Empire Building

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This episode is a personal one because we get to dive into Sarah Reynolds' personal life—specifically, her health journey. We’re all about building big businesses and even bigger lives, and the truth is that none of that matters if you don’t have your health. We talk about the patterns of her childhood, struggling to make health a priority and putting it on the back burner while she built her business, using food to cope with stress, and finally her big a-ha moment where it all began to turn around.Connect on Instagram:Eat, Fast and Live LongerSeychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

We’ve talked before about the value of doing hard things, and this episode is proof that we are true to our word. In the middle of everything else going on, Vija took on one of the hardest things a human can do: A marathon at the bottom of the world in Patagonia. Hear about how she learned from her experiences, the lessons she learned, and moving forward when failure is the only option.Connect on Instagram:Read: It Takes What It Takes: How to Think Neutrally and Gain Control of Your LifeSeychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

Often we’re told to focus on what we need to improve at. Starting with school, where we’re trained to train our weaknesses instead of leaning into our strengths. But leaning into your own personal strengths can lead to extraordinary results. We’re going to share the tools you can use to identify your own strengths, and what you can do to leverage those strengths for success.Connect on Instagram:CliftonStrengths Online Talent AssessmentSeychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan