Empowerment And Inspirational Stories From Women Entrepreneurs Episodes

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 poss...

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 im...

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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 t...

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 Brienne 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 ...

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 we...

It’s the last month of the year, and I’m coming to you with reflections, lessons learned, and insights for what’s ahead in 2025. This year has been a journey—embracing slow growth, navigating life with chronic illness, and unlearning. In this episode, I’m sharing the importance of taking time to reflect on your wins and challenges from 2024, how that shapes the goals we set for the new year, and my personal lessons about mindset, business, and relationships. I’ll also dive into what I think wil...

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I’m joined by Lauren Perna, the owner of Lauren Perna Communications and a passionate mental health advocate, to discuss how embracing your chronic illness story can shift your mindset, your confidence, and your business. Lauren shares her powerful journey of navigating anxiety, depression, and chronic illness while building a thriving content and copywriting business in the life sciences industry. We dive into her life-changing decision to st...

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I’m joined by Kinsey from Feel Good Social and Authentic AI to talk about the big question on everyone's mind: How do you use AI without losing your authenticity? AI has quickly become a game-changer, but for many of us—especially those navigating chronic illness—it can feel overwhelming and even a little scary. Kinsey and I break down the practical ways you can use AI to save time, reduce brain fog, and streamline your business without compromis...

When the weight of chronic illness presses down upon us, where do we find the strength to push back? Alyssia DeGrossa, our guest and fierce endometriosis and Long Covid Warrior, joins me, Your host Nikita Williams, to unpack this question. In honor of March 2024 and Endometriosis Awarness Month Together, we shed light on the invisible battle many faces, sharing the grit and hope that propels us forward. Alyssia, with her expertise as a board-certified patient advocate and certified full-spectrum...

In this episode with Heather Crabtree about the interplay between personal adversity and business growth. Heather, a business coach and mother, shares her navigating adversity, loss, and grief and how she uses it as a filter for what she does to grow her business. We discuss the significance of aligning business actions with personal values and the necessity of versatility and critical thinking in entrepreneurship. Heather emphasizes the importance of being seen, heard, and loved, both in busine...

How does one navigate the turbulent waters of chronic illness, including fibromyalgia and endometriosis, and simultaneously build a flourishing business? Join me as we explore the remarkable story of Jessica Lane, who, in response to the pressing demands of her health, transitioned from a demanding full-time job to starting and growing her consulting business. She shares of living with Endometriosis that ultimately led her to her business and how she uses her corporate experience and life with E...