In this episode, I sit down with architect and entrepreneur Kristen Becker, founder of Mutuus Studio in Seattle. Kristen shares her powerful journey from childhood adversity to a career in professional dance, and ultimately to becoming a successful female business owner in the male-dominated field of architecture.

We dive into how her background in teaching dance has shaped her unique communication style as a leader, how she built a holistic, people-first studio model that supports families and promotes work-life balance, and why mentorship—especially for women—is essential to creating change. Kristen also opens up about the moment she realized she didn’t need to hide motherhood to be professional and how bringing her whole self to work became a game-changer.

“Our biggest challenge is often ourselves holding us back… You don’t have to have it all figured out to take the first step.” – Kristen Becker

She leaves us with a nautical mantra: “Sailing full and by”—a beautiful metaphor for pushing to the edge of your potential and staying open to the wind of life, even when it doesn’t take you in a straight line.

Key Topics:

Leading in male-dominated industries

Embracing authenticity in business and leadership

Work-life integration, not just balance

The power of mentorship and modeling leadership

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This episode is a must-listen for any woman navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, or the decision to step fully into who she is, without compromise.

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