Maci and Kristen discuss the subtlety of bias and the barriers to belonging in landscape architecture. The conversation shares many personal insights revealed in addressing the challenges of navigating assumptions in public design and advocating for more inclusive thoughts and conversations throughout the design process. Maci @thelandscapenerd
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Kristen @pop_of_good
#landscapearchitecture #biasindesign #belonging #designforbelonigng #publicdesign #mentalhealth
In this episode, we celebrate World Landscape Architecture Month and Autism Acceptance Month with a conversation about connection! Maci and guest Caressa Joyce explore the deep connections humans have with the land and how practices help connect us to our understanding of nature and community.
This interdisciplinary conversation is guided by the following questions:
What is the overarching theme of your work and philosophy?
What is your origin story?
Who/what is part of your lineage?
What are some of the earth-based things you do?
What do you wish everyone knew/practiced to help humanity and Mother Earth?
About Caressa:
www.caressajoycenteredlife.com
A Yoga-Massage-Energy Therapist, A Life Cycles Celebrant, Artist, Activist, Mama, Life Partner, Oracle Card Reader, Mystic, Healer, Teacher, Friend, Sacred Circle Leader, Writer, Earth and Moon Lover.
Upcoming Events:
Landscape Lore with the Landscape Nerd April 24th- Get your tickets!
Seasonal Tea Ceremony: Bellatierra April 27th -Get your tickets!
Guided Meditation and Tea Blending May 9th - SOLD OUT
Takeaways:
The interconnection between self-care and caring for the earth is vital.
Nature serves as a profound teacher in understanding life's complexities.
land connection, rituals, personal journey, lineage, earth-based practices, community, self-care, environmental awareness, landscape architecture, mindfulness
In this episode, we explore the enchanting world of cherry blossoms- their beauty, cultural significance, and the folklore surrounding them.
Words for the algorithm:
#Landscapearchitecture #design #Cherryblossoms #spring #folklore #culturalsignificance #symbolism #nature #beauty #ephemeral #cherrytree
Vulnerability in Entrepreneurship
Maci and Divine explore the complexities of entrepreneurship, focusing on the intertwining of personal identity and professional life. They discuss the challenges of vulnerability, community support, and the emotional facets of being an entrepreneur.
The conversation continued beyond the intended end time, so please enjoy 2 extra bonus clips!
@design_unmuted
@thelandscapenerd
Key Themes
Entrepreneurship requires navigating personal and professional identities.
Community support is crucial for sustaining entrepreneurial journeys.
Building a multi-passionate business is possible and fulfilling.
Chapters
00:59 Reflecting on Five Years of The Landscape Nerd
04:27 The Intersection of Personal Life and Professional Identity
19:04 The Importance of Community and Support
24:52 The Intertwining of Life and Work
29:49 Unexpected Ease in Public Speaking
30:52 Embracing AI in Entrepreneurship
41:51 The Importance of Emotional Expression
51:49 The Challenge of Sharing Personal Stories
56:06 Setting Accountability and Challenges for Growth
Keywords for the algorithm
Landscape architecture, podcast, entrepreneurship, vulnerability, personal growth, community support, emotional intelligence, AI in business, multi-passionate, work-life balance, authenticity, design
In this episode, we are celebrating 5 years together!!! We’ve been through a lot and I wonder what the next 5 years have in store for us. As the podcast has grown, so has the number of nerds tuning in! We are making an impact and I want to keep learning together.
We will talk about the purpose of the podcast and how it got started and how it has evolved.
Lessons learned/ advice for others wanting to speak out or take a non-traditional landscape architecture journey.
Favorite Episodes
I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions
Then we will talk about upcoming projects
Consider supporting the podcast by leaving a review and sharing episodes with friends. Monetary support is also appreciated to fund necessary software and hosting platforms-
venmo @maci-nelson213
Keywords for the algorithm:
#neurodiversity, #landscapearchitecture, #motherhood, #representation, #design, #inclusion, #education, #personalgrowth, #professional development
In this episode, we are celebrating 5 years together!!! We’ve been through a lot and I wonder what the next 5 years have in store for us. As the podcast has grown, so has the number of nerds tuning in! We are making an impact and I want to keep learning together.
