Profession: Architect
City: London
Country: United Kingdom

What inspired you to want a life in Architecture and the creative industries?:
I’ve always been drawn to the relationship between people and spaces, how the built environment shapes our experiences, mood, and even identity. Architecture felt like the perfect blend of creativity, logic, and impact: a way to bring ideas to life in a tangible, lasting form. What started as a love for design from the Sims became a calling to create spaces that are functional, inspiring, and inclusive. The creative industries, more broadly, allow me to explore different expressions of storytelling, from mentoring women in business to building a consultancy that reflects both purpose and innovation.

Who inspired you in finding your path to Architecture/Film and the creative industries?:
My dad was the first person who encouraged me to explore Architecture. He saw the way I paid attention to detail, my love for creativity, and how I approached problems and he nudged me towards a career that could combine all of that. His belief in my potential planted the seed.
As I grew in the field, I found myself inspired by people across different industries creatives, entrepreneurs, mentors – who didn’t just follow the traditional route but built lives and careers that reflected their values. They showed me that success doesn’t have to be linear and that architecture, and creativity more broadly, could be a foundation for designing life on your own terms.

How you unlock obstacles and overcome bias in your work?:
I focus on turning challenges into catalysts. Whether it’s navigating bias in traditionally male-dominated spaces or dealing with self-doubt, I anchor myself in preparation, perspective, and purpose.
I’ve learned to speak up even when it’s uncomfortable, to ask better questions, and to back my value – not just my voice. I surround myself with mentors and communities that reflect possibility and resilience, and I stay committed to showing others (especially women) that they don’t have to shrink to fit rooms they were made to stand out in.

What improvements do you feel are required to promote effective change in the academic and working environment?:
We need environments that value people as much as performance. That means moving beyond rigid frameworks and fostering spaces that celebrate diverse voices, lived experience, and non-linear paths to success.
In both academic and professional settings, we must normalise mentorship, emotional intelligence, and wellbeing, not just productivity. Greater representation, flexible routes into the industry, and leadership that reflects the people it’s meant to serve are key to real change.

The future of work and education needs to make space for creativity, conversation, and collaboration – not just credentials.