37 Best Women in Design Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Explore the world of fearless female entrepreneurs and trailblazing women in architecture, construction, engineering, and more! This podcast delves into the stories, challenges, and triumphs of inspiring women who are making their mark across industries. With a focus on entrepreneurship, holistic living, and the creative journeys of women shaping our world, each episode offers insight, inspiration, and a fresh perspective. Whether you're passionate about business, design, or personal growth, this podcast is your go-to source for empowering conversations that uplift and energize. more

If we haven't met before, I'm Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home. Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it's about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn't seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence. Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method . I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey. Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you're working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com more

Off By 2 is a business podcast for ambitious founders who want to grow and build a brand people know, but feel overwhelmed by their to-do list, unsure what to focus on, or tired of their business taking up more of their life than they want. Each episode helps you: - make more money - build a strong brand - make better business decisions - simplify your business - get your time back Expect conversations about business strategy, entrepreneurship, branding, AI, productivity, mindset, and growing a business without the hustle culture. Hosted by entrepreneur and branding agency owner Kady Sandel more

Owning every choice in your business is not for the faint of heart. Each Monday, join Michele Williams, strategic profitability coach for the interior design industry as she interviews guests who are taking control of their business one decision at a time to increase their profits. If you are an entrepreneur who wants to make money while working in your passion, this is the podcast for you. more

Real stories. Candid conversations. Women redefining how we design and build. Every other Monday, architect Caitlin Brady interviews women shaping the future of architecture, engineering, design, and construction. Guests share stories of education, mentorship, licensure, and leadership and reflect on the many paths a career in architecture can take. Hear how they launch firms, navigate parenthood, embrace emerging technologies, champion sustainability, and rise into influential roles across the industry. Learn from their journeys. Be inspired by their impact. Design the career you want. more

Women at WorkIt is crucial to act when things concern us. At Women at Work, we listen to what professional women want to say about jobs in creativity and design because we are willing to inspire others, empower those arriving, and fight the patriarchy with visibility and shared knowledge.A podcast by Hey, hosted by Ane Guerra. more

Profitable Web Designer is the top podcast for women web designers who started their web design business for freedom and fulfillment—but somehow ended up overworked, underpaid, and wondering what went wrong.If you're a woman web designer who's tired of saying yes to underpaid web design projects, doubting your prices, or bending over backward to keep clients happy, you're not alone.Host Shannon Mattern shares the pricing strategies, mindset shifts and behind-the-scenes stories web designers like you need to stop overdelivering, raise your prices, and finally create the freedom and income you started your web design business for in the first place.This podcast is your backstage pass to the coaching, strategies, and transformations happening inside the Web Designer Academy—Shannon's mentorship program that helps women web designers book higher-paying web design projects without overworking.👉🏻 Find out the 5 Subtle Proposal Mistakes Even Experienced Web Designers Make That Cost Them Thousands at webdesigneracademy.com/proposal more

Créé en 2019, Femmes d'arts est le premier podcast qui vous emmène à la rencontre des femmes qui font le monde de l'art et des industries créatives aujourd'hui. Dans chaque épisode, je donne la parole à une femme artiste, artisane, designer, joaillière... Des femmes qui font de ce qui nous nourrit dans chaque sphère de notre vie un art à part entière. Véritable plongée dans la tête et dans l'atelier de celles qui font le beau et la création aujourd'hui, Femmes d'arts est une rencontre intime, lors de laquelle je prends le temps de revenir, avec mon invitée, sur les moments marquants de sa vie, qui l'ont finalement menée là où elle est aujourd'hui. On y parle de créativité, de goûts, d'inspiration, de création et de comment trouver de la joie et du beau dans le quotidien. Rendez-vous aussi sur Instagram (@ femmesdarts ), pour découvrir le travail des invitées du podcast. Vous pouvez aussi me suivre sur mon compte personnel (@ maristeservos ). © Femmes d'arts est un podcast pensé, écrit et produit par Marie-Stéphanie Servos Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations. more

Women are living, learning, and leading towards a sustainable future. Their stories can help us all accelerate toward that vision in the built environment. Design the Future is a podcast created to elevate and explore the voices of women driving sustainable practices in the built environment and related fields. Lindsay Baker, a sustainability and social impact leader, and Kira Gould, a writer and communications strategist, host these conversations. more

Designing Success from School to Studio by Rhiannon Lee is dedicated to filling in the gaps in your design course to encourage you to build a sustainable business that supports your dream lifestyle. Are you searching for strategy, systems and support? Looking for a community to bounce industry issues around in? In this podcast, we will cover the interior design business infrastructure you need to supplement your design school curriculum with practical insights and actionable advice. We also cover all things marketing, product innovation, client acquisition, and more. Go beyond the theory, filter through the stuff that doesn't serve you and get on with creating. You will find real talk with industry professionals, practical tactics from business realists that leave you reenergised and focused on exactly how to improve the current landscape of your own business. For more behind the scenes of the interior design industry, check out oleander and finch in Instagram https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finch or head to www.oleanderandfinch.com more

