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Let's find the inspiration to keep going!

Hello Everyone,

On this episode of TLN we are thinking about inspiration and artistic expression. We are joined by artist, designer, and awesome person, Kacey Parrales.

Kacey and I recorded this about a year and half ago when we were both teaching and we talked about her process for communicating creativity to her students and how she stays inspired to be creative outside of work.

Stay in touch with Kacey @kasaparaba and kaceysstore.bigcartel.com

Stay in touch with me, Maci @thelandscapenerd

thelandscapenerd.com

thelandscapenerd@gmail.com

Stay nerdy!

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It feels good to be back!

Hello everyone and hello 2024!

This year we are focusing on how to bring out your uniqueness in the profession. I know we do that already, but it is nice to say it again!

Today we are speaking with someone who knows you all fairly well,but maybe you did not know about them.

Jenny Frenkel (she/her) is the founder of Intuitive PR, public relations firm (I am luck to have her as a publicist), and she is the Brand Manager of Anova Furnishings

We are discussing how this unconventional collaboration has helped us and we are hoping it can help you!

Please enjoy this very nerdy conversation between friends and business collaborators about finding out voices within Landscape Architecture.

Contact

Jenny: intuitiverelationspr@gmail.com

@theintuitivepr

Maci: thelandscapenerd@gmail.com

@thelandscapenerd

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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.

⁠Remesha Design Lab⁠

@design_unmuted

⁠The Landscape Nerd⁠

@thelandscapenerd

Key Themes

• Redefining 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.

Chapters

08:11 Challenging Stereotypes of Success

14:38 The Impact of Gender Dynamics on Success

19:55 Understanding Exploitation in the Field

30:40 Personal Redefinitions of Success

39:01 The Shift from Production to Impact

45:05 CenteringJoy and Balance

49:52 Collaboration and Self-Knowledge in Success

57:20 Celebrating Achievements and Community

01:01:47 Dreaming Big: Personal Aspirations and Goals

Keywords for the algorithm 

success, landscape architecture, International Women's Day, gender dynamics, exploitation, redefining success, personal growth, career challenges, work-life balance, community impact, creative work, emotional toll, redefining success, joy, balance, collaboration, self-knowledge, self-discovery, community, personal aspirations

Today's episode topic was chosen by the listeners! We will be exploring moss and learning how to design with them in mind. 

Hello Everyone, This episode explores the leaf changing magic of this season. Think about what this season means to you and how you explore that in the landscape. 

Episode 3 Networking: This episode is about how authenticity and curiosity can forge very strong connections. I would argue that Michael Todoran is an expert in this regard. I recommend a listen for those who struggle with networking or worry about how others see them in professional settings.

For the last episode of 2022, we are speaking with Melissa Pompili about her research in creating a public art walking tour for University Circle in Cleveland Ohio. We discuss the motivations to create something that the public can use and how to have fun doing it. Also, we discuss how quickly public art information can disappear and where to look for it!

Contact our guest at melissa.pompili@gmail.com

In this episode, we are speaking with Chris Landau, the principal of LANDAU Design + Technology. He is an artist who has found himself immersed in the world of landscape architecture. In addition to computational design and visualization, the firm developed an innovative design tool called Land Kit. It is an algorithmic design tool that helps improve landscape designers’ workflows and assist in complex design situations. We discuss integrating technology into the design process, the importance of small risks, and how improving processes gives designers more time to be themselves, which is ultimately great for the profession. The newest version of Land Kit (1.1) is available now! For more information, please check out the links below! https://www.landkit.design/ https://www.landau.design/ https://www.thelandscapenerd.com/

Wrapping up the Best Book Ever conversation with a reflection on how important stories are to the way we see landscape.

This episode explores the origins and purposes of botanical illustration. Besides being a well-recognized craft, it is a scientific document that helps us understand the world around us. Please join me in learning about Botanical Illustrations

The topic of today is the Memorial Garden of Lake View School Fire of Collinwood Ohio. It is also known as the Collinwood  Fire. This school fire occurred on March 4th, 1908, which means that the anniversary has just passed.

