1,825 Unpacking Burnout and Rediscovering Joy with Cara Houser

Unpacking Burnout and Rediscovering Joy in Multifamily Leadership | With Cara Houser Burnout is real and doesn’t discriminate — even among the most passionate professionals. Join us as we engage in a raw and insightful conversation with Cara Houser, who shares her journey from the depths of burnout to thriving in her multifamily career. In this episode, we sit down with Cara Houser, author of Lit Up and a true expert in burnout recovery. Cara walks us through her personal story of hitting rock bottom and how she pivoted to a career helping others avoid the same fate. From her book's core themes — creating space, rebuilding, and sustaining joy — to actionable advice on setting boundaries and protecting your mental health, this conversation is packed with leadership insights. This episode is powerful and highly encouraged for all multifamily professionals grappling with the weight of leadership, stress, and burnout. We unpack chapter-by-chapter lessons from Lit Up, discuss how burnout sneaks up on even the best of us, and offer real-world strategies for maintaining mental and physical health in the high-pressure world of multifamily and PropTech. If you're ready to take control of your leadership journey and create a life that sparks joy, hit that like button and subscribe for more conversations like this! Also, don’t miss the chance to win Cara's book — details inside! Want more multifamily-centered content? Check out  @MultifamilyMediaNetwork for the voices of multifamily pros working in all segments of the industry.