Videos

Tired of waiting for the perfect moment to start your creative business? Struggling with burnout from trying to follow cookie-cutter business advice that doesn't fit your life? In this episode, I talk with Margo Tantau (https://margotantau.com/) : creative director, licensing agent, and host of Windowsill Chats Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/windowsill-chats/id1529045232) , about…

I feel like I'm doing everything right. I meditate. I have boundaries. My life is actually pretty good. So why do I still feel burnt out? Why can't I keep up with my business the way I want to? Why does it feel like something's still off? If that sounds…

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 (https://www.thetflab.com/) , founder of The Think Lab, to talk about what happens when a diagnosis forces you to redefine leadership,…

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 everything?" In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Analía…

🌿 If you’re navigating entrepreneurship and chronic illness, or simply craving a more sustainable way to grow your business without sacrificing your health, energy, or self-care priorities, explore Chronically You & Profitable (CYAP). (https://www.thrivewithnikita.com/cyap) About this Episode: In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I'm joined by Jessica Setnick,…

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 fluctuating capacity. Functional Medicine Nutritionist Andrea Nakayama (https://www.andreanakayama.com/) shares how she built Functional…

What if the key to building a sustainable business with chronic illness isn't working harder, but setting better boundaries? In this episode, Brenda Snow, an Amazon Best Selling Author, (https://brendasnow.com/) shares how she built a 420-person company over 30 years while managing MS (Multiple Sclerosis) - without sacrificing her health…

Can you really grow your business when you’re living with chronic illness, burnout, or limited capacity? Absolutely, if your content helps people make informed decisions, you don't have to focus on or obsess about downloads. In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, with host Nikita Williams. I’m sharing how…

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 copywriting business working just 20-25 hours per week, and she's maintained that rhythm for five years.…

When I first started my coaching business, I had maybe 30 minutes of energy in a day. And while the online world told me I needed to post multiple times a day, go to endless networking events, and keep up with algorithms, I simply couldn’t. What I did know? Connection…

Learn from Stephanie DePisa, founder of Solara Suncare, about building a successful small business in the cosmetic industry while managing chronic Lyme. She shares her journey of starting a skincare brand at 40 with no experience and emphasizes the importance of sustainable packaging and supporting women in business. This episode…

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I'm joined by Jason Winters, (https://tapwithjason.com/) an energy alignment coach and EFT tapping practitioner, to talk about the warning signs that your business is built out of alignment, especially important for entrepreneurs managing chronic illness and unpredictable energy levels. Jason opens up…

Stephanie DiPisa from Solara Suncare reveals why people with chronic illness make their worst business choices when they feel behind. “Every time I make decisions from a place of fear, it doesn’t end up the way I would like it to. But when you take that extra beat, remove the…

Selling doesn’t have to feel hard, especially when you're navigating the challenges of chronic illness or burnout. In today’s episode, we dive into the three key problems that often keep us from converting leads into sales and how to tackle them with what I call the rooted sales process. We…

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, (https://solarasuncare.com/) mom of three, and Chronic Lyme advocate, to talk about the hard but necessary truth: sometimes the best…

You’re not burnt out because you’re doing business wrong. You’re burnt out because you’re doing it like your body doesn’t matter. And if you’re living with chronic illness or fatigue? That mismatch creates a level of exhaustion that no planner, productivity hack, or script can fix. Rooted Sales isn’t here…

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 to explore the surprising signs your voice could be sending you about your…

Hi, I’m Nikita Williams, award-winning business coach and top-rated host of the Business with Chronic Illness podcast. I help creatives and women navigating chronic illness or burnout build businesses that are sustainable, profitable, and rooted in rest not hustle. ✨ On this channel, you’ll find: Conversations with top women entrepreneurs…

Ever been told to "just journal it out" and felt completely stuck? You're not broken—you're just trying to force a system that wasn't designed for your brain, body, or energy. In this episode, I'm sharing why writing feels impossible when you're burned out (spoiler: it's not a mindset problem), the…

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 two, and chronic illness advocate, to talk about the hard but freeing truth:…

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 beds to building a thriving consultancy, Justine shares why chronic illness taught her the exact skills…

In this heartfelt and wisdom-packed conversation, Nikita sits down with entrepreneur and community builder Pallavi Pande, founder of Dtcos and Dtcos Consulting. Paula shares how growing up in India, navigating chronic pain, and honoring her cultural values led her to build not one but two purpose-driven businesses while parenting and…

Is food guilt quietly draining your capacity to show up in parts of your life and business? In this episode, we explore what cravings, restriction, and shame around food might be trying to tell you not just about your body, but about your business. I’m joined by integrative nutrition health…