2025 Hello Reader, After weeks on the road, I've treasured this past week at home—a much-needed reset before diving back into the whirlwind. Today, I'm swapping keynote stages for something possibly more challenging: serving as the mystery reader in my daughter's classroom. Frankly, I suspect these young critics might be tougher to impress than any conference audience I've faced! Behind the scenes, I've been revamping my business operations in Notion, streamlining systems that were overdue...
14 days ago • 3 min read
2025 Hello Reader, Last week, my website decided to take an unplanned break—so rather than send out a newsletter with broken links, I hit pause. Ah, the joys of solo entrepreneurship... sometimes things don’t go as planned, and you just have to roll with it. The upside? That means this week, you get two new episodes of Practice Disrupted: 🎙️ Lattice Over Ladder: A New Model for Leadership in Design – We explore how leadership in architecture is shifting from a rigid hierarchy to a more...
21 days ago • 2 min read
2024 Hello Reader, What a milestone! We recently hit 60,000 unique listeners on Practice Disrupted, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Whether you’re a new listener or someone who has shared our podcast with your network—thank you! It’s humbling to know our conversations resonate with so many of you. You won’t want to miss our latest episode: Architecture, And: Creative Director Obiekwe Okolo. I sat down with Obi, who spoke candidly about what it feels like to love a profession that doesn’t...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
2024 Hello Reader, We’re closing in on a major milestone—just 500 listens away from 60,000 downloads of Practice Disrupted! If you’ve enjoyed our episodes, now’s the perfect time to share your favorite one with a friend or colleague. Let’s hit this milestone together! Speaking of listening, our latest episode, Rethinking Firm Structure & Sustainable Home Design, dives into the future of architectural practice. We explore how evolving business models and sustainable strategies are shaping the...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
2024 Hello Reader, This week’s unplanned adventure took me all the way to Detroit—only to give a virtual lecture. An ice storm shut down LTU’s campus on Thursday, turning my in-person talk into a remote session from a nearby hotel room. Just another reminder that flexibility isn’t just for business models—it’s for life, too. February also marks Black History Month, a time for reflection, learning, and action. While I rarely highlight my LinkedIn posts in this newsletter, I shared some...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
2024 Hello Reader, This week has been a reminder that sometimes, life throws your schedule out the window. In a recent post within the Practice Community + Lab, I shared something I learned from one of the best managers I worked with at Slack: instead of asking “How are you?” at the start of a meeting, they always began with “Here’s how I’m doing today.” It set the tone for honesty and created space for others to do the same. So, here’s how I’m doing this week… I left for a work trip on...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
2024 Hello Reader, We’re back! After taking a short break, the Practice of Architecture newsletter is back in your inbox—did you miss us? A lot has happened while we were away, and we hope you’ve been navigating the chaos with resilience. This past month has been heavy. The devastating fires in Southern California have hit close to home—literally. A place I’ve called home for half my adult life is now marked by loss. Entire families, homes, and dreams have been upended overnight. The...
2 months ago • 3 min read
2024 Hello Reader, As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to share some exciting updates and a quick personal note. I’m just one week away from a life-changing event and wanted to let you know things might be a bit quieter next week and immediately following. I appreciate your understanding during this transformative time! In case you missed it, the latest Practice Disrupted episode is live! Episode 178: Architecture and UX Strategist dives into the intersection of architecture and UX...
4 months ago • 2 min read
2024 Hello Reader, As we find ourselves in the midst of this hectic holiday weekend, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for this incredible community. Whether you’re traveling, gathering with loved ones, or taking a much-needed break, I hope this season offers you a chance to recharge and reflect. Our Practice Community + Lab is more than just a network—it’s a space for disruptors like you. For those ready to move beyond frustration with the status quo and take action to create...
4 months ago • 2 min read