As an architect, have you ever worked with your family? In this episode Pride Road Architects, Magda Haener, Sandy Hickey and Lisa Raynes talk fellow architect Laura Simpkins about working as an architect with family members, and Lisa shares a special story about how her Grandpa inspired her to be an architect. We would love to hear your stories too. What or who inspired you to study architecture? PODCAST ‘Architecture in the den’  Host Lisa Raynes, CEO of Pride Road, the architectural practice franchise on our podcast ‘architecture in the den’ At Pride Road we are passionate about empowe ..read more

RIBA CPD informal core curriculum 7 Inclusive Environments - Marsha Ramroop In this episode Lisa Raynes talks to global award-winning inclusion culture expert Marsha Ramroop. Join us on ‘the Pride Road Architects podcast’ as we navigate the intricate landscape of RIBA's CPD core curriculum, providing insights, expert interviews, and valuable tips for architects seeking to thrive in the ever-evolving field of architecture.   In this episode Lisa Raynes talks to inclusion culture expert Marsha Ramroop.   Marsha is a global award-winning inclusion culture expert, with a passion for driv ..read more

RIBA Chartered Members, are required to engage in and document a minimum of 35 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) annually.  They must centre around RIBA's CPD framework of ten mandatory core curriculum topics, each designed to address the skills essential for architects. 1️⃣ Architecture for Social Purpose 2️⃣ Health, Safety, and Wellbeing 3️⃣ Business, Clients, and Services 4️⃣ Legal, Regulatory, and Statutory Compliance 5️⃣ Procurement and Contracts 6️⃣ Sustainable Architecture 7️⃣ Inclusive Environments 8️⃣ Places, Planning, and Communities 9️⃣ Building Conservation an ..read more

Highlight "Never lose sight of the importance of what we do as architects." - Stephen Hodder ? ️ Interview with Stephen Hodder Lisa Raynes interviews renowned Manchester architect Stephen Hodder, discussing his career, architectural projects, and industry challenges. ? Hodder and Partners Architects Stephen's Manchester-based practice has been in operation for 40 years, with around 20 staff members, focusing on tall buildings, commercial development, leisure centers, and sports facilities. ? Notable Projects Stephen's notable projects include the Colne Swimming Pool, Centenary Building at Salf ..read more

ABOUT Andrew Jarman   Andrew Jarman is a Project Architect at Ellis Williams Architects and an Ambassador for the Architects Benevolent Society. Andrew is passionate about sustainable design and has become an advocate for better mental health in practice in recent years. Andrew was a beneficiary of ABS support in 2019 after a mental health crisis and following a short but transformative period became an Ambassador.   Andrew has gone on to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider and has organised events with the Liverpool Architectural Society and Liverpool Architecture Festiva ..read more

ABOUT Darya Simonovich   I am Darya, the CEO and founder of Chelsea Creperie, a coffee shop on Fulham Road, and Chelsea Swim Spa, a swim school for children. I also rent properties short term for filming and advertising. I have a few other cool ideas in the making, such as a dog hotel, and really would like to take my workshops for entrepreneurs to another level.   Last but not least, I am a mum of three: two girls and a boy.    In 2021, I graduated from the 10K Small Businesses Growth Programme run by Oxford University and Goldman Sachs, a free programme that I would ..read more

ABOUT Julia Starzyk   Julia Starzyk is a Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager who founded her construction consultancy, Star Projects, operating within private, high end residential market of London. After completing over 150 luxury renovations she has decided to specialise in helping private clients, cost plan and manage refurbishments of their dream homes.  Connect with Julia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliastarzyk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starprojects.london/ Website: https://www.starprojects.london   ABOUT Pride Road Architecture Fra ..read more

ABOUT Rebecca Maloney   Self employed for 5.5yrs, with an IT Recruitment Company & more recently, a Career Coaching consultancy too. Alongside these, I am a Partner with Utility Warehouse, where I love helping families save & earn money on their residential services & an Affiliate with GaelTel, where we have a portfolio of 37 smart hardware solutions for reducing carbon usage in commercial buildings. I have mortgage brokers, estate agents & IFAs as referral partners & also look to work with property developers & letting agents etc… I love the variety of a day… If I ..read more

ABOUT Claire Munday   Claire Munday, the creator and founder of Tappy Toes Franchise Ltd, has been dancing since the age of 3. After winning a scholarship to prestigious performing arts college, Laine Theatre Arts, Claire went on to have a 10 year career as a professional dancer, before launching and building the Tappy Toes brand.    Tappy Toes is a baby and toddler dance franchise with 30 franchises across the UK, operating out of over 80 locations, and soon to launch in Dubai.    Claire also owns and runs Rise Studios, a dance and performing arts ..read more

ABOUT TOKS ARUOTURE Toks Aruoture is a creator of high-end nursery rooms and the founder of The Baby Cot Shop in Chelsea, London. As a mindset strategist, she enables entrepreneurial women play bigger by helping them to identify limiting beliefs. Toks believes that the most valuable tools for exponential growth are the unique abilities each person carries, but having the wrong mindset can restrict access to those gifts. Through her podcast, Living Inside Out, she helps listeners unearth their talents so they can be who God intended them to be. She is a prolific writer and sought-after speaker ..read more