She Builds Podcast
She Builds Podcast tells the stories of women who have shaped the design and construction industry throughout history. Each episode explores the lives, work, struggles, and achievements of women architects, often overlooked in mainstream narratives. The show is aimed at listeners interested in women's history and the contributions of women to the building profession. It offers a mix of biography, historical context, and insight into the challenges these pioneering women faced.
Episodes
Live from Women Of Construction Summit 2026
Tune in as Lizi and Jessica record live from Charleston, SC. She Builds Podcast had a live podcast recording from the Women of Construction Summit. Together, they interviewed Emily Suddeth and Michelle Cox from Onyx Design Collaborative. This lively conversation covers their early beginnings, how they met, and so much more. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.she
Episode 160: Season 15 Wrap-Up
Take a look back at Season 15 of She Builds Podcast, PLUS it's our pod anniversary! 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/season15wrapupMentioned in this episode:UnstructDATM
Episode 159: Ruth Shafer & SWE
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Ruth Shafer. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/ruthshaferMentioned in this episode:UnstructDATM
Episode 158: Elsie Eaves & SWE
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Elsie Eaves. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/elsieeavesMentioned in this episode:DATMUnstruct
Episode 157: Sho-Ping Chin & the Women's Leadership Summit (WLS)
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Sho-Ping Chin, Architect and one of the Champions of the Women's Leadership Summit. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/sho-pingchinMentioned in this episode:UnstructDATM
Doris Efird and National Women in Construction
Episode Show Notes - Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Doris Efird, an original founder of National Association of Women in Construction. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/dorisefirdnawicMentioned in this episode:UnstructDATM
Episode 155: Elizabeth May Herlihy & ACPI
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Elizabeth May Herlihy, the "Matriarch of Urban Planning in Boston" and the first female member of the American City Planning Institute (ACPI), an early predecessor of the American Planning Association (APA). For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/elizabethmayherlihyMentioned in
Charrette: Norgerie Birthday 2026
Tune in for our conversation where we turn the tables on host Norgerie Rivas and invite her to be a guest in honor of her birthday! We learn about her true inspirations for starting the show, her influences, aspirations, thoughts on 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/norgeriebir
Episode 154: Gertrude Leverkus & RIBA
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Gertrude Leverkus. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/gertrudeleverkusMentioned in this episode:UnstructDATM
Episode 153: Barbara G Laurie and Riding the Vortex
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Barbara G Laurie one of the founders of the group Riding the Vortex. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/barbaraglauriertvMentioned in this episode:UnstructDATM
Drucie Chase & NOMA
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Drucie Chase early contributor to the inception of the National Organization of Minority Architects, NOMA. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/druciechase- NOMAMentioned in this episode:UnstructDATM
Episode 151: Beverly Willis
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Beverly Willis. Tune in to learn about the Beverly Willis Foundation, the resource Pioneering Women of American Architecture, and more. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/beverlywillisMentioned in this episode:DATMUnstruct
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:UnstructDATM
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:DATMUnstruct
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:UnstructDATM
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/jessicabirth
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:DATMUnstruct
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:DATMUnstruct
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:UnstructDATM
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:DATMUnstruct
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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/emilywarrrenroeblingreplayMentioned in this episode:DATM
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:UnstructDATM
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:UnstructDATM
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:DATMUnstruct
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:DATMUnstruct
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:UnstructDATM
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:UnstructDATM
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:UnstructDATM
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:UnstructDATM
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:DATMUnstruct
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:DATMUnstruct
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:UnstructDATM
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:DATMU
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:DATMUn
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:DATMUnstruct
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:DATMUnstruct
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:DATMUnstruct
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:UnstructDATM
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:DATMUnstruct
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:DATMUnstruct
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:UnstructDATM
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:DATMUnstruct
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:DATMUnstruct
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:UnstructDATM
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/virginiaandreescuharetMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/girlsincivilMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/architectureispoliticalMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/wiaaustinMentioned in this episode:DATM
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.
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-upMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/linhuiyinpart2Mentioned in this episode:DATM
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.shebuildspodcas
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/linhuiyinMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/barbarastauffachersolomonMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/teresagisbertMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/florenceyochMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/lilliangilbrethMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/alisonsmithsonMentioned in this episode:DATM
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/kirstencessnainterviewMentioned in this episode:DATM
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 Mentioned in this episode:DATM
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 Mentioned in this episode:DATM
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 Mentioned in this episode:DATM
Charette: WiA TXA Part 3
Tune in for a great conversation with five women involved in the 2024 Women in Architecture Exhibit where they share more details on the inception and development of the exhibit. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/wiatxapart3Mentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 109: Ruth Adler Schnee
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Ruth Adler Schnee. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/ruthadlerschneeMentioned in this episode:DATM
Charette: WiA TXA Part 2
Tune in for a great conversation with five women involved in the 2014 Women in Architecture Exhibit where they share more details on the inception and development of the exhibit. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/wiatxapart2Mentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 108: Lilian Swann Saarinen
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Lilian Swann Saarinen, sculptor of iconic architecture projects. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/lilianswannsaarinen Mentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 107: Loja Saarinen
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Loja Saarinen, the matriarch of the Saarinen family and contributor to the Cranbrook Institution. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/lojasaarinenMentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 106: Isabel Roberts & Ida Annah Ryan
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Isabel Roberts & Ida Annah Ryan. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/isabelrobertsidaannahryanMentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 105: Mary Nevan Gannon & Alice J. Hands
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Mary Nevan Gannon and Alice J. Hands. This duo would become one of the youngest and early examples of woman-woman architecture partnerships. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/marynevangannonandalicehandsMentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 104: Ada Gomperz
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Ada Gomperz interior designer with a focus on kitchen design and collaborator of many architects. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/adagomperzMentioned in this episode:DATM
Charette: AIA24
Tune in to hear She Builds Podcast's first live episode recorded from Washington DC during the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/aia24Mentioned in this episode:DATM
Charette: WiA TXA Part 1
Tune in to learn the story of the Women in Architecture Houston Chapter Timeline Exhibit of 2014. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/wiatxapart1 Mentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 103: Gertrude Comfort Morrow
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Gertrude Comfort Morrow. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/gertrudecomfortmorrowMentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 102: Clara Driscoll
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Clara Driscoll artist, furniture designer, and Head of the Tiffany Girls. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/claradriscollMentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 101: Liane Zimbler
Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Liane Zimbler, owner of architecture firms in Austria and the United States, who collaborated and partnered with other women. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/lianezimblerMentioned in this episode:DATM
Charette: Julia Pascutto Interview
Tune in to hear conversation with Julia Pascutto discussing her gendered spaces study. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/juliapascuttointerviewMentioned in this episode:DATM
Charette: Yasmeen Lari Interview
Tune in to hear conversation with Yasmeen Lari discussing her life and work. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/yasmeenlariinterviewMentioned in this episode:DATM
Charette: Costa Rica
Learn about the She Builds Podcast trip to Costa Rica last year and the Archventures we went on. For show notes and more information check out our website at https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/costaricaMentioned in this episode:DATM
Episode 100: Season 10 Wrap Up
Take a look back on season 10 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/season10wrap-upMentioned in this episode:DATM
Charette: Gabl Media Interview
Listen as we interview Mark R. LePage and Dimitrius Lynch, the co-founders of Gabl Media, and have a fun conversation about 100th episodes in the lead up to our 100th episode next week. For show notes and more information check out our website. https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/gablmediaMentioned in this episode:DATM
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