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…
If you’re trying to make money while managing chronic illness, this episode is your gentle nudge and grounded strategy all in one. Whether you’re dreaming of replacing your income, supporting your household, or finally getting paid for the work you love—this episode breaks down how to create a business that…
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 conversation about what happens when you’re no longer okay, and…
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 Power, (https://www.lovemasami.com/THRIVEWITHNIKITA) founder of Masami (https://www.lovemasami.com/THRIVEWITHNIKITA) , a clean haircare brand built from the ground up. Lynn…
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 growth? I sit down with Diane Hinds, (https://www.dianehindswrites.com/) an entertainment publicist, creative producer,…
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Drawing from personal experiences and the latest research, we delve into the profound impact of working with chronic illness in entrepreneurship. This episode is all about shifting the narrative around how we approach business as women living with chronic conditions. We discuss the importance of recognizing that our health should…
