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Running a business while living with chronic illness is not easy, and most business advice ignores the reality of burnout, living with autoimmune disorders, unpredictable energy, and navigating everyday health and wellness while starting and growing a business. That’s why this podcast is designed to help you build a business that works with your body, not against it. If you’re a woman entrepreneur, creative, or CEO navigating chronic illness, burnout, or healing from hustle culture, this show is for you.
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Why Short-Form Content Is Burning You Out (And What to Do Instead) | Isabella Sanchez Castañeda

You've been posting daily. You're showing up in stories. You're creating reels that disappear into the void. And yet—it's taking more and more content just to be seen, let alone convert followers into paying clients. If you'r...

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Why Short-Form Content Is Burning You Out (And What to Do Instead) | Isabella Sanchez Castañeda

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