Bryn Young | BYoung Design

Design Create Inspire

Arts EN ↓ 166 episodes

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 f...

Author

Bryn Young | BYoung Design

Category

Arts

Podcast website

dci.byoungdesign.com

Latest episode

Sep 30, 2025

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

13. The Importance of Social Interaction with Ryan Rosen 01.12.2020

Send us Fan Mail Humans are designed to be social beings. So, now more than ever, the importance of designing our built environment to cultivate this interaction is crucial. On today's episode Bryn talks with architecture student, Ryan Rosen, about his international relations background, the importance of connecting with others, and how we can design better environments. Ryan is embarking on...

12. The Dream Team with Interior Designer Marea Riedler 24.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail What is it like to really work with an interior designer? How can the project team work peacefully together? Today I'm talking to Marea Riedler, interior design and owner of A Designed Space. She discusses what her process is like and how she likes to be involved in a project. We discuss how architects, contractors, and interior designers can work together to create an incred...

11. Creating Consistency with Inconsistency: The Law Of Rhythm 17.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail Do you have some weeks where you are super inspired, motivated, and creative? And then the next week you have no energy and want nothing to do with what you were just excited about? In this episode, Bryn discusses the ebbs and flows of creativity and how she has learned to appreciate the wave rather than fight it. If you enjoyed this episode, it's inspired you, or you've...

10. Unconventional Path to Licensure with Damian Roman 10.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail Damian Roman decided he wanted to become a licensed Architect even after he was forced to drop out of college. Today we're talking about how he has been able to pursue licensure, what his path looks like, and what it's taken to get to where he is today. We discussed some of Damian's favorite architecture + self-development books:The Fast Guide to Architectural Form...

9. Applying for a Job: How to be an Attractive Candidate 03.11.2020

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk job searching! How do you make yourself an attractive candidate for a job? What are the things employers look for in a resume? What are the most important attributes of potential employees? Bryn discusses all this and more in today's episode. If you enjoyed this episode, it's inspired you, or you've found value in it please let me know! You can now s...

8. The New Age Lawyer with Nico Becerra, Esq. 27.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail Let's talk Law...but with a new age twist. Today I talk to Nico Becerra, Esq. with N. Becerra, APC all about hiring, contractors vs employees, and whether your business may or may not need a lawyer. Nico isn't your stereotypical Lawyer, just like I'm not your stereotypical Architect. So, come join in on the conversation! Some of the questions we discuss:How does AB5...

7. Adapting to Virtual Learning with Rouben Mohiuddin 20.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, you'll hear from Rouben Mohiuddin, Professor of Interior Architecture at CSU Chico. Rouben discusses how they are adapting to virtual learning and how this is affecting the studio environment. Rouben has an incredible history full of travel, community involvement, and rebuilding after devastating disasters. At one point we even discuss the symbiotic r...

6. Get Licensed by 30 13.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail Being a licensed architect by 30 was my goal for a very long time. It wasn't easy and the path was not linear, but I did it! In this episode, I discuss my top tips for achieving this goal. You get to choose your own goal age, it could be 30, 40, 50 or 99. My tips aren't "start your exams by the time you're 27" or anything like that. We talk about mindset a...

5. Is Architecture School Right for Me? 06.10.2020

Send us Fan Mail Should I go to architecture school? Is architecture right for me? What is archi-torture??All this and more will be answered in today's episode! Have you already gone to architecture school? If so, tell us about your experience on our latest blog post. We want to hear from you! www.byoungdesign.com/blogIf you enjoyed this episode, it's inspired you, or you've found v...

4. The Ideal Client 29.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking about the Ideal Client! Who is the ideal client? What are some red flags to look out for? How do you get your ideal client? If you enjoyed this episode, it's inspired you, or you've found value in it please let me know! You can now support the show and get exclusive content at patreon.com/designcreateinspire. Subscribe and leave a review on iTune...

3. Architects Aren't Great Until They're 50...and Other Limiting Beliefs 22.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is going to dive deep into limiting beliefs and why they are holding you back from your true success! Bryn is going to get a little personal and share 10 of her top limiting beliefs, what she thinks about them, and how she's been able to push through them. If you enjoyed this episode, it's inspired you, or you've found value in it please let me...

2. What is the Design Process? 15.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail Design is the process of many steps that slowly morph into the final product. On this episode, Bryn is going to take you through the typical phases of a project and what each phase entails. We'll talk about what it's actually like to work with a design professional. If you enjoyed this episode, it's inspired you, or you've found value in it please let me know!...

LIVE - Fear of failing the ARE 5.0 (Architect Registration Exam) 08.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail There are four common types of fear. It is important to take an honest look within at where your fears may land. Are you afraid of how you may be perceived by others? Are you afraid of not succeeding? Acknowledging what fears are most common for you allows you to begin forming a strategy to overcome them. This episode is an audio recording of an Instagram LIVE where I discuss taki...

1. What is an Architect? 01.09.2020

Send us Fan Mail What is an Architect? Are you licensed once you get a degree? If you’re not licensed, how do you have a design business? What does licensure really mean and how do you get licensed? If it’s possible to design without a license, Is licensure worth it? I’ll answer all that and more in today's episode. If you enjoyed this episode, it's inspired you, or you've found val...

Who is this Podcast for? 29.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail Who is Design Create Inspire for? Who is going to benefit from listening to this podcast? (Hint: everyone!)If you find value in today's episode, please let us know by leaving a review and by sharing it with your community. Thank you! You can always find us on Instagram @BYoungDesign and on our website www.byoungdesign.com. The ABC Club : Join our top ARE resource that's...

Design Create Inspire - Sneak Peek 15.08.2020

Send us Fan Mail Sneak peek into the Design Create Inspire podcast with Bryn Young where we'll discuss all things design and business. Let's design, create, and inspire! If you find value in today's episode, please let us know by leaving a review and by sharing it with your community. Thank you! You can always find us on Instagram @BYoungDesign and on our website www.byoungdesign.co...

Listen to the Design Create Inspire podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.