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Join Cheryl Kees Clendenon balancing all the moving parts of a full service interior design firm in her no-nonsense and thought-provoking podcast, the Damn Good Designer. Each episode is full of damn good truths and real talk as she shares invaluable insights on how to run and build a successful business while challenging the norms, the industry, her team and YOU. Emphasizing a business-savvy approach, Cheryl takes you on a roller coaster of discovery, considering success from a different lens, breaking free from groupthink, and encouraging you to embrace your own authentic designer self. There is not much she will not say 'out loud'. In this podcast, you'll find no room for conformity as she shatters the mold of one-size-fits-all business practices. Cheryl's fearless attitude showcases a refusal to follow the conventional wisdom, ask 'why' repeatedly and reject what no longer makes sense in today's world. If you're seeking a dose of inspiration, a splash of unconventional wisdom, and a refreshing perspective on the entrepreneurial world, the Damn Good Designer is your go-to podcast. Tune in and let Cheryl, along with their expert guests in the fields of designers, architects, landscapers, and other creative professionals, guide you toward building a remarkable business that defies norms and sets you on a path to unparalleled success.'Get ready to challenge the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary! About the host: Cheryl Kees Clendenon- 2021 KBB Person of the year 2022 Design Studio winner Dallas Arts Awards 2021 Changemaker Design Hounds 200 or so years ago a child came roaring into the world feet first ready to show up and argue a cause. Just because. Her mother still maintains the story is- she was screaming-'why'- from the minute she landed wrong side up and slapped the doctor for disturbing her afternoon nap And to this day does not give 'it' a rest except when she is sleeping. Which is where you will find her only between the hours of 2am and 7:30am. A belligerent non-smoker (in case you were wondering) and a frequent challenger of anything that resembles 'normal' or desired by the masses, Cheryl is a natural born contrarian who talks faster than 2x speed on a podcast She gravitates towards wanting to help clients and designers who are the square pegs in a world of round holes, lose earrings impossibly frequently, fall off of platform shoes and are unapologetically saucy. Relaxing is not in the skill set. Life begins and ends with family. Her sacred words are: Why, Percipient, Whizbang and Profit. But please do not say the words: Package, Blocks, Red Flag, Overwhelm or Picked. Hives break out and it gets ugly. RESOURCES: www.damngooddesigner.com https://www.theinteriordesignparadigm.com/ Want to be a guest? Apply here: https://forms.clickup.com/8404193/f/80f71-613517/PFK3QDSALZ30VONMTP more

How did some of the some of the world's best designers, strategists, and agency leads, get into design? How did they know it was even a thing they could form a career around? I'm Claire Blyth, founder of design focussed PR agency Red Setter. I'll be speaking to some of my favourite people in design to talk about how they got where they are today. more

Rodobo es un espacio en el que reflexionar sobre diseño, contenido, marca, valores, propósito, cultura de empresa, y todo lo que forma un servicio o un producto digital. more

She Builds Podcast is a podcast about women in the design and construction industry throughout history. On it you will hear stories of the life, work, struggles, and achievements of women architects. You should listen if you are interested in learning more about women's history and contribution to the building profession. more

Redesigning history by celebrating women. Amber Asay (host and designer) highlights groundbreaking contributions of women designers who have shaped the world we live in today. From graphic designers to architects, industrial designers to fashion icons, we explore the inspiring stories of the women who came before us, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. There's a dual approach in each episode, with a designer as a featured guest, we'll uncover the remarkable journey of a historical figure, shedding light on their innovative designs, their challenges, and their triumphs. The goal is to make these extraordinary women household names, ensuring that their legacies are rightfully celebrated and recognized for their profound impact on design history. more

A podcast highlighting extraordinary women in the design and creative industry. Hosted by Jess Rosenberg and Liz Meyer. more

Studying for the Architect Registration Exam (ARE 5.0) and working toward licensure? This podcast is for you. Hosted by Bryn Young, licensed architect, author, and founder of ABC Club and Mind Over ARE, each episode brings you exam prep strategies, study tips, and mindset tools to help you pass the ARE. You'll also hear real insights from coaching calls on overcoming procrastination, staying motivated, and balancing architecture exams with life and work. Plus, episodes on the architecture profession itself, from contracts to practice management, so you're prepared not just for the tests, but for your career as an architect. more

