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Dec. 18, 2025

Why Most Businesses Break When You Need a Break (And How to Build One That Doesn’t)

Why Most Businesses Break When You Need a Break (And How to Build One That Doesn’t)

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.…

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Dec. 11, 2025

Why Your Marketing Collapses When Your Capacity Changes And How To Fix It

Why Your Marketing Collapses When Your Capacity Changes And How To Fix It

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…

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Dec. 4, 2025

Late Bloomers in Business: Eldest Daughters, Chronic Illness, and the Four Skills That Protect Yo...

Late Bloomers in Business: Eldest Daughters, Chronic Illness, and the Four Skills That Protect Yo...

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…

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Nov. 27, 2025

Planning 2026? Here’s Why Your ‘Small’ Audience Is More Powerful Than You Think

Planning 2026? Here’s Why Your ‘Small’ Audience Is More Powerful Than You Think

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…

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Nov. 20, 2025

How to Start a Creative Business Imperfectly and Evolve Without Burnout | Margo Tantau

How to Start a Creative Business Imperfectly and Evolve Without Burnout | Margo Tantau

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…

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Nov. 14, 2025

The Silent Stress That's Sabotaging Your Business (Even When Life Looks Fine) | Jen Yundt Coles

The Silent Stress That's Sabotaging Your Business (Even When Life Looks Fine) | Jen Yundt Coles

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…

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Nov. 7, 2025

How to Grow a Business When Your Health Changes (Living with Type 1.5 Diabetes) | Jemi Crookes

How to Grow a Business When Your Health Changes (Living with Type 1.5 Diabetes) | Jemi Crookes

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,…

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Oct. 30, 2025

How to Build Community and a Business When You're Far From Home | Dr. Analia Gomez Vidal

How to Build Community and a Business When You're Far From Home | Dr. Analia Gomez Vidal

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…

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Oct. 23, 2025

Why Food Shame Is Keeping You Burned Out in Business | Jessica Setnick

Why Food Shame Is Keeping You Burned Out in Business | Jessica Setnick

🌿 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,…

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Oct. 16, 2025

What to Do When You Feel Like You're Doing Too Much in Your Business with Chronic Illness | Andre...

What to Do When You Feel Like You're Doing Too Much in Your Business with Chronic Illness | Andre...

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…

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Oct. 9, 2025

Setting Health-First Boundaries to Grow a Sustainable Business with Chronic Illness | Brenda Snow

Setting Health-First Boundaries to Grow a Sustainable Business with Chronic Illness | Brenda Snow

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…

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Oct. 6, 2025

How My Podcast Signed Clients While I Was Healing: Why Downloads Don’t Pay Your Bills (Decisions Do)

How My Podcast Signed Clients While I Was Healing: Why Downloads Don’t Pay Your Bills (Decisions Do)

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…

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