From the Honeycomb

In the world of architecture there are many different career paths you can take, including becoming an architect for the U.S. military. Join Katerina on this week's episode as she sits down with fellow Illinois Tech alumni and Navy Officer Lauren to discuss what it's like to work as an architect in the U.S. Navy.  Lauren shares her journey of transitioning from the private sector to the U.S. Navy,...

In this week's episode Katerina wanted to cover a few more topics to make sure you are prepared when interviewing with your architect so she recorded a part II of your guide to hiring an architect for your residential project.  Katerina shares her advice on discussing the architect's project delivery and how they proposed to have your project move from design through construction. When it comes to...

There is so much power in the energy of crystals, especially when it comes to healing. This week join Katerina as she sits down with Lucinda, the owner and founder of Core Crystal Co. to talk about the magical world of crystals. From how to cleanse your crystal to the various properties that crystals hold, Lucinda is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to crystals.   She shares how the power of cr...

Fourteen years ago Katerina first stepped onto a yoga mat and today the yoga mat has become her anchor. Join Katerina on this week's episode as she shares how her yoga practice has evolved since that first class. From taking Bikram classes in Chicago to help escape the cold, cultivating a solo practice with the help of YouTube videos and to becoming a certified yoga teacher. Katerina's yoga practi...

Are you an architect dreaming of having your own firm? Join Katerina on this week's episode as she sits down with licensed architect Bryn Young from BYoung Design to discuss embarking on the entrepreneur journey. Bryn shares her advice from when she first started out, and how she grew her business to become an award winning architecture firm in La Jolla, California.  It wasn't always an easy path...

Recording from a farm in Paso Robles, Katerina is joined once again by her cousin Veru. It has been a year since Veru has been on the podcast and she is ready to share more about her first year and a half in the US. Veru compares how her life has changed from living a busy city life in Prague, Czech Republic to learning to slow down in California. They discuss the importance of having a good suppo...

Are you a high achieving women but find yourself fighting with anxiety and burn out? Then this episode is for you! Join Katerina for this week's episode as she sits down with Katy Bandy, psychotherapist and women’s coach to discuss the tools you can use to work with the anxiety you carry, rather than work against it, all while spreading mindfulness. Katy shares her wisdom and insight into how she...

On this week's episode Katerina sits down to share her advice when it comes to hiring an architect for a residential project. With over a decade of experience working in the field of architecture, Katerina shares questions to ask and what to keep in mind when selecting your architect.  From discussing your budget to asking for references there are things you'll want to review with your architect b...

Join Katerina and Jesse on this week's episode as they sit down, fresh from their trip, to share about their last few days exploring the Santa Ynez Valley. Just a few hours north of Los Angeles, this beautiful part of Santa Barbara County captured their interest and so they headed up there to celebrate Katerina's birthday.  Staying at an Airbnb that was part of farm gave them the opportunity to ma...

Are you feeling the call to connect with the magic of Mama Cacao or simply curious to learn about the many benefits of this sacred plant? Join Katerina as she sits down with Gabrielle Martorana, cacao expert and owner of Cacao Wisdom (an ethical and sustainable cacao source) to discuss the power of Mama Cacao. Gabrielle shares her journey of how she built her relationship with this sacred plant, a...

The history of pineapples...a topic never thought to be covered on From the Honeycomb but Katerina's curiosity about the fruit lead her to research and record this episode. Learn about the rich and juicy history of this tropical fruit that has been depicted in works of art and architecture, and how it became the symbol of luxury and hospitality. Katerina shares how the pineapple made it's way arou...

During the construction process there are many members involved with the General Contractor (GC) as the leader. Join Katerina as she sits down with licensed GC, Jesse Mckeehan to discuss the importance of hiring a qualified GC to coordinate and run a project successfully.  Jesse shares his experience of working on high end residential projects along the California coast and the dynamic relationshi...

