Sick and Successful Podcast

As I’ve mentioned in the past episodes, our company has put a lot of effort into creating a Request for Proposal (RFP). ----more---- Fortunately, all the hard work paid off, and we won! We got the business and started working with our new client. ----more---- Off the bat, I’ve already noticed some red flags but didn’t mind until a particular incident happened, and I realized that working with them...

There are a lot of Social Media Gurus or Instagram Professionals that tell us a bunch of stuff to grow our following, increase engagements, and all that social media jazz. ----more---- So who’s right, and who are we going to listen to? ----more---- For today’s quick episode, I’ll share with you a hack or a tip that I used to grow my Instagram following, which you can do too! ----more---- So, did t...

This is episode 100! ----more---- From Natalie: First of all, I want to thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. I wouldn’t be here without YOU! So, thank you for celebrating this milestone with me. ----more---- In divine timing, I just got a Facebook memory the day before I recorded this episode that it has been 3 years since starting this podcast. ----more---- It’s crazy how much...

It’s the 99th episode of the Sick and Successful Podcast. Yay! How amazing is that?? ----more---- I just want to share how great it feels that I’ve been posting for 19 weeks straight on Youtube, and I can’t thank my editor, Anastasiia, enough. She’s doing such a fantastic job. If you haven’t subscribed to our Youtube account yet, please do! I will really appreciate it. ----more---- Now, back to th...

The beginning of 2021 has been challenging for me for several reasons. Still, it was also one of the pivotal moments for my business, where we restructured everything. I took a step away from my business partner at that time, we brought on 5 new contractors, and our business blew up! When April came, my business slowed down, and I couldn’t go on sales and discovery calls as much. Around August or...

Some of you might know I’ve decided to take a break from podcast interviews. But I guess today is an exception because we have a special guest! ----more---- Have you ever struggled to explain concepts like chronic illness, wars, mental health, and the like to your kids? I sure did and still do! ----more---- For today’s episode, I am joined by Maria Dismondy, an author and owner of the Cardinal Rul...

TW // Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Death, Suicide ----more---- We’re finally done with the podcast bootcamp, and I’ve shared how to prepare for your photo shoot on last week’s episode. Let’s get real and personal today as Becky Burrows and I talk about anxiety and our mental health struggles. ----more---- I’ve already shared my open and honest struggle with postpartum anxiety in Episode 83. Today,...

It’s no secret that starting a business is not easy. The good thing is that we can now create a business as long as we optimize what we have – the internet, our phones, resources and skills. Unlike before, starting and building a business would cost so many dollars. ----more---- Today, I will share the story of how my business went from $0 to $10k in my FIRST MONTH! Spoiler alert: It’s not easy! I...

When you own a business, and you're chronically ill, it can feel like you're managing two full-time jobs. Do you resonate with that? Having a chronic illness is challenging not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. ----more---- I recently had a doctor's appointment, so I've decided to share with you my health updates, my weight gain from chronic illness and medications, and how I'm do...

Luisa Ferrario has a long history of successful businesses and now she's helping other leaders achieve their goals.  ----more---- "My mission is to help other entrepreneurs and business owners grow their businesses and expand their businesses and their companies. And basically, I would say to make millions, impacting millions." ----more---- Luisa Ferrario is a leadership mentor, international spea...

Did you know that you don’t need to be a seasoned model to get amazing branding photos?  ----more---- I am no model, but I get such amazing photos when I follow the system I’ve built with photoshoots. And today, I will share how you can best prepare for your photoshoot. ----more---- It’s vital to have outstanding photos that reflect you and your brand, especially when posting on social media. If y...

All good things must come to an end. Sure, this podcast Bootcamp ends today, BUT your podcast journey has just begun! ----more---- Today, I’ll share stories of real people doing extraordinary things with their podcasts. This would help you envision what your future in podcasting will look like. Also, I shared ways how you can monetize your podcast. Lastly, I impart encouraging words for those stil...

