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Empowerment And Inspirational Stories From Women Entrepreneurs Episodes

Your story matters. This pillar is where I highlight the journeys of women entrepreneurs, especially those navigating chronic illness, burnout, or big pivots. Their stories of resilience and creativity aren’t just inspirational; they’re proof that success doesn’t require hustling harder. Clients often say, “Hearing other women’s stories made me feel less alone and more capable of trying again.”
Nov. 6, 2025

How to Grow a Business When Your Health Changes (Living with Type 1.5…

What do you do when your health changes and the business you've built can't keep up? In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I sit down with Jemi Crookes , founder of The Think Lab, to talk about what happens when a...

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Oct. 30, 2025

How to Build Community and a Business When You're Far From Home | Dr.…

Ever had one of those moments where you're building your business and you get a text from family, someone's sick, someone needs you, and you instantly think: "I should be there. What kind of person am I for not dropping every...

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Oct. 16, 2025

What to Do When You Feel Like You're Doing Too Much in Your Business …

Ever look at everything on your business plate and think, "There's no way I can do all of this"? This episode is for entrepreneurs with chronic illness who feel overwhelmed trying to grow their business while managing fluctua...

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Oct. 9, 2025

Setting Health-First Boundaries to Grow a Sustainable Business with C…

What if the key to building a sustainable business with chronic illness isn't working harder, but setting better boundaries? In this episode, B renda Snow, an Amazon Best Selling Author, shares how she built a 420-person comp...

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Oct. 2, 2025

How Freelance Writers with Chronic Illness Can Make Full-Time Income …

Think you need to work 60-hour weeks to build a successful freelance business? Amanda Bourbonais proves otherwise. After a severe chronic Lyme disease crisis forced her to leave corporate life, she built a six-figure copywrit...

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Sept. 4, 2025

How to Know When to Slow Down Your Growing Business | Stephanie DiPisa

What happens when your growing business starts demanding more than your body can give? In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness , I'm joined by Stephanie DiPisa, founder of Solara Suncare, mom of three, and Chronic Ly...

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Aug. 21, 2025

When Your Energy Changes Daily But Your Business Still Needs to Run |…

What happens when your capacity looks different every single day, but your business still has to keep moving forward? In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness , I’m joined by Ashley Carlson, an agency owner, mom of tw...

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Aug. 14, 2025

How Chronic Illness Made Me Better at Sales And Business | Justine Be…

In this powerful conversation, Justine opens up about how living with multiple autoimmune conditions for over 20 years didn't limit her business success—it became her secret weapon. From closing $5K sales calls from hospital ...

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Aug. 7, 2025

Redefining Productivity: How Chronic Pain Shaped a More Purposeful Bu…

In this heartfelt and wisdom-packed conversation, Nikita sits down with entrepreneur and community builder Pallavi Pande, founder of Dtcos and Dtcos Consulting. Pallavi shares how growing up in India, navigating chronic pain,...

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July 17, 2025

When Loss Reshapes Everything What Healing Can Look Like Without a Bl…

If you’ve ever felt like you were just trying to hold it all together … this episode is a soft landing. Whether you’re navigating grief, chronic illness, trauma, or life just isn’t turning out the way you imagined, this is a ...

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July 10, 2025

How She Built a Haircare Brand with Zero Investors & Big Life Interru…

Have you ever wondered how someone builds an entire haircare brand without any outside investors while navigating cancer, health challenges, and life constantly interrupting their plans? In this episode, I’m talking with Lynn...

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July 3, 2025

Is Denial About Your Health Keeping Your Business Stuck | Diane Hinds

In today’s episode, we’re exploring a question so many women with chronic illness as entrepreneurs may avoid asking themselves: Is denial about your health keeping my business – and your life – stuck or even limiting my growt...

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June 27, 2025

Thriving Through the Pain: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Resilience

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May 1, 2025

Why Leaving Corporate with Chronic Illness Feels So Scary (and What H…

Thinking about leaving your 9–5, but chronic illness makes it feel impossible? In this honest and empowering episode, I sit down with Liz Carmines —business owner and social media strategist—who shares her personal journey of...

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April 3, 2025

What Your Voice Might Be Telling You About Burnout | Brienne Hennessy

Your voice might be trying to tell you something—and it’s not just about being hoarse or tired after a long day. In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness , Nikita reconnects with vocal vitality coach Brienne Hennessy ...

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Dec. 13, 2024

How Eldest Daughters with Chronic Illness Can Balance Life, Business,…

In this empowering episode of Business with Chronic Illness , I’m joined by certified coach Nikkei Lamodi, who helps eldest daughters create healthier relationships with family, work, and themselves—without sacrificing their ...

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Dec. 6, 2024

2024 Reflections and 2025 Anticipations: A Year-End Review

It’s the last month of the year, and I’m coming to you with reflections, lessons learned, and insights for what’s ahead in 2025. This year has been a journey—embracing slow growth, navigating life with chronic illness, and un...

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Nov. 22, 2024

How Can Embracing Your Chronic Illness Story Strengthen Your Business…

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness , I’m joined by Lauren Perna, the owner of Lauren Perna Communications and a passionate mental health advocate, to discuss how embracing your chronic illness story can shift yo...

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Oct. 11, 2024

Can You Overcome the Fear & Uncertainty of AI While Maintaining Your …

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness , I’m joined by Kinsey from Feel Good Social and Authentic AI to talk about the big question on everyone's mind: How do you use AI without losing your authenticity? AI has quic...

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March 29, 2024

Finding Hope in Battling Endometriosis and Long-COVID With Alysia J D…

When the weight of chronic illness presses down upon us, where do we find the strength to push back? Alyssia DeGrossa, our guest and fierce endometriosis and Long Covid Warrior, joins me, Your host Nikita Williams, to unpack ...

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March 15, 2024

How to Pivot Your Business for Growth While Navigating Personal Loss?

In this episode with Heather Crabtree about the interplay between personal adversity and business growth. Heather, a business coach and mother, shares her navigating adversity, loss, and grief and how she uses it as a filter ...

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Feb. 9, 2024

How To Transition From a 9 to 5 to Starting A Business While Managing…

How does one navigate the turbulent waters of chronic illness, including fibromyalgia and endometriosis, and simultaneously build a flourishing business? Join me as we explore the remarkable story of Jessica Lane, who, in res...

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Jan. 26, 2024

Growing Business, Healing Self, and Caring for the Planet with Shayle…

Discover the incredible power of nature therapy and photography with Shaylee King, a passionate environmentalist and documentary photographer. In this discussion, Shaylee shares how investing in her business not only helped h...

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Jan. 19, 2024

Is Balancing Family and Chronic Illness a Myth with Jacquelyn Lovett

Do you wonder, how you can effectively manage your autoimmune disease while also fulfilling your family responsibilities, growing a business, and maintaining your well-being through self-care and setting boundaries? This epis...

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