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She Builds Podcast is a podcast about women in the design and construction industry throughout history. On it you will hear stories of the life, work, struggles, and achievements of women architects. You should listen if you are interested in learning more about women’s history and contribution to the building profession.

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Latest Episodes

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 www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/bellhooks

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 www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/adelagargollofreer

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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 note... more

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 www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/emilywarrrenroeblingreplay

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 ht... more

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 informatio... more

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: www.shebuildspodcast.com/... more

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 h... more

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Recent Guests

Je'Nen Chastain
A business strategist and facilitator helping AEC firms navigate growth, leadership, transition, and cultural change
Apostrophe Consulting
Episode: Episode 143: Interview with Je'Nen Chastain
Caitlin Brady
Architect, creative problem solver, and community builder
Host of Architectette
Episode: Episode 141: Architectette Interview
Krystyn Haecker
Partner at Me Another Group and president-elect of the Texas Society of Architects
Me Another Group
Episode: Charette: Krystyn Haecker Interview
Bryce Batts
Co-founder of Career Collective, an AEC staffing company, and author of 'The Career Architect'
Career Collective
Episode: Charette: Bryce Batts Interview
Juliet Seram
A Kenyan-American architect and owner of Studio Boma, focusing on residential design and commercial interior remodels.
Studio Boma
Episode: Episode 137: Marie Triepcke Krøyer Alfvén
May Al-Ibraashi
Architectural engineer and founder of Megawra, focusing on sustainable and socially responsible heritage restoration in Cairo.
Megawra BEC
Episode: Episode 129: Hatshepsut
Gabriela Yanez-Gonzalez
A PhD student in Structural Engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and Outreach Coordinator for Girls in Civil.
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Episode: Charette: Girls in Civil
Chad Melis Reyes
A Planner Engineer at a consulting firm and Financial Manager for Girls in Civil.
Consulting firm in Washington, DC
Episode: Charette: Girls in Civil
Gilmary O'Neill
A Project Engineer in transportation and Podcast Manager for Girls in Civil.
Transportation firm in Virginia
Episode: Charette: Girls in Civil

Hosts

Nergeri Rivas
Host and co-host with a focus on women's contributions to architecture and design.
Jessica Rogers
Host and co-host dedicated to exploring women in the architectural profession.
Lizzie Raher
Co-host with an emphasis on storytelling about women's impact in architecture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Poor presentation

    Great subjects but a very poor presentation. I could not listen to more than five minutes of the silly presentation.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HLLHB
    United Statesa year ago
  • Learn so much!

    In each episode you learn so much about incredible women who have paved the way! Plus the hosts are so fun to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katerina Burianova
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must-listen

    Love this pod. It covers important women in the industry in a fun, thorough way. Without Jess, Lizi, and Norgerie, so much information would be lost! Thanks for sharing these ladies’ stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    .cait.
    United Statesa year ago
  • What could be

    I found this podcast by accident. I was talking to a friend about Margot Taulé and was showing him her “Blue House” in Santo Domingo. I got excited at the fact that she was featured in an international Podcast but as it is usual these days with information about DR coming from the US and its diaspora it all begins and ends with Haiti and our relationship (even when talking about architecture. The surprise that Margot was descendants from french immigrants because Haiti was colonized by France an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    LesterM14
    United States4 years ago
  • awesome

    amezeballs, really fun show. Really like the chemistry between the hosts. Love learning about unknown stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rid ekwkx
    United States5 years ago
  • Woooooooowwwww

    The best architecture podcast I’ve heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    louiserry
    United States5 years ago
  • Should Be On Everyone’s Top 10 List

    Podcast filled with everything I love:

    * Fun engaging discussions between hosts.

    * Very thorough and entertaining stories of all the women builders profiled.

    * Learned something new in every episode

    * Women Architects!

    Can’t wait for the second season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnaMLAuthor
    United States5 years ago
  • Love the topic.

    What a great and interesting topic. Love the storytelling and camaraderie among the hosts. Can't wait to hear more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    r3dwriter
    United States6 years ago
  • If you’re a fan of podcast you’ll love this one!

    These ladies had me laughing out loud (literally)!! So good !!! can’t wait for more episodes!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emerita Ocana
    United States6 years ago
  • Great stories, great women, so much to learn

    Great stories, great women, so much to learn from all of them and get inspired, thanks for sharing all of this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oriverah
    United States6 years ago
  • Can’t wait to listen more!

    Intelligent women, sharing interesting information in a well thought out way. Definitely going to be listening for more episodes and excited to learn more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miekemama
    United States6 years ago
  • Super informative and fun podcast!

    Super informative and fun podcast! The three hosts have a lot of banter and make the life of architect women even more interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pangoleen
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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There are mixed reviews; while some love the focus on women's achievements, others have raised concerns about the presentation style.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and the rich historical context provided about women's roles in architecture.
The camaraderie among hosts and their chemistry is frequently highlighted as a key strength of the show.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 143: Interview with Je'Nen Chastain
Q: What made you want to trademark your business?
Je'Nen explains the significance of her name and the importance of branding and trademarking for her business identity.
Episode 143: Interview with Je'Nen Chastain
Q: How is Apostrophe Consulting going?
Je'Nen discusses the evolution of her business and how she's focusing on consulting for AEC firms with a tailored approach.
Episode 141: Architectette Interview
Q: What are your aspirations for the show in 2026?
Caitlin hopes to stay consistent with her podcast episodes and to perhaps conduct in-person interviews to foster community engagement.
Episode 141: Architectette Interview
Q: What inspired you to start your podcast?
Caitlin started her podcast to create a sense of community for women in the architecture industry, addressing the lack of mentorship and representation she experienced.
Charette: Krystyn Haecker Interview
Q: Is there a specific initiative you're most excited about or that you're going to focus on as president-elect?
My primary role is to visit with our members across Texas and gather insights before leading future initiatives as president.

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Focused on the remarkable narratives of women in the design and construction sectors, this podcast offers engaging discussions that showcase the contributions, struggles, and achievements of female architects throughout history. The episodes often feature prominent figures, emphasizing their paths in a male-dominated field while intertwining personal anecdotes and reflections, which not only highlight individual achievements but also the broader societal challenges these women faced. Through in-depth explorations and lively conversations among the hosts, listeners are drawn into the compelling stories of trailblazers who have significantly influenced the architecture and construction landscape.

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2. Caitlin Brady
3. Krystyn Haecker
4. Bryce Batts
5. Juliet Seram
6. May Al-Ibraashi
7. Gabriela Yanez-Gonzalez
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