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 belowRemesha Design Lab@design_unmutedThe Landscape Nerd@thelandscapenerdTranscript for the episode Key Themes Collaboration is key to overcoming challenges in the design field. Mental health awareness is crucial for a healthier work culture. Personal identities shape our perspectives and work in design.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Landscapes Unmuted03:02 The Journey of Co-Hosting06:02 Personal Backgrounds and Identities09:11 The Importance of Collaboration12:01 Navigating Burnout and Mental Health14:50 The Power of Community and Support21:12 Defining Success and Personal Growth24:10 Designing a Life of Ease39:41 Celebrating Milestones 41:48 Writing Ourselves into the Narrative47:02 Asking for Opportunities and Collaboration49:07 Claiming Our Talents and Multiple Passions01:06:12 Final Thoughts and Future Episode PromptsKeywords 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

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