Can your mindset design your life as powerfully as blueprints design a building?
In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell welcomes Heather Medina, the dynamic founder of ArchiDev Studio, to discuss the intersection of architecture, personal resilience, and city-building.
Heather dives deep into the challenges of being a woman in construction, navigating San Diego’s evolving zoning laws, and leading a design firm that values community and ethical impact over profit.
Enjoyed Heather’s journey? Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and check out ArchiDev Studio to see how she’s reshaping neighborhoods.
Highlights
00:00 - 05:40 Designing With Heart
- Heather’s early caregiving influence on architecture
- Life-changing experience with a wheelchair-bound student
05:40 - 13:00 Daily Habits and Resilience
- Morning workouts and structured routines
- The discipline of self-care for leadership
13:00 - 21:30 Before ArchiDev Studio
- Growing up in San Bernardino
- The mindset shift to development
21:30 - 32:40 Starting a Studio
- Launching Archi Dev Studio in tough conditions
- The role of faith and grit in business
32:40 - 44:00 Navigating the Industry
- Being a woman in a male-dominated space
- Coping with imposter syndrome
44:00 - End Policy, Community, and the Future
- San Diego’s density and bonus programs
- Redesigning ADUs for human impact
Quotes:
"Discipline creates the freedom to lead." – Heather Medina
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