* Trigger warning, this episode will discuss the deaths of children and adults and the impacts of fire. While I will not go into great detail about these topics, they will be addressed.  If you find this subject matter troubling, listen with caution.

**Also** There were some technical issues with recording and there are some glitchy-sounding moments.

Bienvenidos a la primera serie de The Bravely Curious Podcast, compuesta de seis partes y producida en esfuerzo conjunto entre el Departamento de Arquitectura Paisajista de Cal Poly Pomona, 'The Landscape Architecture Podcast' y 'The Landscape Nerd' Podcast cual es presentado por Maci Nelson.

En esfuerzo para que estas historias lleguen a una audiencia lo más amplia posible, compartiremos todos los capítulos de esta serie en tres plataformas distintas, sera disponible en Ingles y en Español. Esperamos poder compartir lo que hemos aprendido con usted.

La información sobre este tema no está completa de ninguna manera, hay mucha historia que cubrir, es casi imposible, pero puedes pensar en este episodio como una preparación. Primero identificaremos el problema y exploraremos algunas de las fuentes de injusticia que vemos en el entorno construido.

Today's episode will focus on the mythology, stories, and legends of landscape. There are many lessons to learn in these tales that have survived generations. They tell us about real events through the eyes of others, but also they share a conversation that we had with the land/earth itself. 

In this episode, we are learning about how the stories we love can impact the way we build our outdoor spaces! This is a collaboration with the Best Book Ever Podcast hosted by Julie Strauss. She interviews me, Maci Nelson, on my favorite book, Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. The book was adapted into a Studio Ghibli animated film- which inspired the way Maci approaches landscape architecture. Enjoy!

Best Book Ever: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-book-ever-podcast/id1514465335

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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 below

⁠Remesha Design Lab⁠

@design_unmuted

⁠The Landscape Nerd⁠

@thelandscapenerd

⁠Transcript for the episode ⁠

Key Themes

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Landscapes Unmuted

03:02 The Journey of Co-Hosting

06:02 Personal Backgrounds and Identities

09:11 The Importance of Collaboration

12:01 Navigating Burnout and Mental Health

14:50 The Power of Community and Support

21:12 Defining Success and Personal Growth

24:10 Designing a Life of Ease

39:41 Celebrating Milestones

41:48 Writing Ourselves into the Narrative

47:02 Asking for Opportunities and Collaboration

49:07 Claiming Our Talents and Multiple Passions

01:06:12 Final Thoughts and Future Episode Prompts

Keywords 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

You asked, I answered

This week I talk about my experience walking along the newly renovated All Peoples Trail.
Location: Shaker Heights, Ohio


http://cuyahogariver.org/the-river---tributaries.html

https://shakerlakes.org/

Hello everyone! Are you ready to visit the farm? Today we are joined by Janelle Soja - a multigenerational regenerative farmer based in Northeast Ohio. She was my first stop in trying to understand where agriculture starts and landscape architecture ends- especially in identifying ways to mitigate climate change impacts on the land. Both professions/sciences are curating the ways that people interact with landscapes and I believe that we have a lot that we can learn from one another. I hope that you enjoy this episode and learn as much as we did.

You can find Janelle @royalfarefarm on Instagram
Don't forget to vote for her in the Johnny Apple Seed Invitational @johnnyappleseedorganic starting Sept. 13th.

Hello Everyone! 

Today's episode looks at the history of the American Lawn. From French Palaces to your front lawn, how did they get here? 

There is a lot of discussion about the impacts lawns have on our lives and our ecology. Hopefully, this will help you better understand what a lawn means to you and how to have one or remove one responsibility. 

This episode explores the history and impact of Christmas Trees! This episode was written by Adrianne Kartachak and performed/ edited by Maci Nelson. 

#BLM #Landscape architecture

Landscape design/architecture shapes the face of the earth, and we need more black people designing. We need more perspectives to keep out built environment responsive to the communities they serve. 

Hello Everyone! This mini-series that I am sharing is about a very familiar person. Michael Todoran of the Landscape Architecture Podcast. His story, like many of ours, is complex and filled with ups and downs. However, I would argue that the most important aspect of a story is the moral or the takeaways. You can view this project as a deep dive into the takeaways people have gotten from Michael Todoran, the impression, and the impact he is making with every connection.

