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It can be challenging to run a business while living with a chronic illness. Each Tuesday, join Nicole Neer, Online Business Manager and owner of Bloom Administrative Servies, as she interviews fellow entrepreneurs living with chronic illness about everything from best business practices to the stru…

Nicole Neer


    • Mar 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Why I'm Ending This Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 13:17


    That's right…it's the final episode of the Spooniepreneur Podcast. Today, I'm stepping you through how I made this decision and what's coming next.  Want to stay connected? Follow me on Instagram @withnicoleneer or check out my virtual assistance agency: www.bloomadminservices.com.

    My Tips + Tricks to Keep Your Business Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 27:04


    I often get asked, “How do you manage to get it all done in your business?” To be honest, keeping things streamlined and organized comes naturally to me…but I know that's not true for everyone. So on this week's episode, I'm sharing with you the systems and strategies I use to keep my business running even while living with chronic illness.  This week we're talking about:  Listening to your body and what it needs from you each day How to prioritize your day in a way that doesn't leave you frustrated The key to finding shortcuts in your life and business to save you spoons Want to learn more about these systems (and many more)? Click here to get my free masterclass on the three systems every entrepreneur needs to have: https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/3-systems

    When Mental Illness Impacts Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 24:26


    Finding success as an entrepreneur means a lot of mindset work…so when you're dealing with mental health issues it can have a huge impact on your success. This is something that I've been navigating over the last few months so today I'm stepping you through what has been working (and not!) for me.  This week I'm sharing:  How my money mindset issues impacted my business plan Why being diagnosed with PTSD had a big impact on my business The difference between coaching and therapy The role that medication plays in my self-care toolkit Why it's important to talk about the role mental health plays in our lives (and businesses) Want to learn more about the​​three systems every entrepreneur needs to simplify their business and get back to working in their zone of genius? Click here to get the free training: https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/3-systems 

    Kicking Fear Out of the Driver's Seat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 26:32


    Recently I discovered some Big Magic in my life and business…and it had a BIG impact on my ability to bring my dreams to life. The reality is that this process is usually messy and painful. This was definitely true for me this week so I'm stepping you through how enforcing my boundaries with a client led to a revelation about the role fear plays in our businesses. This week, we're diving into:  Why you need to slow down to speed up in your business The power of boundaries…and why enforcing them is HARD What happens when fear drives all your decision making The messiness that comes when you're manifesting what you want Want to learn about the three systems I think every entrepreneur should have? Click here to get access to the free masterclass! 

    The Secret to Manifesting Your Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 25:08


    This week we're diving into how much your mindset impacts your ability to build your business…and how that can feel magical at times. We're also getting a little woo-woo and talking about the act of manifesting your dreams.    We're discussing:  My resistance to making investments like getting a logo designed has shown up in my business How I use the law of attraction to manifest my dreams in both life and business The magic of using your emotions to determine what you really want All the ways this process is painful and MESSY Practicing the art of surrender Trying to streamline your business? Click here for my free training on the three systems every business needs!

    Managing Your Business During a Flare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 19:52


    It's not a matter of if your health is going to impact your business - it's a matter of when. And this week, a massive flare caused my business to come to a standstill. There's a reason I preach about having solid systems in your business because mine saved me this week.  In this episode, we're talking about:  How to listen to your body's cues on when to work and when to step away Navigating those difficult situations when your clients don't understand your illness Dealing with your body's responses to your mindset shifts  The money mindset issues that ALWAYS come up when you're scaling your business Check out my VIP day offer here! 

    You Don't Start From Scratch - You Start From Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 35:20


    This season I'm taking you behind the scenes into what it looks like to dramatically shift your business when you're living with chronic illness. We all go through this and it's HARD. So I'm taking you week by week through my journey so you can see the tricks I use to navigate it all.  This week we're diving into:  How I share my illness with clients at the start of our relationship...and what happens when they try to push my health boundaries Navigating ableism with clients The science behind why our bodies feel the stress of burnout My plan for working less and making more...and the mindset shifts I'm going through My tricks for participating in group programs + online courses when you're a spoonie Tools I mention:  Done in a Day Program Voice memo transcription: Rev.com  Trello (Project Management Tool) To learn more about my VIP offer, click here!