Katerina is celebrating her 31st birthday! In this week's episode she shares 31 lessons she has learned over the last year. From handling financial obstacles to trusting the process and timeline of her life.  Katerina reflects on her achievements and her biggest goal of finishing her architecture exams and becoming a licensed architect. The first year of her thirties was unforgettable, Katerina ca...

In today’s episode Katerina sits down with graduate student Michaela Dehning (also her sister!) for a deep conversation about the importance of how a space is curated and the experience you have when observing art.    Michaela shares what has lead her to focus her studies on women artists and the courses she is currently taking at Boston University for her masters degree. Katerina and Michaela sha...

Are you working towards a dream but feel stuck, unmotivated or like the progress you are making isn’t tangible? As someone who always has a list of goals/dreams, Katerina can relate to wanting to achieve a dream but having those moments of doubt and low motivation. In this week's episode Katerina shares her tips on how she pushed through those tough moments, how to keep focused on your goal and re...

Join Katerina in this week's episode as she sits down with Alyssa Lily, an AFAB self embodiment coach and cyclical living expert. Alyssa shares their story as identifying as non-binary and how their own experience has lead them to start an inclusive coaching program with a focus on cyclical living.  Please be advised there is content in this episode where Alyssa discusses their childhood and abuse...

Energy is something we cannot see but something we can feel and the energy around us can have an immense impact on how we experience a space, especially our home. In today’s episode Katerina shares how to create positive energy in the home using Vastu Shastra principles. There are so many little changes we can make to our interior space that can shift the energy. From how we decorate, to using ess...

In this week's episode Katerina sits down with Zulaikha Yunus, a multifaceted woman whose career path from medical school changed as she followed her passions.  From health coaching, to nutrition and culinary arts, yoga and Ayurveda, Zulaikha embodies them all in harmony.  Zulaikha shares her insights into each of her interest and how she’s combined them to heal herself and clients. They discuss c...

You've heard Katerina mention Vastu Shastra on multiple episodes and in the intro each week. But she's never sat down to record an episode dedicated specifically to Vastu, a Vedic science that originated thousands of years ago in India and is known as the "science of structures". Join Katerina in this week's episode as she goes more in depth about the fundamentals of Vastu, its history, and how th...

Join Katerina in this week's episode as she reconnects with childhood friend, Neo Lehoko. Their worlds collided when they both attended the British International School in Prague, Czech Republic in the early 2000s, and today they are sitting down to reconnect based on their similar career path of pursuing architecture.  Diving deep into conversation about the architecture industry, Neo and Katerin...

In the first episode of 2023, Katerina sits down to share her word of the year and what goals she has set for herself. Over the last few years, Katerina has chosen a word that reflects and resonates with her goals. For 2023 her word is "growth". In the first few months of the year she will begin to plant the seeds in her garden. And as she waters and takes care of these seeds, they will grow and b...

Grab your favorite drink and get cozy as Katerina and Jesse take a moment to reflect on 2022! From celebrating the memorable moments of the past year, like their trip to Belize or Katerina getting licensed to sharing moments that were tough, 2022 was a year full of memories.  Thank you all for listening this past year, it means the world to me that you allow my voice into your ears every week x Ka...

It's that time of the year for Katerina to take a moment to reflect on the last few months and on her word for the year, surrender. Looking back on the challenges the last eleven months have brought, Katerina is grateful for choosing the word surrender as it was a constant reminder for her to surrender to the flow and let things go. But was she successful in channeling the word? Find out in this w...

As many of you know Katerina has been studying for her architecture exams over the last few years and the end of this challenging time is finally over! She is officially a licensed architect! In this week's episode Katerina sits down to share her tips about taking her final exam: California Supplemental Exam, required by the state of California to become a licensed architect. Breaking down what yo...

Planning a trip to Zion or Bryce Canyon? Or curious to learn about the beautiful National Parks in Southern Utah? Join Katerina and Jesse as they record from their cozy treetop Airbnb in Utah and share their hiking recommendations and places to eat. From the 1500 foot elevation ascent to the top of Angels Landing in Zion to hiking through the snow covered Bryce Canyon, they highly recommend taking...