Micheal has previously opened up about a lot of his life, he has already given a biography of himself. He has opened himself up to the world and now we are building on that. Please listen to his talk that he gave at Cal Poly Pamona where he shares his story:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adT_S-kkaF4

This is the final episode of the Hard Work Series

Episode 4: From Michael. This episode is when we get to hear Michaels's own thoughts, about his past, his concerns, his interests, and his plans for the future. This episode is for those who want to see more methods to the madness. You will also hear from me! My own insights into how I put this project together and what lessons I learned along the way.

Thank you all for listening! 

In this episode, we explore the enchanting world of cherry blossoms- their beauty, cultural significance, and the folklore surrounding them.

Words for the algorithm:

#Landscapearchitecture #design #Cherryblossoms #spring #folklore #culturalsignificance #symbolism #nature #beauty #ephemeral #cherrytree

Today we will take an audio visit to the Rockefeller Park Greenhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. It is a community-centered botanical garden that grew out of a nursery and small garden. A community gem that deserves some love right now. 

Dentro de este episodio final de la primera temporada en el Podcast Valiente Curioso, echaremos un vistazo a nuestros episodios pasados donde hemos explorado el robo, la recuperación y la redefinición, y la protección de espacios públicos y privados. En nuestros episodios anteriores y dentro de la introducción a la serie, habíamos declarado que queríamos una "llamada a la acción" basada en todo lo que habíamos aprendido hasta ahora. Así que, para este episodio, hemos decidido utilizar las ideas de diseño y soluciones que se trajeron para ver cómo podíamos implementarlas en un espacio existente.

This episode we look at the properties and history of African American Gardens! This is truly an introduction to a rich subject matter, please take this further and find more information- then let us all know about it!

Here are the links to the information that I used to produce this episode:
http://www.vaughnsills.com/snow- Vaughn Sills 'Places for the Spirit'

http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/miami-dade/documents/landscapes-amp-gardening/African-American-Trees-and-Shrubs.pdf- University of Florida IFAS Extension Plants for use in a Traditional African American Yard in Miami-Dade

https://paulmullins.wordpress.com/2015/07/19/gardens-in-the-black-city-landscaping-20th-century-african-america/ - Paul Mullins Landscaping 20th Century African America

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/14/garden/juneteenth-gardens-planting-the-seeds-of-survival.html- Seed of Survival by Michael Tortorello

https://www.pittsburghparks.org/blog/from-slavery-to-freedom-garden- From Slavery to Freedom Garden written by Pittsburgh Parks, The original article I read is no longer linked online, but this article does a great job explaining the exhibit.

Hello Nerds!

Today, we are discussing what it means to be a person of color in outdoor spaces. We can’t cover everything but we sure give it a try! Please join me in speaking with Kimberly Young and Bronlynn Thurman, the creators of Black Women Explore a community in Akron, Ohio promoting women and femme-identifying people of color to enjoy outdoor spaces together. 

Please rate and/or leave a review, it helps the show a lot! 

Also, Thank you to Prigidia for the awesome song “Picture Frames”. You’ll hear a bit throughout the episode.

If you wish to learn more about BWE you can send them an email:Blackwomenexplore@gmail.com

Find them on IG @blackwomenexplore 

Articles Mentioned in the episode- not formatted:1. Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2020/12/nature-gap-why-outdoor-spaces-lack-diversity-and-inclusion/#:~:text=At%20NC%20State's%20College%20of,agencies%2C%20organizations%20and%20advisory%20boards. 

2. Outdoor Recreation has historically excluded people of color. That’s beginning to change by Leah Asmelash, CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/14/us/national-parks-history-racism-wellness-cec/index.html

3.US Forest Service on Benefits of Being Outdoors

(https://www.fs.usda.gov/features/wellness-benefits-great-outdoors#:~:text=Studies%20also%20show%20that%20being,risk%20factors%20for%20cardiovascular%20disease.) 

