Episodes
April 8, 2024
Echoes of history: Nzilani Stained Glass with Ariana Makau
This week's episode features a insightful conversation with the trailblazing Ariana Makau. She shares her journey into the field of stained glass conservation and the challenges she faces as a Black woman in a predominantly …
March 25, 2024
Big Green with Lauren McHale
This episode features a conversation between Nakita and Lauren McHale, President and CEO of the L'Enfant Trust. They talk about the organization's work in historic preservation and affordable housing in Washington, DC and de…
March 18, 2024
Making Sense of Solar with Jordan Taylor
This week's episode features a fun conversation with the very energetic Jordan Taylor. This episode left me fired up about solar and excited about the future. Jordan definitely is a reminder of how important it is to follow…
March 11, 2024
Finding Funding
This solo episode focuses on the various financial tools available to finance the renovation of a historic building. Specifically: Grants and bond bills, Tax Credits (HTC, NMTC, LIHTC) and Rebates or incentives (DSIRE & Inf…
March 4, 2024
Space to Thrive with Ganesh Nayak
This episode features a conversation between Nakita and Ganesh Nayak on the intersection of sustainability and accessibility in the built environment. Ganesh shares his journey from being an architect to starting his own con…
Feb. 12, 2024
Victoria Theater with Joseph Kandoth
This episode is all about the Victoria Theater in NY and features a conversation with Joseph Kandoth of Aufgang Architects. The Victoria Theater was one of four contiguous vaudeville houses on West 125th Street, along with t…
Jan. 29, 2024
Cedar Hill in Washington, DC
A tangible remnant is a historic building that left a mark on the built environment and tells the story of people who came before us. This episode explores the tangible remnant that is Cedar Hill in Washington, DC. Listen to…
Jan. 22, 2024
Noir Design Parti w/ Saundra Little & Karen Burton
This episode features a conversation with Saundra Little and Karen Burton of Noir Design Parti. This was a fun conversation and reminded me that we all have agency and often times have to follow our own curiosity to get the …
Jan. 15, 2024
Villa Lewaro in Irvington, NY
A tangible remnant is a historic building that left a mark on the built environment and tells the story of people who came before us. This episode explores the tangible remnant that is Villa Lewaro in Irvington, NY. Listen t…
Jan. 8, 2024
More in 2024
This is a solo episode and features a recap of 2023, including Nakita's top 6 favorite things from the year. It also talks about some of the exciting things evolving with the podcast in 2024. Links: Tangible Remnants on Inst…
Oct. 20, 2023
Unmasking Learning Differences w/ Morgan C.B. Miles
** Please note that Morgan's headshot was created with AI.** In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week this episode features a special conversation with my friend Morgan C.B. Miles. In t…
Oct. 7, 2023
Exploring the ACHP w/ Susan Glimcher
This week's episode features a fun episode with Susan Glimcher of the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) . We cover a number of programs that the ACHP administers and a few that I've had to pleasure of being i…
Aug. 23, 2023
Design the Future w/ Lindsay Baker & Kira Gould
This week's episode features a fun conversation with Lindsay Baker and Kira Gould. These two women are amazing advocates for sustainability in AEC industry and have an inspiring podcast called Design the Future. They had me…
Aug. 8, 2023
California Black History w/ John William Templeton
This week's episode features a fun conversation with John William Templeton from the Expo floor at the 2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention. John shares his gift of using research to tell fuller stories of …
July 13, 2023
Guerilla Preservation w/ Dr. Kwesi Daniels
This week's episode features a fun conversation with Dr. Kwesi Daniels. We talk about his journey into the profession, various tools of the trade, and having a 'Guerilla bag'. Building Highlight: Tuskegee University Sage Hal…
June 22, 2023
Reglazing Modernism w/ Angel Ayon
This week's episode features a conversation between me and Angel Ayon of Ayon Studio. We cover his journey into the profession, the development of the Reglazing Modernism book, and the creation of Ayon Studio. This was a fun…
June 5, 2023
Impact & Legacy w/ Melanie Ray
This week's episode features a conversation with Baltimore architect, Melanie Ray, of Hord Coplan Macht. We cover her journey into the profession, the impact NOMA has had on her career and various tips for students pursuing …
April 26, 2023
Refresh | Episode 13: Heritage for the Next Generation with Monica Rhodes
This week's episode is a refresh of Episode 13 with Monica Rhodes from 2021. We talk about her journey to the profession and all of the amazing work she's done in the profession. Links: Monica Rhodes website Shownotes from …
April 14, 2023
Around the World w/ Indu Chakravarthy
This week's episode features a conversation with the super insightful Indu Chakravarthy. We go around the world in this episode as she discusses her upbringing, education, and work experiences. It's a fun conversation that m…
April 7, 2023
Refresh | Episode 6: Taking Up Space w/ Rasheda Tripp & Morgan C.B. Miles
This week's episode is a refreshed replay of Episode 6 with Architect, Rasheda Tripp & Developer, Morgan C.B. Miles. They were the only other two black women in my graduating architecture class at UVA and have been dear fri…
March 31, 2023
Revealing Parallel Histories Hidden in Plain Sight: feat. Tangible Remnants w/ Sarah Shoenfeld & G. Derek Musgrove
This episode is an edited recording from the February 2023 Live Show at the Octagon Museum featuring a conversation with Sarah Shoenfeld and Derek Musgrove. The focus of the discussion was on the work we've been doing to ele…
Feb. 9, 2023
Sliding into 2023
This is a shorter episode than usual and features 2023 upcoming events and happenings Links: Tickets for 2/15/23 live show Derek's book - Chocolate City: A history of Race and Democracy Andrew's book - A Better Life for Thei…
Dec. 21, 2022
She Builds Podcast w/ Norgerie, Jessica & Elizabeth
This week's episode features a conversation with Jessica, Elizabeth (Lizi), and Norgerie of She Builds Podcast. Their podcast features the seldom-told stories of women who build; women whose worth is not taught in schools, …
Dec. 3, 2022
The Clifton House w/ Sidney Clifton
This week's episode features a conversation with Emmy-nominated producer, Sidney Clifton. She is the daughter of Maryland laureate, Lucille Clifton, and launched the Clifton House Project: a writer’s and artist’s workshop a…