{"podcast":{"title":"The STR Sisterhood","slug":"the-str-sisterhood-5796781","podcast_index_feed_id":5796781,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-str-sisterhood/","website_url":"https://staceystjohn.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/980d6a48-fbe3-44fb-a1f4-f8c0714e3fc1/the-str-sisterhood-cover-art.jpg","author":"Stacey St. John","episode_count":185,"summary":"Whether you’re brand new to Airbnb or an experienced Superhost, you’re giving yourself the gift of financial freedom and FUN when you enter the short-term rental space. If there’s anyone who knows this, it’s Stacey St. John. She built a 7-figure STR portfolio in less than two years and was able to leave her W2 thanks to the earnings from her properties. Today, she’s living the life she was always meant to live – on her terms. And on her new podcast, The STR Sisterhood, she’s sharing how you can, too! On this show, it’s all about you and your short-term rental journey. You’ll hear actionable advice from industry experts as well as inspiring stories from real women about their experiences, achievements, frustrations, and challenges…and how they’ve managed to turn their short-term rental dreams into reality. If you’re an ambitious woman who’s looking to have a 5-star Airbnb business on your hands without having to sacrifice the things you love, then tune in every week for all the goodness!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T14:17:47.351647+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781"},"episode":{"title":"Designing a Life on Purpose Through Short-Term Rentals with Erica Egner","slug":"designing-a-life-on-purpose-through-short-term-rentals-with-erica-egner","published_at":"2026-02-17T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/designing-a-life-on-purpose-through-short-term-rentals-with-erica-egner","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781","url":"https://staceystjohn.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/612ccd94-0d65-4731-bcfd-b95d47171438.mp3","summary":"What would your life look like if you actually designed it on purpose—down to how you spend your mornings, who you work with, and where you pour your creative energy? In this episode, I sit down with certified Airbnb stylist and designer Erica Egner , whose journey from a burnt-out graphic designer to a thriving short-term rental entrepreneur is a masterclass in intentional living. We talk about: How Erica and her husband worked backward from a vision of freedom to escape the 9-to-5 commute and daycare cycle The story of a scruffy 1970s A-frame in Washington that transformed Erica from a DIY novice into a soulful hospitality expert Why Erica is choosing to keep her boutique co-hosting portfolio small to protect her boundaries and her \"people-pleaser\" tendencies How graphic design principles translate into physical spaces to guide a guest’s eye, and their experience, through a home The power of plugging into mentors and communities to build systems and avoid the chaos of figuring it out alone. But this isn't just about beautiful interiors. It’s about alignment . Erica pulls back the curtain on the grit and creativity required to turn a tired space into a high-performing rental that guests describe as \"healing.\" You’ll hear how she navigated the transition from remote design work to full-time hospitality, and why she views her business not as a machine, but as an engine for the life she actually wants to lead. If you’ve ever felt like your business is dictating your life instead of the other way around, this conversation will give you the permission—and the plan—to start designing your exit. Get ready to align your daily actions with your biggest vision. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS: [01:01] A short introduction about our guest Erica Egner, how she got started into the worl…","meta_description":"What would your life look like if you actually designed it on purpose—down to how you spend your mornings, who you work with, and where you pour your crea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2898,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/episodes/designing-a-life-on-purpose-through-short-term-rentals-with-erica-egner/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/designing-a-life-on-purpose-through-short-term-rentals-with-erica-egner.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}