Episodes

April 19, 2024

5 Simple Steps to Start a Coaching Business with Chronic Illness

In this insightful episode, Nikita Williams, your host, breaks down the "5 Simple Steps to Start a Coaching Business with Chronic Illness," providing a roadmap for those looking to navigate entrepreneurship alongside health c...

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April 12, 2024

How To Customize Follow-Up Emails To Create Sales with Clarisa Catali…

In our deep dive with Clarisa , we explore the essential techniques for maintaining and enriching client relationships and the artistry needed to differentiate oneself in a competitive industry. Learn how she effectively comm...

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April 5, 2024

Become a Coach: Your Path to Part-Time Income with Chronic Illness

Discover why coaching could be the perfect business model for you, offering part-time income with minimal energy expenditure. I'll share personal reflections and insights on how coaching has transformed my life and can do the...

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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 22, 2024

How Chronic Illness Effects Booking Your First Client: Unveiling the …

Stepping into the entrepreneurial world while juggling a chronic illness can feel like an uphill battle, especially when you're waiting to book your first client. In this episode, titled "How Chronic Illness Affects Booking Y...

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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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March 8, 2024

Which Chronic Illness Phase Are You In, and How Does It Affect Your B…

In this heart-to-heart episode, I'm unpacking the three unique stages you may find yourselves in—whether you're just uncovering your chronic illness or chronic pain unknowns, navigating the new waters of a diagnosis, or bein...

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March 1, 2024

Is Eco-Friendly Gardening the Answer to Thriving with Chronic Illnes…

Looking for a way to embrace gardening without taxing your energy, especially as a woman entrepreneur with a chronic illness? In this episode, we welcome Denise Cusak, a herbalist, aromatherapist, and permaculture designer. P...

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Feb. 23, 2024

How to Overcome Loneliness in Business with Chronic Illness with Kels…

Feeling like you're the only entrepreneur out there struggling with chronic illness? You're not alone! Join sugar artist Kelsie Delisle and host Nikita Williams in today’s episode of Crafted to Thrive as they discuss finding ...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Cultivating Friendships as an Entrepreneur with Chronic Illness Dani…

Are you finding it difficult to find and be a friend while trying to grow your business? In this episode, join me and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson for an intimate conversation about the challenges of maintaining ...

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Feb. 14, 2024

Making Money with Chronic Illness: What's Needed?

This episode tackles the pressing question: "What do I need to make money in my business while living with chronic illness?" Which I answer in this episode. Drawing from firsthand experiences of moving, grieving, and battlin...

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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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Feb. 2, 2024

How Chronic Illness & Imposter Syndrome Don't Define Your Success wit…

Do you often feel like you're not good enough or that you're faking your success? In this episode of Crafted to Thrive, we tackle the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome with our guest, Bre Clark, a multimedia journalist and...

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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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Jan. 12, 2024

What Does Acceptance Truly Mean in Living with a Chronic Condition Wi…

In the episode "What Does Acceptance Truly Mean in Living with a Chronic Condition ", I am joined by Cheryl Crow , the founder of Arthritis Life and an occupational therapist. In this episode, Cheryl, who has navigated her j...

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Jan. 10, 2024

Are You Struggling To Make An Income In Your Business With Chronic Il…

Discover how to start making an income in your business while living with chronic illness, whether you are just starting out or are in a client drought. Here's what you'll walk away with: Why You're Not Making an income in …

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Dec. 19, 2023

3 Things to Leverage In Business Sales With Chronic Illness

Join me, your host Nikita Williams, as I dive into three essential elements that have significantly impacted my clients' business journeys and mine and made selling easier to do because of these 3 things. Learn how embracing ...

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Dec. 8, 2023

Finding Energy for Your Business Amidst Chronic Illness With Diane De…

In the episode "Finding Energy for Your Business Amidst Chronic Illness," join me and my client, Diane DeJesus , a mindfulness teacher and entrepreneur. We dive into Diane's story of managing PMDD while starting her business,...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Can Entrepreneurs with Chronic Illness Find Peace Amidst Life's Shift…

Living with multiple chronic illnesses is a journey that requires not just strength and resilience but an extraordinary depth of courage. In this solo episode, I delve into the complex balance of managing health while jugglin...

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Nov. 17, 2023

Could Your Business Be Suffering from Perfectionism? With Nicole Baker

Perfectionism can be a ruthless taskmaster. The relentless pursuit of flawlessness has entangled us in its grasp, making us feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable. Join us in a powerful discussion with Nicole Ba...

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Nov. 10, 2023

How to Turn Your Art Into Income Sustainably with Chronic Illness wit…

In this inspiring episode of "Crafted to Thrive," host Nikita Williams is joined by guest Brianna Case to discuss the intricate dance of turning one’s artistic passion into a sustainable business, especially when navigating t...

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Oct. 27, 2023

How to Align Personal Health and Business Success as a Chronically Il…

In this insightful episode, we engage in a profound conversation with online business consultant, Teresa Heath-Wareing , exploring the intricate link between personal well-being and entrepreneurial success. Delving into the h...

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Oct. 24, 2023

Why You Want to Be Social Media Optional as a Chronic Illness CEO wit…

Get ready to redefine the way you perceive email marketing as we bring you an enlightening conversation with the founder of Kirsten Roldan Coaching, Kirsten Roldan. Known for her expertise in creating social media optional vi...

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