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She Builds Podcast

She Builds Podcast is a podcast about women in the design and construction industry throughout history. On it you will hear stories of the life, work, struggles, and achievements of women architects. You should listen if you are interested in learning more about women’s history and contribution to the building profession.

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    Episode 150: Season 14 Wrap-Up

    Take a look back on season 14 of She Builds Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our favorite episodes and more. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/season14wrapupMentioned in this episode:Frosty & Fired Up

  2. 178

    Episode 149: ACE Houston Build it Forward

    Learn about the ACE Mentorship Program's Houston Chapter, their event Build It Forward and the efforts and motivations of high school students interested in careers in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/acebuilditforwardMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  3. 177

    Episode 148: Women's History Month

    Learn about the History of Women's History Month and why we celebrate it in March. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/womenshistorymonthMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  4. 176

    Episode 147: Jessica Birthday 2026

    Tune in for our conversation were we turn the tables on host Jessica Rogers and invite her to be a guest in honor of her birthday! We learn about her inspirations to be an architect growing up, her career trajectory, thoughts on the She Builds Podcast and a surprise in the near future. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/jessicabirthday2026Mentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  5. 175

    Episode 146: World's Fairs

    Time to learn a brief history on World's Fairs. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/worldsfairsMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  6. 174

    Episode 145: bell hooks

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of bell hooks, a prolific writer and architecture critic. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/bellhooksMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  7. 173

    Episode 144: Adela Gargollo Freer

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Adela Gargollo Freer, General Contractor from Costa Rica. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/adelagargollofreerMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  8. 172

    Episode 143: Interview with Je'Nen Chastain

    Tune in for our conversation with Je'Nen Chastain, host of the new podcast No Exception Taken and founder of Apostrophe Consulting. We catch up on her growing business, the inspiration behind her podcast, and what’s next on the horizon. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/jenenchastaininterviewMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  9. 171

    Episode 142: Emily Warren Roebling [REPLAY]

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Emily Warren Roebling, a bridge engineer. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/emilywarrrenroeblingreplay

  10. 170

    Episode 141: Architectette Interview

    Tune in to hear our conversation with Caitlin Brady, host of the podcast: Architectette, and learn about her journey through podcasting, volunteering, and excitement for the new year 2026! For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/architectetteinterviewMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  11. 169

    Charette: Krystyn Haecker Interview

    Tune in to hear our conversation with Krystyn Haecker, 2025 President-Elect of Texas Society of Architects (TxA) and learn about her journey through volunteering, and excitement for the 2025 TxA Conference and Expo. For show notes and more information check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/krystynhaecker Mentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  12. 168

    Charette: Bryce Batts Interview

    Tune in to hear our conversation with Bryce Batts and learn about her new book The Career Architect: Building a Career That Aligns with Your Vision & Values. For show notes and more information check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/brycebattsMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  13. 167

    Episode 140: Judith Chafee, Part 2 & Season 13 Wrap Up

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Judith Chafee and take a look back on season 13 of She Builds Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our favorite episodes and more. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/judithchafeept2Mentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  14. 166

    Episode 139: Judith Chafee

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Judith Chafee. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/judithchafeeMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  15. 165

    Episode 138: Alice Constance Austin

     Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Alice Constance Austin, an Architect and Feminist, who advocated for kitchenless homes. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/aliceconstanceaustinMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  16. 164

    Episode 137: Marie Triepcke Krøyer Alfvén

    Episode Show Notes - Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Marie Triepcke Krøyer Alfvén pioneering Danish interior designer. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/mariekroyerMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  17. 163

    Episode 136: Verna Cook Salomonsky Shipman

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Verna Cook Salomonsky Shipman. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/vernacooksalomonskyshipmanMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  18. 162

    Episode 135: Mary Rockwell Hook

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Mary Rockwell Hook, a modernist residential architect in the Mid-West. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/maryrockwellhookMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  19. 161

    Episode 134: Lois Lilley Howe

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Lois Lilley Howe. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/loislilleyhoweMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  20. 160

    Episode 133: Elisabeth Coit

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Elisabeth Coit, an advocate for public housing. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/elisabethcoit . Mentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  21. 159

    Episode 132: Masako Hayashi, Nobuko Nakahara, and Hatsue Yamada Part 2

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Masako Hayashi, Nobuko Nakahara, and Hatsue Yamada who were among the first female architects in Japan, and they owned a firm together which did many housing projects. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/masakohayashi-nobukonakahara-hatsueyamada2Mentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  22. 158

    Episode 131: Masako Hayashi, Nobuko Nakahara, and Hatsue Yamada Part 1

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Masako Hayashi, Nobuko Nakahara, and Hatsue Yamada who were among the first female architects in Japan, and they owned a firm together which did many housing projects. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/masakohayashi-nobukonakahara-hatsueyamadaMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  23. 157

    Charrette: Norgerie Birthday 2025, Lina Bo Bardi Interview

    On this birthday charrette listen to Norgerie and Jessica reenact an interview between Lina Bo Bardi and Olivia de Oliveira. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/norgeriebirthday2025 Mentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  24. 156

