Karen McNeil

Karen McNeil, a historian known for her work on Julia Morgan, dives into the extraordinary life of the groundbreaking architect. They discuss Morgan's pioneering journey as the first woman admitted to the architecture program in Paris and the first licensed woman architect in California. The conversation highlights her remarkable partnership with William Randolph Hearst in designing Hearst Castle and how she championed women's empowerment through architecture. McNeil also shares insights into Morgan's legacy and her posthumous recognition with the AIA Gold Medal.