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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.

She Builds Podcast


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 155 EPISODES

    4.8 from 42 ratings Listeners of She Builds Podcast that love the show mention: great women, learned something new, sharing, stories, hosts, love, fun.


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    The She Builds Podcast is a truly fantastic and engaging show that I cannot recommend enough. From the moment you start listening, you are immediately drawn in by the incredible chemistry between the hosts. Their banter and camaraderie create a lively and fun atmosphere that keeps you entertained throughout each episode.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the thoroughness and entertainment value of the stories told about women builders. Each episode dives into the lives and careers of these remarkable women, shedding light on their achievements and contributions to their respective fields. The hosts do an exceptional job of presenting these stories in a way that is not only informative but also enjoyable to listen to. You can't help but be captivated by the unknown stories that are shared.

    Furthermore, The She Builds Podcast consistently provides a learning experience in every episode. Whether it's discovering new facts about women architects or gaining insights from inspiring individuals, there is always something new to be learned. The podcast does an excellent job of presenting information in a way that is accessible and engaging for all listeners.

    Unfortunately, it's hard to find any negative aspects about this podcast. However, one minor critique could be that sometimes episodes may feel slightly rushed due to time constraints. With so much content and fascinating stories packed into each episode, it would be great to have more time dedicated to certain topics or interviews.

    In conclusion, The She Builds Podcast is an outstanding podcast that combines entertainment, education, and inspiration. The chemistry between the hosts creates an enjoyable listening experience, while the thoroughness and storytelling make for captivating episodes. If you're looking for a podcast that celebrates remarkable women builders while providing an engaging learning experience, this is definitely one to add to your playlist.



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    Latest episodes from She Builds Podcast

    Episode 130: Season 12 Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 29:11


    Take a look back on season 12 of She Builds Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our favorite episodes and more. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/season12wrap-up

    Episode 129: Hatshepsut

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 44:26


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Hatshepsut, an Egyptian pharaoh who was a prolific builder. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/hatshepsut

    Episode 128: Chloethiel Woodard Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 29:14


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Chloethiel Woodard Smith, an architect and urban planner in Washington D.C. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/chloethielwoodardsmith

    Episode 127: Elena Luzzatto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 33:08


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Elena Luzzatto who worked at the Technical Office for the Municipality of Rome. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/elenaluzzatto Mentioned in this episode:TonicDMInside NBTN

    Episode 126: Margaret Feilman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 26:57


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Margaret Feilman, an Australian architect and urban planner. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/margaretfeilmanMentioned in this episode:TonicDM

    Episode 125: Agnes Ballard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 26:44


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Agnes Ballard, the first female architect in Florida and the first female superintendent of Palm Beach County. For show notes and more information, check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/agnesballardMentioned in this episode:UnstructDesign Vault

    Episode 12: Matilde Díaz Vélez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 28:56


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Matilde Díaz Vélez, an urbanist and developer who began the Carlos Díaz Vélez Foundation. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/matildediazvelez

    Episode 123: Pravina Mehta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 32:14


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Pravina Mehta, an architect and urban planner from India. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/pravinamehta

    Episode 122: Belle Moskowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 29:28


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Belle Moskowitz, a pioneer in social reform and political strategist in the early 20th century. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/bellemoskowitz

    Episode 121: Virginia Andreescu Haret

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 34:24


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Virginia Andreescu Haret, the first woman to become the Romanian Architectural Inspector General. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/virginiaandreescuharetMentioned in this episode:Design VaultUnstruct

    Charette: Girls in Civil

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 44:03


    Tune in to hear our conversation with the women of the organization Girls in Civil. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/girlsincivil

    Charette: Architecture is Political

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 44:02


    Tune in to hear our conversation with Melissa Daniel about her podcast Architecture is Political. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/architectureispolitical

    Charette: WiA Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 49:25


    Tune in to hear our conversation with Alexandra Chaves and Danielle Smith, the current and incoming chairs of the Women in Architecture (WiA) group in Austin, TX. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/wiaaustin

    Charette: SoFloNOMA chat with President Tiffany Montañez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 41:50


