe home to live in.  Ralph's focus on solutions to the housing crisis as a community leader and practitioner have led to policies and examples that can lead to the creation of a more inclusive, equitable, and affordable community. In 2006, Ralph designed the OPCC/Annenberg Access Center, which provides essential services to over 200 homeless individuals daily, including food, health care, counseling, job placement, laundry, and showers. Since 2017, Ralph has served on the Board of Directors of the Community Corporation of Santa Monica, where he helps oversee the development of new affordable housing projects and the maintenance of over 2,000 units across Santa Monica and neighboring areas. His connection to Community Corporation dates back to the 1980s when he designed its first ground-up project—a 43- unit development across five sites in an older neighborhood for low-income individuals and families. Education In 2001, Ralph co-founded the Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS), an advocacy gr Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling a consultation for an architecture and design project and guest and podcast sponsorship opportunities: https://www.mgharchitect.com/

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"I've never met a woman architect before..." The trials and tribulations of being a woman, a lover, a friend, a mother and last but not least, an architect...If you've never met a woman architect before... here SHE is!!! Join Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm, as she takes you on an exploration into the lives of today's Architects: their first recollections of experiencing architecture, their inspiration, their favorite buildings and what they would like to say about the future of the profession. #architecture #architect #womenarchitects #archimom 

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