Business With Chronic Illness: Women Entrepreneurs Navigating Burnout & Autoimmune Conditions

Delve into an enlightening conversation with Cinthia Pacheco, a trailblazing SEO and health wellness marketer. Cinthia unveils her transformative journey with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, showing how her personal experiences guide women entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses toward creating sustainable and impactful businesses. Join us and uncover valuable insights, strategies, and the power of resi...

Feeling drained and not seeing the profits you expected or wanted in your business? For entrepreneurs juggling chronic illnesses, the question isn't just about how much to charge all the time but also how your pricing affects you on an energetic level. In this episode titled "How to Know If You're Undercharging and How It Shows Up Energetically?" We dive into the critical relat...

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed with the entrepreneurial world’s constant “show up” messaging when it feels like you can barely show up to your next doctor’s appointment? If you’re struggling to balance your full time job as a chronic illness warrior with your dream job of owning your own business, worry not! Today I’m sharing the three things I wish I was able to tell myself at the begi...

Have you ever felt on top of the world, running your business, eating right, making connections — only for the pain, fatigue, or other symptoms to pull the rug right out from under you? As an entrepreneur with chronic illness, flare-ups are a given — but they don’t have to undermine your business growth. This week I’m sharing my roadmap to help you navigate your flare-ups so you can have space to...

Ever wish you had the energy to run your business like the successful entrepreneurs who seem to be everywhere at once? It’s entirely possible when you learn how to tap into the power of automation. Lyme Warrior and automations queen Jess Kotzer joins me today to help you find the systems and workflows that *work* for you — so you can build a business that runs without you. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH L...

Want to know my secret sauce to steady audience growth? You’re holding it in your hands — it’s this podcast. As an entrepreneur with chronic illness, my podcast has been a lifeline, because it works as my virtual salesperson 24/7 and it keeps my business going when I can’t. Today I’m revealing how entrepreneurs with chronic illness can automate their audience growth and create sustainable income w...

Have you experienced a time where you’re juggling your symptoms flawlessly, only to have your chronic illness throw something new at you? Our guest today, Angie McPherson, knows the feeling. Angie’s world turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and she lives today to tell her raw, real, and personal story of what it actually looks like to build your business while prioritizin...

Welcome to Crafted to Thrive for entrepreneurs with chronic illness. I'm Nikita Williams, your host, and I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome you. This podcast is all about how to effectively navigate the ups and downs of our journeys. Entrepreneurs living with chronic illness. You're joining hundreds of women who have said yes to creating a profitable business that gives you what you...

From feeling defeated and trapped to standing on a stage in Brooklyn, this chronic illness warrior's journey takes an unexpected twist that will leave you inspired and hopeful for your own journey. But what was the belief borrowed from a friend that led to this transformation? Keep reading to find out, or better yet, tune in now. In this episode, you will be able to: Tackle complications aris...

In this episode, we welcome our guest Catina Morrison , a registered nurse, chronic illness advocate, and coach. Catina shares her personal journey of overcoming imposter syndrome while navigating the challenges of chronic illness and building a successful business. Through our candid discussions, Catina highlights the importance of self-advocacy, self-awareness, and building supportive relationsh...

In this episode, I'll guide you through the process of embracing your uniqueness. Whether you're a photographer, a creative service provider, or a coach, I'll show you how to stand out from the competition. By incorporating your values and the values you want your clients to share, you'll create a powerful connection that resonates with your ideal clients. Tune in as I provide...

If you've experienced trauma that you suspect has contributed to your chronic illness, and you've been feeling frustrated and defeated after trying various pain management techniques only to experience little to no relief, then you are not alone! In this episode, our guest Fari Gonzaque, and I share how to thrive with Fibromyalgia: Mitigate the impact of Fibromyalgia using efficient tech...

