In this episode of Musings Behind the Creative, we sit down with Charlotte Holland, a fully qualified architect whose journey from student to chartered professional is a story of purpose, resilience, and mentorship.Charlotte shares what it really takes to go from university to qualification — from the long nights of study to the personal growth that comes with finding your place in the profession. With experience across education, healthcare, and life science sectors, she reflects on the architect’s role in shaping a better world for future generations.We also dive into her passion for mentoring, equity, and neurodiversity in the built environment, and how she’s turning those passions into tangible change through her work with the University of Westminster, ARB PPE Commission, and the Women in Architecture Mentoring Programme.This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation for students, emerging architects, and anyone navigating the transition from education to professional practice — exploring how we learn, grow, and give back along the way.