On this episode, I'm sitting down with systems strategist and business manager Nicole Neer for a real-talk conversation about managing chronic illness while running a thriving business.

Nicole lives with 12 chronic conditions which dramatically shape how she approaches time, energy, and work. Together, we explore the behind-the-scenes systems she's built to stay grounded, deliver consistently for clients, and honor her body's ever-changing capacity.

This isn't about perfection. It's about honesty, discipline, and the radical act of organizing your work to support your actual life—not the fantasy version of yourself.

Inside this conversation:

• How Nicole uses ClickUp as an external brain to manage energy and organize daily work

• Why the "three-task rule" keeps her business moving even on low-energy days

• A real-world look at the Spoon Theory and how to use it to pace your work week

• How honesty and boundaries with clients create trust, not fear

• Why showing up "messily" can still be powerful and professional

• And how entrepreneurs with variable capacity can still lead with integrity, impact, and grace

If you've ever wondered how to actually build your business around your brain, this episode will feel like a deep exhale and a clear next step.

Resources Mentioned:

• Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withnicoleneer/

• Get access to Nicole's AI-Powered content repurposing tool: https://bloomadminservices.com/repurposing/

• Take the Force of Nature Quiz: https://businessbynature.com/take-the-quiz/