    Episode 130: Season 12 Wrap-Up

    Take a look back on season 12 of She Builds Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our favorite episodes and more. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/season12wrap-upMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  25. 155

    Episode 129: Hatshepsut

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Hatshepsut, an Egyptian pharaoh who was a prolific builder. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/hatshepsutMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  26. 154

    Episode 128: Chloethiel Woodard Smith

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Chloethiel Woodard Smith, an architect and urban planner in Washington D.C. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/chloethielwoodardsmithMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  27. 153

    Episode 127: Elena Luzzatto

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Elena Luzzatto who worked at the Technical Office for the Municipality of Rome. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/elenaluzzatto  Mentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  28. 152

    Episode 126: Margaret Feilman

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Margaret Feilman, an Australian architect and urban planner. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/margaretfeilmanMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  29. 151

    Episode 125: Agnes Ballard

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Agnes Ballard, the first female architect in Florida and the first female superintendent of Palm Beach County. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/agnesballardMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  30. 150

    Episode 12: Matilde Díaz Vélez

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Matilde Díaz Vélez, an urbanist and developer who began the Carlos Díaz Vélez Foundation. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/matildediazvelezMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  31. 149

    Episode 123: Pravina Mehta

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Pravina Mehta, an architect and urban planner from India. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/pravinamehtaMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  32. 148

    Episode 122: Belle Moskowitz

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Belle Moskowitz, a pioneer in social reform and political strategist in the early 20th century. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/bellemoskowitzMentioned in this episode:Tangible Remnants

  33. 147

    Episode 121: Virginia Andreescu Haret

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Virginia Andreescu Haret, the first woman to become the Romanian Architectural Inspector General. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/virginiaandreescuharet

  34. 146

    Charette: Girls in Civil

    Tune in to hear our conversation with the women of the organization Girls in Civil. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/girlsincivil

  35. 145

    Charette: Architecture is Political

    Tune in to hear our conversation with Melissa Daniel about her podcast Architecture is Political. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/architectureispolitical

  36. 144

    Charette: WiA Austin

    Tune in to hear our conversation with Alexandra Chaves and Danielle Smith, the current and incoming chairs of the Women in Architecture (WiA) group in Austin, TX. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/wiaaustin

  37. 143

    Charette: SoFloNOMA chat with President Tiffany Montañez

    We are kicking off 2025 with a series of Charettes! Have you made a New Year's resolution or goal to volunteer more? In the next couple of weeks, we will be conducting a series of Charette Interviews with a few of our favorite organizations and groups. We kick off our series with our conversation with Tiffany Montañez, President of the South Florida Chapter of NOMA (SoFloNOMA) in Miami, Florida. Be sure to tune in to learn how to get involved with SoFloNOMA and National Initiatives.

  38. 142

    Episode 120: Season 11 Wrap Up

    Take a look back on season 11 of She Builds Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our favorite episodes and more. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/season11wrap-up

  39. 141

    Episode 119: Lin Huiyin, Part 2

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Lin Huiyin. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/linhuiyinpart2

  40. 140

    Charette: HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing Competition 2024

    Tune in to hear our conversation with Regina Gray the Director of the Affordable Housing Research and Technology Division in the Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) at the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, and learn about the HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing Competition 2024. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/hudiah2024

  41. 139

    Episode 118: Lin Huiyin

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Lin Huiyin. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/linhuiyin

  42. 138

    Episode 117: Barbara Stauffacher Solomon

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, a graphic designer who collaborated with several architects. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/barbarastauffachersolomon

  43. 137

    Episode 116: Teresa Gisbert

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Teresa Gisbert, Bolivian architect and art historian, pioneer of Mestizo Art Studies. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/teresagisbert

  44. 136

    Episode 115: Florence Yoch

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Florence Yoch. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/florenceyoch

  45. 135

    Episode 114: Lillian Gilbreth

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Lillian Gilbreth industrial engineer and innovative kitchen and product designer. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/lilliangilbreth

  46. 134

    Episode 113: Alison Smithson

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Alison Smithson, one of the pioneers of New Brutalism. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/alisonsmithson

  47. 133

    Charette: Kirsten Cessna Interview

    Tune in to hear our conversation with Kirsten Cessna, Managing Director of Gensler Austin, as we discuss caregivers in the profession. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/kirstencessnainterview

  48. 132

    Episode 112: Anne Tyng Part 2

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Anne Tyng, first licensed woman architect in Pennsylvania and longtime collaborator with Louis Khan. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/annetyng2

  49. 131

    Episode 111: Anne Tyng Part 1

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Anne Tyng, first licensed woman architect in Pennsylvania and longtime collaborator with Louis Khan. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/annetyng

  50. 130

    Episode 110: Ellen Biddle Shipman

    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Ellen Biddle Shipman, a Landscape Architect who left an impact on the American landscape. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/ellenbiddleshipman

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She Builds Podcast is a podcast about women in the design and construction industry throughout history. On it you will hear stories of the life, work, struggles, and achievements of women architects. You should listen if you are interested in learning more about women’s history and contribution to the building profession.

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