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For creative entrepreneurs who manage chronic illness alongside their business, Becoming Buoyant is a multi-platform webcast that strives to break health stigmas and share business-building advice through weekly episodes. By having these often-tough conversations, we hope to build a community of c…

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    • Dec 3, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Battling Burnout and Hosting Creative Workshops with Justine Hwang | Ep 015

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 36:10


    In the fifteenth episode of Becoming Buoyant, Justine Hwong of It Just Flows shares how burnout effected her life and business, but how she took that experience and create amazing workshops that focus on connection and creativity.  For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com This is the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way.

    Juvenile Cancer, Fatigue, and Studio Photography with Mary Baird | Ep 014

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 43:38


    In the fourteenth episode of Becoming Buoyant, my friend, Mary Baird of Three Otters Photography, shares how her family’s relationship with cancer has made a lasting impact on her life and business. Listen in as Mary opens up about her battle with childhood cancer and the impact it has made on her health as an adult while running a successful business. For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com This is the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way.

    Accessibility Advocacy and Business Consulting with Erin Perkins | Ep 013

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 33:44


    In the thirteenth episode of Becoming Buoyant, Erin Perkins shares about her journey as a deaf entrepreneur and how she found her calling as an advocate for accessibility. If you’re looking to make your small business accessible to everyone, this is the perfect episode for you! For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com   This is the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way.   

    In-Home Art Parties and Lyme Disease with Andi Moklestad | Ep 012

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 21:46


    In the twelfth episode of Becoming Buoyant, Andie Moklestad joins us to share how she’s found a way to continue to pursue her creative passions while living with lyme disease, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. While you can’t always predict how your health will affect you tomorrow, you can create a plan to help work with your illnesses. For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com   This is the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way. 

    Endometriosis and Event Planning with Jessica Wonders | Ep 011

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 25:03


    In the eleventh episode of Becoming Buoyant, Jessica Wonders joins us to share how she has grown a team in her event planning business while dealing with the ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. She is an advocate for women dealing with this invisible illness and hopes to spread awareness so others can find the care they need in the early stages of this disease. For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com   This is the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way. 

    Living Intentionally and Chronic Fatigue with Carey Osenbau | Ep 010

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 24:07


    In the eighth episode of Becoming Buoyant, Carey Osenbau joins us to share how she successfully built (and niched down) in her Shopify web design business while managing chronic fatigue due to hormonal imbalance, thyroid problems, and food allergies. She has learned how to structure her days and weeks to make sure she always has nourishing food available and time for real self-care. She also shares her thoughts on developing “scar tissue” in business and what that means for our clients or customers. For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com   This is the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way. 

    Hashimoto's Disease and Drone Photography with Rachael Dowling | Ep 009

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 38:57


    In this episode of Becoming Buoyant, Rachael Dowling joins us to share what it’s like to raise a family, operate several businesses, and manage an autoimmune thyroid condition. She is a trained and licensed drone photographer and educator, with a course coming out soon! For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com   This is the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way.   

    Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and Time Management with Jenna Fenske | Ep 008

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 23:25


    In the eighth episode of Becoming Buoyant, Jenna Fenske joins us to share how managing Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) has impacted her life and career as a marketer. Listen in as she shares her experience with this little-known eating disorder from childhood on as well as her tactics to run a successful service business. Hint: it has a lot to do with intentional goal setting, time management, and clear communication with clients.

    Boudoir Photography and Multiple Sclerosis with Manda Koolis | Ep 007

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019


    Welcome to the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way. In this episode of Becoming Buoyant, Manda Koolis joins us to talk about her road to Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, how she plans her photoshoot days to prevent pain flare-ups, and understanding, accepting, and working with health limitations.   For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com

    Self-worth, Setting Expectations, and Lupus with Kit Gray | Ep 006

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 34:21


    Welcome to the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way. In this episode of Becoming Buoyant, Kit Gray joins us to share her story of managing Lupus and pouring into her passion for wildlife by starting a fine art illustration business. She talks about the tough topic of self-worth and its typical tie to achievements or status. For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com

    Breaking Addiction and Empowering Women with Ashley Beaudin | Ep 005

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 21:34


    Welcome to the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way.  In this episode of Becoming Buoyant, Ashley Beaudin of The Imperfect Boss joins us to share her story of building a creative business while walking the difficult road to recovery from addiction. She has empowered tens of thousands of women (and men, I’m sure!) to embrace their imperfections as their superpowers. For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com

    Traumatic Brain Injury and Creative Resilience with Michele Perry | Ep 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 38:59


    Welcome to the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way.  In this episode of Becoming Buoyant, Michele Perry of Designed to Thrive Creative joins us to share her rollercoaster of a story. We talk about life in an active war zone, creativity as a form of survival, and pivoting after a traumatic brain injury.  For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com

    Welcome to Becoming Buoyant with Emilie Steinmann | EP 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 15:53


    Welcome to the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we're all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way. In our first episode, I'm sharing the heart behind Becoming Buoyant and my own journey with invisible illnesses! For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com

    Intro to Becoming Buoyant | EP 000

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 0:31


    Welcome to the Becoming Buoyant podcast where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible, and breaking stigma’s along the way. In each episode, you’ll learn from expert guests exactly what it takes to build a meaningful and sustainable business without sacrificing self care. We want you to shine your bright light on the world, friend, and are honored to be part of your creative life giving journey. Let’s dive in, shall we?

    Life Beyond Brain Surgery and Building Community with Natalie Franke Hayes | EP 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 25:31


    Welcome to the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way. Have you found a community of people that you can call upon when you’re struggling? In episode 3 of Becoming Buoyant, Natalie Franke Hayes, founder of Rising Tide Society and Head of Community at Honeybook, discusses the need for community and support during tough times. Listen in as she shares what life after brain surgery looked like, from struggles to successes!  For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com

    Myasthenia Gravis and Career Pivots with Kait Masters | EP 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 27:03


    Welcome to the Becoming Buoyant podcast, where we’re all about sharing our stories as entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses, making the invisible visible and breaking stigmas along the way.  In the second episode of Becoming Buoyant, Kait Masters joins us to share how managing Myasthenia Gravis has impacted her life and career! Listen in as she so humbly shares not only the challenges she’s faced with having a chronic illness, but also how Myasthenia Gravis has empowered her to be a stronger wife, mother, and entrepreneur! For more info about this episode, visit becomingbuoyant.com

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