#18 / Professional Series: Leading as an introvert, prioritizing your goals, and knowing your why feat. Tracy Carusi

12/16/21 • 68 min

In this Professional Series interview, we speak with Tracy Carusi, 2021 President of AIA Atlanta and Former President/CEO of Collins Cooper Carusi Architects.
We dive into Tracy's past (including some statements she received about being the only woman in the drafting room), how she put the "Carusi" in Collins Cooper Carusi, and why introverts make fantastic leaders. She also lends advice on knowing your worth in the field, and knowing the why behind everything you do.
Join us in this content packed conversation with Tracy, we promise you'll leave inspired!
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Maria & Emily's Recommendations:

Show: Maid
Show: Succession
ARE Prep: Quizlet

Book Rec for introverts in leadership

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cane

Projects mentioned:

Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum - Zaha Hadid Architects

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Show: Maid
Show: Succession
ARE Prep: Quizlet

Book Rec for introverts in leadership

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cane

Projects mentioned:

Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum - Zaha Hadid Architects

Support the show

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#17 / Professional Series: Breaking glass ceilings, retrofitting suburbia and the post pandemic city feat. Ellen Dunham-Jones

In one of our favorite episodes yet, we sit down with Ellen Dunham-Jones; architect, urban designer, educator, author, podcast host, viral TED Talk host...the list goes on!
We cover a lot of ground with Ellen during this episode, including the adversities she faced as one of the few women in her architecture program, what sparked her interest in "retrofitting suburbia," and how autonomous vehicles will change the future of cities. We also discuss how COVID has impacted the public realm and her favorite mode of transportation (hint: it has two wheels). Join us in this thought-provoking conversation with one of our role models in the design industry - it's an episode you don't want to miss!
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Emily & Maria's recommendation links:
The French Dispatch's graphic illustrator
Sydney Cumming's workout channel
Chrissy Stanley's workout channel
Desk Crits
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Where to find Ellen:
Twitter
Redesigning Cities Podcast
TED Talk
WIRED interview
Her books (use code ARC35 for 30% off from now until December 2021!):
Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Solutions for Retrofitting Suburbs
Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Strategies for Urgent Challenges
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#19 / How to put your best self forward + avoid burnout

We're back for our first episode of 2022! Maria and Emily catch up with some big life updates (hint hint it might involve a job change) and give their recommendations on what they are loving right now.
They then dive into strategies on how to prioritize yourself this year and combat burn out. They cover topics like focusing on your mental health, silencing negative thoughts, setting boundaries, and much more. Tune into tips on how to put your best self out there this year - we're all on this journey together!
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