Have you ever felt stuck in a business model that everyone else seems to love—but it's slowly draining you? In this episode, Jessica gets real about why popular income strategies often fail entrepreneurs with chronic illness. You'll learn the three most sustainable revenue models for unpredictable energy, how to align your income with your health needs, and why the best business model is the one that honors your body right now.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why some business models feel like a trap when you're managing chronic illness

• The top 3 sustainable revenue models for fluctuating energy

• How to apply the Right Strategy, Right Time™ framework to your business model

• Why “passive income” is often a myth—and how to make it truly sustainable

• How to transition (or combine) models as your health and goals evolve

✍️ Gentle Reflection Prompt

Wondering which business model actually fits your life? Try this: Do a "Model Match Assessment. Create 3 columns—one for each model:

1. List how it aligns with your current energy

2. What support systems you'd need

3. How it emotionally feels to picture working in that model. Let your body guide you before your brain kicks in.

You don’t need the ‘best’ business model—you need the right one for you, in this season, with this body.

🔗 Mentioned Episodes

• Episode 5: Tired of Just Surviving? How to Build a Business That Lets You Thrive
• Episode 6: How to Know If You’re Making the Right Business Decision—Especially When You Have Chronic Illness

🛠️ Resources & Links

➡️ Follow my journey on YouTube for behind-the-scenes insights. (@chronicillnessceo) ➡️ Need personalized support? Book a Sustainable CEO Strategy Day and let’s design a business that works with your body, not against it. ➡️ Learn more about the Sustainable Success Framework at ChronicIllnessCEO.com to start building your energy-conscious business today.

And if this message resonates with you, please leave a rating and review—it helps other entrepreneurs with chronic illness find this podcast and join our cozy community.

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Wishing you a gentle day, Jessica

What happens when your body says “no” to your best-laid business plans? In this raw and reflective episode, Jessica shares the story of having to cancel her biggest event due to illness—and how it became the catalyst for building a more sustainable business. If you’ve ever felt like a setback derailed everything, this episode will help you redefine success and rebuild with your health at the center.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to navigate the grief and guilt of canceling a major business event due to chronic illness

• The four key phases of rebuilding after a setback (Reality Check, Reset, Rebuild, and Resilience)

• How to apply the 4Ps Framework (Prioritize, Pace, Pivot, Peace) to recover and rebuild

• Why traditional business models often fail those with unpredictable energy—and what to do instead

• A simple, powerful journaling exercise to clarify your next sustainable steps

✍️ Gentle Reflection Prompt

Rebuilding after a setback? Try this: Create a “Sustainable Rebuild Snapshot” by dividing a page into four parts:

1. Prioritize: List your current health non-negotiables

2. Pace: Define your honest energy rhythm right now

3. Pivot: Identify one unsustainable part of your old business model and a possible alternative

4. Peace: Write a new success definition that aligns with both your ambition and your health

Your setback isn’t the end of your story—it might be the beginning of a more sustainable, aligned chapter.

🔗 Mentioned Episodes

• Episode 5: Tired of Just Surviving? How to Build a Business That Lets You Thrive
• Episode 6: How to Know If You’re Making the Right Business Decision—Especially When You Have Chronic Illness
• Episode 7: You’re Not Broken: Why Your Body Is the Blueprint for a Sustainable Business
• Episode 8: AGILE for Chronic Illness: A No-Hustle Productivity Framework
• Episode 9: Business Planning with Chronic Illness: A Sustainable Approach

🛠️ Resources & Links

➡️ Follow my journey on YouTube for behind-the-scenes insights. (@chronicillnessceo) ➡️ Need personalized support? Book a Sustainable CEO Strategy Day and let’s design a business that works with your body, not against it. ➡️ Learn more about the Sustainable Success Framework at ChronicIllnessCEO.com to start building your energy-conscious business today.

And if this message resonates with you, please leave a rating and review—it helps other entrepreneurs with chronic illness find this podcast and join our cozy community.

📬 Stay Cozy & Connected

Want weekly encouragement in your inbox? Subscribe to the CICEO Newsletter for behind-the-scenes stories, podcast insights, and business strategy—served cozy, not corporate.

Wishing you a gentle day, Jessica

If you’ve ever bought a planner with big hopes—only to abandon it after a few weeks (or months) when your health shifted—this episode is for you. Jessica shares how she reimagined business planning through a gentle, garden-inspired approach that honors energy variability, not rigid timelines. It’s a beautifully sustainable alternative to traditional planning, crafted for chronic illness entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling behind.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why traditional planning methods often fail entrepreneurs with chronic illness
• How to apply a garden-inspired approach to business planning
• The power of flexible objectives instead of rigid SMART goals
• How to track your energy and wins using a two-planner system
• A practical way to design monthly sprints that support your body, not fight it

✍️ Gentle Reflection Prompt

Ready to cultivate a new approach to business planning? Try this: Create a “Garden Dream Page” with three columns:

1. How I Want to Feel
2. What Drains Me
3. What Energizes Me

Just observe. No pressure to fix—just notice the patterns your body is already showing you.

Your planner shouldn’t be a weapon of shame—it should be a mirror of what matters most to you and a map that adjusts as your seasons shift.

🔗 Mentioned Episodes

• Episode 5: Tired of Just Surviving? How to Build a Business That Lets You Thrive
• Episode 6: How to Know If You’re Making the Right Business Decision—Especially When You Have Chronic Illness
• Episode 7: You’re Not Broken: Why Your Body Is the Blueprint for a Sustainable Business
• Episode 8: AGILE for Chronic Illness: A No-Hustle Productivity Framework

🛠️ Resources & Links

➡️ Follow my journey on YouTube for behind-the-scenes insights. (@chronicillnessceo) ➡️ Need personalized support? Book a Sustainable CEO Strategy Day and let’s design a business that works with your body, not against it. ➡️ Learn more about the Sustainable Success Framework at ChronicIllnessCEO.com to start building your energy-conscious business today.

And if this message resonates with you, please leave a rating and review—it helps other entrepreneurs with chronic illness find this podcast and join our cozy community.

📬 Stay Cozy & Connected

Want weekly encouragement in your inbox? Subscribe to the CICEO Newsletter for behind-the-scenes stories, podcast insights, and business strategy—served cozy, not corporate.

Wishing you a gentle day, Jessica