Women in AEC: Wine After Work · 2026-06-03 · 32 min
There's a gap between people who grow in their careers and people who wait to be grown. This episode is for anyone sitting in that gap, wondering why the effort isn't translating. Elizabeth Barber has a clear answer and it has nothing to do with working harder. Elizabeth and Bryce dig into workplace autonomy, practical innovation, and what it actually looks like to take ownership of your visibility, your decisions, and your career trajectory. This isn't motivational talk, it's operational. Elizabeth brings frameworks she's used inside real organizations, and she doesn't sugarcoat what it takes. This episode is for professionals who are done waiting and leaders who want to build teams that don't need to be rescued. About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Barber is an operations leader specializing in customer experience, scalable systems, and practical AI adoption. A U.S. Navy veteran, she's known for bringing clarity, structure, and a no-fluff approach to leadership and execution. She works at the intersection of AI, software, communications, operations, and leadership.
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