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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…

If you’re navigating chronic illness, burnout, or just done with hustle culture—but still want to grow a profitable, purpose-driven business—this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by podcast strategist Isabella Sanchez Castañeda (https://www.isamediainc.com) for a deep dive into how long-form content like podcasting is becoming essential for…

If you’ve been told that lead generation means pitching constantly, being visible everywhere, or following a one-size-fits-all funnel strategy… this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. In this solo episode, I share the most powerful (and overlooked) way to grow your audience, build trust, and attract aligned…

Thinking about leaving your 9–5, but chronic illness makes it feel impossible? In this honest and empowering episode, I sit down with Liz Carmines (https://www.socialwithpurpose.co/) —business owner and social media strategist—who shares her personal journey of navigating pain, brain fog, and burnout while working in corporate…and how she knew it…

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I’m unpacking the unseen, unspoken emotional workload that so many of us carry before we ever open our laptops or talk to a client. From managing symptoms in silence, to performing “fine” for others, to overthinking how we’re perceived — this episode…

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 Brianne Hennessy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brienne-hennessy/) to explore the surprising signs your voice could be sending you about…

What if you didn’t have to show up every single day to grow your business? In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, we’re challenging the idea that visibility requires constant online presence—especially when you’re living with chronic illness. You’ll learn how to build a marketing system that works with…

If you feel stuck, burnt out, or like success is harder for you than it is for everyone else—you’re not broken. But you might be building your business the hard way. Too many entrepreneurs try to grow their businesses like they don’t have real-life challenges—whether it’s chronic illness, past trauma,…

What If Your Business Actually Worked With Your Health Instead of Against It? Traditional business advice wasn’t made for those of us managing chronic illness. The hustle, the long hours, the pressure—it’s exhausting and unsustainable. But what if your business could be built around your energy, your health, and your…