Sarah Lebner - Drive and Persistence - Practising Architecture and Building Communities

Show Notes

Many months ago at the start of lockdown, I embarked on the journey of building the Architecture Social. As luck would happen, Sarah was building her community platform called "The Architect Project" at the same time. 

This online fluke of crossing paths turned out to be an awesome collaboration. In this podcast episode, I caught up with Sarah to discuss the lesson's learnt of practising Architecture while building an online community platform, all the while being a mother and living life. 

I admire Sarah's drive, join us in an open conversation discussing personal and professional drive and the journey that got her to become "National Emerging Architect Prize winner" in Australia. 

Buckle up and enjoy the ride. Let me know your thoughts and feedback. 

You can find Sarah's awesome website here: https://www.myfirstarchitecturejob.com/ and member's platform here: https://members.myfirstarchitecturejob.com/

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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?

It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.

Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.

Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.

No fluff, just the reality of practice.