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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 the Flying Solo Podcast, host Katie Kangas speaks with Laurie McGinley, licensed architect, private advisor, and author of The Dissolve. Laurie began her career in architecture but found herself increasingly drawn to design transfo... more

In this episode of the Flying Solo Podcast, host Katie Kangas speaks with Damaris Melo-Gyasi, founder of Design by Melo. Her small architecture designs inclusive projects focused on long-term community impact. Damaris did not originally plan to becom... more

In this episode of the Flying Solo Podcast, host Katie Kangas speaks with Ashley Mitlyng, founder of Mitlyng Design + Architecture, a Twin Cities–based residential practice focused on renovations and additions.

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In this episode of the Flying Solo Podcast, host Katie Kangas speaks with Meghan Elliott, a structural engineer, historic preservation expert, and founder of New History. Meghan shares how her career was shaped by early experiences with earthquake en... more

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#105
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Talking Points

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Mehgan Elliot (Oxpecker)
Q: If someone wanted to take your path, what advice would you give them?
Continue to learn and develop new skills to solve problems, as challenges and industries continuously change.
Mehgan Elliot (Oxpecker)
Q: What three words describe your firm's unique approach?
Outcomes-based, mission-driven, and interdisciplinary.
Molly Dalsin (Weaverbird)
Q: What has been your strategy for connecting with clients and projects that align with your vision?
Molly shares her reliance on networking events and word of mouth to connect with potential clients and collaborators who share a similar mission.
Molly Dalsin (Weaverbird)
Q: How do you avoid generalization in your housing design projects?
Molly discusses how she strives to focus on human experiences in design and emphasizes the importance of engaging with the community and users in multifamily housing projects.
Molly Dalsin (Weaverbird)
Q: What three words would you use to describe your firm's approach?
Molly describes her firm's approach as human, interconnected, and impactful.

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This show spotlights architect‑entrepreneurs running solo or small firms who mix creativity with practical business strategies. Across episodes, listeners hear how hosts and guests craft unique marketing approaches, client relationships, and firm structures that support independent practice while staying true to design values. Topics frequently center on entrepreneurship, storytelling in architecture, sustainable or community‑driven design, and the realities of balancing business with craft. A standout feature is the host's bird‑themed framing of practice styles, which offers memorable metaphors for different working mindsets and leadership approaches. Potential listeners are likely drawn to actionable guidance for starting, growing, or ref... more

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