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Practice Disrupted by Practice of Architecture200: 200 Episodes, Changing Practice, and What Comes NextWhat happens when the disruptors pause to reflect on the disruption?For the 200th episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee welcomes back a very special guest: her original co-creator and former co-host, Je’Nen Chastain. Five years after they launched the podcast to challenge the conventions of architectural practice, they reunite for a milestone conversation about how their paths have evolved, the inflection points facing the profession, and why the work of changing the industry is more urgent than ever.Since stepping away from the microphone, Je’Nen has been building Apostrophe Consulting, a practice dedi...2025-06-1954 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureBonus Replay: [Re] Creating Your Career in ArchitectureHow do you rethink a career in architecture to get unstuck?Guest:Laura Weiss Founder at Design DiplomacyAs a professional coach, facilitator, mediator, and consultant, Laura Weiss helps creative leaders engage in powerful conversations that drive change.A former licensed architect, Laura spent a decade with the global design firm IDEO as a Practice Director and Associate Partner. An expert in service design, she subsequently assumed leadership roles inside a variety of enterprises seeking to build their own capacity for innovation. Today she leads her own practice Design Diplomacy LLC...2025-01-3049 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureBonus Replay: Technology & ChangeIn this episode of Practice Disrupted, we begin to explore technology as a disruptor to the industry of architectural practice.Guest:Nels Long, Co-Founding Director of RotoLab Nels Long (SCI-Arc ’14) is a designer, strategist and educator with a passion for projects that seek to improve the world through a relationship between technology and the built environment. As an Associate Principal at RoTo Architects, Nels has worked on projects at numerous scales from single family homes and commercial spaces, to large civic projects and masterplans. His approach to practice is the basis for founding RoT...2025-01-231h 22Practice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureBonus Replay: The Next Generation of PracticeHow are architects thinking outside of the box of the traditional practice model? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, we explore lessons from the Practice Innovation Lab and meet a team of architect entrepreneurs who are building a business.Guests:Christian Jordan, Co-Founder of Jamb CollectiveAbi Brown, Co-Founder Jamb CollectiveChristian Jordan is an architect practicing in Philadelphia, PA. As a principal at PJA Architecture, founded by his father, Phillip, he continues to be a tireless advocate for emerging architects and the profession. Having graduated from Jefferson University with a...2025-01-161h 03Practice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureBonus Replay: Organizational Design, Process, and InnovationHow does organizational design support an innovative firm culture?Guest:Andrew Cronin, Principal at KieranTimberlakeIn over 15 years as an architect, Andrew has focused on a variety of project types including award winning renovations for university clients, an addition and renovation at a local religious institution, a private home in rural Northern California, and an innovative new education center at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Andrew is currently working on a student residential planning study for a liberal arts college in New England and a precinct planning study for a university in Washington D...2025-01-091h 10Practice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureBonus Replay: Practice ShiftsWelcome to the launch of Practice Disrupted! Meet hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain who will begin to discuss the changing nature of architectural practice.Hosts:Evelyn Lee, Founder of Practice of Architecture & Senior Experience Designer for Slack TechnologiesJe’Nen Chastain, Founder of Apostrophe ConsultingEvelyn M. Lee, AIA, MBA, MPA is a licensed architect in the state of California, with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and companies that are looking to reshape their future. She has been a featured keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator at national conf...2025-01-0248 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of Architecture160: Practice Disrupted and the Practice of ArchitectureEpisode 160: Practice Disrupted and the Practice of ArchitectureWhat’s next for Evelyn, Je’Nen & Practice Disrupted? