From the Honeycomb

Do you have that one friend who you rarely stay in touch with via texting/calling but always make the effort to see each other in person when you are in the same city? Then once you meet up you pick up right where you left off? Katerina and her childhood friend Julia have exactly that! Having met up around the world during various chapters of their lives, both have been there for each other.  Grab...

Join Katerina in this week's solo episode as she records from her grandparents house in Prague, Czech Republic. During this most recent trip back to her birth city, she reflects on growing up between the two cultures: Czech and American. As a third culture kid, Katerina is grateful for the way she was brought up and the opportunities that were accessible to her in both countries. And it's througho...

Welcome to the fourth and final episode of the Women in Architecture Series! This four part series includes inspiring conversations with women in architecture as they share their story and experiences. Join Katerina this week as she sits down with Maria and Emily from Open Plan Podcast as they discuss their own journeys with the AREs (Architecture Exams) and the importance of cultivating a strong...

Welcome to the third episode of the Women in Architecture Series! This four part series includes inspiring conversations with women in architecture as they share their story and experiences. On this week's episode Katerina sits down with family friend and licensed architect, Catherine Peppard. From designing as a child on the playground to now working on the Disneyland castle, Catherine shares the...

Welcome to the second episode of the Women in Architecture Series! This four part series includes inspiring conversations with women in architecture as they share their story and experiences. On this week's episode join Katerina and aspiring architect Toke Tayo as they discuss their experiences working in custom residential and the intimate process of designing a home. Toke shares the story of her...

Welcome to the first episode of the Women in Architecture Series! This four part series includes inspiring conversations with women in architecture as they share their story and experiences. On this week's episode join Katerina and Joann Lui as they discuss how the difficulty of finding women leaders to be mentors motivated Joann to start the Women's Architect Collective. Joann shares the story of...

From the Honeycomb podcast is celebrating one year!! On this week's episode, Katerina sits down to answer listener's questions about the podcast, from how she finds guests, how has she evolved from her first episode and who her dream guests would be. Katerina shares which episodes have been the most popular and which country has the most downloads.  Make sure you don't miss the exciting announceme...

Finding that right balance of accomplishing your to do list without burning out can be challenging. On this week's episode Katerina sits down to share her tips, rituals and techniques of how she stays organized and gets things done while maintaining a sense of balance.  By dedicating the energy to tasks that are a priority, Katerina doesn't loose the sight of her word for the year, surrender, whil...

Pop the champagne!! Katerina and Jesse are celebrating their one year wedding anniversary!! In this week's episode Katerina sits down with her husband Jesse to reflect on their first year of marriage and the challenges that have made their relationship stronger.  By asking each other questions that open them up to raw and vulnerable answers, they share ways they've found to be supportive when obst...

It's finally fall (well in some parts of the world)! On this week's short solo episode Katerina reflects on why she feels ready for fall this year, how she is embracing the change and her plans to ground down in the coming weeks.     Mentioned: Candace Mug by Mindful Potter (Katerina's favorite mug) Get 10% off your order with the code HONEYCOMB10   Support the podcast on Patreon! Subscribe to the...

On this week's episode join Katerina and Julie Gaunt from The Mindful Potter as they talk about the challenges of feeling burnt out to finding a new path in life. Julie walks through her process of consciously creating beautiful pottery and how she organically designed her studio space.  Julie shares how her business came to be and how the path of healing can lead you on a journey you may have lea...

Katerina discovered Julie's blog Aloha Lovely in 2017, and from there a relationship was created. Since then Julie and Katerina have been orbiting together in the world of blogging, social media and growing businesses/podcasts.  On this week's episode Katerina sits down with Julie for the first time to talk about embracing the challenges of running a small business and navigating the ever changing...

Throughout the many chapters of our lives we have friendships that grow with us, ones we let go and there are also the new ones we collect along the way.  If you are looking to nurture existing friendships or cultivate new ones, then today’s episode will resonate with you as Katerina shares Vastu Shastra principles to invite friendship energy into your home.   Support the podcast on Patreon! Subsc...

