Episodes
Oct. 10, 2022
Our Genetic Legacy w/ Shellie Baxter
This episode features a conversation with visionary Shellie Baxter, a genetic genealogist and Founder of Our Genetic Legacy (OGL). OGL is a non-profit that is undertaking a number of projects across a number of professions. …
Sept. 18, 2022
The People's Architect w/ Marques Moore
**EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE** This episode features a candid conversation with Marques Moore of Moore Architecture. We reminiscence about our time at UVA in the Architecture program, talk about career paths, and th…
Aug. 28, 2022
The Black Butterfly w/ Dr. Lawrence T. Brown (audio updated)
This week's episode explores the connection between housing and health with Dr. Lawrence T. Brown. We cover his journey into Public Health research and dig into more of the topics covered in his book, Black Butterfly: The H…
July 23, 2022
Conference Chat w/ Pascale Sablan
This week's episode features a conversation from the AIA Conference on Architecture 2022. I joined the Architecture is Political Podcast host Melissa Daniel to chat all things NOMA (National Organization of Minority Archite…
July 19, 2022
Preservation as Perpetuation w/ Ira Matt
This week's episode features an interview with Ira Matt. Ira is the Director of the Office of Native American Affairs at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. We cover a lot of cultural nuances in the conversation. …
June 20, 2022
In the Glass with Menokin: The Glass House w/ Bo Tayloe
This week's episode features a conversation from the summer of 2020 between me and with Bo Tayloe. We were both invited down to Menokin by the Menokin Foundation and interviewed by Michael Beller as part of the Foundation's…
May 30, 2022
Lessons from Legends
**EPISODE MAY CONTAIN EXPLICIT LANGUAGE** This episode is a replay of the April 2022 Lessons from Legends interview at the University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business and features a conversation with the Legendary …
May 14, 2022
Architecture, Race & Empathy w/ Dr. Kendall Nicholson
**EPISODE MAY CONTAIN EXPLICIT LANGUAGE** This episode is another fun one and I really enjoyed getting to know fellow UVA alum, Dr. Kendall Nicholson, better in this episode. We cover Race and Architecture, storytelling and…
May 8, 2022
Creating Your Well w/ Tiara Hughes
**EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE** This week’s conversation was a fun one for me b/c I got to have an in depth conversation with Tiara Hughes. We cover the impact of attending a PWI (predominantly white institution). W…
April 13, 2022
Block by block w/ Tonya Harris
This week's episode features a fun conversation with Tonya Harris. Tonya is a developer and contractor doing work in Baltimore and DC. She share's her journey into real estate development and reminds us that it's never too…
Dec. 31, 2021
Preservation, Progress & Possibility w/ Melissa auf de Maur
This week's episode is an amazing conversation with the incredible Melissa auf de Maur. We met on the NY Preservation Webinar back in the spring of 2021 and we recorded this episode in the summer. This is our first in-dep…
Dec. 18, 2021
Community, Development & Brunch w/ Katherine Williams
This week's episode features a conversation between me and Katherine Williams. We discuss her journey into architecture and construction, Riding the Vortex, and the importance of creating a support system to navigate life a…
Nov. 3, 2021
Breaking Down Siloes w/ Lori Ferriss
This week's episode features a conversation with Lori Ferriss of Goody Clancy. We discuss the need for existing and historic buildings to be part of the climate action conversation as well as numerous organizations that are…
Oct. 18, 2021
Creating your Community with April Drake
This episode features a fun conversation between me and the amazing April Drake. We talk about her architecture journey, the importance of networking, and creating a supportive community for your personal and professional …
Oct. 7, 2021
Digital Documentation w/ Purvi Irwin
This episode features a fun conversation between me and the super talented Purvi Gandhi Irwin. We talk about her preservation journey, travel, and different life experiences. We also discuss the importance of documenting …
Sept. 29, 2021
The Conference Episode
This short episode features a quick book review of The Black Butterfly by Dr. Lawrence T. Brown and a curated list of conferences I'm excited to participate in this fall (2021). Links: A curated list of conferences Tangible …
July 4, 2021
Determined by Design w/ Kia Weatherspoon
**EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE** This episode features a candid conversation with Kia Weatherspoon. We cover her journey to becoming an interior designer and the importance of equitable design for all. Quote: "I refus…
March 16, 2021
Heritage for the next generation w/ Monica Rhodes
In this episode, I talk with the amazing Monica Rhodes. Our conversation meandered from the US Colored Troops to Fred Shuttlesworth to Contraband Camps & Negro baseball league stadiums. Monica previously worked at the Nat…
Feb. 24, 2021
The love of building w/ Constance Lai
In this episode, I talk with Constance "Connie" Lai about being an architect and a woman working in the preservation trades and construction field. We talk about professional differences she observed while completing her Ri…
Jan. 28, 2021
Dismantling Preservation w/ Sarah Marsom
This episode features a conversation with Sarah Marsom. We cover ways to make the preservation field more accessible, the impetus behind her Dismantle Preservation Conference and the importance of getting paid. Quote: "We a…
Jan. 14, 2021
Site control & Catalysts w/ Patricia Ofori
This episode features a conversation between me and Real Estate entrepreneur, Patricia Ofori. We talk about her journey of getting started in real estate, repurposing buildings, and the importance of knowing the process of …
Dec. 30, 2020
Some of my favorite things from 2020
**Some of the links above may be Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you.** This episode features some of my fav…
Nov. 8, 2020
A Sense of Place w/ Professor Amber Wiley
This episode features a conversation with Professor Amber Wiley. She is an old friend who is an Assistant Professor in the Art History Department at Rutgers University and a scholar who has traveled the world studying cultu…
Oct. 20, 2020
Layers of Colonialism w/ Germaine Joseph
**EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE** This episode features a conversation with Germaine Joseph with the Saint Lucia National Trust. We talk about heritage and preservation, colonialism, colorism, climate change, tourism, …