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

I laid out the how‑to of connecting authentically so you can start translating online activity into real relationships that matter.

First, be curious — a simple ‘what’s this place about?’ led me into co‑working communities that changed my work and opened doors.

Second, give before you expect anything: offer help, share skills, and mean it from the heart.

Third, show up consistently; trust builds over repeated, small interactions, not one viral post. I get tactical — know your ideal customer, be clear about your story and how it helps them, and collect contact details when people trust you so you can reach out with handwritten notes, calls, or meaningful messages.

I also talk about mindset: don’t go into conversations expecting immediate returns (that sets you up to be sad); instead, cultivate joy in the process and let results come later.

I’m even building a step‑by‑step webinar to teach this exact translation of online engagement into offline relationships, because I believe intimacy and care are the secret sauce few businesses invest in anymore.

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On this episode of our Guest is Laura Neff a Photographer, Workflow Extraordinaire, and Educator for Creatives! As small business owners, creatives and not to mention all the other roles women fill feelings of being overworked, overwhelmed, and underpaid are common among us. We may be organized in something's but being organized in business usually does not come so easy. Many times we find ourselves trying to reinvent the wheel or getting stuck in the day to day aspects, rather than in the actual work we love. On this episode, we talk about the importance of being organized

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Subscribe HERE to Chronically Profitable, A free exclusive weekly email series designed for creatives and women with chronic illnesses. You'll learn how to make a liveable income with your hobbies, professional skills, and innate talents by building a successful online coaching business with simple strategies that work for you, even on flare days, and feel better living with chronic illness.

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On this episode, our Guest is TeAirra Mitchell, a family photographer who shares how learning to value yourself can increase your confidence and business. You’ll hear TeAirra’s very touching and real story about how she discovered her craft, what it means to her, and what value it brings to her clients. Often, we look outside to tell us what we have to give, but it starts within.

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Subscribe HERE to Chronically Profitable, A free exclusive weekly email series designed for creatives and women with chronic illnesses. You'll learn how to make a liveable income with your hobbies, professional skills, and innate talents by building a successful online coaching business with simple strategies that work for you, even on flare days, and feel better living with chronic illness.

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As women, we have to juggle all the things, and that usually means at the expense of ourselves. On this episode of our Guest is Courtney Elmer, a life and business coach showing women how to Stress Less and Live More!

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Subscribe HERE to Chronically Profitable, A free exclusive weekly email series designed for creatives and women with chronic illnesses. You'll learn how to make a liveable income with your hobbies, professional skills, and innate talents by building a successful online coaching business with simple strategies that work for you, even on flare days, and feel better living with chronic illness.

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On this episode of She's Crafted To Thrive our Guest is Cierra Camper, a young photographer that is serious about her business. A common problem for new photographers is learning how to run a business and to be yourself. Cierra shares her journey on how she went from running her business like a hobby to an actual business.

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On this episode, our Guest is Hannah Martini, a wedding and senior photographer. Hannah was featured on my Blog earlier this year and, in less than 3 months, has seen MASSIVE Growth in her business. This included being featured in Jasmine Star’s Social Curator. Hannah and I get real about the realities of social media and how the numbers can lie! If you are a photographer or creative and you find yourself in a rut, you’ll learn what worked for Hannah and me, and I’m sure it will do the same for you!

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Welcome to my very first episode! You’ll learn about me your host and why this podcast was launched. I started the podcast because I felt a need and had a passion to share valuable content that truly touches your heart. That’s my goal anyway. I hope it inspires you!

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Products We Love + Special Guest Gifts → Want to support the show and treat yourself? We’ve created a quick-access list of products I personally use and love, exclusive savings from podcast guests, and other gems that can help you live well and do business with chronic illness. Explore our faves + savings here!

Subscribe HERE to Chronically Profitable, A free exclusive weekly email series designed for creatives and women with chronic illnesses. You'll learn how to make a liveable income with your hobbies, professional skills, and innate talents by building a successful online coaching business with simple strategies that work for you, even on flare days, and feel better living with chronic illness.

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