Hey There! On this week's episode I have the pleasure of welcoming Hallie Crouch to the show!

Hallie Crouch, a partner at Bialosky, shares her journey in the architecture industry and the importance of women in leadership roles. She discusses her experience working at Skynear Designs and the transition to Bialosky.

Hallie also talks about the Coffee with Fellows program, which aims to connect young professionals with experienced architects. She emphasizes the need for planning and diversifying project types to prepare for economic downturns.

Hallie reflects on her role as a partner at Bialosky and the value of intergenerational relationships in the profession. In this conversation, Hallie Crouch discusses her transition from a traditional architecture role to a business development role within her firm. She shares her experiences in gaining competency in financial implications and seeing multiple sides and implications in decision-making. Hallie also talks about the importance of design thinking in architecture and business, and how her background in architecture has helped her in understanding the business side of the firm.

She highlights her involvement with Big Hearted Blooms, a nonprofit organization that rescues and repurposes flowers for patients, elderly, and the lonely. Hallie emphasizes the importance of finding purpose outside of architecture and the value of mentors in one's career. She also discusses ways to improve accessibility in the architecture profession and advises aspiring architects to define their own definition of success.