The podcast helping graphic designer boss-ladies work smarter and not harder in their design businesses. Your guru: the clever Anna Dower; mentor, designer, cake-lover and rad chick. 'Cos not all creatives wear hip black clothes and are design snobs. Some - like us - wear colourful Birkenstocks and believe in community over competition. more

If you believe design can change the world, you've found your humans here on ARCHITECTING! This show is about the architect as a person and helps you bypass the status quo traps in our profession and teaches you how to make an impact with real life strategies. Angela Mazzi helps overwhelmed and burned out architects reclaim their passion for great design. Together, we'll explore Thought Leadership, how to achieve your next career level, Time/Energy Management tips to stay balanced, Promoting Wellbeing in work and life and Conscious Design and Social Change more

'I've never met a woman architect before...' The trials and tribulations of being a woman, a lover, a friend, a mother and last but not least, an architect...If you've never met a woman architect before... here SHE is!!! Join Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm, as she takes you on an exploration into the lives of today's Architects: their first recollections of experiencing architecture, their inspiration, their favorite buildings and what they would like to say about the future of the profession. #architecture #architect #womenarchitects #archimom  more

O podcast Errata explora a invisibilidade das mulheres na história do design a partir de conversas com pensadores, curadores, historiadores e designers sobre as suas experiências e os seus trabalhos. more

Welcome to 'Driving the Narrative: Women in Architecture' a podcast by 10SB (previously SB Architects). This series will narrate honest conversations with women in design and delve deeper into what it means to be a woman in architecture.  What challenges do women still have to overcome and what milestones have women made in a historically male-dominated industry? Architecture is full of skilled, incredibly talented women. Women who design, women who innovate, and women who have the courage to push the boundaries and lead the industry to success.   Throughout this series, we will be delving into the highs and lows - paying tribute to women's accomplishments, shining a light on the inequities that women face, and discussing what steps we can take to improve and navigate our industry.  Jeanette Hoffman, Associate at 10SB, will be your host. We're extremely excited to introduce you to this incredible series, where we have the honor of chatting with some of the biggest and best names in the business.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A no-BS monthly podcast that creates a safe space for discussion to educate, inform, and inspire people who are finding their feet in the design industry. Hosted by Maria (Senior UX Researcher), Stacey (Senior UX Designer), and Tina (Head of User Experience). more

The interior design business podcast for interior designers, architects, and home professionals. Hosted by interior design and digital marketing pro, Darla Powell. #interiordesign more

Beverly Willis is adding her voice to a new podcast featuring discussions about the lives and careers of female pioneers of American Architecture. Going beyond the scholarship of the award-winning website Pioneering Women of American Architecture, our podcast New Angle: Voice details the struggles and triumphs of six leading women who have personified achievement in a primarily male dominated field. more

The connection between the climate crisis and social inequality is evident and solving both will require rethinking how we use our buildings. Every building has value—from its materials to its history—and every project is a chance to address social and environmental challenges. Buildings create 40% of global CO2 emissions, so it's crucial to reduce their carbon footprint. Building owners play a key role in our collective climate action battle and helping them reuse and improve their spaces sustainably is essential for creating a better future.Tangible Remnants, hosted by architect Nakita Reed, is your guide to navigating the complexities of adaptive reuse and historic preservation. Designed for building owners and developers, this podcast demystifies the process of transforming historic buildings into thriving spaces that honor their past while serving the present.On this show, Nakita shares her expertise as an architect specializing in preservation and sustainability. With years of experience helping clients navigate preservation protections, secure millions of dollars in historic tax credits, and design projects that meet preservation requirements, Nakita offers practical strategies and insights to save you time, money, and frustration.From interviews with industry leaders to solo episodes breaking down key frameworks, Tangible Remnants provides actionable advice and inspiration to help you make the most of your projects. If you're ready to adaptively reuse buildings with confidence, subscribe now and demystify your journey today. more

'A Designer's Perspective' is the follow-on season from the award-winning podcast Two Gins In A Designer's Perspective. Voted Australia's No.1 Design Podcast for 2025, the new season continues to spotlight creativity, innovation, and the stories that shape the design world. This season expands beyond design, featuring conversations with interior designers, architects, interior stylists and other creative professionals — from photographers and design journalists to makers and artists. It's a space to explore the many ways creativity takes shape, and how different disciplines influence the way we live, work, and experience design. Hosted by Karyn McRae + Helen Lynch, qualified Interior and Building Designers with over 25 years of experience, the podcast offers an insider's view of the creative world, it's about gaining a deeper understanding of the industry from those driving it forward. A Designer's Perspective is released fortnightly, featuring a mix of candid conversations with industry leaders along with solo episodes where Karyn + Helen share their expertise and experience. more