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we welcome Je'Nen M. Chastain back as we wrap up season 8 of the show! If you don’t already know her, Je’Nen is a business strategy consultant, entrepreneur, and podcaster who helps leaders transform their teams and companies. In our conversation, Je'Nen shares what she has been doing during her podcast hiatus while Evelyn opens up about her journey with her various projects, emphasizing the innovation and exploration that come with stepping...2024-06-2759 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureBonus Replay: Practice ShiftsWelcome to the launch of Practice Disrupted! Meet hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain who will begin to discuss the changing nature of architectural practice.Hosts:Evelyn Lee, Founder of Practice of Architecture & Senior Experience Designer for Slack TechnologiesJe’Nen Chastain, Founder of Apostrophe ConsultingEvelyn M. Lee, AIA, MBA, MPA is a licensed architect in the state of California, with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and companies that are looking to reshape their future. She has been a featured keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator at national conf...2024-01-0448 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureSeason 7 Finale, Behind the Scenes of Practice DisruptedEpisode 140: Season 7 Finale, Behind the Scenes of Practice DisruptedHow has Practice Disrupted grown and evolved since launching in 2020?On the Season 7 Finale of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn and Je’Nen reflect on the podcast’s evolution over the last four years, and share a behind the scenes conversation on the creation of the show. They discuss lessons about the complexities of change within the industry, and some of their favorite conversations along the way. Stay until the end of the episode for a special announcement!First, Je’Nen shares the intentions behind launching Practi...2023-12-2850 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureArchitecture, And: Mental Health in the ProfessionEpisode 124: Architecture, And: Mental Health in the ProfessionHow can we better support the mental health of architects and designers?Co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain sit down with the moderator of Practice Disrupted’s Season 7 kickoff, Joann Lui, licensed architect turned-marketer and founder of the Women Architects Collective, to discuss how she transitioned from architecture into marketing for tech startups, and why this decision was in support of her passions and her mental health.Joann shares her newest project, the Mental Health Summit, which she created in response to a statistic stat...2023-08-2440 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureArchitectural Education: Evolving Curriculum & Alternative PathsEpisode 123: Architectural Education: Evolving Curriculum & Alternative PathsHow has the MIT School of Architecture and Planning driven innovation and influenced alternative career paths for students in the field? In response to their listeners’ curiosity on bridging pathways into alternative careers, co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain interview Nicholas de Monchaux, Professor and Head of Architecture at MIT, to discuss the evolution of curriculum at the oldest architecture program in the US. They’ll discuss potential career paths students can take and how Nick created a career that blends architecture, teaching, writing — and even installation work....2023-08-1746 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureEntrepreneurship in Architecture, Apostrophe ConsultingEpisode 122: Entrepreneurship in Architecture, Apostrophe ConsultingWhat does it take to build a purpose-driven architecture management consulting business?Co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain are back on the mic — except this time, Evelyn is guiding the conversation and interviewing Je’Nen! On this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn and Je’Nen share how they first connected in the architectural design world, and Je’Nen talks about how her entrepreneurial spirit and non-linear career path gave her a unique perspective in her business, Apostrophe Consulting.Apostrophe Consulting is a purpose-driven, woman-owned management consulting practice d...2023-08-1046 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureSeason 7 Launch, AMA with the Women Architects CollectiveEpisode 121: Season 7 Launch, AMA with the Women Architects CollectiveWhat questions do the Women Architects Collective have for Practice Disrupted?Co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain celebrate Season 7 (happy 3rd birthday, Practice Disrupted!) with an AMA, Ask Me Anything. The conversation is guided by Joann Lui, a friend to the podcast, licensed architect-turned marketer, and founder of the Women Architects Collective. On this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn and Je’Nen answer questions relating to the podcast and their careers. Topics include: Evelyn and Je’Nen’s paths to earn an MBA, how to ge...2023-08-0354 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureSeason 6 Finale, a Moment for ChangeEpisode 120: Season 6 Finale, a Moment for ChangeWhat does it mean to be elected the 101st President of AIA National, the largest design organization globally?On this episode of Practice Disrupted, co-host Je’Nen Chastain interviews fellow co-host Evelyn Lee in her first interview after being elected the 2024 First Vice President / 2025 President-elect of the AIA, and why they see this election as a moment of change within the profession.Evelyn answers all the questions that individuals asked during the campaign, opens up about what it takes to run a campaign for AIA National, an...2023-06-2248 min