Wow! Time flies so fast! We are on Day 3 of our podcast Bootcamp! Woohoo! ----more---- Today, we talk about everything you need to know about speaking. I share many tips from creating your intros and outros, choosing the right music, structuring your podcast, setting up interviews, and setting up your interview questionnaire, and the 2 crucial pillars of podcasting. ----more---- As we are near the...

Hey, it’s day 2 of the Podcast Bootcamp! Yesterday, we talked about niching. Today, I’m here to give you a little pep talk to get you going and start that podcast you’ve always wanted to start. ----more---- You know what your podcast is about and who your target audience is. Today, we’ll deal with imposter syndrome that hinders us from doing amazing things and the negative perspectives that hold u...

We are officially starting the 4-day Podcast Bootcamp! Woohoo! ----more---- So, today we will start by talking about who I am, what S & S Creative, and how Sick and Successful started. After that, we’ll dive right into the first thing you need to do in starting a podcast – niching.  ----more---- Listen in as I teach how you can find your niche, the purpose of your podcast, and how to listen to you...

As someone with a chronic illness, it makes it harder for me to do the usual stuff people with no chronic diseases do. BUT! I flourish. I make sure that every minute counts with everything I do. And this is something Beth Ruffin and I could agree with. ----more---- Even before being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Beth had always been an overachiever, something I can 100% relate to. She gives more th...

If you still think podcasting won’t do wonders for your business, think twice! Because in this episode, I will share how amazing podcasting is for businesses while using me and my business as an example. ----more---- It all started in 2019 when I wanted to have some sort of online diary or portfolio wherein people could connect with me on a different level. So, I started podcasting! After more tha...

I love talking about sales and what I love more is finding people who has the same passion about sales as I do! So, for today’s episode, we have a very special guest, Celia Faye Meisel. ----more---- Celia graduated with a degree in Bachelor of music and jazz studies from The University of Southern Mississippi and got her Masters of Music in Jazz Studies at Northern Illinois University. She is a ve...

We always hear that if we push too much, we’ll burnout. But what does burnout look like? ----more---- In today’s episode, we have Kelly Swingler on the pod to discuss how she wrote her outstanding book, Mind the Gap. As Kelly and I talk about her journey of shedding light on burnout, she shares her story of quitting corporate life in 2013. Leaving the corporate world was not an easy decision as sh...

Trigger Warning: Anxiety, Depression, Death ----more---- Let’s pause on the business side and talk about what it’s like to be a mom struggling with postpartum anxiety. For two years, I’ve been dealing with this, and let me tell you now, it’s not easy, but I will share this story with you because that’s what we do here. So, if you’re not ready to listen to this episode because it might trigger you,...

I've been enjoying making Youtube videos for you all! Yay! ----more---- Also, did you hear about our GIFs? Check it out on Instagram and Facebook by typing "S&S Creative"! And that's not the best part; we're also offering a chance for you to have your own GIFs for a limited time only! What are you waiting for? ----more---- Returning to the basics of business, let's talk about sales! In today's epi...

We've been posting on YouTube for quite some time now! Woohoo! A quick shoutout to my team; you're so awesome!  ----more---- So for today's episode, I will share my top secret to having a more organized life as a chronically ill CEO. If you're an avid listener to this podcast, you know how I think and how I have my own organized chaos. This is more of a follow-up episode to Episode 79, where I tal...

​​For today's episode I'll be sharing more about my experiences and lessons in life as a CEO and a woman dealing with a chronic illness. ----more---- Before we get to that, I just want to celebrate the first month since the launch of our Youtube channel - yay!! *pat on the back for myself and my amazing team* ----more---- Since celebrating our first anniversary and the milestones my business and t...

Episode 78 of the Sick and Successful podcast is a short yet important episode. In less than 10 minutes, I'll be sharing with you one of the most important pieces of business advice you may have not considered. I learned my lesson the hard way and hope to share this with you so you don't have to.  I share about one of the hardest experiences I've yet to experience in business and give you tips to...