4. Out of California Statue University San Bernadino, There was a social work dissertation that looked at the impacts that outdoor rec had on self-esteem in adolescent girls of color- spoiler, so far, it seemed positive. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1673/ 

5. The Urban Mobility & Equity Center out of Morgan State University Investigated the walking and biking activities of low-income African Americans https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66721 

6. The International Journal of Mental Health Nursing is calling for more access to something called Nature Nursing! https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/inm.13109 

7. And lastly, the book I mentioned is To Stand And Stare: How to Garden While Doing Next to Nothing by Andrew Timothy O'Brien

Today we will learn about David A Williston, the first professionally trained Black landscape architect. His story deserved to be told as a historic leader in the profession and as a  trailblazer for people of color in the field of landscape.

En este episodio, nos enfocaremos en la importancia de proteger y preservar nuestro paisaje. Pero primero, debemos definir las diferencias entre Preservar y Proteger en el paisaje. Preservar es proteger, cuidar, y defender, mientras que proteger es mantener a salvo, defender, custodiar; contra las actividades humanas nocivas que han alterado la cultura, el clima y la biodiversidad de las plantas y  los animales. Con eso en mente, hemos dividido nuestra discusión en tres partes. El primer tema cubrirá las culturas indígenas, el segundo tema sera sobre la biodiversidad de animales, plantas y el medio ambiente. Y por último, el tema que abla acerca del cambio climático en el paisaje.

An introduction to the show! 

Just in time for the supermoon! We are learning about dark skies, nocturnal conservation, and light pollution.

To learn more check out:https://darksky.org/ @darksky_intl

and listen to: https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2022-12-16/red-lighting-could-rewild-night-skies-plagued-by-light-pollution

Stay connected on IG @thelandscapenerd + thelandscapenerd.com

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#landscapearchitecture # landscapenerd #darksky #celestial #landscape #nerd #ohio #observatorypark

Today’s episode is the second installment of the Interdisciplinary segment of The Landscape Nerd Podcast. Today we are talking to poet Amanda Stovicek and learning about how landscape influences her work and gain some insight into how we can incorporate poetry into our design work and narratives.

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Encouraging a conversation about designing for the autistic experience. Get ready to get real nerdy with the upcoming dungeons and dragons episode!!

Let's all talk about advocacy! This episode is a recording from the 2024 New Jersey Chapter ASLA Annual Meeting! The session you will hear today was a panel titled Future Forum: The Journey From Advocacy to Leadership. I've gotten a lot of questions and have had amazing conversations about this topic and I am really glad there was an opportunity to share one of them with you! The panel: Gina Ford, co founder Agency and WxLA. Marc Miller, former president of BlackLAN, and pofessor at Penn State University Su Lin Kotowicz, ASLA President Music  Music by raspberrymusic from Pixabay 

Within this final episode of season one on the Bravely Curious Podcast, we will look back to our past episodes, where we have explored theft, reclaiming and redefining, and the protecting of public and private spaces. In our previous episodes and within the introduction to the series, we had stated that we wanted a “call to action” based upon everything that we had learned so far. So, for this episode, we have decided to take advantage of the design ideas and solutions to answer the question of “how we could implement them into an existing space”.

It is often overlooked how isolating the landscape experience can be for autistic minds. Many people in the autistic community desire outdoor spaces where they feel safe and able to connect with others. In this episode, we speak to the organizers and a founder of the Autism Nature Trail located in Letchworth State Park. This unique trail is geared toward autism families and building confidence in outdoor spaces.

autismnaturetrail.com

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In this episode, we are celebrating 5 years together!!! We’ve been through a lot and I wonder what the next 5 years have in store for us. As the podcast has grown, so has the number of nerds tuning in! We are making an impact and I want to keep learning together.

• We will talk about the purpose of the podcast and how it got started and how it has evolved.

• Lessons learned/ advice for others wanting to speak out or take a non-traditional landscape architecture journey. 

• Favorite Episodes

• I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions

• Then we will talk about upcoming projects

Consider supporting the podcast by leaving a review and sharing episodes with friends. Monetary support is also appreciated to fund necessary software and hosting platforms- 

venmo @maci-nelson213

Key words for the algorithm: 

#neurodiversity, #landscapearchitecture, #motherhood, #representation, #design, #inclusion, #education, #personalgrowth, #professional development

In this episode, we will discuss evergreens and their ecological, design, and cultural impact. What are some of your favorite evergreen plants and why? 

