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March 13, 2025 21 mins

Emily Hobbs faced hurricanes, repeated exam failures, and plenty of self-doubt on her journey to becoming a licensed architect. In this episode, Emily shares her inspiring story of resilience, revealing how discovering the Young Architect community transformed her setbacks into opportunities for growth.

Listen as Emily and Michael discuss:

  • The reality of failing ARE exams multiple times and the lessons learned.

  • The importance of finding community and support through difficult times.

  • Building self-confidence to overcome professional obstacles.

  • Emily’s experience transitioning from ARE 4.0 to 5.0, and her insights into why failure can be essential to success.

  • Her journey of starting her own architecture practice in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

This episode will leave you inspired and equipped with practical insights to tackle your own Architect Registration Exams (AREs) and professional challenges.

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