The Last Mile Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-last-mile A series of six interviews focusing on the ‘The Last Mile’ – the challenging transition from being an outstanding second-in-command to becoming an owner. Developed by the Champions of Change Architecture Group, these interviews with six women in leadership illustrate how sponsorship strategies can support meaningful cultural shifts towards a more equitable industry. The Last Mile is an initiative of the Sponsorship Action Group of the Champions of Change Architecture Group. BVN, nettletontribe, Bates Smart, PTW and Woods Bagot were all involved. Interviews were conducted by Brian Clohessy, Isabella Aliberti, Tia Soulakellis and Sam de Jongh and are published in collaboration with Parlour. Parlour 49ef8948-3935-5b92-b44f-c865aea45789 no en Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:00:19 +1000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:31:14 +1100 https://parlour.org.au/parlour-live/the-last-mile/ https://img.transistor.fm/vvBS0EJ1qZneletYmUS_7eFKCFWzsXpmuPgweDmvZoM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wOGUz/YWEzMWIxMmU5OTRm/NDUyNjlhZDY2Y2I1/ZjQyMi5qcGc.jpg The Last Mile https://parlour.org.au/parlour-live/the-last-mile/ episodic Champions of Change Architecture Group A series of six interviews focusing on the ‘The Last Mile’ – the challenging transition from being an outstanding second-in-command to becoming an owner. Developed by the Champions of Change Architecture Group, these interviews with six women in leadership illustrate how sponsorship strategies can support meaningful cultural shifts towards a more equitable industry. The Last Mile is an initiative of the Sponsorship Action Group of the Champions of Change Architecture Group. BVN, nettletontribe, Bates Smart, PTW and Woods Bagot were all involved. Interviews were conducted by Brian Clohessy, Isabella Aliberti, Tia Soulakellis and Sam de Jongh and are published in collaboration with Parlour. A series of six interviews focusing on the ‘The Last Mile’ – the challenging transition from being an outstanding second-in-command to becoming an owner. architecture, women, leadership, ownership Parlour: gender, equity, architecture No No Life & work – Cathryn Drew-Bredin 1 1 Life & work – Cathryn Drew-Bredin full 08968dc7-93d7-4d59-8350-7fe045dca164 https://parlour.org.au/parlour-live/the-last-mile/life-work/ In this episode, Cathryn speaks about the need for a flexible type of sponsorship that acknowledges the phase of life you are in. Life can get in the way of our professional goals – and this can be tough, no matter how temporary. Cathryn therefore advocates continued career support for women while navigating life outside of work.

Cathryn Drew-Bredin  is a Director of DesignInc. She has over two decades of experience delivering integrated, transport design solutions that create vital, coherent and enlivened spaces. A project director and registered architect, she guides highly collaborative design processes, contributing deep insight and understanding of complex airport operations and wider transport interchange systems. Leading large multidisciplinary teams, she champions innovative, commercial and sustainable solutions.

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Cathryn Drew-Bredin  is a Director of DesignInc. She has over two decades of experience delivering integrated, transport design solutions that create vital, coherent and enlivened spaces. A project director and registered architect, she guides highly collaborative design processes, contributing deep insight and understanding of complex airport operations and wider transport interchange systems. Leading large multidisciplinary teams, she champions innovative, commercial and sustainable solutions.

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Cathryn Drew-Bredin  is a Director of DesignInc. She has over two decades of experience delivering integrated, transport design solutions that create vital, coherent and enlivened spaces. A project director and registered architect, she guides highly collaborative design processes, contributing deep insight and understanding of complex airport operations and wider transport interchange systems. Leading large multidisciplinary teams, she champions innovative, commercial and sustainable solutions.

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