Oh the ominous LARE. The Landscape Architecture Registration Exam is something that everyone in the profession knows about. Yet, despite its popularity, the exam remains a mystery in many ways.

Today we are going to talk to Claire Kern, founder of Pass the LARE, a new study resource. We are discussing the challenges of the exam and new ways to approach studying to make the exam more accessible.

passthelare.com

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Episode 1: The transition from Artist to Designer. This is about a transition from being a fine artist to a designer, we hear from a former classmate and long-time friend, and a former professor! I highly recommend this episode for current students. 

*This episode does include some playful cursing*

Today we explore the interdisciplinary work of Ana Maria Torres of AT Architects! Landscape architects and architects work together very often and can share similar project goals. However, the difference in practice can leave a lot of miscommunication or missed opportunities. In this episode, we explore Ana Maria's approach to architecture and how she embraces other disciplines to inform her work. Please join us as we discuss the culture of design, the importance of travel, and the beauty of working with others. 

www.atarchitectsny.com
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Hello Everyone! This episode continues to explore the topic of landscape music, but this time from the performers' perspective. I was lucky to interview the co-directors of The American Wild Ensemble, Emlyn and Dan. Music in today's episode was provided as a courtesy from AWE, the piece is called Everything Flowing by Aristea Mellos. 

We’ll dive into a topic that is rarely talked about, the sensitive subject of DACA. Today we are exploring the circumstances around the DACA program which is an acronym for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. We will be taking a journey that most of us will never experience personally. We have the privilege to hear a personal “DACAmented” journey.

In this episode, we will be immersing ourselves into the importance of protecting and preserving our public and private landscape. But first, we must define the differences between Preservation and Protection in the landscape. To preserve is to protect, to keep, to maintain the condition of; while to protect is to keep safe, to defend, to guard; against harmful human activities that have disrupted culture, climate, and biodiversity of plant and animals. With that in mind, we have separated our discussion into three parts. The first topic will cover indigenous cultures, followed by the second topic on the biodiversity of animals, plants, and the environment. And lastly, the topic of addressing the issues of climate change within the landscape.

Nerd Notes are short episodes between longer episode releases to wrap up the previous topic!
This Note is a quick checklist and guided meditation to help in moments of imposter syndrome.
Enjoy!

In this episode, we are celebrating 5 years together!!! We’ve been through a lot and I wonder what the next 5 years have in store for us. As the podcast has grown, so has the number of nerds tuning in! We are making an impact and I want to keep learning together.

• We will talk about the purpose of the podcast and how it got started and how it has evolved.

• Lessons learned/ advice for others wanting to speak out or take a non-traditional landscape architecture journey. 

• Favorite Episodes

• I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions

• Then we will talk about upcoming projects

Consider supporting the podcast by leaving a review and sharing episodes with friends. Monetary support is also appreciated to fund necessary software and hosting platforms- 

venmo @maci-nelson213

Keywords for the algorithm: 

#neurodiversity, #landscapearchitecture, #motherhood, #representation, #design, #inclusion, #education, #personalgrowth, #professional development

In today's episode, we are hearing from Monique Allen, the founder of the Garden Continuum and design-build and care company. She would typically be described as a landscaper/ a contractor/ or an installer. I chose to release this episode after the 2022 ASLA conference and the COP27 conference have wrapped because, our dedication to creating a greener world, heavily relies on the people who build the projects we envision. 

In our conversation, we discuss the experience of working in an industry that is historically unbalanced in work/life, masculine/feminine, and in access to education. As landscape architects, it is important to understand how our allied fields perceive us and our work. If you take anything away from today's episode, I hope it is learning how to collaborate in order to create a better future and landscape for us all. 

