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…
In this replay episode, I’m sitting down with certified coach and first-gen eldest daughter Nikkei Lamodi, (https://beacons.ai/latebloomerfinances) to talk about what it really looks like to be an eldest daughter or late bloomer living with chronic illness and running a business. We get into the invisible pressure of being the…
If you’ve been looking at your audience lately — your email list, your downloads, your Instagram following — and thinking, “It’s just not big enough,” this episode is your gentle reset. Today, I’m sharing an archived audio I originally recorded for my private client podcast. It’s a quiet reminder that…
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…
