Your energy crashing during business conversations is not random. It is your body giving you crucial information about who and what belongs in your life. When you're managing chronic illness while building a business, learning to trust these signals can be the difference between sustainable growth and complete burnout. Alison…
Burnout as Disconnection with Nikita Williams and Janet Diaz on Chronic Illness, Corporate Survival Mode & Soulcraft Journeys Join us as Janet shares her invaluable insights on navigating burnout, especially when transitioning from corporate environments while managing chronic illness. This conversation explores how to cope with emotional exhaustion and the…
For years, she carried the weight of feeling 'behind' in her career and purpose. Now, at 51, she can tell you definitively: you are not late. You are exactly where you need to be. Her own path was full of health battles, unexpected career shifts, and deep burnout. During those…
What would it look like to build a multi-million dollar business while raising six kids, advocating full-time for a child with autism, and navigating everything that nobody put in the business plan? That's exactly what Julie Cole did, and she didn't do it by following the standard playbook. Julie is…
Though burnout is often described as being beyond tired, and in a clinical definition, is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Janet Diaz shares a perspective and practical insights for chronic illness management while building your dream business that completely…
What happens when you disappear from your own podcast without explanation? In this vulnerable return episode, I'm sharing the real story behind my unannounced break and what it taught me about the transitions we don't talk about in business. I'm Nikita Williams, your host, and after running Business with Chronic…
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're exhausted by social media and wondering why it's getting harder to turn all…
Not everyone started this year with "new year, new you" energy. If you're a woman entrepreneur navigating grief—from a loss, a diagnosis, a relationship, or a version of yourself you had to let go—you're probably wondering: can I grieve this AND still show up for my business? Can I hold…
This year, expect empowering conversations with business owners navigating chronic illness and autoimmune disorders. Learn from their experiences, strategies, and lessons, with a focus on sustainability and health. Episodes will feature guests discussing new diagnoses, caregiving, and adapting business practices. Join the community on Substack for exclusive content and stay…
The journey of entrepreneurship can often feel at odds with the realities of living with chronic illness, particularly when it comes to the concept of capacity. In this episode, we tackle the often-misunderstood idea of capacity, shifting the narrative from a relentless push for more to a compassionate understanding of…
What if your business didn’t fall apart every time your life asked you to slow down? In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, we’re naming a hard truth many entrepreneurs live with quietly: most businesses are built to work only on your best days. When you rest, everything stops.…
Does your marketing disappear every time you take a break? You're not alone, and it's not a consistency problem. It's a systems problem disguised as a marketing problem. In this solo episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I'm sharing why so many women entrepreneurs with chronic illness, burnout, or unpredictable…