On today's episode of Architectette we welcome three female founders of the Philadelphia firm, FIFTEEN Architecture and Design! 

We chat with Ximena Valle, AIA, LEED AP; Mary Beth Di Figlia, RA; and Jill Lavine, AIA, LEED AP about founding the firm, manifesting their dreams, connecting their diverse backgrounds in architecture, design, construction, and archaeology; and how the act as leaders to bring positive change to their communities.

We talk about Ximena’s experience launching a firm shortly after having a baby, if Jill was or was not living the dream as an architect working on a skyscraper, and Mary Beth’s advice on networking and growing the firm’s work. Of course, we also talk about how FIFTEEN uniquely approaches trust and transparency and fosters a work environment that is especially inclusive for mothers.

Links:

FIFTEEN Architecture and Design: https://www.xvadesign.com/

Fifteen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fifteen_xvad/

Architectette Podcast Website: www.architectette.com

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Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.