Archispeak Podcast#294 - ‘Three Recessions Away from Extinction’, with Evelyn LeeTopicIn this episode with special guest Evelyn Lee, FAIA we discuss the pressing need for architectural firms to adapt to changing business models and billing practices in order to survive during economic downturns. We all know that architectural firms and staff are often hit hard during recessions, and that traditional billing models and the commoditization of architectural services are not sustainable in the long term.Episode linksEvelyn’s LinkedIn postArchispeak 291: Architects are an Endangered Species (the episode wherein we originally referenced Evelyn’s LinkedIn post)Evelyn Lee on LinkedInPractice Disrupted Podcast hosted by E...2023-05-3154 minArchispeak#294 - ‘Three Recessions Away from Extinction’, with Evelyn LeeTopicIn this episode with special guest Evelyn Lee, FAIA we discuss the pressing need for architectural firms to adapt to changing business models and billing practices in order to survive during economic downturns. We all know that architectural firms and staff are often hit hard during recessions, and that traditional billing models and the commoditization of architectural services are not sustainable in the long term.Episode linksEvelyn’s LinkedIn postArchispeak 291: Architects are an Endangered Species (the episode wherein we originally referenced Evelyn’s LinkedIn post)Evelyn Lee on LinkedInPractice Disrupted Podcast hosted by E...2023-05-3154 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitecturePodcast Live: AIA|LA People, Processes, and Practice: Technology + The Business of DesignEpisode 105: Podcast Live: AIA|LA People, Processes, and Practice: Technology + The Business of DesignHow can technology elevate the business of design?AIA Los Angeles invited Practice Disrupted Co-Hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain to present the opening keynote at their annual technology conference in February.More about the conference: Digital transformation is revolutionizing the AECO industry, offering new ways to develop and construct the built environment. The use of cloud, data, and artificial intelligence is maximizing the creative potential of architects and engineers by augmenting their ability to rapidly cre...2023-03-0949 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureSeason 6 Launch with Getting Back Into PlaceEpisode 101: Season 6 Launch with Getting Back Into PlaceWelcome back to season 6 of Practice Disrupted! Co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain sit down with writer and fellow podcaster Sean Joyner of Getting Back Into Place to kick off the first episode of 2023. The discussion includes highlights on what’s ahead for season 6, how the market dip has impacted the tech sector, recommendations for how individuals and firms can prepare for a Recession, and more. Sean shares more about his career path from architecture into writing, and his latest project in podcasting. We discuss his artic...2023-02-0959 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePageSponsored Episode: NCARB and the Future of the Profession - A Podcast Collaboration with Practice DisruptedNCARB and the Future of the ProfessionIn this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain sit down with Patricia Ramallo and Jared N. Zurn, AIA, NCARB of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) to learn how NCARB is responding to wide-reaching industry change and transformation. We’ll discuss NCARB’s role in advancing equity in architecture, including the Baseline of Belonging Report, as well as the adoption of new policies intended to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent into the profession. We’ll also discuss NCARB’s innovation team and the recent...2023-01-101h 04Practice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureSponsored Episode: NCARB and the Future of PracticeSponsored Episode: NCARB and the Future of PracticeHow is NCARB addressing industry change and transformation?In this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain sit down with Patricia Ramallo and Jared N. Zurn, AIA, NCARB of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) to learn how NCARB is responding to wide-reaching industry change and transformation. We’ll discuss NCARB’s role in advancing equity in architecture, including the Baseline of Belonging Report, as well as the adoption of new policies intended to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent into the pr...2022-12-2255 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureBest of Practice DisruptedEpisode 100: Best of Practice DisruptedHow has Practice Disrupted grown and evolved over 100 episodes?Co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain celebrate the 100th episode of Practice Disrupted by revisiting their favorite past episodes, some of the most popular episodes, and listener favorites. On this “best of” mixed tape, we’ll revisit re-occurring themes from the series related to: architectural practice, studio culture, technology, EDI+J, career pivots, and entrepreneurship. While this episode won’t capture every single one of our favorite quotes across 100 episodes, we hope it captures what has made this series so s...2022-12-151h 27
Architecture is PoliticalPolitics of the AIALet’s get political! AIP talks to Evelyn Lee, FAIA and Je’Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA from Practice Disrupted Podcast about the politics of AIA (American Institute of Architects). We discuss a brief governing history as well as the elections process.
