Welcome to the EduMind Podcast. We started this podcast to provide our listeners with interesting and insightful commentary on topics within project management, architecture. nursing, and more! Whether you are employed in one of these career fields or just curious to learn about them, this podcast is one you won’t want to miss! Each week, we will be talking with subject matter experts, course instructors, and other special guests to bring you the latest and greatest in architecture, project management, nursing, and more! Tune in today.
In this episode of the EduMind Podcast, Chris is joined by repeat guest Scott Kalner to discuss adaptive reuse. In addition to learning just what adaptive reuse is, you will learn about its benefits, some examples, and different case studies. You'll discover how it's possible to transition older buildings or constructions designed for certain purposes into something new, and how doing so will not only preserve history, but also save valuable time and resources. Listen now!
On this episode of the EduMind Podcast, Chris is joined by Madi Florian, a freelance project manager with a PMP and PMI-ACP from Denver, Colorado. Madi shares how her certification has enhanced her career and allowed her to pursue a traveling freelancer lifestyle. You'll also gain other management insights, like how Agile methodology compares to traditional methodology and how PMP exam scenarios differ from many managers' field experience. And for those interested in traveling as a PMP, Madi gives a glimpse into her life traveling while freelancing in her converted van!
In today's episode of the EduMind Podcast, Chris and architect David Fouche dive into life safety codes. You will learn about the importance of safety codes in saving lives daily. Explore the numerous design choices that safety codes dictate, from larger structural designs to specific doorhandle codes. Discover how architects oversee the use of safety and other codes, including energy efficiency and handicap inclusivity codes. Tune in to learn all kinds of information you never knew about building codes!
In this episode, Chris Miller is joined by Jeanie Fan as she announces that she will be starting her own practice. Chris and Jeanie discuss some of the advantages of becoming an independent architect like having more control over time management and project direction, and they address how to take on new responsibilities like individual marketing. Later, Jeanie shares her plan to make quality design more accessible to the public by helping clients realize the choices they have during the building's development. Finally, you'll learn how the style of a building forms its symbolism and meaning.
In this episode of the EduMind Podcast, Chris is joined by Nathan Gulash from Denver, CO. Nathan shares his past experience with technologically advanced projects and discusses how he became a part of them. You will also gain a deeper understanding of valuable architectural concepts like net zero, radiant cooling/heating, and night purging. For aspiring architects who are still in school, Nathan provides academic advice to help you broaden your job prospects, and he reveals a study plan to pass your ARE® exams in 6 months!
What even is style? And how did it originate? This episode of the EduMind Podcast, featuring Chris and Jeanie Fan, focuses on these pressing questions. Jeanie explains how style is commonly associated with the construction's location and the region as well as the builder's access to resources and materials. Learn how different styles have gotten popular over time and spread outside of the locations in which they originated with the assistance of better building technology. You'll discover trends toward sustainable architecture and the cost of sustainability-and how it's essential to achieve a balance between based budget and timeframe when pursuing LEED certification. Tune in to learn more about function and style in architecture!
On this episode of the EduMind Podcast, Chris is joined by Madi Florian, a freelance project manager with a PMP and PMI-ACP from Denver, Colorado. Madi shares how her certification has enhanced her career and allowed her to pursue a traveling freelancer lifestyle. You'll also gain other management insights, like how Agile methodology compares to traditional methodology and how PMP exam scenarios differ from many managers' field experience. And for those interested in traveling as a PMP, Madi gives a glimpse into her life traveling while freelancing in her converted van!
Learn more about earning AXP credits in this episode of the EduMind Podcast with Chris Miller and repeat guest Jeanie Fan. Jeanie describes how architects in training are required to earn over 3000 hours of field training before they become eligible to take the ARE exams. She also details how the AXP format has been simplified over time with a new app developed to track hours. Many challenges arise during this process depending on whether you are working for a smaller or larger company. Listen to this episode to discover the critical information you need about the AXP program for architects.
This episode of EduMind's podcast features Chris and nurse Makayla Bowens as they dive into a question-and-answer session regarding travel nursing! Discover what travel nurses are, some of the tasks they oversee, and the variety of different medical fields in which they are needed. You'll learn about the average contract length, some of the common characteristics of nurses, like dependability and honesty, and some of the more negative sides of the industry, such as burnout and being pushed to your physical limit. If you are curious about the world of travel nurses, you won't want to miss this episode!
Learn more about how to stay motivated on the path to ARE® 5.0 licensure in this episode of the EduMind podcast! Chris talks with repeat guest Jeanie Fan to answer the pressing question: why even get your architecture license? Understanding the goals of architecture to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public is critical for self-motivation and self-discipline. Jeanie touches on the importance of staying neutral regarding these exams as opposed to falling from one polar emotion to the next. Later, you'll discover some of Jeanie's suggestions to stay in the swing of studying without experiencing burnout.
This episode of EduMind's podcast focuses on leadership and management with guest Scott Bush. You'll discover some of the qualities and goals of effective leaders. Learn how important it is for leaders to use the past to prepare for the future, how critical articulation and communication are for leaders, and how leaders are integral to achieving a positive result. Scott also touches on different management styles and their efficacies. If you are curious about different kinds of leadership and their importance, this episode is for you!
In this episode of EduMind's podcast, join Chris as he interviews Jeanie Fan, who has worked as an architect for over 18 years. This episode focuses on taking a reverse approach for the ARE exam. You will learn about why Jeanie recommends taking the practice exam first and using it as a framework to learn and study from. She also touches on the internship program architects need to earn a certain number of hours in to earn their licensure as well as the importance of finding a study space that works for you.
In this introductory episode of the EduMind Podcast, you will learn more about EduMind's legacy in education. Discover our wide variety of exam prep course offerings, like ARE® 5.0, PMP®, and NCLEX-RN® and what makes our innovative learning and teaching technology so effective! Finally, Chris touches on the EduMind teams integral to ensuring a smooth experience for our students. This podcast will focus on topics within architecture, project management, nursing, and more!