    We are kicking off 2025 with a series of Charettes! Have you made a New Year's resolution or goal to volunteer more? In the next couple of weeks, we will be conducting a series of Charette Interviews with a few of our favorite organizations and groups. We kick off our series with our conversation with Tiffany Montañez, President of the South Florida Chapter of NOMA (SoFloNOMA) in Miami, Florida. Be sure to tune in to learn how to get involved with SoFloNOMA and National Initiatives. Mentioned in this episode:Design VaultUnstructTangible Remnants

    Episode 120: Season 11 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 39:54


    Take a look back on season 11 of She Builds Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our favorite episodes and more. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/season11wrap-upMentioned in this episode:DetailedHUD-IAH

    Episode 119: Lin Huiyin, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 36:52


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Lin Huiyin. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/linhuiyinpart2Mentioned in this episode:HUD-IAHArchITDetailed

    Charette: HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing Competition 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 51:01


    Tune in to hear our conversation with Regina Gray the Director of the Affordable Housing Research and Technology Division in the Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) at the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, and learn about the HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing Competition 2024. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/hudiah2024Mentioned in this episode:HUD-IAHArchITDetailed

    Episode 118: Lin Huiyin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 31:52


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Lin Huiyin. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/linhuiyin

    Episode 117: Barbara Stauffacher Solomon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 34:48


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, a graphic designer who collaborated with several architects. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/barbarastauffachersolomon

    Episode 116: Teresa Gisbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 33:08


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Teresa Gisbert, Bolivian architect and art historian, pioneer of Mestizo Art Studies. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/teresagisbert

    Episode 115: Florence Yoch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 33:51


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Florence Yoch. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/florenceyochMentioned in this episode:Tangible RemnantsEmerging

    Episode 114: Lillian Gilbreth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 37:56


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Lillian Gilbreth industrial engineer and innovative kitchen and product designer. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/lilliangilbreth

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    Episode 113: Alison Smithson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 38:30


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Alison Smithson, one of the pioneers of New Brutalism. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/alisonsmithson

    Charette: Kirsten Cessna Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 57:47


    Tune in to hear our conversation with Kirsten Cessna, Managing Director of Gensler Austin, as we discuss caregivers in the profession. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/kirstencessnainterview

    Episode 112: Anne Tyng Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 42:09


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Anne Tyng, first licensed woman architect in Pennsylvania and longtime collaborator with Louis Khan. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/annetyng2 Mentioned in this episode:ArchITAll AccessTangible RemnantsUnstructDetailed

    Episode 110: Ellen Biddle Shipman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 31:11


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Ellen Biddle Shipman, a Landscape Architect who left an impact on the American landscape. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/ellenbiddleshipman Mentioned in this episode:EmergingTangible RemnantsAll AccessArchITUnstruct

    Charette: WiA TXA Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 41:08


    Tune in for a great conversation with five women involved in the 2024 Women in Architecture Exhibit where they share more details on the inception and development of the exhibit. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/wiatxapart3

    Episode 109: Ruth Adler Schnee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 46:29


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Ruth Adler Schnee. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/ruthadlerschneeMentioned in this episode:Design VaultUnstructTangible RemnantsArchITDetailed

    Episode 111: Anne Tyng Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 32:16


    Mentioned in this episode:Tangible RemnantsEmergingUnstructArchITAll Access

    Charette: WiA TXA Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 43:32


    Tune in for a great conversation with five women involved in the 2014 Women in Architecture Exhibit where they share more details on the inception and development of the exhibit. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/wiatxapart2

    Episode 108: Lilian Swann Saarinen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 41:04


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Lilian Swann Saarinen, sculptor of iconic architecture projects. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/lilianswannsaarinen Mentioned in this episode:ArchITTangible RemnantsDetailedUnstruct

    Episode 107: Loja Saarinen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 27:25


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Loja Saarinen, the matriarch of the Saarinen family and contributor to the Cranbrook Institution. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/lojasaarinen

    Episode 106: Isabel Roberts & Ida Annah Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 39:03


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Isabel Roberts & Ida Annah Ryan. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/isabelrobertsidaannahryanMentioned in this episode:Tangible RemnantsDesign Vault

    Episode 105: Mary Nevan Gannon & Alice J. Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 40:49