Je’Nen M. Chastain, MBA, Assoc. AIA is the founder of Apostrophe Consulting, a practice focused on helping architects and next-gen leaders strengthen their teams and businesses. In addition to consulting with firm leaders on practice management issues, she mentors architects on career development, leadership, and strategy. She specializes in facilitating conversations that engage multi...2022-10-2458 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureEntrepreneurship in Practice: Taking Risks to Create ValueEpisode 089: Entrepreneurship in Practice: Taking Risks to Create ValueWhat does it take to launch, build, and grow an architecture firm?This week we interview the founding principal of brick. Rob Zirkle and the managing director of business management, Lynn Chock. Founded in 2010, brick. has been on a trajectory of growth since its inception. A nimble team grounded in the belief that design, technology, and service are indelibly linked, we discuss the company’s growth from launch to the present day. “Friendly, unconventional, can-do architects”, Bricksters are guided by their mission to: outsmart...2022-09-2259 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureS5 Launch: AIA Conference on Architecture RecapEpisode 081: S5 Launch: AIA Conference on Architecture RecapWelcome back to season 5 of Practice Disrupted! Co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain celebrate a new season and take you behind the scenes to the AIA Conference on Architecture. Following two years of waiting for large-scale in-person events to resume, the AIA welcomed its membership back by hosting a premiere conference experience against the striking architectural skyline of Chicago.Join Practice Disrupted as they reconnect with new and familiar faces from across the country, and explore what the conference has to offer. Discover what att...2022-07-2821 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureFinding Your Voice as a LeaderEpisode 072: Finding Your Voice as a LeaderWhat lessons on leadership and career growth can we learn from Practice Disrupted co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain?To celebrate the last day of Women’s History Month, Evelyn and Je’Nen sit down to have an open and honest discussion about their career paths as industry leaders. They’ll discuss stepping into leadership responsibilities as emerging professionals in the AIA, challenges they faced in practice, and mentors who helped them along the way. Learn more about the experiences that have informed their work as well as their...2022-03-311h 14Practice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitecturePodcast Live: DAC Leadership Series: From Team Member to Office LeaderEpisode 063: Podcast Live: DAC Leadership Series: From Team Member to Office LeaderHow can midcareer architects successfully transition from project work into more senior roles dealing with staffing and operations?Traditional architectural training does not often prepare us with the business leadership and people management skills required to successfully lead an office. On top of that, office leadership comes with a variety of challenges that differ from everyday project leadership. Practice Disrupted co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen interview firm leaders Amy Perenchio, AIA, NCARB, and Megan Bowles, AIA to explore the following topics:Wh...2022-01-2753 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureS4 Launch: Leading Change Through EntrepreneurshipEpisode 061: S4 Launch: Leading Change Through EntrepreneurshipHow can architects lead change through a blended career of entrepreneurship and architecture?Welcome to the fourth season of Practice Disrupted, a podcast where we explore the evolution of architecture practice from many different angles! Mark R. LePage, AIA, NCARB joins us to share his story of becoming an architect and entrepreneur through the creation of EntreArchitect and Gābl Media. EntreArchitect is a community of architects building profitable architecture firms to better serve the world. EntreArchitect Podcast has produced over 450 episodes and has been downloaded ov...2022-01-1350 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureDisruption and the Season 3 FinaleEpisode 060: Disruption and the Season 3 FinaleHow has Practice Disrupted grown and evolved over 60 episodes?This week show creators regroup to celebrate 60 episodes. Dimitrius Lynch, Chief Creative Officer at Gābl Media, rejoins Practice Disrupted co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain to reflect on the 20 new conversations that happened during season 3. What began as an idea to start a podcast has grown into a timely series on change in the industry, featuring conversations with over 70+ disruptors. Evelyn and Je’Nen take a moment to reflect on what they’ve observed and their experiences through this pr...2021-11-1848 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureDesigning a Culture of MentorshipEpisode 051: Designing a Culture of MentorshipHow can architects rethink studio culture through conversations on mentorship?In this week’s episode Evelyn Lee interviews Practice Disrupted co-host Je’Nen Chastain to learn more about her work on mentorship and leadership development at Apostrophe Consulting. Je’Nen shares her vision for helping her clients assess and redesign their talent development strategies. She explains why this is critical at the individual level to support better project work.As architect leaders continue to seek out ways to improve their firm operations, Je’Nen believes mentorship is an under...2021-09-1648 min
