Call Her Creator with Katelyn Rhoades
Call Her Creator with Katelyn Rhoades
Katelyn Rhoades
149. Why Success Feels Empty Even When You Feel Like You Have Everything | ft. Jess Ekstrom
44 minutes Posted Apr 28, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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You built the business and you’re making money.…so why does it still feel like something’s missing?
In this episode of Call Her Creator, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, Forbes Top Speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Making It Without Losing It, to unpack the truth no one talks about when it comes to success, ambition, and the pressure to keep going.
We talk about the moment you realize hitting your goals doesn’t automatically bring the peace, fulfillment, or confidence you thought it would… and why so many high-achieving women feel like they can’t slow down without risking everything they’ve built.
If you’ve ever felt like:
You’re successful… but still anxious
You can’t turn your brain off
Slowing down feels unsafe
Or you’re constantly chasing the “next thing”
This conversation will hit. We also break down:
The difference between playing to win vs. playing not to lose
Why success can start to feel like safety (and how that keeps you stuck)
The “false summit” that keeps you chasing more
How to redefine success in a way that actually feels good
And the simple mindset shift (“oh well…”) that can change everything
This is one of those episodes that will make you pause, reflect, and rethink what you’re actually building… and why.
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