In this podcast episode, I share an exercise that helps photographers, coaches, and other service base entrepreneurs gain clarity and confidence in setting prices for their services. You'll do this by identifying and acknowledging the time, effort, and investment that has been and is going into developing their skills and offerings, so you can overcome the fear of charging too much or feeling...

If you're feeling the overwhelming frustration and disappointment of repeatedly taking action towards your entrepreneurial goals, only to be met with frustration and feeling, here's another way my chronic illness has taken something from me, then you are not alone, and In this episode is for YOU! I share my insights on overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors and cultivating self-compassion....

Do you ever feel like you're losing your clarity? There are two main reasons for this: 1) Constantly feeling like you're not doing enough, and 2) Always trying to find the "perfect" way to do things. In this episode of the "Create Your Clarity" Series podcast, I discuss what you can do to achieve business growth and success by embracing imperfection and staying true t...

If you're struggling to find accessible healing tools that promote self-care and community support and feel frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed, know that you're not alone, this episode is for you. Gabriela Brown and Alejandra Mejia have come together to create TYSAH. This for-profit organization offers resources and support for individuals with mental health issues, grief, chronic illn...

Welcome to "Create Your Clarity," the exclusive mini-series that provides coaching on how to get unstuck and grow your business as a chronic illness warrior. Hosted by Nikita Williams, this series focuses on helping listeners feel more confident in growing their businesses while living with chronic illness. In this series, Nikita shares specific strategies to help entrepreneurs get unstu...

With a background in marketing and sales, Hailey Rowe was no stranger to entrepreneurship. But she didn't expect the roller coaster ride of highs and lows that she encountered along the way. From burnout to staying focused on her goals, she discovered the secret to standing out in a saturated market; an offer that resonates with her audience. But the real question is - what does that offer to...

Little did I know that when I set out to share my story through podcasting, I would not only build authentic connections but create a space for others to do the same. Uncovering the power of these connections, I soon found myself on an unexpected journey of success and growth, learning that the secret to fostering genuine relationships is to be true to who you are and support those around you. In...

Discover 5 Reasons Why Podcasting is Perfect for Chronic Illness Warriors Struggling with a chronic illness and feeling helpless after a surgery, I never expected that podcasting would offer me a lifeline -- a sense of purpose, community, and the flexibility to manage my health, that I never thought possible. Little did I know, this medium would become my greatest ally and ultimately, the key to s...

On this episode, our guest is Kendra Perry, a former multiple 6-figure Functional Health Coach turned online business strategist for wellness coaches and health practitioners, speaks with Nikita about her journey into health coaching. Kendra shares her struggles with health issues and how they led her online coaching business in 2014. She discusses her identity crisis after a reconstructive ACL su...

A chronic illness warrior discovers three unexpected tools - essential oils, EFT tapping, and sharing her story through a podcast - that empower her to manage her physical pain and create a thriving business with ease. You will learn the following: 1. How Essential Oils Changed the Life of an Endometriosis Warrior  2. The Power of EFT Tapping to Release Negative Energy 3. Sharing Your Story to Gro...

Our guest Renee Hughes a Certified Professional Aromatherapist & Certified Natural Health Consultant, and I share how living with chronic illness share how we've found success in our businesses despite the pandemic and endometriosis flare-ups. You will learn: 1. How you can successfully triumph over chronic health issues like Endometriosis and still build a successful business.  2. The Be...

In this unique episode, Nikita Williams your podcast host shares her story of how she has leveraged her Endometriosis & chronic illness to become an empowering business coach, helping her clients turn their challenges into powerful superpowers and reach greater success in their lives. You will learn: 1. Discover why working with a coach diagnosed with Endometriosis is a one-up for you and your...

After being diagnosed with endometriosis in 2010, I was left feeling drained and in a lot of pain. I had to make the difficult decision to have a hysterectomy to help with my pain and quality of life. I was in a state of not knowing what to do or how to grow my business. Through trial and error, I learned how to leverage my strengths and weaknesses to find ways to market my business that didn’t re...