Monique has dedicated her career to creating an alternative approach and sharing actionable information on how to spread a positive message about how we can all improve our land, our lives, and our professional satisfaction through her book and method titled Life-Scaping and compassionate business building.

www.thegardencontinuum.com

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Today’s episode explored the interdisciplinary aspect of Landscape Architecture. I am speaking with Zach Nemec, an aquatic ecologist to discuss how our fields interact with one another. We explore thoughts on collaboration and pushing the boundaries of the research and design of ecologically safe practices. This episode seeks to showcase how intuitively interdisciplinary the field of landscape architecture is.

Today we will explore Maximalist design/ maximalism in the landscape! 

Hello Everyone! Maci here, happy to share a new episode!

We discuss emotions informing the design of our environment.

Please rate and/or leave a review, it helps the show a lot! 

If you wish to learn more about Kelsey and Mental Landscapes?

https://mentallandscapes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mentallandscapedesign/

Eventide: Nov 14 2024

https://www.thelandscapenerd.com/

Also, Thank you to KoffeeSwap for the music in today’s episode!

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Hello Everyone! In today's episode, we will look at the debate around the removal of the Horseshoe Lake Dam in Shaker Heights, OH. The dam was built over 170 years ago and the regional sewer district has recommended its removal for safety and stormwater management. The communities of Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights share this feature - and there are community members who oppose the dam removal because it would mean the loss of the beloved Horseshoe Lake. 

Vulnerability in Entrepreneurship

Maci and Divine explore the complexities of entrepreneurship, focusing on the intertwining of personal identity and professional life. They discuss the challenges of vulnerability, community support, and the emotional facets of being an entrepreneur.

The conversation continued beyond the intended end time, so please enjoy 2 extra bonus clips! 

⁠Remesha Design Lab⁠

@design_unmuted

⁠The Landscape Nerd⁠

@thelandscapenerd

Transcript for Episode

Key Themes

• Entrepreneurship requires navigating personal and professional identities.

• Community support is crucial for sustaining entrepreneurial journeys.

• Building a multi-passionate business is possible and fulfilling.

Chapters

00:59 Reflecting on Five Years of The Landscape Nerd

04:27 The Intersection of Personal Life and Professional Identity

19:04 The Importance of Community and Support

24:52 The Intertwining of Life and Work

29:49 Unexpected Ease in Public Speaking

30:52 Embracing AI in Entrepreneurship

41:51 The Importance of Emotional Expression

51:49 The Challenge of Sharing Personal Stories

56:06 Setting Accountability and Challenges for Growth

Keywords for the algorithm 

Landscape architecture, podcast, entrepreneurship, vulnerability, personal growth, community support, emotional intelligence, AI in business, multi-passionate, work-life balance, authenticity, design

We are enjoying the retelling of a Chinese folklore story called The Blue Rose.

I hope this story inspires you to find the people who make your dreams a reality.

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Episode 2: The power of divergent conversations: If you are like me, you may struggle to think in a linear fashion. However, this nonlinear thinking is able to embrace a variety of subjects and perspectives that may have never come up before. These divergent conversations really open up your mind to open ideas, I recommend this episode for anyone feeling stuck or in a design rut.

Hello Everyone!
Today is the very first Nevada episode and we will talk about one of my favorite areas here in Reno.
We will also talk about Ecogreif and how we can look to resilient landscapes for encouragement and education.

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 below

Remesha Design Lab

@design_unmuted

The Landscape Nerd

@thelandscapenerd

Transcript 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.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Landscapes Unmuted

03:02 The Journey of Co-Hosting

06:02 Personal Backgrounds and Identities

09:11 The Importance of Collaboration

12:01 Navigating Burnout and Mental Health

14:50 The Power of Community and Support

21:12 Defining Success and Personal Growth

24:10 Designing a Life of Ease

39:41 Celebrating Milestones

41:48 Writing Ourselves into the Narrative

47:02 Asking for Opportunities and Collaboration

49:07 Claiming Our Talents and Multiple Passions

01:06:12 Final Thoughts and Future Episode Prompts

Keywords 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

Hello! In this episode, we talk about representation as a powerful tool to share our thoughts and ideas. We use it all of the time- and when you hone that skill you can and will inspire others. We will look at the work of Hayao Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle as a masterpiece that focuses on environmentalism and showcasing landscape. 

