Building With BuildHer
Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should: Using AI Without Losing Your Voice (with Rhiannon Lee)
Everyone's either terrified of AI or shouting that you're behind. This episode is neither. Rebeka sits down with Rhiannon Lee - founder of Oleander and Finch and one of the design industry's clearest voices on AI - for the most honest conversation we've had about using these tools without losing yo…
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Colour, Mood and Buyer Psychology with Cat Brown of Arch Melbourne
We spend so much time obsessing over layouts, floorplans, stone selections and budgets… but what if the thing that actually stops people in their tracks is something far less obvious? In this episode of Building With BuildHer, Rebeka sits down with Cat Brown from Arch Melbourne to unpack the power…
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The Flip That Gave Lauren the Confidence to Quit Her Job
What happens when a highly organised project manager, three young kids, and a slightly terrifying leap-of-faith moment collide? You get one very impressive first property flip. In this episode of Building With BuildHer, Rebeka sits down with DevelopHer Lauren McKenna to unpack her first renovation…
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From 30% to 54% ROI: How Zerin Is Scaling Smarter with Every Project
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can actually turn a profit in this market, this episode is your proof that you can. We're joined by DevelopHer Zerin who has just wrapped up her second project in under 12 months, delivering a 54% ROI (yes, you read that right) - and she breaks down exactly how …
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From Data to Decision: Where AI Helps in Property Development (and Where It Doesn’t)
Think AI is the shortcut to smarter property development? It is… just not in the way you might expect. In this episode, Rebeka walks through how she is using AI in real time across projects, from scanning markets and spotting opportunities, to testing ideas and streamlining day-to-day operations. …
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Understanding the Role of Brokers in Real Estate Financing
If you have ever thought a broker was just there to tell you “how much you can borrow”… this episode might just change the way you think about playing the property game. In this conversation, we cover the real role of a loan broker when you are renovating, building or developing for profit - and w…
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Using Media as a Market Guide
If you have ever found yourself deep in the Instagram rabbit hole saving kitchens, bathrooms and tiles like a woman possessed… this episode is for you. Rebeka and BuildHer Collective’s Head of Design, Rebecca, chat about how to use media as a market guide without letting the pretty pictures take o…
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Don't Buy Until You Can Defend the Deal
Buying a property to renovate or develop for profit is not a time to rely on “good vibes” - it's about whether the deal actually stacks up. And in this episode of Building with BuildHer, Rebeka covers exactly that: how to properly assess a property before you commit, so you are making strategic dec…
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Curious About Design? Here’s What No One Tells You First
We’re back with our first 'Building with Buildher' episode of 2026 and if the new year has you reassessing your direction or daydreaming about design, you’re not alone. Rebeka and Rebecca unpack one of the most common questions they hear from women: “What should I actually study if I’m interested …
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The 3 Things Stopping Women From Getting Started (That Really Shouldn't)
After speaking with 172 women (yes… one hundred and seventy-two!) about their dreams of renovating and developing, Rebeka has spotted the same three roadblocks popping up again and again, and none of them are dealbreakers as they may feel. Most of the women she spoke to weren’t lacking ability - t…
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