The Origin Story of Breaking Ground

Every podcast has a beginning—and this one started with anearly morning phone call.In this special episode of Breaking Ground: Women in AEC Leadership, host Reanna Dempsey sits down with Akshay Mahajan, EVP of AEC at Unanet, to share the origin story behind the podcast and community.Together, they unpack the personal and professional moments that sparked the idea—from real conversations with women leaders in AEC to the growing need for mentorship, representation, and shared stories at the executive level.This episode sets the foundation for why BreakingGround exists: to elevate voices, connect leaders, and help women across AEC see what’s possible.🎧 Subscribe and listen to hear how it all began. Have questions or want to get in touch? Email us at [email protected]: Any resources or links shared in this episode are provided by our guest and are not endorsed by Unanet. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Unanet.