Episode 13: Samantha Josaphat-Medina of Studio 397 Architecture

In this episode, Christian sits down with Samantha Josaphat-Medina, RA, NCARB, NOMA, LEED, a Brooklyn-based architect, interior designer, and the founder of STUDIO 397 Architecture. Samantha founded her architecture and design firm in 2017 and named it STUDIO 397 after her accomplishment of becoming the 397th African American female architect achieving licensure in the US. STUDIO 397 Architecture provides all types of design from residential to commercial and explores how to harmoniously blur the boundaries between architecture, interiors, product design, and fashion. Samantha was inducted into the inaugural class of Forbes Next 1000 spotlighting intrepid entrepreneurs on their way to success, as well as received the Tribune Award from the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation for her commitment to advancing women in the building profession. https://www.studio397architecture.com/ https://theantiarchitect.com/