Anteriormente, Maci definío el robo para nosotros como un acto de tomar ilegalmente o sin permiso. También habló sobre la necesidad de que hablemos, confrontemos y revelemos la verdad detrás de las fallas e injusticias del pasado de nuestra nación. Que ya no podemos escondernos detrás de temas tan sensibles o controversial, ya no podemos preocuparnos por el miedo al enfrentamiento y la apropiación de nuestras faltas. Estamos aquí simplemente para presentar estos problemas, ponerlos sobre la mesa y decir, “esto es lo que estamos tratando, así es como esto sigue siendo un problema hoy, y esto es lo que podemos hacer como arquitectos paisajistas para reconocer y resolver estos asuntos."

We are going to investigate how designers and DnD players participate in world-building!

This episode is full of nerdy joy and curiosity! Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game that requires collaboration to solve problems and tell a compelling story. If you've never thought about DnD as a design tool before.... please allow me to change your mind!

In this episode, we will hear from:

Designer, Regan Flavelle (@regularflavelle) Lead Storyteller, Marcy Brown (gaming@myceliumyouth.org), and Long time DM and game designer, Frank Tedeschi (@deadboxgames)

Music: Folklore by Alexander Nakara

This episode is the second episode in the Representing Landscape Series. We will be discussing how collage as a technique can convey emotion and put pieces together for imagining landscapes of the past and landscapes to come.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Nos buscaremos en un tema del que raramente se habla, el tema delicado de DACA. Hoy estamos explorando las circunstancias en torno al programa DACA, que es un acrónimo de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la infancia. Realizaremos un viaje que la mayoría de nosotros nunca experimentaremos personalmente. Tenemos el privilegio de escuchar un viaje personal de un “DACAmentado”.

In this episode, we are speaking with Myron Nelson, a therapist based in Chicago, Illinois. His work focuses on depression, race, and identity. He is here to discuss imposter syndrome, toxic work culture, and handling big issues in landscape architecture.  This episode is geared toward designers and students, however, anyone struggling with depression could gain insight from this episode, no matter the discipline.

Contact our guest at https://www.blacktietherapy.com/

Read his blog for Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-be-burden

Find and more nerdy things on IG @thelandscapenerd and the website thelandscapenerd.com

Previously, Maci defined stealing for us as theft, to take unlawfully or without permission. She also discussed the need for us to talk about, confront, and unveil the truth behind the flaws and injustices of our nation’s past. That we can no longer hide behind such topics that are sensitive or controversial, we can no longer worry ourselves with the fear of confrontation and ownership of our faults. We are here to simply present these issues, lie them on the table and say, “here is what we are dealing with, here is how this is still a problem today, and this is what we can do as landscape architects to acknowledge and resolve these issues.”

Hello to the Landscape Nerds! This episode is about Thai gardens. This episode is very personal to me and I was fortunate enough to pull from my own experiences to discuss this garden style.

I hope that you enjoy what I have to say here- and maybe you will fall in love with Thai Gardens too

Intro and outro music by Wanderlust by Scott Buckley | scottbuckley.com.au
Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode is part one of landscape music! This episode features an interview with Nell Shaw Cohen the founder and director of Landscape Music a network of musical artists and an online publication whose mission is to deepen public appreciation of the natural world by providing a platform for contemporary composers and performers whose music engages with landscape, nature, and place.

Featured Music composed by Nell Shaw Cohen:

1. Retrace
2. Transforming Forest- IV Obscuring
3. Point Reyes from Chimney Point

Hello again! It has been a while, but the Landscape Nerd is BACK!
In this short episode, we will talk about a place the challenges our conventional ideas of landscape. 

Hello everyone! Welcome to the first series of The Bravely Curious Podcast, a six-part series produced as a joint effort between Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Landscape Architecture, 'The Landscape Architecture Podcast' and 'The Landscape Nerd' Podcast.

In an effort for these stories to reach as wide of an audience as possible, not only will every episode of this series be available on three different platforms, the episode will be available in English AND Spanish. We look forward to sharing what we have learned with you.

So let’s begin.

This episode will discuss examples of injustice we see in the built environment and understanding how our history and stories shape our view of public space.