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My Instincts Led Me Here | Ebehi Ijewere, Host of Layers of Design
FromImagine a Place
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Oct 30, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
The career path of Ebehi Ijewere has not been easy, however—by trusting her instincts—Ebehi has found herself as an architect at Jacobs and host of the Layers of Design podcast. Ebehi grew up in Lagos, Nigeria where her creative influences were her mother and aunt who was an architect. These influences pushed her to move to the U.S. at the age of 17 for college.Being an international student presented itself as a bit of a barrier after college as Ebehi applied for jobs. This led her to feel alone, but it also encouraged her to search for others having similar struggles. Finally through a connection, Ebehi landed her first job in architecture, but it never seemed fulfilling. Ebehi realized she wanted more than just any architecture job—she wanted one that truly valued her contributions.This led her to rely heavily on her instincts—not being afraid to leave jobs that don't seem to be the right fit. It's admirable when people recognize a particular job is not enriching them and have the courage to move on. This is what led her to Jacobs, into a role where she truly feels valued. Ebehi encourages others not to ignore that feeling when "something isn't working."Ebehi's story is an important reminder that you must seek out work cultures that empower you.Listen to Layers of Design.Learn more about Jacobs.Learn more about Ebehi Ijewere.Click here to get your copy of Doug's children's book—Design Your World.Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.
Released:
Oct 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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