'The Design Imposter' podcast, hosted by Jessica Valis and Monique Jenkins, is your go-to resource for creative professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to conquer self-doubt and imposter syndrome in the world of visual design, branding, marketing, communication, social media, and beyond.Join us, the co-founders of The Creative Circle Collective, as we delve into candid conversations about graphic design, freelancing, entrepreneurship, agency ownership, pricing strategies, logo design, branding, UX & website design, social media, education, careers, and the ever-present imposter syndrome.In each episode, we get real, vulnerable, and share our own struggles as entrepreneurs, offering practical tools and strategies to help you build confidence in your creative abilities. Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business, growing your freelance career, or taking your creative ventures to the next level, this podcast is for you.Tune in to 'The Design Imposter' and learn how to silence the nagging voice of doubt, embrace your true potential, and build the empire of your dreams. It's time to step into your power and thrive in the creative industry. more

Welcome to the Architecting in Stilettos podcast with Arlene Edjourian, AIA and Katie Flores, Leed AP at amk STUDIO, an Architecture and Planning Firm, in sunny So Cal.We typically get invited by developers, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and luxury home builders who are struggling with the big 3: maximizing site value and profits, obtaining approvals, and creating the ideal solution that will best achieve their goals. When the final design is as buildable as it is creative, joyful, green, and profitable, that's the win-win we're looking for. This podcast is how we get there!We share stories, focus on real world, behind the scenes challenges, and candid discussions, all while playing well with others… more

29% Equal is a podcast celebrating significant women who have shaped how we practice architecture today, produced by Sarah Ackland. -Why 29% Equal? The last formal survey undertaken by the ARB (or the Architects Registration Board) was in 2019, this revealed that only 29% of qualified architects are female-identifying, women are routinely excluded from the architecture profession, from the books we read and even the references and precedents we study at university. -In an effort to eliminate this continual erasure of women I have invited a young architect, designer, artist or activist from Part W (and friends) to have a discussion with a woman they feel deserves recognition, or perhaps more recognition. We ask these amazing women about their defining moments, their activism, who inspires them, the advice they would give to their younger selves and finally what a more equitable city might look like. -This series is in conversation with Part W.Part W is an action group of women working across architecture and design, infrastructure and construction campaigning for gender parity founded by Zoë Berman. Part W is an independent campaign group that has no formal funding. If you would like to support their valuable and ongoing work, please donate here or on their website.-To give you a hint of what's to come in this six-part series, we talk to an acclaimed social housing architect, a powerful campaign group, a member of Matrix the feminist design collective, and more. This podcast has been created with thanks to the RIBA Research Fund and supported by my research supervisor Katie Lloyd Thomas of Newcastle University. All graphics are by the amazing Linda and Ella of Mackinnon Byrne. Please subscribe to stay updated. more

Women face gender discrimination throughout our careers. It doesn't have to derail our ambitions — but how do we prepare to deal with it? There's no workplace orientation session about narrowing the wage gap, standing up to interrupting male colleagues, or taking on many other issues we encounter at work. So HBR staffers Amy Bernstein, Amy Gallo, and Emily Caulfield are untangling some of the knottiest problems. They interview experts on gender, tell stories about their own experiences, and give lots of practical advice to help you succeed in spite of the obstacles. more

Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two females. This show aims to tackle the big issues designers face like getting paid, overcoming a creative block or managing time, to name a few. We want to open up discussion about things we wish we heard people talk about when we were studying, and we want to chat to you about the joys and the frustrations of working in the tech industry by day, and on our passion projects in the rest of our waking hours. We hope that by doing so, Design Life will give you a dose of motivation or inspiration when you need it. more

The Design Voice Podcast seeks to elevate and amplify those voices of women in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Each episode features honest conversations with women who shape the built environment - their unique perspectives on the state of their professions, stories about their career journeys, and more. By telling their stories, this podcast hopes to serve as a source of education, inspiration and empowerment. more

A show featuring Los Angeles' leading women in architecture and discussing relevant issues in the profession. Episodes have two formats: interview features or issue-specific episodes. The goal of the podcast is to promote equity in the profession and create a community for feminist architects. more

Women Build is a new podcast, brought to you by World Architecture News. We know there are inspirational women in the global architecture arena, operating at all levels in the industry.This podcast will give a voice to women in architecture, letting them speak out about the issues they face and compare experiences to decipher what changes can be made to improve women's working environments.We will also be championing those who are, and want to improve diversity within the industry, and discuss possible reasons why it's lacking at the moment.This series is running alongside the Female Frontiers: Powered by WAN Awards. They will champion best practice, support new and established talent and celebrate the firms who are supporting women in their roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A global network for women in architecture, design, engineering, construction, green building, and allied professions. We lean in together to support, mentor, inspire, and empower each other in a safe space! more