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It's been a long time coming, but ever since we went on her podcast, From the Honeycomb, we wanted to bring Katerina over to ours! Listen to this interview to learn more about how she transitioned from her previous job working for another architect to starting her own business. Aside from architecture, Katerina also runs her podcast and helps other entrepreneurs start their own firm.


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In this casual catch-up, Maria and Emily give each of their 5 things they'd tell themselves when starting out in the professional world. They both also share some biiig life updates at the beginning of the episode!
While much of this episode is motivated by the trials of a new job or a first job, much of this advice is still relevant no matter where you are in your career! Let us know what 5 things you'd tell YOURself!

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On another incredible interview, Maria and Emily sit down with Caitlin Brady, host of the Architectette Podcast! What happens when you're done with exams and can finally call yourself an architect? Listen in to hear more about how to advocate for yourself while being one of the youngest in the room, career progression and importance of life outside of the office.

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It's finally here! Maria shares all of her most useful tips and tricks she learned from her experience as an international student going to college in the United States. Even if you're not in the architecture field, this episode is packed full of amazing advice. 

00:00 - Getting to college
15:20 - In-college experience
34:15 - Post-college advice
43:25 - Listener Questions

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In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 4th exam in our recommended test order - Programming & Analysis!  She covers the content of the key sections in the test, goes over practice questions, and covers study resources + miscellaneous tips that YOU need to PASS this exam! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Be sure to follow @openplanpodcast on Instagram for even more ARE content & fun architecture tips and tricks.

Timestamps:

5:50 - Content of test & practice questions

26:45 - Miscellaneous tips

28:17 - Resources

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Ballast (PPI) Review Manual
Building Construction Illustrated
Site Planning and Design Handbook
Problem Seeking
The Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation
Black Spectacles Practice Quizzes

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Get ready for an unfiltered catch up of what happened this summer! It's been a whirlwind of life events and we are catching you up on all things wedding, Eras Tour, vacations and we get a bit ~deep~ at the end. We hope you enjoy! Here are timestamps:

0:00 Intro
1:30 Eras Tour Recap
9:30 Emily in Atlanta
11:03 Hamptons Bachelorette
13:43 Brazil Wedding
44:10 Maria's Takeaways

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In this episode, Emily and Maria share practical habits they are incorporating into their daily life that breaks up the monotony of the everyday grind & brings the joy back into simply LIVING. We hope this episode inspires you!

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In our next installment of the ARE 5.0 Series, Emily goes solo to talk about the 3rd exam in our recommended test order - Construction & Evaluation!  She covers the content of the key sections in the test, goes over practice questions, and covers study resources + miscellaneous tips that YOU need to PASS this exam! Good luck to everyone studying - we are rooting for you! Be sure to follow @openplanpodcast on Instagram for even more ARE content & fun architecture tips and tricks.

Timestamps:

4:06 - Content of test & practice questions

17:55 - Study Resources

28:00 - Miscellaneous tips

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP)
AHPP Wiley Guide

AIA Contracts
Ballast (PPI) Review Manual
Hyperfine Architecture
Building Construction Illustrated

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Kate Reggev truly does it all! By day she is an architect working as an Owner's Rep while teaching at Columbia GSAPP, and by night she is an architectural writer for publications like MadameArchitect, Architectural Digest, Dwell, and more.  Interested in transitioning from a traditional architecture firm to the Owner's side and flexing your project management skills? Or learning how to get into writing in the design world? This episode has all that and more - so you don't want to miss it!

Links mentioned:

Kate's Column: In Ink

Born Within These Walls: The Lying-In Hospital

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Negotiating a new job offer or a promotion can be uncomfortable - but we're here to change that!  Using the valuable advice they've received on their own journeys, Emily and Maria give in-depth guidance on how to change your job search mindset and get what you deserve during the negotiation period. What do you say when an employer asks for your ideal salary number? What do you do when you have multiple offers at the same time? How do you talk about getting promoted and a salary bump at your current job? They answer these questions and many, many more during this information-packed episode. You do not want to miss this!

Timestamps:

Catch Up  - 0:00 - 9:55

Salary Negotiation Content - 9:55

Links mentioned:

AIA Compensation Survey Salary Calculator

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