Have you noticed your finances may be draining, almost like water leaking from a broken pipe? In Vastu Shastra leaks in your plumbing can symbolize that your finances and wealth are dwindling.   Join Katerina in this week's solo episode where she shares her personal story and lesson she learned the hard way on how multiple leaks in your home can have a really negative effect on your finances.    M...

With no agenda for today's episode, Katerina sits down and shares the simple things in life that are making her happy. After weeks of working hard it feels amazing to have a free afternoon to do what ever it is she wants to do, from water coloring to taking a 32 minute nap. Sometimes it's the simple things that bring the greatest pleasure in life.    Mentioned: Book's I'm reading: People We Meet o...

A mirror can be a simple way to attract or reflect energy in your home. Many of us may not put much thought into where we place our mirrors energetically. But what if you were able to attract abundance and happiness by placing a mirror in a certain location? From the shape of the mirror to the direction it faces, you can benefit from the energies the mirror provides. In today's solo episode Kateri...

Have you ever felt like giving up on your dream because you've heard too many nos, or had the door slammed in your face? Know that you're not alone. On today's solo episode with Katerina she shares her five year journey of completing six NCARB (National Council of Architects Board) exams.  There were moments she felt like giving up and letting go of the dream she had since she was ten years old. B...

Over the last few years many of us have found ourselves working remotely and away from our statutory desks. But sometimes the environment we are in makes it hard to be productive. For example, like sitting in coach on a transatlantic flight with only a small tray table to work on. In this week's solo episode, Katerina shares Vastu shastra principles you can apply to your workspace, no matter the l...

In the most empowering and uncensored episode yet, Katerina sits down with certified birth doula Alexis Wolford to discuss how the mind and body are connected during the birthing journey, the role of a doula and how to prepare your space for a home birth.  Alexis shares how home births have become more mainstream, ways to tap into all of your senses while giving birth and yes, pooping during birth...

So many of us today suffer from digestive issues mostly caused by the foods we eat, to the emotional stress we feel. But did you know it is also the environment we are in that can cause gut health issues? In today's episode join Katerina and holistic health coach Kat MacIver as they discuss the importance of creating a calm, clutter free space to prepare your food and enjoy your meals, because the...

Have you ever thought about going to architecture school or been curious what future architects study while at university? On this week's solo episode Katerina shares her experience of attending a five year architecture program at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. From breaking down the courses she took to sharing the truth: you don't need to be good at math to go to architecture school...

In last week's episode Katerina and her husband Jesse shared their time in Belize exploring Mayan ruins on the main land. Join them this week as they share their time on the beautiful island of Caye Caulker.  From swimming with sharks, to seeing five manatees, feeding sting rays and meeting a crocodile, the island life had a lot to offer underwater! But it wasn't only the wildlife they fell in lov...

Back from a well deserved break, Katerina sits down with her husband Jesse to recap the first part of their honeymoon to Belize. In this episode they share about their time on the main land of Belize, exploring ancient Mayan ruins, waking up to Howler monkeys and experiencing what the beautiful country of Belize has to offer.  If you're curious about Mayan culture this is a great episode to listen...

Ever since she was ten years old, Katerina has wanted to become an architect. But what if she was able to go back in time and tell her younger self what challenges were ahead of her dream? Would she still have chosen architecture or something else? The road to licensure has been a bumpy ride but Katerina is close to the finish line. On this week's episode, Katerina sits down with her husband Jesse...

In her first solo episode in a few weeks, Katerina sits down to share how she is doing with her word of the year: surrender. She reflects on how she has approached some of the challenges that have come up: from having to cancel her honeymoon and 30th birthday trip to Nicaragua, to the stresses of  studying for her next architecture exam, and to the day to day obstacles of life.  If you chose a wor...