Episode 161

How to Overcome Loneliness in Business with Chronic Illness with Kelsie Delisle

Published on: 23rd February, 2024

Feeling like you're the only entrepreneur out there struggling with chronic illness? You're not alone! Join sugar artist Kelsie Delisle and host Nikita Williams in today’s episode of Crafted to Thrive as they discuss finding your tribe, embracing self-compassion, and growing a business that thrives alongside your health. Kelsie shares her journey from grocery store worker to successful sugar flower entrepreneur, and how she overcame perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and feelings of isolation. Learn valuable tips on navigating discounts, competition, and staying true to yourself while building a business you love. 

Discover how to:

  • Focus on progress: Celebrate your journey and learn from every step. 
  • Build your community to combat loneliness: Connect with others who understand your challenges and inspire you.
  • Balance chronic illness with your passions: Discover strategies to manage your health while pursuing your dreams.

Visit Kelsie Delisle's website at Kelsie Cakes to explore her beautiful sugar flowers and connect with her on social media at @kelsiecakes for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes content.


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Business With Chronic Illness
A space for women entrepreneurs to grow sustainable businesses—with mindset, strategy & rest.
Making a living with chronic illness is not easy, and conflicting business advice fails to acknowledge the realities of growing a business with them. It’s time to say goodbye to one-size-fits-all strategies and unlock the missing links to starting and growing a thriving business without compromising your health. As a globally-ranked host and award-winning business coach, Nikita Williams, who is living with chronic illness, is here to equip you with proven techniques and personal insights to conquer the unique challenges of starting and growing a business while managing chronic illness. Get inspired by the stories of successful women who decided they wanted more freedom to have the option to quit their jobs, fund their Heal Me fund, pay off their medical debt, and live more, all by starting a business! Discover sustainable ways to make money with ease living with chronic illness, and join hundreds of women who have said “YES” to creating a profitable business that gives you what you need to live and earn well.
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Nikita Williams

Welcome to Business with Chronic Illness — the podcast for women who are building big dreams with limited energy.
I’m Nikita Williams, and I know what it’s like to be living in pain, carrying a diagnosis (or several), and still wanting more — more purpose, more income, more alignment, more ease. After leaving behind a traditional path and navigating the emotional rollercoaster of chronic illness, I decided to rewrite the rules of success. And now? I help other women do the same.
Here, we have honest conversations about what it really takes to build a sustainable, profitable business when your health is unpredictable. No hustle culture. No toxic positivity. Just powerful stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that work — even on flare days.
You’ll hear from guests who get it, solo episodes from my heart to yours, and insights I’ve learned coaching dozens of women through launching and growing their dream businesses — on their terms.
Because business is personal. And when you build it that way, it not only becomes easier… it becomes life-giving.
💬 Tune in, take what you need, and know this: You Are Crafted To Thrive.