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A thrival guide for the emerging BIPOC architect.

  1. Aug 9

    Mentorship as a Catalyst: Changing the Trajectory of Architecture

    What if changing the future of architecture starts with changing one person’s trajectory? With co-host Cierra Higgins and our guest Tianna St. James, we explore the transformative power of mentorship and the ways meaningful investment in people can ripple outward to shape the profession. We talk about creating a greater sense of belonging, navigating imposter syndrome, and finding the confidence to trust our own perspectives. Together, we examine the intersection of compassion and design, and how mentorship can create opportunities for voices that might otherwise go unheard.

  2. May 16

    Passing the Trace

    How can architecture students embrace the creativity and freedom of studio while building the skills they’ll need in professional practice? In this episode, Co Host Cierra Higgins, and our guests Khadija Ann Tarver, an instructor at the Syracuse University School of Architecture, and Sadhana Ramesh Babu, a third-year architecture student at the University of Oregon discuss bridging the gap between university and the workplace, and how emerging architects can prepare for the realities of the profession without losing their creative voice.

  3. Apr 19

    Designing the Next Step: From Campus to Career

    Joined by co-host Cierra Higgins, we get real about the power of peer-to-peer mentorship and why it matters more than ever.  Alongside our guests, Kenneth Nti and Isaiah Lee, we take a deep dive into the formative years of transitioning from architecture school to the workplace, unpacking the challenges, lessons, and growth that shape the journey.

  4. 12/07/2025

    Changing the Narrative - The Christian Joosse Story

    Recognizing the urgent need to mentor the next generation of architects with more intentionality, my guest today, Christian Joosse has seized the initiative.  Inspired at a young age to become an architect, Christian is now inspiring others through her new book Letters to Ms. 1000 - Words of Wisdom from African American Women Architects.

  5. 06/21/2025

    It’s About the Journey – The Stephen Wilder Story

    What does it take for an architect to start their own practice and balance the demands of running a business and designing projects?  My guest today is Stephen Wilder, founder of Think Wilder Architecture.  Stephen shares his story about launching his own firm and how his architectural skills of creative thinking and problem solving translate to managing a successful practice.

  6. 05/25/2025

    Impactful Leadership - The Michael Bryant Story

    The NOMA NW Call To Action - An aspirational framework to support a more diverse architecture, engineering, and construction Industry.  Propelled by the tragic murder of George Floyd in 2020, my guest today, Michael Bryant joined forces with NOMA NW, AIA Seattle, Planning in Color, local firms, and individuals to create this industry-transforming framework.

  7. 03/01/2025

    Intentionality and Individual Empowerment – The Janiece Williams Story

    Imagine a transformative program for architects, engineers, and construction professionals that focuses on personal growth, increased awareness of self and others, strengthened community, and improved skills in management and leadership.  This is not a dream, this is LeaderFlow.  My guest today, Janiece Williams, tells us about her architectural journey which led to her role as co-founder and Executive Director at LeaderFlow and we learn about the impact of this groundbreaking program.

  8. 10/26/2024

    Charting the Future of Augmented Reality and Architecture - The Bea Badipe Story

    Unfettered by the traditional constraints of architecture, the intersection where augmented reality meets architecture is limited only by our imagination.  Bolstered by her passion for art, architecture, and technology, Bea Badipe is blazing the trail to bridge the digital world with the physical, creating a new reality for the architecture profession.

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A thrival guide for the emerging BIPOC architect.

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  • Creator
    Meredith
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Blackprint
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    The Blackprint