Navigating the Ropes: Burnout to Breakthrough

AIA Houston Emerging Professionals and Women in Architecture committees are partnering for an exciting mentorship event for young professionals in the AEC community. Join us for a panel with speakers from the industry with insight into early career experience and guidance on designing career paths.

2025 Navigating the Ropes: Burnout to Breakthrough

From Burnout to Breakthrough brings together a panel of AEC professionals from diverse backgrounds and career stages to have a candid, compassionate conversation about two pervasive challenges in the industry: burnout and imposter syndrome.

Through shared experiences, personal stories, and practical strategies, this session will explore questions like how to set boundaries with your team, who to turn to for guidance, how imposter syndrome manifests itself, recognizing burnout before it happens and so much more.

Participants will walk away with tools for delegation, communication, and fostering a healthier team dynamic. Whether you’re leading a studio or just starting out, it’s sure to be a thought-provoking discussion. See you there!

Panelists:

• Justin Taplet, AIA, HNOMA, NCARB, Smith & Company Architects
• Shreya Patel, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Harrison Kornberg
• Juliet Serem, AIA, Studio Boma
• Alyse Makarewicz, AIA, AMB Architects

Moderator:

• Melissa O’Neil, AIA, Kirksey

AIA Credit: 1.5 LU

Time:

• 5:30pm, Networking
• 6:00-7:30 Program

Cost:

• $10 General Admission
• $5   Student

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