In this episode, Ariela and Jason head to the offices of John Stennis, co-owner of GYDE Architects—and once an intern under the very same roof! John shares his unique journey from intern to partner, proving that big things can happen when you stick around, persevere, and work hard. We dive into the art (and challenge) of bringing clients into the design process without losing the vision, plus some hard truths about how long great design really takes.

Whether you're into architecture or just curious about what happens when reality meets design dreams, this conversation is full of insights and lessons from the front lines of the industry.