Episode Description

This episode from Beyond the Surface features Jesus Jimenez, a recent graduate from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), designer, veteran, father, and husband. Jesus shares his compelling journey to becoming an architect, discussing the setbacks, challenges, and achievements he experienced along the way.

The episode highlights his determination to earn an architecture degree while balancing personal responsibilities and life transitions. Listeners gain insight into the resilience required to pursue an architectural career and the personal stories behind the professional identity. This episode is an inspiring start to the series, humanizing the path to architecture by revealing what lies beyond the surface of a designer’s life.