Listen "Landscapes Unmuted: Redefining Success"
Episode Synopsis
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.Key ThemesRedefining 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.Chapters08:11 Challenging Stereotypes of Success14:38 The Impact of Gender Dynamics on Success19:55 Understanding Exploitation in the Field30:40 Personal Redefinitions of Success39:01 The Shift from Production to Impact45:05 Centering Joy and Balance49:52 Collaboration and Self-Knowledge in Success57:20 Celebrating Achievements and Community01:01:47 Dreaming Big: Personal Aspirations and Goals
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