We will talk about the purpose of the podcast and how it got started and how it has evolved.
Lessons learned/ advice for others wanting to speak out or take a non-traditional landscape architecture journey.
Favorite Episodes
I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions
Then we will talk about upcoming projects
Consider supporting the podcast by leaving a review and sharing episodes with friends. Monetary support is also appreciated to fund necessary software and hosting platforms-
venmo @maci-nelson213
Key words for the algorithm:
#neurodiversity, #landscapearchitecture, #motherhood, #representation, #design, #inclusion, #education, #personalgrowth, #professional development
In this episode of Landscapes Unmuted, Divine and Maci explore the concept of success, and redefining it. They discuss the traditional stereotypes of success and the challenges they present to keeping people in the field. The conversation emphasizes the need to redefine success to include personal well-being, work-life balance, and community impact. Then they close out the episode by sharing their definitions of success, celebrating achievements, and sharing their dreams for the future.
@design_unmuted
@thelandscapenerd
Key Themes
Redefining success is essential for more diverse perspectives in Landscape Architecture.
Exploitation in the industry begins during education, where students are expected to prioritize work over well-being.
The narrative of needing decades of experience to be considered good is limiting and harmful.
Redefining success involves finding balance and joy.
Dream big.
Success is a personal journey that evolves.
Chapters
08:11 Challenging Stereotypes of Success
14:38 The Impact of Gender Dynamics on Success
19:55 Understanding Exploitation in the Field
30:40 Personal Redefinitions of Success
39:01 The Shift from Production to Impact
45:05 CenteringJoy and Balance
49:52 Collaboration and Self-Knowledge in Success
57:20 Celebrating Achievements and Community
01:01:47 Dreaming Big: Personal Aspirations and Goals
Keywords for the algorithm
success, landscape architecture, International Women's Day, gender dynamics, exploitation, redefining success, personal growth, career challenges, work-life balance, community impact, creative work, emotional toll, redefining success, joy, balance, collaboration, self-knowledge, self-discovery, community, personal aspirations
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Don't worry, The Landscape Nerd is not going anywhere, it's just growing a bit!
In this inaugural episode of Landscapes Unmuted, hosts Maci Nelson and Divine Ndemeye introduce their new podcast, discussing their backgrounds, the importance of collaboration, and the challenges of navigating mental health and burnout in the design field.
The conversation highlights their commitment to creating a healthier, more inclusive environment in landscape architecture and design.
Maci and Divine both host their own podcasts, The Landscape Nerd, and Design Unmuted respectively. You can follow their work in the links below
@design_unmuted
@thelandscapenerd
Key Themes
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Landscapes Unmuted
03:02 The Journey of Co-Hosting
06:02 Personal Backgrounds and Identities
09:11 The Importance of Collaboration
12:01 Navigating Burnout and Mental Health
14:50 The Power of Community and Support
21:12 Defining Success and Personal Growth
24:10 Designing a Life of Ease
39:41 Celebrating Milestones
41:48 Writing Ourselves into the Narrative
47:02 Asking for Opportunities and Collaboration
49:07 Claiming Our Talents and Multiple Passions
01:06:12 Final Thoughts and Future Episode Prompts
Keywords for the algorithm:
podcast, landscape architecture, mental health, collaboration, community, burnout, design, personal growth, identity, creativity, entrepreneurship, design, education, inclusivity, neurodiversity, community, collaboration, milestones, storytelling, personal growth
Don't worry, The Landscape Nerd is not going anywhere, it's just growing a bit!
In this inaugural episode of Landscapes Unmuted, hosts Maci Nelson and Divine Ndemeye introduce their new podcast, discussing their backgrounds, the importance of collaboration, and the challenges of navigating mental health and burnout in the design field.
The conversation highlights their commitment to creating a healthier, more inclusive environment in landscape architecture and design.
