Let's all talk about advocacy! This episode is a recording from the 2024 New Jersey Chapter ASLA Annual Meeting! The session you will hear today was a panel titled Future Forum: The Journey From Advocacy to Leadership. I've gotten a lot of questions and have had amazing conversations about this topic and I am really glad there was an opportunity to share one of them with you! The panel: Gina Ford, co founder Agency and WxLA. Marc Miller, former president of BlackLAN, and pofessor at Penn State University Su Lin Kotowicz, ASLA President Music  Music by raspberrymusic from Pixabay  ..read more

It feels good to be back! Hello everyone and hello 2024! This year we are focusing on how to bring out your uniqueness in the profession. I know we do that already, but it is nice to say it again! Today we are speaking with someone who knows you all fairly well,but maybe you did not know about them. Jenny Frenkel (she/her) is the founder of Intuitive PR, public relations firm (I am luck to have her as a publicist), and she is the Brand Manager of Anova Furnishings We are discussing how this unconventional collaboration has helped us and we are hoping it can help you! Please enjoy this very ner ..read more

Hello Nerds! Today, we are discussing what it means to be a person of color in outdoor spaces. We can’t cover everything but we sure give it a try! Please join me in speaking with Kimberly Young and Bronlynn Thurman, the creators of Black Women Explore a community in Akron, Ohio promoting women and femme-identifying people of color to enjoy outdoor spaces together.  Please rate and/or leave a review, it helps the show a lot!  Also, Thank you to Prigidia for the awesome song “Picture Frames”. You’ll hear a bit throughout the episode. If you wish to learn more about BWE you can send th ..read more

We are enjoying the retelling of a Chinese folklore story called The Blue Rose. I hope this story inspires you to find the people who make your dreams a reality. www.thelandscapenerd.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelandscapenerd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelandscapenerd/support ..read more

Oh the ominous LARE. The Landscape Architecture Registration Exam is something that everyone in the profession knows about. Yet, despite its popularity, the exam remains a mystery in many ways. Today we are going to talk to Claire Kern, founder of Pass the LARE, a new study resource. We are discussing the challenges of the exam and new ways to approach studying to make the exam more accessible. passthelare.com thelandscapenerd.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelandscapenerd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelandsc ..read more

We are going to investigate how designers and DnD players participate in world-building! This episode is full of nerdy joy and curiosity! Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game that requires collaboration to solve problems and tell a compelling story. If you've never thought about DnD as a design tool before.... please allow me to change your mind! In this episode, we will hear from: Designer, Regan Flavelle (@regularflavelle) Lead Storyteller, Marcy Brown (gaming@myceliumyouth.org), and Long time DM and game designer, Frank Tedeschi (@deadboxgames) Music: Folklore by Alexander ..read more

Encouraging a conversation about designing for the autistic experience. Get ready to get real nerdy with the upcoming dungeons and dragons episode!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelandscapenerd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelandscapenerd/support ..read more

It is often overlooked how isolating the landscape experience can be for autistic minds. Many people in the autistic community desire outdoor spaces where they feel safe and able to connect with others. In this episode, we speak to the organizers and a founder of the Autism Nature Trail located in Letchworth State Park. This unique trail is geared toward autism families and building confidence in outdoor spaces. autismnaturetrail.com thelandscapenerd.com @thelandscapenerd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelandscapenerd/message Support this podcast: https ..read more

Nerd Notes are short episodes between longer episode releases to wrap up the previous topic! This Note is a quick checklist and guided meditation to help in moments of imposter syndrome. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelandscapenerd/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelandscapenerd/support ..read more

In this episode, we are speaking with Myron Nelson, a therapist based in Chicago, Illinois. His work focuses on depression, race, and identity. He is here to discuss imposter syndrome, toxic work culture, and handling big issues in landscape architecture.  This episode is geared toward designers and students, however, anyone struggling with depression could gain insight from this episode, no matter the discipline. Contact our guest at https://www.blacktietherapy.com/ Read his blog for Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-be-burden Find and more nerdy things on IG ..read more