{"podcast":{"title":"Empire Building","slug":"empire-building-513351","podcast_index_feed_id":513351,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/fef04654-0ebb-4a66-9020-3dac622265ae","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/empire-building","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/4/21/17/9cdca5bd-cf43-454f-8a65-3cb9a80e38b2_6-96f8-ee1f9a758c77_podcast-coverart-1400x1400.jpg","author":"Keller Podcast Network","episode_count":329,"summary":"It’s no secret that business owners face a unique set of challenges, often juggling marriage, parenthood, and career aspirations. Empire Building brings together five influential women who are unapologetic in their goals to build big businesses and live big lives. Another common goal? Helping others do the same. Tune in for authentic, unfiltered conversations with Wendy Papasan, Seychelle Van Poole, Sarah Reynolds, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, and Tiffany Fykes, as they invite you to be a part of their journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T20:21:05.271710+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/empire-building-513351"},"episode":{"title":"319. The Energy Traps Leaders Fall Into","slug":"319-the-energy-traps-leaders-fall-into","published_at":"2026-04-13T09:30:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/empire-building-513351/319-the-energy-traps-leaders-fall-into","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/empire-building-513351","url":"http://empirebuildingpodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/2a0deb63-7379-4b65-b6f2-acc65768aef3/stream.mp3","summary":"Ever feel like you’re doing everything for everyone else and still ending the day depleted? We’ve been there. In this episode, we’re digging into the energy traps that quietly drain leaders before full burnout ever shows up. We talk about why leadership starts on the inside, and why protecting your energy is not selfish, it’s strategic. We break down five common traps: over-scheduling your life, confusing productivity with effectiveness, falling off your commitments and refusing to restart, carrying emotional weight that isn’t yours, and waiting until burnout to finally pay attention. Along the way, we share real stories about packed calendars, perfectionism, decision fatigue, and the invisible labor so many women leaders carry every day. We also leave you with four powerful reflection questions to help you assess what’s draining you before your business, your health, or your relationships force you to. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, stuck in busyness, or like your tank is always running low, this conversation will help you spot the patterns and start leading with more intention. Come back next week for part two, where we’ll share the simple non-negotiables that help protect your energy moving forward. Resources: Read The ONE Thing Check out Her Best Life: www.herbestlife.com Learn more about Empire Circle Connect on Instagram: Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes Produced by NOVA This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or othe…","meta_description":"Ever feel like you’re doing everything for everyone else and still ending the day depleted? We’ve been there. In this episode, we’re digging into the ener…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1325,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/empire-building-513351/episodes/319-the-energy-traps-leaders-fall-into/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/empire-building-513351/319-the-energy-traps-leaders-fall-into.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}