{"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":"From Isolation to Inner Circles: Building Courage, Confidence & Community with Beata Lorinc","slug":"from-isolation-to-inner-circles-building-courage-confidence-community-with-beata-lorinc","published_at":"2026-02-24T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/from-isolation-to-inner-circles-building-courage-confidence-community-with-beata-lorinc","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-str-sisterhood-5796781","url":"https://staceystjohn.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/45483201-ee74-4c10-b09f-1f662b2589b6.mp3","summary":"What happens when success looks good on paper—but feels heavy behind the scenes? In this episode, Stacey sits down with longtime friend and seasoned short-term rental operator Beata Lorinc for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, loneliness, and the power of the right community. With over a decade in the STR industry, Beata shares what it was like building before there were playbooks, Facebook groups, or proven paths—and how connection became the missing ingredient that changed everything. This episode goes beyond tactics and into the emotional and identity shifts required to sustain success without burnout. We talk about: What it was really like building an STR business before community and resources existed Why isolation is one of the biggest (and quietest) threats to successful entrepreneurs The concept of “borrowed courage” and why even confident leaders need it How to recognize when you’ve outgrown a room—and what to do next Letting go of properties, paths, or identities that no longer align Why alignment, nervous-system safety, and support matter more than scale alone If you’ve ever felt successful but unsupported, confident but quietly overwhelmed, or strong while still wishing someone could walk you off the ledge—this conversation is your reminder that community isn’t a luxury. It’s a requirement. ⏱️ Highlights & Key Moments [02:52] Beata shares what it felt like building in the early days with no roadmap [07:14] The emotional cost of “figuring it out alone” [10:54] Borrowed courage: leaning on others when your confidence wavers [15:18] Knowing when a property—or a season—is no longer aligned [19:17] Outgrowing communities and why staying too long can stall growth [24:47] Why success without support is not sustainable [30:04] Redefining what “enou…","meta_description":"What happens when success looks good on paper—but feels heavy behind the scenes? In this episode, Stacey sits down with longtime friend and seasoned short…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3164,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-str-sisterhood-5796781/episodes/from-isolation-to-inner-circles-building-courage-confidence-community-with-beata-lorinc/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/from-isolation-to-inner-circles-building-courage-confidence-community-with-beata-lorinc.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}