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.

AEC Women on Top is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Rhonda-Redefining the Boardroom and the Tee Box

  Jul 14, 202626 minS0

  <p><b>In this feature episode of </b><b>AEC Women on Top</b><b>, 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-million-dollar Northwest district in Seattle—the conversation acts as an unvarnished analysis of corporate gaslighting, glass ceilings, and the emotional double standards forced upon technical women.</b></p><p><b>Th...

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  Halina-Mastering Scale, Subconscious Detail, and Client Guidance in Luxury Residential Design

  Jul 14, 202622 minS0

  <p>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, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries: the delicate balance between a homeowner's idealized digital vision and the harsh technical, financial, and spatial realities of construction execution.</p><p>...

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  Linda-Living in the Gray, Driving the Bus: Redefining Leadership in Real Estate and AEC

  Jul 14, 202625 minS0

  <p><b>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.</b></p><p><b>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 into being a mom" instead of advancing her career, the structural barriers that impact single mothers, and how she...

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  Anne Marie-Redefining Leadership and Strategy in AEC

  Jul 14, 202622 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>The conversation dives into the operational distinctions between business development and marketing, the impact of prioritizing community-centric projects like affordable housing, and why the industry must shift away from...

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  Cherise-Resilience, Respite, and the Power of Speaking Up

  Jul 14, 202617 minS1

  <p>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? </p><p>In this episode, <b>Lauren Homme</b> sits down with <b>Cherise Poulin</b>, 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 trajectory, from pivoting out of a tradition...

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