TRXL055: ‘Crossing the Streams’, with Je‘Nen Chastain and Evelyn LeeSpecial guests Je'Nen Chastain and Evelyn Lee of the Practice Disrupted podcast join me on this special ‘crossover‘ episode to talk about why we're all doing this podcasting thing and why we're memorializing these conversations on the internet.LinksPractice Disrupted podcastJe‘Nen on LinkedInJe‘Nen on TwitterApostophe Consulting websiteEvelyn on LinkedInEvelyn on TwitterPractice of Architecture websiteCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorTwinmotion is a real-time rendering solution used by architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to create high-quality imagery, client p...2021-09-091h 02
Design Voice PodcastPractice Disrupted with Evelyn Lee and Je'Nen ChastainIt’s a special podcast crossover episode, featuring Practice Disrupted! The evolution of architectural practice has been relatively slow towards change, yet modern shifts in business and design management have prompted today’s leading architects to rethink how they work. The Practice Disrupted podcast addresses how technology, cultural shifts, and emerging best practices in business are prompting industry disruption and transformation. The series features thought leaders on business, innovation, entrepreneurship, and/or architecture. About the Practice Disrupted Hosts: Evelyn M. Lee, FAIA, MBA, MPA is a licensed architect in the state of Cali...2021-07-2149 minPractice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureSeason 3 LaunchEpisode 041: Season 3 LaunchWelcome back to Practice Disrupted! To celebrate the launch of season 3 we’ve organized a special crossover episode between the Design Voice Podcast and Practice Disrupted. Guest moderator Catherine Meng will interview Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain to discuss podcasting, the practice of architecture, and more.The Design Voice Podcast seeks to elevate and amplify the voices of women in the architecture, engineering, and construction professions. Each episode features honest conversations with those who shape the built environment. By telling their stories, this podcast hopes to serve as a sourc...2021-07-081h 14Practice Disrupted by Practice of ArchitectureDisruption and the Season 2 FinaleEpisode 040: Disruption and the Season 2 FinaleWhat do the disruptors have to say about it?This week co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain sit down with the Chief Creative Officer at Gābl Media, Dimitrius Lynch, to reflect on the creation of 40 episodes. They’ll share comments and questions from Practice Disrupted listeners, and discuss highlights from past conversations with over 50 guests. Against the backdrop of a daunting 12 months, that included the pandemic, major workplace disruptions, a heated election, and growing calls for action on diversity and justice, the team will share their behind the s...2021-06-0354 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePagePractice Disrupted Podcast with Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain, Season 2Practice Disrupted Podcast, Season 2 starts on January 21, 2021.
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EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePageIntroducing TRXL, A New Podcast by Evan Troxel of ArchispeakA new podcast by Evan Troxel of Archispeak… Introducing TRXL
Last week, Mark shared an introduction to Practice Disrupted with Evelyn Lee and Je'Nen Chastain.
We hope you had a chance to listen and subscribe to that powerful new show. Evelyn and Je'Nen and will be inviting guests and sharing their thoughts on how to remain relevant and valuable as the profession of architecture continues to evolve and change.
We had a great launch on Thursday and a new episode of Practice Disrupted is scheduled to release EVERY Thursday.
So, make su...2020-06-2321 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePageIntroducing Practice Disrupted PodcastIntroducing Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain, co-hosts of Practice Disrupted
Today, we launched a new podcast at Gābl Media, our new multimedia network empowering global leaders in the architecture, engineering and construction industries.
The new show is called Practice Disrupted and we are so excited about it.
The evolution of architectural practice has been relatively slow towards change, yet modern shifts in business and design management have prompted today's leading architects to rethink how they work.
Evelyn Lee, an architect, design strategist, founder of Practice of Architecture and Senior Exp...2020-06-1840 min