Katie Kangas

An architect and solopreneur based in Minnesota, Katie Kangas brings a wealth of experience in providing story-centered architecture and design. Since starting her own business in 2020, she has aggressively pursued continuous learning, balancing professional licensure across five states with motherhood and her passions outside of the traditional office.

Katie leads the charge in redefining what it means to be an architect by helping professionals design businesses around their unique strengths. She actively volunteers her time professionally through the AIA and her local church, constantly advocating for alternative paths that allow practitioners to be fully present for their families while earning a corporate-equivalent income.

The inspiring voice behind the Flying Solo Podcast on the Gābl Media Network, Katie spotlights entrepreneur architects in solo and small practices.

She uses playful “birds of practice” comparisons to explore niche marketing, client experience, and smart business structures.

Her leadership as the founder of Pasque Architecture demonstrates her deep commitment to simple, functional design that beautifully inspires. Through her firm, she values freedom, expanded responsibility, and building deeper, more meaningful relationships with her clients.

Katie’s journey from growing up in the Black Hills of South Dakota to maintaining a thriving solo practice and ceramics studio showcases her multifaceted creativity. She continually leverages her diverse talents to encourage others to do their best work for their ideal clients.

Podcast Series

Katie Kangas is a Champion for Architectural Autonomy, Empowering Solopreneurs to Redefine Professional Practice.

By producing engaging podcast conversations that celebrate diverse business setups, Katie hopes to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to soar to new heights. She believes that with the right practical inspiration, any architect can refine their practice and embrace the true freedom of flying solo.