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Last week, I hopped on a call with Sarah, a talented architect who’d been running her firm for years. “I’m putting out fires constantly,” she told me, her voice carrying that familiar mix of exhaustion and frustration I hear so often. “I feel like I’m spread so thin, and honestly? I’m starting to wonder if […]

Even the most talented women architects and designers lose thousands to silent profit killers hidden in their operations. In this post, we uncover exactly where these leaks are hiding, how they quietly drain your time and money, and — most importantly — what you can do to stop them for good.

Permission to pause. June’s Ratio Reads features four books to help you honor rest, reconnect with your needs, and redefine what it means to lead well — even in a full, busy summer.

Running a business and a household? Same. Here are 10 gritty, real-life time management hacks for women in AEC who do it all — no fluff included.

Growth doesn’t have to mean “more.” May’s Ratio Reads features four books to help you redefine success, build intentionally, and create a business that feels like yours.

Feeling disconnected from your spark? April’s Ratio Reads features four books to help you reignite your creativity, overcome perfectionism, and fall in love with your work again.

Run your business — don’t let it run you. This month’s Ratio Reads features four books that will help you focus on what matters most, build systems that support you, and lead with courage and clarity.

This month’s Ratio Reads is all about doing less, doing it smarter, and actually working with our natural rhythms instead of against them.

Work-life balance, as it’s traditionally defined, just doesn’t fit the reality of running a business in our industry.

Looking for fresh inspiration this January? Here’s what’s on my nightstand right now — a curated list of books to spark clarity, confidence, and creative momentum for women business owners and design leaders.