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Business With Chronic Illness: Growth, Burnout, and Success Stories for Health First Entrepreneurs

Nikita Williams

Building a business while living with chronic illness comes with realities that most business advice never addresses — burnout, unpredictable energy, and the need to put health first while still wanting meaningful growth. Business With Chronic Illness is a globally ranked podcast featuring honest conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs navigating business growth while living with chronic illness and autoimmune conditions. Through real stories and practical insight, the show explores

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54:48

When Your Energy Changes Daily But Your Business...

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2025/08/22

What happens when your capacity looks different every single day, but your business still has to keep moving forward?In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I’m joined by Ashley Carlson, an agency owner, mom of two, and chronic illness advocate, to talk about the hard but freeing truth: you can do anything, but you can’t do everything.Ashley opens up about building and growing her agency while navigating multiple chronic illness diagnoses, monthly IVIG infusions, and the everyday realities

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01:26:17

How Chronic Illness Made Me Better at Sales And...

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2025/08/15

In this powerful conversation, Justine opens up about how living with multiple autoimmune conditions for over 20 years didn't limit her business success—it became her secret weapon. From closing $5K sales calls from hospital beds to building a thriving consultancy, Justine shares why chronic illness taught her the exact skills that make entrepreneurs unstoppable.What You'll Walk Away With:The "Never Be Outsold" mindset shift that transforms how you approach sales conversations and protects your core

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48:10

Redefining Productivity: How Chronic Pain Shaped a...

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2025/08/08

In this heartfelt and wisdom-packed conversation, Nikita sits down with entrepreneur and community builder Pallavi Pande, founder of Dtcos and Dtcos Consulting. Pallavi shares how growing up in India, navigating chronic pain, and honoring her cultural values led her to build not one but two purpose-driven businesses while parenting and caregiving in a multi-generational household.Whether you're living with chronic illness, burnout, or you're just tired of traditional hustle culture, this episode

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52:57

From Food Guilt to Business Clarity The Hidden Link...

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2025/08/01

Is food guilt quietly draining your capacity to show up in parts of your life and business?In this episode, we explore what cravings, restriction, and shame around food might be trying to tell you not just about your body, but about your business.I’m joined by integrative nutrition health coach Laura Banks, who shares her personal journey from hiding candy wrappers in her classroom to helping women heal their relationship with food in a way that actually increases clarity, consistency, and

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26:30

3 Ways to Make a Livable Income with Chronic Illness...

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2025/07/25

If you’re trying to make money while managing chronic illness, this episode is your gentle nudge and grounded strategy all in one.Whether you’re dreaming of replacing your income, supporting your household, or finally getting paid for the work you love—this episode breaks down how to create a business that supports both your health and your bank account.I’m walking you through 3 essential shifts that have helped me (and my clients) earn sustainable income—even through flare-ups, fatigue, and

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54:23

When Loss Reshapes Everything What Healing Can Look...

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2025/07/18

If you’ve ever felt like you were just trying to hold it all together… this episode is a soft landing.Whether you’re navigating grief, chronic illness, trauma, or life just isn’t turning out the way you imagined, this is a conversation about what happens when you’re no longer okay, and the blueprint for “moving on” doesn’t fit your reality.This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Amanda Guin a compassionate emotional intelligence coach, trauma-informed educator, and woman who has lived through

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55:12

How She Built a Haircare Brand with Zero Investors &...

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2025/07/11

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, founder of Masami, a clean haircare brand built from the ground up. Lynn shares her journey of launching and growing multiple businesses while dealing with:✨ A cancer diagnosis that changed everything✨ The reality of building slow when fast growth wasn’t possible✨

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51:50

Is Denial About Your Health Keeping Your Business...

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2025/07/04

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, an entertainment publicist, creative producer, and author, who opens up about how denial shaped her early years living with sickle cell disease and how it nearly cost her everything. She shares why pushing through was her default, how it impacted

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19:58

Thriving Through the Pain: Celebrating 200 Episodes...

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2025/06/27

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24:47

Selling Without Sacrifice: Sustainable Business...

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2025/06/13

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 dictate our work style, not the other way around. By challenging the status quo of 'always being on,' we encourage listeners to embrace their unique rhythms and to create

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48:34

Tired but Ready to Grow? Why Podcasting Is the Slow &...

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2025/05/30

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 for a deep dive into how long-form content like podcasting is becoming essential for business growth in 2025. We explore how podcasting supports sustainable marketing, deeper visibility, and better client attraction, especially for coaches, creatives, and

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16:44

What Most People Get Wrong About Collaboration...

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2025/05/16

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 clients — through the sustainable and soul-led path of community and collaboration.Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach as a coach, creative, or service

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59:49

Why Leaving Corporate with Chronic Illness Feels So...

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2025/05/02

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—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 was time to leap into full-time entrepreneurship. We talk about the guilt of “not doing enough,” the emotional cost of looking fine when you're not, and the surprising things that made ...

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27:10

Why You’re Tired Before You Even Start

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2025/04/18

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 is about the labor that never makes it on our to-do list, but deeply impacts every part of how we run our businesses. I’ll share personal stories, client moments, and the powerful mindset shifts t...

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50:50

What Your Voice Might Be Telling You About Burnout |...

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2025/04/04

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 to explore the surprising signs your voice could be sending you about your energy, alignment, and burnout levels. If you’ve ever lost your voice before a big launch, felt drained after a short client call, or brushed off vocal changes as “just allergies” or a “normal side ...

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34:29

How to Market Your Business Without Always Being “On”

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2025/03/21

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 your energy, not against it. I’m sharing a simple, sustainable approach to content that gives you room to rest while still attracting clients and growing your brand. Whether you’re ...

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22:27

You’re Not Broken—You’re Building Your Business the...

Business With Chronic Illness: Growth, Burnout, and... ·

2025/03/07

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, or just a different way of thinking and working. We’ve been conditioned to believe success only comes from pushing harder, doing more, and following someone else’s formula. But what if that’s ex...

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55:04

How You Can Create a Flexible Business Model That...

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2025/02/21

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 actual life? In this episode, I sit down with Nitika Chopra, founder of Chronicon, to discuss how she built a thriving business while navigating unpredictable health challenges—a...

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19:21

Evolving Identities: Chronic Illness and...

Business With Chronic Illness: Growth, Burnout, and... ·

2025/02/07

After an unintentional break, Nikita returns with a fresh perspective—not just on her podcast, but on her own evolving identity with chronic illness. In this candid and thought-provoking episode, she shares the shifts she’s experienced, including why the term chronic illness warrior no longer resonates with her and how that realization is influencing her work, business, and even the future of the podcast itself. Could the show be getting a new name? Is hustle culture quietly sabotaging our we...

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49:13

How Eldest Daughters with Chronic Illness Can Balance...

Business With Chronic Illness: Growth, Burnout, and... ·

2024/12/13

In this empowering episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I’m joined by certified coach Nikkei Lamodi, who helps eldest daughters create healthier relationships with family, work, and themselves—without sacrificing their time, money, or desires. Together, we dive into the unique challenges eldest daughters face when balancing life, chronic illness, and running a business.Nikkei shares her personal journey of caregiving, managing chronic illness, and building boundaries that support her wel...

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