

Empire Building
Keller Podcast Network
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.
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Jan 16, 2023 • 25min
145. 3 MORE Tactics for Building Massive Wealth: Money Series Part 3 of 6
In part three of our six-part series on wealth building, we’re covering three more tactics for building massive wealth. Last week, we discussed these three:Focus on your net worth versus your incomeSay no so you can say yesPay your investment fund firstIn this week’s episode, we dive into the next three tips:Learn the rules of moneyLearn how to leverage your time and moneySurround yourself with successConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Jan 9, 2023 • 38min
144. 3 Tactics for Building Massive Wealth: Money Series Part 2 of 6
Continuing our six-part series on wealth building, we’re covering the first three of six tactics for building massive wealth. The things you do today are going to determine your future wealth. Start with these three tactics today and you’ll be setting yourself up for a wealth-filled future.Focus on your net worth versus your incomeSay no so you can say yesPay your investment fund firstConnect on Instagram:Visit herbestlife.com/masterclass and use code EBP to get Her Rich Life On-Demand and The Net Worth Club bundle for just $499Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Jan 2, 2023 • 34min
143. Smart Women (and Men) Finish Rich: Money Series Part 1 of 6
When we’re talking about building big lives, a huge part of that is building wealth. At long last, we’re kicking off a six-part series on wealth building based on a masterclass we host on Her Best Life. To start things off, we’re going to talk about the most important number to track when it comes to financial freedom: Cashflow. If you don’t have clarity of your goalpost, you’re never going to reach it. We share the step by step process on how to calculate your financial freedom number and how to get to that number in your own life.[16:03] How to calculate your financial freedom numberConnect on Instagram:herbestlife.com/masterclassesSeychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Dec 26, 2022 • 35min
142. Lessons Learned from 2022
At the start of a new year, it’s common to hear people set resolutions, goals, and habits for the new year. But one of the most impactful things you can do as a businessperson, entrepreneur, and human being is to take a moment to reflect back on the lessons you’ve learned over the past year. We’re going to walk you through some of the things we’ve learned over the course of 2022. Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Dec 19, 2022 • 23min
141. History of Her Best Life
You may have heard us talk about our sister organization, Her Best Life, but you probably don’t know the whole story. It’s our leadership organization all about empowering women to, you guessed it, build big businesses and even bigger lives. Today we’re going to dive into the history of this organization: What it’s about, how it all started, and how it grew from a meeting between some friends to a movement.Connect on Instagram:herbestlife.comSeychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Dec 12, 2022 • 30min
140. Our Favorite Things of 2022
It’s the end of 2022, and we’re going to be sharing our absolute favorite things! If you need help with your holiday shopping, these are the things we can absolutely recommend to anyone out there.Fitbit LuxeSPANX AirEssentials Wide Leg PantsBrooks Running ShoesDior Diorshow Maximizer 3D Lash Primer-SerumWhite House Black MarketRalph LaurenAthleta 7/8 LeggingsThe Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid PrimerHeart of Glass Hair ProductsCaddis Eye AppliancesHer Best Life BoutiqueBatiste Dry ShampooCariuma SneakersBOXT WineCryosphere Cold Massage Roller BallConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Dec 5, 2022 • 42min
139. Burnout and What To Do about It
These last few years have not been easy for any of us, including those in the real estate industry. Burnout rates are through the roof. If something isn’t done about burnout in a timely manner, the results can be devastating. We’re going to share what it is, how it happens, and what to do about it.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Nov 28, 2022 • 47min
138. Moneeka Sawyer: The Blissful Investor
You don’t often find the words “bliss,” “joy,” and “real estate investing” in the same sentence. But Moneeka Sawyer has made it her mission to marry those words into her vocabulary. She’s the host of Real Estate Investing for Women and a professional speaker, giving a TEDx talk titled “Who is the Boss of You?” Her book, “Choose Bliss,” resonates deeply with our mission on the podcast here.She shares the story of how she got into real estate, how hardship taught her to seek bliss in everything she did, and how you can design a life that brings bliss to you.Connect on Instagram:Learn more at blissfulinvestor.comConnect with Moneeka on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/moneeka-sawyer-4561145Follow Moneeka on Instagram: @moneekasawyerTEDx Talk: Moneeka Sawyer: Who is the Boss of You?Listen: Real Estate Investing for WomenSeychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Nov 21, 2022 • 19min
137. 5 Rules for Effective Meetings
We’ve all been in meetings that were a waste of time, but effective meetings are instrumental in the success of any business. We want you to get the most out of your time during meetings, that they’re not boring, and that they serve a purpose. We’ve put together five strategies to make your meetings more effective and impactful.Every meeting needs an agendaDetermine the purpose of the meeting beforehandStart on time and end earlyFoster useful communicationKnow your roleConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Nov 14, 2022 • 39min
136. Is the Sky Falling in the Real Estate Market?
If you listen to a lot of news, you may be a little nervous about real estate right now—a feeling some of us knew all too well around and after 2008. But businesses of all kinds need to learn to be resilient, whether that’s just in your mind or in your finances. Today we’re going to share some strategies to help you stay grounded (particularly as the real estate market looks scary) and get through uncertain times.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan