Your host, Aya Shlachter, talks with Sandra Madison, CEO & Chairperson of Robert P. Madison International, Inc.

In this episode, Aya shares an inspiring conversation with fellow Clevelander Sandra Madison on leadership and growth in the context of being an architect and the CEO of a renowned firm. Sandra also talks about her path to becoming a CEO, how self-confidence helped her conquer the hurdles she faced as a woman of color beginning her career in architecture, and how this ultimately helped her become the powerhouse woman she is today.

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Your host, Aya Shlachter, talks with Sonya Haffey, principal of V Starr Interior.

In this episode, Aya and Sonya explore the factors that contribute to the effective operation of V Starr and delve into what makes it function like a well-oiled machine. The two also discussed Sonya’s early career life, how she transitioned from a pre-med student to a design student, and how she manages her roles as a principal of a thriving interior design firm and a mother of four.

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Your host, Aya Shlachter, talks with Jing Johnson of Prism Renderings. Jing Johnson started Prism Renderings in 2005 to help clients leverage their project imagery as a business tool. They work with architects, developers, investors, facility owners, and brokers to provide 3D renderings, 360 panoramic renderings, and multi-media animations showing projects from a variety of views at any stage of development.

To learn more about Jing’s work, visit https://www.prismrenderings.com/

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Your host, Aya Shlachter, talks with Vivian Lee of Woods Bagot. Vivian Lee is the New York Studio Executive Director. Her extraordinary pedigree as a designer and leader serves to elevate the studio culture, while her mission to foster sustainability enriches the environment. She is a champion for equitable practice and advocates for diversity and inclusion in the architectural community.

To learn more about Vivian’s work, visit https://www.woodsbagot.com/

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Your host, Aya Shlachter talks with Angela Mazzi of Architecting. Angela Mazzi is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through the built environment with an emphasis on socio-cultural impacts. Since 1995, she has been an advocate for good design as essential to the quality of life with emphasis on urban impacts, user needs, and community interaction.

To learn more about Angela’s work, visit http://architectingpodcast.com/

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Your host, Aya Shlachter talks with Hafsa Burt of hb+a Architects. hb+a Architects is a hands-on, tech-savvy design studio focused on delivering high-quality design projects. The firm today consists of design professionals; bringing over 105 years of combined experience. They have a successful history with Planning and Building Departments in numerous counties all over the bay area.

To learn more about Hafsa’s work, visit https://hbaarchitects.com/

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Your host, Aya Shlachter talks with Violetta Ustayev of Vi Design. Violetta brings a distinctive, holistic approach to design, for the past ten years, she has infused her work with her own eclectic style. Vi Design is an award winning design firm that specializes on interior design, construction management, and staging. Violetta brings a distinctive, holistic approach to design.

To learn more about Violetta’s work, visit https://www.vi-designs.com/

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Your host, Aya Shlachter talks with Sara Kolata. Sara has always been a humanitarian at heart, she moved to Guatemala with $300 to her name where she began building schools and houses. In this episode, you’ll hear how about the trials and errors Sara experienced while building her business, different construction styles, the benefits of marketing, and more.

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Your host, Aya Shlachter talks with Karen Asprea. Karen Asprea is a New York City based interior designer with distinct focus on the luxury residential market. Specializing in design for luxury residential developments, private homes and commercial spaces.

To learn more about Karen’s work, visit https://www.karenasprea.com/

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Your host, Aya Shlachter talks with Elizabeth Averyanova. Elizaveth believes you can make great money doing the work you love. Whether that means building an online design business or pursuing a job that is aligned with who you truly want to become, all it takes is the proper mindset and the right actions to build your skillset and expertise. Today, she’s had the privilege of having worked with over 350+ exceptional clients from all around the world, helping them design their homes, start new businesses, dive into real estate development, and showcase their ideas in visual ways.

To learn more about Elizabeth’s work, visit https://elizabethaveryanova.com/

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