There are so many powerful women shaping architecture, engineering, and construction. But too often, we only see one version of success. This podcast explores the real career trajectories of women across AEC — from strategy and business development to design, operations, and executive leadership.
In each episode, we talk about:
• How they got to where they are
• The support they wish they had
• The pivots that shaped their path
• The challenges no one prepares you for
• The advice they’d give the next generation
If you’re building a career in AEC — or leading others who are — this podcast is designed to give you visibility, perspective, and practical insight. Because there isn’t one way to rise in this industry. There are many. And it’s time we hear about them.
Linda-Living in the Gray, Driving the Bus: Redefining Leadership in Real Estate and AEC
In this episode, Lauren sits down with Linda, General Manager of the Spring District, a massive 1.6 million square foot mixed-use development. Linda shares her inspiring "slow and steady" career trajectory, starting from answering phones at the front desk in 2008 to managing a multi-million square foot community asset. The heart of this conversation dives deep into the realities women face in traditional corporate environments. Linda opens up about the friction of being told to "just settle i...
14 Jul 2026
Rhonda-Redefining the Boardroom and the Tee Box
In this feature episode of AEC Women on Top, host Lauren Homme sits down with Rhonda Pollard, a 26-year veteran of the commercial construction industry, to dissect the deep-seated architectural and social biases built into the corporate landscape. Moving chronologically through Row's multi-decade trajectory—from a 19-year-old communications graduate facing intimidating leadership in Kentucky to a Strategic Operations Lead overseeing multi-state partnerships for PCL Construction's hundred-mill...
14 Jul 2026
Anne Marie-Redefining Leadership and Strategy in AEC
In this episode, host Lauren Homme sits down with Anne Marie, the Director of Business Development and Marketing for SV Design Architecture and Interiors, to discuss her non-linear career path and insights on navigating the AEC industry. Moving from early experiences in community advocacy to product design, and eventually returning to her architecture roots, Anne Marie shares the unique challenges of balancing an "artist's heart" with corporate strategy. The conversation dives into the operat...
14 Jul 2026
Rachael-Designing for the Mind: Mental & Behavioral Health Innovation in AEC
In this episode of the AEC Women on Top podcast, we sit down with Rachael Rome, the Global Director of Mental and Behavioral Health and Studio Practice Leader for the Dallas Health Practice at HKS, Inc. Rachael shares her professional journey leading transformative design strategies across the full spectrum of high-acuity healthcare environments. With a collaborative, research-driven approach, she discusses how she translates complex client needs into performance-driven architectural solution...
14 Jul 2026
Halina-Mastering Scale, Subconscious Detail, and Client Guidance in Luxury Residential Design
In this episode of the AEC Women on Top podcast, host Lauren Homme sits down with Halina Mark, the Lead Designer for Refined Design—the specialized, in-house interior design studio at DJK Custom Homes. Drawing from her unique professional trajectory and structural eye for residential environments, Halina pulls back the curtain on the complex operational orchestration required to build and execute high-end custom homes. The conversation targets a critical tension within the Architecture, Engin...
14 Jul 2026
Cherise-Resilience, Respite, and the Power of Speaking Up
In the fast-paced world of AEC, it’s easy to feel like you need a technical degree just to have an opinion. But what if your most valuable asset isn’t your credentials, it’s your instinct and your willingness to stay in the room? In this episode, Lauren Homme sits down with Cherise Poulin, Vice President of Strategy at Moore Group, for a candid conversation about the reality of being a woman on the business and strategy side of architecture and construction. Cherise shares her 30-year t...
14 Jul 2026
Margi-Challenging the Linear Career: Power Moves, Hidden Motherhood, and the Velocity of Modern Design
In this high-impact episode, Lauren Homme sits down with Margi Kaminski, the firm-wide Health Practice Leader at CannonDesign, to pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to build a lasting legacy in the AEC industry. Spanning four decades of professional evolution, Margi shares her circuitous path from launching her own interior design firm in the 1980s to navigating a high-stakes corporate buyout and leading hyper-specialized healthcare modalities for global firms. Moving past standard ...
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