Maci and Divine both host their own podcasts, The Landscape Nerd, and Design Unmuted respectively. You can follow their work in the links below
@design_unmuted
@thelandscapenerd
Key Themes
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Landscapes Unmuted
03:02 The Journey of Co-Hosting
06:02 Personal Backgrounds and Identities
09:11 The Importance of Collaboration
12:01 Navigating Burnout and Mental Health
14:50 The Power of Community and Support
21:12 Defining Success and Personal Growth
24:10 Designing a Life of Ease
39:41 Celebrating Milestones
41:48 Writing Ourselves into the Narrative
47:02 Asking for Opportunities and Collaboration
49:07 Claiming Our Talents and Multiple Passions
01:06:12 Final Thoughts and Future Episode Prompts
Keywords for the algorithm:
podcast, landscape architecture, mental health, collaboration, community, burnout, design, personal growth, identity, creativity, entrepreneurship, design, education, inclusivity, neurodiversity, community, collaboration, milestones, storytelling, personal growth
Hello Everyone! Maci here, happy to share a new episode!
We discuss emotions informing the design of our environment.
Please rate and/or leave a review, it helps the show a lot!
If you wish to learn more about Kelsey and Mental Landscapes?
https://mentallandscapes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mentallandscapedesign/
https://www.thelandscapenerd.com/
Also, Thank you to KoffeeSwap for the music in today’s episode!
KoffeeSwap Theme v1 - 100bpm by tukyo.eth -- https://freesound.org/s/625533/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 -Additional audio records provided by me, Maci Nelson, are not to be used for any commercial purposes
Just in time for the supermoon! We are learning about dark skies, nocturnal conservation, and light pollution.
To learn more check out:https://darksky.org/ @darksky_intl
and listen to: https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2022-12-16/red-lighting-could-rewild-night-skies-plagued-by-light-pollution
Stay connected on IG @thelandscapenerd + thelandscapenerd.com
Theme music by
KoffeeSwap Theme v1 - 100bpm by tukyo.eth -- https://freesound.org/s/625533/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
#landscapearchitecture # landscapenerd #darksky #celestial #landscape #nerd #ohio #observatorypark
Let's find the inspiration to keep going!
Hello Everyone,
On this episode of TLN we are thinking about inspiration and artistic expression. We are joined by artist, designer, and awesome person, Kacey Parrales.
Kacey and I recorded this about a year and half ago when we were both teaching and we talked about her process for communicating creativity to her students and how she stays inspired to be creative outside of work.
Stay in touch with Kacey @kasaparaba and kaceysstore.bigcartel.com
Stay in touch with me, Maci @thelandscapenerd
thelandscapenerd.com
thelandscapenerd@gmail.com
Stay nerdy!
Theme music by:
KoffeeSwap Theme v1 - 100bpm by tukyo.eth -- https://freesound.org/s/625533/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
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 nerdy conversation between friends and business collaborators about finding out voices within Landscape Architecture.
Contact
Jenny: intuitiverelationspr@gmail.com
@theintuitivepr
Maci: thelandscapenerd@gmail.com
@thelandscapenerd
Music by Rasberry Music "Lo-fi Summer Background"
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 them an email:Blackwomenexplore@gmail.com
Find them on IG @blackwomenexplore
Articles Mentioned in the episode- not formatted:1. Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2020/12/nature-gap-why-outdoor-spaces-lack-diversity-and-inclusion/#:~:text=At%20NC%20State's%20College%20of,agencies%2C%20organizations%20and%20advisory%20boards.
2. Outdoor Recreation has historically excluded people of color. That’s beginning to change by Leah Asmelash, CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/14/us/national-parks-history-racism-wellness-cec/index.html
3.US Forest Service on Benefits of Being Outdoors
4. Out of California Statue University San Bernadino, There was a social work dissertation that looked at the impacts that outdoor rec had on self-esteem in adolescent girls of color- spoiler, so far, it seemed positive. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1673/
5. The Urban Mobility & Equity Center out of Morgan State University Investigated the walking and biking activities of low-income African Americans https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66721
6. The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing is calling for more access to something called Nature Nursing! https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/inm.13109
7. And lastly, the book I mentioned is To Stand And Stare: How to Garden While Doing Next to Nothing by Andrew Timothy O'Brien
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.
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.
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 Nakara
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
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