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Mary Nevan Gannon and Alice J. Hands. This duo would become one of the youngest and early examples of woman-woman architecture partnerships. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/marynevangannonandalicehands

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    Episode 104: Ada Gomperz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 32:05


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Ada Gomperz interior designer with a focus on kitchen design and collaborator of many architects. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/adagomperzMentioned in this episode:SpacesUnstructEmergingTangible Remnants

    Charette: AIA24

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 45:03


    Tune in to hear She Builds Podcast's first live episode recorded from Washington DC during the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/aia24Mentioned in this episode:SpacesUnstructTangible RemnantsEmerging

    WiA TXA Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 32:37


    Tune in to learn the story of the Women in Architecture Houston Chapter Timeline Exhibit of 2014. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/wiatxapart1 Mentioned in this episode:ArchIT

    Episode 103: Gertrude Comfort Morrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 33:11


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Gertrude Comfort Morrow. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/gertrudecomfortmorrowMentioned in this episode:Tangible RemnantsEntreArchitectSpacesArchITEntreArchitect

    Episode 102: Clara Driscoll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 34:06


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Clara Driscoll artist, furniture designer, and Head of the Tiffany Girls. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/claradriscollMentioned in this episode:EntreArchitectArchIT

    Episode 101: Liane Zimbler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 37:44


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Liane Zimbler, owner of architecture firms in Austria and the United States, who collaborated and partnered with other women. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/lianezimblerMentioned in this episode:EntreArchitectTangible RemnantsEmergingUnstruct

    Charette: Julia Pascutto Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 48:23


    Tune in to hear conversation with Julia Pascutto discussing her gendered spaces study. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/juliapascuttointerview

    Charette: Yasmeen Lari Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 56:49


    Tune in to hear conversation with Yasmeen Lari discussing her life and work. For show notes and more information, check out our website: https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/yasmeenlariinterviewMentioned in this episode:Come and hang out with us at the AIA Conference on Architecture!Are you coming to the AIA Conference this year? SO ARE WE! That's right! The THREE of us: Norgerie, Lizi, and Jessica will be at the conference in Washington D.C. We will do a live recording at the Gabl Media Mixer on June 6th - grab your tickets here: https://gablmedia.com/A24 Then on June 7th at 4 pm, come hang out with us at the Capital City Brewery before your evening festivities. We can't wait to meet ya!Design VaultArchIT

    Charette: Costa Rica

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 26:09


    Learn about the She Builds Podcast trip to Costa Rica last year and the Archventures we went on. For show notes and more information check out our website at https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/costaricaMentioned in this episode:Detailed

    Episode 100: Season 10 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 77:43


    Take a look back on season 10 of She Builds Podcast. In this episode, we discuss our favorite episodes and more. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/season10wrap-up

    Charette: Gabl Media Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 54:22


    Listen as we interview Mark R. LePage and Dimitrius Lynch, the co-founders of Gabl Media, and have a fun conversation about 100th episodes in the lead up to our 100th episode next week. For show notes and more information check out our website. https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/charettes/gablmediaMentioned in this episode:Speak PipeWe're planning something special and we need your help. Please go to THIS LINK (https://www.speakpipe.com/SheBuildsPodcast) and leave us a 10-30 second voice note about your favorite episode, caryatid, or any lady in the AEC profession who inspires your career and life. You might hear yourself on a future episode. Stay tuned!ArchITTangible Remnants

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    Charette: Jessica's Birthday 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 26:46


    It's Jessica's Birthday! Before airing our 100th episode, Jessica shares an intimate reflection on her hopes and significant moments of her podcast journey. Tune in to hear about why she is passionate about doing the podcast and more.Mentioned in this episode:Tangible RemnantsSpeak PipeWe're planning something special and we need your help. Please go to THIS LINK (https://www.speakpipe.com/SheBuildsPodcast) and leave us a 10-30 second voice note about your favorite episode, caryatid, or any lady in the AEC profession who inspires your career and life. You might hear yourself on a future episode. Stay tuned!

