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Internal Architecture
SYSTEMIC ISSUES ARE STRUCTURAL - HERE'S YOUR SLEDGEHAMMER
A podcast for designers and architecturally curious humans who want to identify the invisible structures in their daily lives.
What would you need to hear to be convinced that architecture is more than the buildings we see around us? What would it take for us as humans to confront and redesign the structure of our very own perspectives, beliefs, and conditioning as a means to creating systemic change. In this podcast we will see that our work is not only in the details of drawing, but in the details of our everyday life and the potential of a great conversation.
Welcome to Internal Architecture - Class is in session but instead of walking into a stale room with rows of desks it’s a virtual space filled with inspiring and radical conversations all in the comfort of your own home. Get ready to learn, listen, and question "How the f*ck is this related to architecture?"
Warm squeezes and happy listening,
Professionally of course ;)
- Cassie
MEET YOUR HOST
Cassandra Brown holds her masters in architecture alongside a decade of play in intrapersonal and interpersonal communication spaces. She is eager to grow and connect with others who hold inspiring visions for this field. Humanizing the process of systemic change through conversations that bridge design and human consciousness.
Internal Architecture
DEMOLISHING PERFECTIONISM & A CONVERSATION WITH DANAE FILPULA ANKNEY
For today's episode we have our very first guest Danae Filpula Ankney speaking about her experience in grad school, job search, and her current position in architecture. She shares grounded insight and reflection that will help listeners to step into a confident mindset and take ownership for their education and career. This isn't a story shared without the struggle and humanity of the process. This interview is followed by a Building Wisdom segment where we demolish perfectionism and understand it's relationship to white supremacy culture. It's experimental, honest, and definitely imperfect – which is exactly the point.
Danae Filpula Ankney is a design professional with a unique perspective on the importance of thoughtful, empathetic design that also respects the beautiful natural environments that surround us.
Resources for Your Own Journey
Essential Reading & Exploration
- Tema Okun: "White Supremacy Culture" chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.sbctc.edu/resources/documents/about/edi/white-supremacy-culture-tema-okun.pdf
www.dismantlingracism.com
- Adrienne Maree Brown: "A Word for White People in Two Parts"
https://adriennemareebrown.net/2020/06/28/a-word-for-white-people-in-two-parts/
Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PrAq4iBNb4nVIcTsLcNlW8zjaQXBLkWayL8EaPlh0bc/edit?tab=t.0
Enchanting podcast recommendation
- Sounds of Sand Podcast: Episode 58 On Extinction & Enchantment with Alixa García https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/58-on-extinction-enchantment-alixa-garc%C3%ADa/id1643318607?i=1000632698525
Topics
00:00 Introduction
05:22 - 41:41 Conversation with Danae: Surviving Architecture School & Landing Your Dream Job
41:41 - 01:14:56 Breaking Down Perfectionism: Personal Stories & Practical Tools
Let's Build!
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“As a recovering perfectionist and an aspiring good-enoughist, I’ve found it extremely helpful to bust some of the myths about perfectionism so that we can develop a definition that accurately captures what it is and what it does to our lives. Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame. It’s a shield. Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it’s the thing that’s really preventing us from taking flight. Perfectionism is not self-improvement. Perfectionism is, at its co