
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

Apr 26, 2022 • 42min
223: Online and On-land Tools feat. Shajay Bhooshan
What role will online and on-land tools play in the future of architecture?In this podcast episode, join Jeff, Katharine, and Chris Novelli backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Shajay Bhooshan - Online and On-land Tools. Shajay Bhooshan is Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects and a Co-founder and Head of Computation and Design at Zaha Hadid Architects Computation and Design group (ZHACODE.In the original conversation, Shajay helps us imagine the future of architecture and design online, on land, and on the blockchain.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Apr 19, 2022 • 34min
222: Networking feat. James Carbary
How can you create content to build a network of ideal clients?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, James Carbary - A Network of Ideal Clients. James Carbary is the author of “Content-Based Networking”.In the original conversation, James helps us understand the power of building relationships with our ideal clients and how we can do it by collaborating with them.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Apr 12, 2022 • 36min
221: Metaverse Architecture feat. Fatemeh Monfared
What does it mean to be an architect in the metaverse?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Fatemeh Monfared - An Architect in the Metaverse. Fatemeh Monfared is Founder and Chief Metaverse Architect of Spaces DAO.In the original conversation, Fatemeh helps us understand the metaverse and NFTs better and why they matter to the future of practice or even why architects matter to the future of the metaverse.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Apr 5, 2022 • 29min
220: Catalyst feat. Graciela Carrilo
How can architects be a catalyst for change?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Graciela Carrillo - Being A Catalyst. Graciela Carrillo is the Founder of the Powerful Speeches platform, Co-Founder of the Immigrant Architects Coalition, and Co-Chair of the AIA Long Island, Women In Architecture Committee,In the original conversation, we talked to Graciela about being a catalyst for change, starting with your own experience.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Mar 29, 2022 • 34min
219: Promoting Equity feat. Pascale Sablan
How can we promote equity beyond the built environment?In this podcast episode, Morrisville, Vermont-based Architect, Artist, and Activist, Jay Caroli joins us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Pascale Sablan - Equity Beyond The Built Environment. Pascale is a Senior Associate at Adjaye Associates, the President-Elect of the National Organization for Minority Architects, and the Founder of Beyond The Built Environment.In the original conversation, we talked to Pascale about dismantling injustice and elevating diversity by engaging, elevating, educating, and collaborating.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media. Referenced in this episode:SAY IT WITH MEdiaGreat Diverse Designers Library

Mar 22, 2022 • 32min
218: Metaverse feat. George Bileca
What’s the future of architecture and the meta verse?In this podcast episode, Boston-based Architect, and Educator Isra Banks and Hopedale, Massachusetts-based Architect and Podcast Host Chris Novelli join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, George Bileca - Architecture and the Metaverse. George Bileca is the CEO of Voxel Architects.In the original conversation, George discussed designing for the real world and the metaverse.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Mar 15, 2022 • 36min
217: Jane Walton, Architecture Firms As Works Of Art
How can architecture firms become works of art?In this podcast episode, Farmington, Michigan-based Architect, and Educator Kenneth Crutcher and Morrisville, Vermont-based Architect and Developer, Jay Caroli join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jane Walton - Architecture Firms As Works Of Art. Jane Walton is an organization design consultant and author of “Work Is Art".In the original conversation, Jane about taking inspiration from the world of art to organize and operate your firm.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Mar 8, 2022 • 43min
216: Joann Lui, Using Your Personal Brand to Create Your Own Success
How can architects build a personal brand?In this podcast episode, Bakersfield, California, Architect, Mandy Freeland, and Farmington, Michigan-based Architect, Kenneth Crutcher join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Joann Lui - Using Your Personal Brand to Create Your Own Success. Joann Lui is a personal brand strategist, Founder of Women Architects Collective, and Product Marketing Manager at Monograph.In the original conversation, Joann talked with us about her journey of discoverty as she pursued her dream career, burned out, and learned the importance of overcoming insecurities, understanding your own definition of success and advocating for yourself by building an authentic personal brand. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Mar 1, 2022 • 45min
215: Jesse Cole, Standing Out
How can you stand out as an architect?In this podcast episode, Ithica, New York, Architect, a translator, a spec writer, and a QA/QC hawk, Christian Nielsen-Palacios and Hopedale, Massachusetts-based Architect, podcast host, and educator, Chris Novelli join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jesse Cole - Standing Out. Jesse Cole is the Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team and Author of “Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out”.In the original conversation, Jesse talked with us about doing the opposite of what's expected, delivering an unforgettable client experience, and standing out in an authentic way. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Feb 22, 2022 • 35min
214: Declan Keefe, Positive Impact Through Cooperation
What kind of positive impact can architects make through cooperation?In this podcast episode, Boston, Massachusetts, Architect, and Educator Isra Banks and Barton, Vermont-based Architect and Developer Jay Caroli join us backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Declan Keefe - Positive Impact Through Cooperation. Declan Keefe is a Co-Founder and Co-Developer at Co-EverythingIn the original conversation, Declan talked with us about about thinking differently about the needs of a community and finding the most cooperative ways to meet those needs.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.