Hello and welcome to the first episode of Bad Words Good Buildings, hosted by Leah Solk and Yuliya Ilizarov. This is a podcast where two smart women shoot the shit about the design and construction industry. In today's episode, we reflect on what brought us together to make this show. We share a few anecdotes about how we met, started our businesses, and why we like doing our jobs. Get to know us and hear a bit about what we'd like to explore this season.Leah Solk is an architect and principal of Solk Architecture. Yuliya Ilizarov is an architect and builder, and founder and partner of Coburn Construction Management.Follow us on Instagram @badwordsgoodbuildings for updates.PS - We did fact check if all boats are female. Maritime tradition often genders boats as she/her, however, there are exceptions to every rule and we encourage listeners to search their hearts and name their boats accordingly.