From the Honeycomb
Explore the world of fearless female entrepreneurs and trailblazing women in architecture, construction, engineering, and more! This podcast delves into the stories, challenges, and triumphs of inspiring women who are making their mark across industries. With a focus on entrepreneurship, holistic living, and the creative journeys of women shaping our world, each episode offers insight, inspiration, and a fresh perspective. Whether you’re passionate about business, design, or personal growth, this podcast is your go-to source for empowering conversations that uplift and energize.
Episodes

Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Having a community to support you is such a valuable gift, especially when it is group of inspirational women you can learn from. Join Katerina on this week's episode as she sits down with the founders of the Empowered Collective Ashley Grant and Angela Hauck.
By combining their knowledge they help women heal body, mind and sou through their community. In this episode Ashley and Angela share what has come up for them over the past few months and how they continue to grow and cultivate community around them.
To hear more from Ashley and Angela you can listen to their empowering podcast Transform your Life
Mentioned:
Transform your life podcast episode with Katerina
The Empowered Collective
The Soul's Journey Tarot Card Deck
Ashley's website
Follow Ashley on Instagram
Follow Angela on Instagram
Angela's Youtube channel
Angela's website
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Meditate with Katerina on Insight Timer
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Podcast Audio edit by Ma. Charmaine Sarreal, Podcast Specialist @iamchasarreal
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Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
It has only been a few months but Katerina has a lot to share about her entrepreneurship journey. In this week's episode she discusses the highs and lows of the last few months, from being let go at her full time job to navigating starting a new business.
Katerina gives advice based on the lessons she has learned, like how to network and market yourself as a new architecture firm. Please note this episode isn't a how to start your own business, it's the story of the first few month's of Katerina's entrepreneurship journey.
Mentioned:
KBA website
Ep. 78 - Word of 2023 check in: planting seeds and cultivating growth
Byoung Design blogpost about starting a business
Ep. 79 - Attaining your architecture license and gaining the confidence to start our own firm with Ben Norkin
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Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
The journey of attaining your architecture license can be a daunting goal but what you learn throughout the process will set you up for further success in your architecture career. On this week's episode join Katerina as she sits down with licensed architect and founder of Hyperfine Ben Norkin.
Ben shares his road to licensure and what lead him to create Hyperfine, the first architect created study tool for the ARE exams (used by Katerina to help pass her exams too!). Not only has Ben built a successful study tool, he has also created a space that helps cultivate support for those architects who are continuing down the path of entrepreneurship. If you are thinking about starting your own firm, this episode will resonate with you.
Mentioned:
Follow Ben on Linkedin
Hyperfine videos on Youtube
Email Ben at ben@hyperfinearchitecture.com
Read article mentioned in episode about how to make money in your first months of self employment
Check out Hyperfine ARE 5.0 Study material:
Hyperfine All Courses Package
PPD and PDD Study assignments
PcM and PjM Study assignments
PA Study assignments
CE Study assignments
Including Hyperfine's Revit course:
One Real Project Start-to-Finish: Rebuild
Residential Architecture with Revit: Volume I
Residential Architecture with Revit: Volume II
Revit Professional Template
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Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
It's halfway through the year and Katerina is reflecting on her word of the year "growth" in this week's episode. Throughout the winter and spring months she spent time planting seeds in her garden of goals for 2023 and now as summer approaches a few of those plants have start to grow and blossom. Katerina also shares an update what happened this past month and what the next chapter of her career will look like.
Mentioned:
Episode 57: growth in 2023
Katerina Burianova Architecture Inc website
Transform your life podcast episode with Katerina
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This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
In the world of architecture there are many different career paths you can take, including becoming an architect for the U.S. military. Join Katerina on this week's episode as she sits down with fellow Illinois Tech alumni and Navy Officer Lauren to discuss what it's like to work as an architect in the U.S. Navy.
Lauren shares her journey of transitioning from the private sector to the U.S. Navy, including if the information she studied for ARE (architectural) exams is beneficial to her new role. From officer training to managing projects on a Navy base, Lauren illustrates the route you can take by serving your country while remaining in the field of architecture
*Disclaimer: The experiences and views are those of the individual and are not representative of the U.S. Navy.
Mentioned:
Connect with Lauren via email: lcapuano15@gmail.com
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This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
In this week's episode Katerina wanted to cover a few more topics to make sure you are prepared when interviewing with your architect so she recorded a part II of your guide to hiring an architect for your residential project.
Katerina shares her advice on discussing the architect's project delivery and how they proposed to have your project move from design through construction. When it comes to hiring an architect you want to make sure you've taken the time to do your research and feel comfortable with the person/firm you are hiring because it is an intimate process to design a home, and Katerina understands that.
Mentioned:
Ep. 70 - Your guide to hiring an architect for a residential project part I
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Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
There is so much power in the energy of crystals, especially when it comes to healing. This week join Katerina as she sits down with Lucinda, the owner and founder of Core Crystal Co. to talk about the magical world of crystals. From how to cleanse your crystal to the various properties that crystals hold, Lucinda is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to crystals.
She shares how the power of crystals changed her life during a difficult time and lead her down the path of owning her own crystal shop. In the episode you will learn how to use a crystal pendulum, what crystals Lucinda recommends for beginners and how to use crystals for manifestation. If you are curious about crystals and don't know where to start, this is the episode for you!
Mentioned:
Core Crystal Co website
Core Crystal Co on Facebook
Core Crystal Co on Instagram
Core Crystal Co on Tik Tok
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Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Fourteen years ago Katerina first stepped onto a yoga mat and today the yoga mat has become her anchor. Join Katerina on this week's episode as she shares how her yoga practice has evolved since that first class. From taking Bikram classes in Chicago to help escape the cold, cultivating a solo practice with the help of YouTube videos and to becoming a certified yoga teacher. Katerina's yoga practice has been there for her through the ebbs and flows of life, helping her stay balanced.
Mentioned:
Bikram Yoga Studio in Chicago - 105F
Youtube Yoga Classes: Yoga with Adriene, Yoga by Candace, Yogi Nora, Boho Beautiful
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This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Are you an architect dreaming of having your own firm? Join Katerina on this week's episode as she sits down with licensed architect Bryn Young from BYoung Design to discuss embarking on the entrepreneur journey. Bryn shares her advice from when she first started out, and how she grew her business to become an award winning architecture firm in La Jolla, California.
It wasn't always an easy path and one of the most important lessons Bryn has learned is showing up authentically. Whether on social media or when meeting with new clients, being authentic has allowed her to build her brand and ideal clientele.
Mentioned:
Youtube: youtube.com/byoungdesign
Instagram: @BYoungDesign
Podcast: Design Create Inspire https://www.byoungdesign.com/podcast
Website: https://www.byoungdesign.com/
Marketing download: free download here!
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This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Recording from a farm in Paso Robles, Katerina is joined once again by her cousin Veru. It has been a year since Veru has been on the podcast and she is ready to share more about her first year and a half in the US.
Veru compares how her life has changed from living a busy city life in Prague, Czech Republic to learning to slow down in California. They discuss the importance of having a good support network when you move through different chapters of your life and Veru shares what advice she would have told her younger self about moving to the US.
Mentioned:
Ep. 23 - Building a new home in a new culture with cousin Veru (last year's episode)
Paso Robles Farm Airbnb
Sculpterra Winery
Cass Winery (for lunch)
Ep. 51 - Sister from another mister with friend Julia
Ep. 66 - Defining the role of a General Contractor with Jesse
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This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.