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Tangents by Out of Architecture

Silvia Lee

Booking Overview

Tangents by Out of Architecture highlights unconventional career paths for people connected to architecture, tech, real estate, and adjacent industries. For PR outreach, it’s a strong fit for professionals with a clear “pivot” story and practical lessons about design skills, career transitions, and industry change.

Metrics

Episodes: 58

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 15.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jake@outofarchitecture.com

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Host

Silvia Lee - Hosted by Silvia Lee. The podcast positions Out of Architecture as a career consulting firm started by two Harvard-educated professionals, focused on helping designers maximize skills in and out of...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Professionals with an architecture/AEA/AEC-related background who have built a distinctive career path—often involving a meaningful pivot into adjacent fields (real estate/community finance, tech platforms/innovation, or creative industries).
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led an AEC-adjacent venture (e.g., platform/product/consulting), Held roles in community development or impact-oriented real estate/finance, Demonstrated a public-facing career shift (e.g., media/content creation, stand-up) after architecture practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Kara Boyd - Career Pivot From Architecture To Community Development/real Estate; Burnout And Sustainable Work; Explaining Cdfis; Changing The 'architect-centered' Narrative; Advice For Applicants; Boundary Protection.

Nick White - Transition From Architecture Practice To Stand-up; How Design Education Shapes Comedic Writing/character Work; Building A Parallel Career; Economics Of A Creative Career; Advice On Recognizing Misalignment.

Niknaz Aftahi - Shift In Architectural Roles Via Technology; Bridging AEC With Emerging Tech; AI Integration In Architecture; Importance Of Continuous Learning; Role Of Community Knowledge-sharing; Career Transition From Stable Job.

Recent Topics

Architecture, Career, Real Estate, Design, Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Tangents by Out of Architecture
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From Practice to Professional Impact: Serving the Profession Beyond Practice with Rachel Gresham

September 15, 2026

In this episode, Silvia sits down with Rachel Gresham, Senior Director of Professional Practice Programs at the AIA, whose career has moved from architectural practice into shaping how architects think about business, leadership, and the profession itself. After roughly a decade in practice, including managing about $80 million in public safety and K–12 construction projects, Rachel pursued an MBA while working full time and began questioning not design, but the systems surrounding architectu...

Redefining Architecture & Building Community Resilience with Kara Boyd

June 30, 2026

In this episode, Silvia sits down with Kara Boyd, an architect who successfully pivoted her career to become a Lead Owner’s Representative at IFF, a Midwest-focused Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).Kara shares her fascinating career arc—from her early infatuation with wall sections to navigating the high-intensity environment of Studio Gang, running her own firm, and ultimately overcoming severe burnout. Today, Kara uses her deep architectural and real estate expertise not t...

From Studio to Stand-Up: Built in Architecture, Now Comedy with Nick White

June 02, 2026

In this episode, Jake chats with Nick White, Melbourne-based comedian, content creator, and recovering architect who traded buildings for bits. Nick shares his journey from studying architecture and working in practice for five years to walking away at the end of 2022 to pursue stand-up comedy and character-driven content full time. The conversation explores how a design education shaped his eye for the absurd, the leap into self-employment (tinned food panic included), and the creative outle...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Tangents by Out of Architecture?

Tangents by Out of Architecture is hosted by Silvia Lee. Its publicly listed email is jake@outofarchitecture.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Tangents by Out of Architecture?

The publicly listed email for Tangents by Out of Architecture: jake@outofarchitecture.com.

How many listeners does Tangents by Out of Architecture have?

Podseeker estimates Tangents by Out of Architecture reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Tangents by Out of Architecture?

Tangents by Out of Architecture typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professionals with an architecture/AEA/AEC-related background who have built a distinctive career path—often involving a meaningful pivot into adjacent fields (real estate/community finance, tech platforms/innovation, or creative industries). Common among recent guests: Founded or led an AEC-adjacent venture (e.g., platform/product/consulting); Held roles in community development or impact-oriented real estate/finance; Demonstrated a public-facing career shift (e.g., media/content creation, stand-up) after architecture practice. Recent guests include Kara Boyd, Nick White, and Niknaz Aftahi.

How hard is it to get booked on Tangents by Out of Architecture?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Tangents by Out of Architecture cover?

Recent episodes cover Architecture, Career, Real Estate, Design, and Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jake@outofarchitecture.com

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