AEC Women on Top
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.
Episodes
7 episodes
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 professio...
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 decad...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
