Architecture Social

Stephen Drew joins Herbie Hudson and Hayden Day on Discussed It to talk about his route through architecture, recruitment, creating Architecture Social, community, digital platforms, career confidence and support in the architecture industry.

Show Notes

This Discussed It conversation is useful because it shows Architecture Social as both a career platform and a personal project built during an uncertain moment.

Stephen Drew joins Herbie Hudson and Hayden Day on Discussed It to talk about his route through architecture, recruitment, creating Architecture Social, community, digital platforms, career confidence and support in the architecture industry.

The conversation covers:

  • How Stephen's career moved through architecture, recruitment and community building
  • How Architecture Social started and evolved
  • What recruitment teaches about job seeking
  • Why community and support matter in architecture
  • How feedback, collaboration and confidence shape career progress

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▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE7j5unbxfQ

📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:
https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/architecture-social-community-stephen-drew/

Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:
https://architecturesocial.com/

The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:
https://archademia.com/architecture-social/

Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
  • 00:43 Stephen Drew's Background and Career Journey
  • 05:21 The Birth of Architecture Social
  • 08:23 Challenges and Evolution of Architecture Social
  • 14:04 Balancing Work and Passion Projects
  • 28:21 Insights on Recruitment and Job Seeking
  • 40:53 Involvement with Architects Benevolent Society
  • 43:18 Joining as an Ambassador
  • 43:30 Spreading Awareness and Support
  • 44:39 Personal Experiences with Mental Health
  • 45:58 The Importance of Community
  • 46:37 Balancing Digital and Real-Life Interactions
  • 47:22 Engaging with the Architecture Community
  • 50:38 The Role of Feedback and Collaboration
  • 52:48 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence
  • 01:05:45 Future Aspirations and Reflections
  • 01:09:29 Weekly Highlights and Final Thoughts

Creators and Guests

Host
Stephen Drew
Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.

What is Architecture Social?

Architecture has always been social. Careers should be too.

Hosted by Stephen Drew, the Architecture Social podcast brings you honest conversations from across the UK built environment. Architects, practice leaders and the people shaping the profession talk openly about their careers, their work and how practice really runs.

Expect straight talk on salaries, portfolios, hiring, progression and running a practice, from Part 1 students looking for their first role to directors building their teams.

Architecture Social is more than jobs and hiring. It's a place to share work, discover opportunities, hear honest conversations and build connections across the industry.

This is Architecture Social. Come and be part of it.