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Flying Solo with Katie Kangas

EntreArchitect // Gābl Media
Architecture
Residential Architecture
Entrepreneurship
Community Engagement
Client Relationships
Architectural Design
Sustainability
Networking
Home Renovations
Family Living
Redjay Architecture
Small Business
Flight
Architectural Practice
Solopreneurship
Birds
Business Models
Flow Design
Diversity and Inclusion
Client Engagement

Architect Katie Kangas shares stories and conversations with entrepreneur architects who utilize unique marketing strategies and business structures in their solo and small firms. Katie compares these practitioners to different birds to celebrate the diverse ways architects serve their clients. Listen along for inspiration to start or refine your own professional practice. My hope is to encourage ... more

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In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas explores the many ways architects define their practice and how those paths shift when working independently. It starts by questioning the traditional roles in the profession—are architects problem-so... more

In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas speaks with East Coast architect and solopreneur John Clark, founder of REDjay Architecture. John describes his practice as classic custom residential design with a modern twist, much like the bird be... more

In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas talks with Darguin Fortuna, founder of Flow Design, about the journey from feeling like an ugly duckling in other firms to becoming a fully fledged swan leading his own practice. Early in his career, ... more

In this episode of Flying Solo, host Katie Kangas speaks with Minnesota-based architect Marcy Conrad Nutt, whose work centers on bringing high-performance design to everyday projects through the principles of Passive House. Marcy’s mission is to make... more

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Recent Guests

John Clark
Founder of REDjay Architecture, specializing in residential architecture
REDjay Architecture
Episode: John Clark (Redjay)
Darguin Fortuna
Founder of Flow Design and winner of the AIA Young Architect Award (2024)
Flow Design
Episode: Darguin Fortuna (Swan)
Marcy Conrad Nutt
Founder of Yarrow Architecture and certified passive house designer
Yarrow Architecture
Episode: Marcy Conrad Nutt (Chickadee)
Tiersa Wodash
Architect and founder of Brick and Mortar, focused on helping small business owners and entrepreneurs in Duluth, Minnesota.
Brick and Mortar
Episode: Tiersa Wodash (Heron)
Angela Boersma
Founder of ID8, a rural architecture firm
ID8
Episode: Angela Boersma (Dipper)
Innes Henderson
Founder of S2S Architects
S2S Architects
Episode: Innes Henderson (Hummingbird)
Edward J. Shannon
A sole practitioner architect and author of The Sole Practitioner Architect
Spirit Lake Studio
Episode: Edward Shannon (Woodpecker)
Vin Minkler
Solo practitioner architect in New Jersey
Episode: Vin Minkler (Puffin)
Sam Williams
Residential architect focused on renovations and expansions for families.
Craft Architecture
Episode: Sam Williams (Nuthatch)

Host

Katie Kangas
Host and architect who shares insights on entrepreneurship in the architectural field, particularly for solo and small firm practitioners. She draws creative parallels between the lives of architects and the characteristics of various birds.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#212
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#218
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#197
France/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#44
Philippines/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#46
Colombia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#206
Sweden/Arts/Design

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Tiersa Wodash (Heron)
Q: What is your process for helping clients before they sign a lease?
I'm preparing them to become a more informed client by educating them on the design process and potential issues they may face.
Tiersa Wodash (Heron)
Q: What are three words that would describe Brick and Mortar?
Resourceful, empowering, and collaborative.
Tiersa Wodash (Heron)
Q: How did you choose to serve that community of entrepreneurs and business owners?
I found that I really enjoyed working with small businesses and individual stakeholders who have a passion for what they are doing.
Innes Henderson (Hummingbird)
Q: What personal strengths, hopes, and dreams did you build into starting S2S Architects?
It was about having the creative freedom to prioritize my passions in architecture and being able to explore that in practice.
Innes Henderson (Hummingbird)
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about your practice when you got started and the kind of work you do?
I started in 2018 and faced challenges similar to raising a newborn, striving to nurture my practice while gaining stability.

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What is Flying Solo about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focus on the journey of solo and small firm architects is central, with each episode highlighting their unique marketing strategies and business models. There's an exploration of the personal stories behind each architect's path, emphasizing themes of entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation within the field of architecture. The host, drawing amusing parallels between architects and various birds, brings a creative and relatable dimension to discussions, showcasing how these professionals adapt and thrive in their distinct practices. This podcast is particularly resonant for those looking to start their own architectural practice or refine their business approaches, offering insights from diverse voices in the architectural community.... more

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1. John Clark
2. Darguin Fortuna
3. Marcy Conrad Nutt
4. Tiersa Wodash
5. Angela Boersma
6. Innes Henderson
7. Edward J. Shannon
8. Vin Minkler

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