Sick and Successful Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the power of gratitude and how it can help you as an entrepreneur find joy and appreciation in your life despite chronic illness.   Acknowledging and appreciating the blessings, kindness, and generosity received by oneself from others or the universe as a whole, shifts our focus from the difficulties to the abundance that life offers.   Gratitude can help us stay focuse...

The right people in the right seats are crucial not only for the success of a business but also for the overall well-being of the workforce.    When employees are in roles that align with their strengths and interests, they are more likely to feel fulfilled and engaged in their work. This, in turn, leads to increased productivity and better outcomes for the company as a whole. Investing in employe...

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of colonoscopies, demystifying the procedure and highlighting its significance in preventive healthcare. We’ll explore the preparation process, offering practical tips to make it more manageable. ----more---- Prepping for a colonoscopy can be a daunting experience, but it is essential to ensure accurate results and a healthy colon. The preparat...

Do you ever feel like you don't completely understand yourself? Or find yourself struggling to connect with others? The Enneagram might just be the tool you need. Our guest expert Erin Baute joins us in this week's episode to break down this powerful framework.  ----more---- By identifying your Enneagram type, you gain a language to describe your personality, behaviours, and patterns. Dive deeper...

In this quick podcast, Natalie talks about how work-work balance is just as important as work-life balance. For a CEO who is heavily involved in expanding a company's day-to-day operations, achieving a balance inside the workplace is becoming more complex. For those who can relate to these struggles, our gift to you is our Speed Networking event, where you can learn more about online marketing, po...

Join us for an exclusive episode featuring a live audience at the highly anticipated "Harnessing The Power of Instagram Masterclass" with the brilliant Jenn Possick. In this session, Natalie shares her secrets on connecting with your ideal client in just one hour a week - a true game-changer for any business.   Get ready to uncover the importance of engagement, hashtags, and analytics in driving o...

Natalie kicks off the episode by expressing her heartfelt gratitude towards her audience. Inspired by a fellow podcaster, she recorded this episode inside her car. She talks about the challenges of entrepreneurship and emphasizes the importance of dropping fear and choosing joy.   Natalie recommends starting the day with a 3-5 minute breathwork practice as a certified breathwork practitioner. In l...

On this podcast episode, join Erin, an enneagram expert behaviorist, in her inspiring journey to help people understand their behavior. She talks about what it is like being an enneagram expert behaviorist. She shared that she is doing a different test for her clients and highlighted the typing consultation test.    Discover how a life-altering ankle surgery led her to start her business. She shar...

Join us in today's episode as we feature Patti Hall, an accomplished author whose exceptional talents have propelled her to achieve remarkable success. The discussion centers around navigating chronic illnesses and caring for others with rare conditions. Patti shares her perspective as a mother whose son was diagnosed with gigantism. ----more---- Learn from Patti as she narrates her inspiring jour...

This episode is short and sweet. It’s another episode sharing how Natalie works toward her word of the year – community.   Take the leap! Get out of your comfort zone and join Natalie on her journey to build community.   Hear how she takes steps to make real connections and find new people to hang out with. It can be hard, but it doesn't have to be - start by listening to this episode now and open...

Have you ever felt lonely in achieving your goals?----more---- If you are, you’re not alone. I feel you, and this is what this episode is all about. Recently, I was at a women’s conference wherein amazing women in business surrounded me, and the event was a success. Still, I can’t help but feel like an outsider looking in. I had to reflect on this feeling and wanted to know why and when it started...

For today’s episode of the Sick and Successful podcast, we are going to be scientific as we explore deep manual therapy for adhesions, Chron’s disease, endometriosis, and other diseases. ----more---- Joined by Larry Wurn and Sharon Hepburn from Clear Passage. They will discuss the ins and outs of how they treat bowel obstructions manually, without any surgery. As we delve into this topic, they sha...

