The career path looked defined. The question is whether it was yours.

In Part 2, Nick Caravella, Kyle Majchrowski, and Megan Schroeder explore the concept of success — where our traditional definitions come from, how external expectations shape our choices, and why true success in the built environment requires stepping out of the prescribed box.

We go inside the exercise of redefining success out loud: what happens when career metrics clash with personal authenticity, how early upbringing shapes our professional expectations, and why embracing vulnerability isn't a liability, but a strength. Megan shares her journey from farm roots to redefining her career choices, while Nick discusses stepping away from traditional architectural practice to show up authentically.

From there, we look at team dynamics: how navigating failure, taming the internal critic, and fostering psychological safety ultimately create better creative output and stronger accountability. Nick and Megan dive into the importance of self-compassion, learning from mistakes, and supporting team members on their unique growth paths.

This is Part 2 of 2. Start with Part 1 if you haven't.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Uh3MI5XmHA3rqxMtdGeKy?si=5c861e454c0f473e

Guests:

• Kyle Majchrowski — Ripple Intent

• Megan Schroeder — Business Development at Development Consortium, Ripple Intent

Resources mentioned:

• Ripple Intent — A community exploring human-centric leadership and curiosity in the built environment
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• Powerful Conversations - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2

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