
Context & Clarity for Small Firm Architects
EntreArchitect's Context & Clarity Live co-hosted by Jeff Echols and Katie Kangas is the place where authors, experts, and thought leaders go to have engaged conversations with entrepreneurial architects around the world.
Latest episodes

Nov 22, 2022 • 32min
251: What is the Power of Place feat. Ryan Frederick
What is the power of place?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and co-host Katharine MacPhail backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Ryan Frederick - What is the Power of Place. Ryan Frederick is an author, nationally recognized thought leader on the connection between place and health, and Founder of SmartLiving 360.In the original conversation, Ryan joins us to follow up his presentation with a deeper dive into the power of place.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Nov 15, 2022 • 39min
250: The Business Case for EDI+J feat. Antoinette Bunkley
What’s the business case for doing the right thing?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and guest co-host Mandy Freeland backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Antoinette Bunkley - The Business Case for EDI+J. Antoinette Bunkley is an expert on diversity training, and leader of CO Architects’ Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice (EDI+J) initiatives.In the original conversation, we discuss the business case for EDI+J.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Nov 8, 2022 • 46min
249: Mentorship and the Future of Architecture feat. Carl Sergio
When is mentorship most important?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and guest co-host Mandy Freeland backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Carl Sergio - Mentorship and the Future of Architecture. Carl Sergio is an architect and mentor.In the original conversation, we discuss mentors, mentorship, and mentoring.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Nov 1, 2022 • 43min
248: Architects' Post-Pandemic Brands feat. Emily Soccorsy
How do architects’ brands need to change post-pandemic?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Emily Soccorsy - Architects' Post-Pandemic Brands. Emily Soccorsy is a brand strategist, Co-Founder, and CEO of Root + River. In the original conversation, we discuss your brand, your work, what’s changed, and what needs to change.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Oct 25, 2022 • 36min
247: The Financial Mindset Fix feat. Joyce Marter
How does your mindset affect your financial health?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Joyce Marter - The Financial Mindset Fix. Joyce Marter is an entrepreneur, psychotherapist, and author of “The Financial Mindset Fix".In the original conversation, we discuss the links between how you treat yourself, your relationships with others, and the way you approach your finances.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Oct 18, 2022 • 31min
246: Tech and Working ON the Profession feat. Evan Troxel
Working ON not IN the profession?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Evan Troxel - Tech and Working ON the Profession. Evan Troxelis an Architect, Host of the podcast TRXL, and Architectural Community Director for TECT.In the original conversation, we talk with Matias about artificial intelligence and architecture, this time, focusing on ethics and AI.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Oct 11, 2022 • 35min
245: Ethics, AI, Architecture feat. Matias del Campo
What are the ethical questions related to artificial intelligence?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Matias del Campo - Ethics, AI, Architecture. Matias del Campo is an Architect, Director of the AR2IL Laboratory at the University of Michigan, Co-Founder of the architecture firm SPAN, and Author of two books that explore the implications of the use of tools like artificial intelligence.In the original conversation, we talk with Matias about artificial intelligence and architecture, this time, focusing on ethics and AI.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Oct 4, 2022 • 36min
244: Behave Culture feat. Alfonso Wenker & Trina Olson
What does the future of architecture firm culture look like?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Alfonso Wenker & Trina Olson - Behave Culture. Alfonso Wenker and Trina Olson are Co-Founders of Team Dynamics and Co-Hosts of the podcast BEHAVE.In the original conversation, we talk with Alfonso and Trina about what our workplace culture is, what it should be, and what you can do about it.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Sep 27, 2022 • 33min
243: Architecture, Tech, the Future feat. Clifton Harness
How does technology help (or hurt) architects?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Clifton Harness - Architecture, Tech, the Future. Clifton Harness is Co-Founder and CEO of TestFit.In the original conversation, we talk with Clifton about how can technology can elevate the value of an architect.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Sep 20, 2022 • 33min
242: Life, Architect, Firm feat. Betsey Olenick Dougherty
How do you balance everything through the evolution of your career, life, and firm?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Betsey Olenick Dougherty - Life, Architect, Firm. Betsey Olenick Dougherty is Managing Principal at Perkins Eastman.In the original conversation, we talk with Betsey about starting a firm, having your family in the firm, managing a firm, and merging your firm. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.