    Episode 99: Denise Scott Brown, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 48:31


    Learn more about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Denise Scott Brown. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/denisescottbrown2Mentioned in this episode:UnstructJoin our Live Recording on March 2nd!Have you listened to a She Builds Podcast episode and thought "it's like I'm in the room with them? " Now is your chance to join the party! We will do a live recording of our 100th episode and everyone is invited! On March 2nd at 2 pm EST - Lizi Raar, Norgerie Rivas, and me Jessica Rogers - will live record our 100th episode. Join us as we record the wrap-up of our season and reflect on the past ten - we play our typical games and share some of our favorite moments. Here is the link: https://riverside.fm/studio/she-builds-podcast see you there!ArchITCVGSpeak PipeWe're planning something special and we need your help. Please go to THIS LINK (https://www.speakpipe.com/SheBuildsPodcast) and leave us a 10-30 second voice note about your favorite episode, caryatid, or any lady in the AEC profession who inspires your career and life. You might hear yourself on a future episode. Stay tuned!CoDesign

    Episode 98: Denise Scott Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 42:52


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Denise Scott Brown. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/denisescottbrownMentioned in this episode:UnstructArchIT

    Episode 97: Dr. Sharon Sutton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 31:31


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Dr. Sharon Sutton, the first African American woman to be promoted to a full-time professor at the University of Michigan. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/sharonsuttonMentioned in this episode:Speak PipeWe're planning something special and we need your help. Please go to THIS LINK (https://www.speakpipe.com/SheBuildsPodcast) and leave us a 10-30 second voice note about your favorite episode, caryatid, or any lady in the AEC profession who inspires your career and life. You might hear yourself on a future episode. Stay tuned!Join our Live Recording on March 2nd!Have you listened to a She Builds Podcast episode and thought "it's like I'm in the room with them? " Now is your chance to join the party! We will do a live recording of our 100th episode and everyone is invited! On March 2nd at 2 pm EST - Lizi Raar, Norgerie Rivas, and me Jessica Rogers - will live record our 100th episode. Join us as we record the wrap-up of our season and reflect on the past ten - we play our typical games and share some of our favorite moments. Here is the link: https://riverside.fm/studio/she-builds-podcast see you there!ArchIT

    Episode 96: Solange d'Herbez de la Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 42:15


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Solange d'Herbez de la Tour, founder of the International Union of Women Architects. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/solangedherbezdelatourMentioned in this episode:Speak PipeWe're planning something special and we need your help. Please go to THIS LINK (https://www.speakpipe.com/SheBuildsPodcast) and leave us a 10-30 second voice note about your favorite episode, caryatid, or any lady in the AEC profession who inspires your career and life. You might hear yourself on a future episode. Stay tuned!CoDesignArchITJoin our Live Recording on March 2nd!Have you listened to a She Builds Podcast episode and thought "it's like I'm in the room with them? " Now is your chance to join the party! We will do a live recording of our 100th episode and everyone is invited! On March 2nd at 2 pm EST - Lizi Raar, Norgerie Rivas, and me Jessica Rogers - will live record our 100th episode. Join us as we record the wrap-up of our season and reflect on the past ten - we play our typical games and share some of our favorite moments. Here is the link: https://riverside.fm/studio/she-builds-podcast see you there!

    Episode 95: Dr. Eleanor K. Baum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 29:58


    Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Dr. Eleanor K. Baum, the first female Dean of an engineering school. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/eleanorkbaum Mentioned in this episode:Speak PipeWe're planning something special and we need your help. Please go to THIS LINK (https://www.speakpipe.com/SheBuildsPodcast) and leave us a 10-30 second voice note about your favorite episode, caryatid, or any lady in the AEC profession who inspires your career and life. You might hear yourself on a future episode. Stay tuned!ArchITJoin our Live Recording on March 2nd!Have you listened to a She Builds Podcast episode and thought "it's like I'm in the room with them? " Now is your chance to join the party! We will do a live recording of our 100th episode and everyone is invited! On March 2nd at 2 pm EST - Lizi Raar, Norgerie Rivas, and me Jessica Rogers - will live record our 100th episode. Join us as we record the wrap-up of our season and reflect on the past ten - we play our typical games and share some of our favorite moments. Here is the link: https://riverside.fm/studio/she-builds-podcast see you there!

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