Do you find it challenging to take a break and prioritize self-care? Today's Sick and Successful Podcast episode explores the importance of listening to your body and how it can benefit your overall well-being. ----more---- As an overachiever with Crohn's disease, I used to push myself to the limit. However, my body eventual----more----ly showed signs of fatigue, and I knew it was time for a chang...

Today’s episode is all about the art of networking. ----more----Networking is a crucial aspect of any business or career, as it helps you establish connections, build relationships, and open doors to new opportunities. That’s why I made “community” my word of the year! ----more---- I’ve been going to a bunch of networking events in these past weeks and it’s not all fun and games. Sometimes, anxiet...

This episode is a short one, but I hope this gives you a boost.  ----more---- If you've been dealing with a chronic illness or caring for someone with a chronic disease, you know it's not easy. There are more challenging days or even months because of flares. Right now, I am experiencing that. My Crohn's disease has been flaring up for weeks now, but I still wanted to release an episode because of...

Passion for life and business is not easy to keep, especially during those times when you feel at your lowest. But the key to returning to this new year with positivity lies in this episode!  ----more---- We'll chat about a quick life recap and her experience getting back on track with her business progress. Natalie also shares her research on parenting styles and Artificial Intelligence, as well...

We are starting a new season for Sick and Successful, and what better way to do it than with a trip down memory lane! ----more---- You might be surprised that 111 is a weird number to start the new season, but those numbers mean a lot to me – I feel like I am where I am supposed to be. So, for today I will share my milestones for the past 15 years, from being in the university while juggling a hai...

A few days ago, I was going through my email when I came across my midyear and final year-end review from when in sales in corporate many, many years ago.  ----more---- Before starting my own business, I spent over a dozen years in corporate, holding multiple positions for many companies.  ----more---- Honestly, reading this performance review made me angry. Not because of the company or the manag...

TW // Depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation ----more---- We have a very special guest today, TJ Wey, your very Asian, non-binary, gluten & dairy-free money habits coach, helping Asian American small business owners escape the hustle culture and live their abundant life. ----more---- This episode is very rich in money management tips and how important it is to make wise financial decisions, especi...

Recently, I spoke at a wonderful virtual event hosted by Dora Rankin. It was in her Facebook group, "The Women Who Soar, Women Making $$$ Collective." I spoke about social media marketing strategies for business, which was amazing. So I am sharing that talk with you today.  ----more---- Alongside that interview, I created a 40-page e-book with absolutely everything you need to know about social me...

Lately, my chronic illness has been scaring me more than it has in a long time. In this episode, I share with you why and how that is affecting my business. ----more---- People who are sick and successful are just made differently. Do you agree? ----more---- It takes a lot out of a person to do regular everyday things. On top of that, being a mom, wife, and an entrepreneur while dealing with a Cro...

Happy New year, everyone! I hope you had a lot of fun celebrating! ----more---- I’m excited about today’s episode, which will be slightly different from previous podcast episodes. ----more---- I was interviewed by Molly, one of our Ready, Set, Record alumnae. Without spoiling too much, she shared her feedback from my course and how it helped and motivated her to start her podcast and even become a...

We’re a few days away from 2023! Can you believe it!? ----more---- A lot of things happened in 2022, and it went by so fast! I’m really grateful for the challenges, milestones, and lessons I learned this year. Aside from looking back and being grateful for the year that has been, we also have to prepare for the year to come. ----more---- So, for this episode, I will share with you how I manifested...

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way~ 🎶🎅🎁🎄 ----more---- I feel like Christmas is the holiday I am most excited about because I get to see my family, and the overall vibe is full of joy, even when it’s freezing outside. ----more---- Speaking of the holidays, today’s episode is just about that. ----more---- I will share with you my Christmas memories as a kid and as an only child, how...

I am so obsessed with our brand. Every part of our logo has a meaning, and if you’re watching on Youtube, I’m even wearing our merch! ----more---- It’s been an interesting journey for me as an entrepreneur because I started this business without setting my eyes on offering a virtual assistant service, and yet, here I am! ----more---- For this episode, I will talk about my company, S & S Creative,...