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April 9, 2025 35 mins

Conversation with Principal at Northeast Collaborative Architects, Synfoni Bailey-Green, RA includes her journey from growing up in Hartford, Connecticut, to becoming a successful Principal Architect and leader in a male-dominated field. She shares about what led to her deciding to attending Hampton University and the rigors of earning a B. Arch degree. Synfoni discusses the challenges she faced as a woman of color and the importance of representation in the industry. She details her efforts to inspire the next generation of architects. Synfoni highlights her commitment to community and the importance of support. She shares about her exciting work with YWCA Hartford Region. This remarkable conversation with Synfoni Bailey-Green will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Black Excellence in Architecture

01:07 Growing Up in Hartford: Community and Family Influence

02:40 Exploring New Horizons: The Journey Beyond Hartford

03:48 Choosing Hampton University: The HBCU Experience

06:27 Passion for Architecture: A Creative Journey

10:48 Navigating Challenges: Support Systems and Resilience

13:00 Representation in Architecture: The Numbers Game

14:59 Historical Barriers and Current Trends in Diversity

16:47 The Rigors of Architecture Education

21:38 The Duality of Creativity and Technical Skills

24:32 Building a Legacy: The Importance of Representation

26:17 The Importance of Community and Legacy

26:32 Revitalizing Spaces for Empowerment

26:57 Giving Back to the Community

29:14 The Power of Representation

30:14 Navigating Career Paths and Exposure

30:23 Preparing for Takeoff: Key Takeaways

34:56 Prepare For Takeoff Closing


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