Your Design Passport

<p>Networking doesn't have to feel awkward.</p> <p>Architect and community leader Cassidy Jones shares how authentic relationships have shaped her career, helped her navigate career transitions, and opened unexpected...

<p>Most architects dramatically underestimate how transferable their skills actually are.</p> <p>After speaking with Neil Pann in the previous episode, I found myself reflecting on something deeper — not just how...

<p>“You’re the architect of your own career.”</p> <p>That single sentence from Neal Pann stayed with me long after this conversation ended.</p> <p>Because for so many architects, there comes a moment where the...

<p>“You are not starting from zero.”</p> <p>And yet, that’s exactly how many internationally trained architects feel when they begin applying for jobs in the U.S.</p> <p> </p>

<p>“I found that I couldn’t bear sitting at a desk any longer… I really needed that people connection. Every time I stepped into a client meeting, I was excited. But then I’d leave the meeting upset that I had to go...

<p>Am I about to undo my entire career?</p> <p>That was the question I couldn’t shake when I started the process of moving from Australia to the United States as an architect.</p>

<p>When you move countries, you don’t just change where you live —<br> you leave an entire version of your life behind and step into uncertainty.</p> <p>In this episode of Your Design Passport, we talk about what it...

<p>No one had done it before — so Emily Perna decided to figure it out herself. When her architecture school didn’t have an existing exchange program in Australia, Emily built her own path, structured her own...

<p>This is where everyone meets on the same starting line.</p> <p>In this episode of Your Design Passport, we’re diving deep into the Architectural Practice Examination (APE) — the final hurdle before you can officially...

<p>This whole thing teaches you patience before you even board the plane.</p> <p>In this episode of Your Design Passport, I’m walking you through exactly how I transferred my architectural qualifications from South...

<p>“Do not think that the Middle East is glamorous all the time. There is a lot of blood, sweat and tears in order to make six-month programs work.”</p> <p>In this episode of Your Design Passport, architect and project...

<p>This qualification becomes your global passport.</p> <p>In Part 2 of this mini-series on becoming a registered architect in South Africa, we move beyond architecture school and into the phase that transforms you into...

<p>In the first episode of Your Design Passport, I share my journey across Johannesburg, Brisbane, and Dallas—exploring identity, burnout, and reinvention. From rebuilding confidence and navigating multi-country...

<p>This journey is about so much more than ticking academic boxes — it shapes who you become as a designer.</p> <p>In this episode of Your Design Passport, I’m opening the door to what it actually looks like to begin an...

<p></p> 🎙️ Your Design Passport — Unlock global pathways in architecture, design, and creative leadership. Hosted by Sam G, a triple-registered architect in South Africa, Australia, and the USA. Explore international...