    Finding Healing Outside of Western Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 36:34


    Sunday Oliver is a healer and educator who believes that, “the root of all difficulties, from health to emotions, from finances and career to politics...goes deeper than practical advice, and needs to be handled in deeper and more subtle ways.” She suffers from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; and since discovering energy healing in her own journey, utilizes these practices in her own work as a healer. This episode features a conversation between Sunday and I where we dive into some of the work Sunday does, healing and what that looks like through energy practices, coping with overwhelm and helplessness, and so much more. We're talking about: Sunday's health journey + work life  Overwhelm: what it feels like and looks like Treatment and energy modalities Creating an opening for healing through energy work  Thinking through ideas around “Triumph” in our health journeys

    How to Survive a Pivot in Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 25:16


    There has been a shift for most service-based businesses recently. From Facebook live to TikTok to Instagram's new video reels, our content-centered online world is in a constant state of change. And as Spoonie's whose businesses rely on staying relevant with these trends, keeping up with these changes is frustrating. The easiest thing to do, however, is to resist this shift. In this episode, I talk about why changing your business plan is a good thing, the way I've been navigating this in my business, and so much more. We're talking about: Where I started out with my business and how it grew How my business shifted and what I love about it Resisting the shift vs changing with it  Manifestation and co-creation Approaching tough business conversations

    Moving Forward After a Stroke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 28:37


    After successfully building her business over the last twenty-plus years, Marcia thought she had life by the tail. She helped write business plans, differentiation strategies, and helped businesses start up their companies. Then Marcia suffered from a major stroke in 2014. She never gave up in the effort to become whole again, finding solace in utilizing her skill in planning and strategy. In today's episode, Marcia shares her remarkable story--one of recovery, resilience, hope, and healing. And today, as the Founder of Stroke FORWARD, Marcia shares hope to other stroke survivors and their caretakers as she also learns to advocate for her own health.   We're talking about: Marcia's story of surviving a stroke  Exploring holistic methods for healing Life after neurofeedback Writing her book while recovering  What stroke survivors can do in recovery

    There Are No One-Size-Fits-All Solutions in Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 19:49


    Whether you call it the client journey, the sales process, or the map of your offers, a sales funnel is an integral component to building your business thereby bringing you closer to potential customers through marketing. With six years in the industry under my belt, I have had a lot of exposure to strategists who use this approach to help businesses grow. Recently, however, I've noticed a trend: entrepreneurs are being sold on sensationalized sales funnels that leave them penniless. In today's episode, I discuss this phenomenon, how to identify these one-size-fits-all “solutions'' and provide a better idea on how to approach growing your business through this otherwise helpful tool.  Why cookie cutter sales funnels don't work! General rules of thumb when approaching sales funnels  The trend I've been seeing and its impact A basic sales funnel example + why even this model wouldn't work for some businesses My own personal experience investing in a one-size-fits-all funnel Book recommendations on marketing/business strategies

    You Are Not Your Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 21:10


    Lyn Delmastro Thomson is a mind-body and medicine practitioner. She uses the healing systems of BodyTalk and Body-Intuitive. She is also a speaker and author of the Amazon Best-Seller, “ You are not your diagnosis” Lyn holds a Master's degree in Somatic Psychology and has completed additional specialized training in biofeedback, therapeutic yoga, and Reiki.  Today, our discussion looks beyond traditional approaches to medicine and how we can use other ways of healing and knowing to heal and help our experience. We're talking about: Lyn's work as a practitioner + what her work looks like Lyn's chronic health conditions  Boundary-setting The power of language and her best selling book

    When Anxiety and Business Collide

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 15:19


    Bonus episode alert! A lot has been going on this summer, so let's talk about it. This episode includes life updates, anxiety, how to share your open wound with the public (when you need to), internalized ableism, and so much more. We're talking about: Updates and everything life's throwing at me Meeting business demands when dealing with your health Stigmas around mental health vs physical health Defining our Spoonie community

    Why I Don't Work From Home Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 19:20


    As Spoonies, we need work environments that allow us to navigate our chronic illnesses in ways that regular 9-5's won't. For us, getting up and going to an office is extremely taxing and causes us more pain than we can withstand. Recently, however, I made a decision considered unconventional for Spooniepreneurs—I moved into an office space. In today's episode, I tell a story about my life after college, independence and lack thereof, navigating a business at home, and what drove me to find a new place to run my business. We're Talking About: What living in rural Ohio is like Moving back home after living on my own Setting boundaries in a multi-generational home What led to my decision to start working in an office space

    Making Your Career Work For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 20:38


    In this episode, Michele and I discuss what navigating a career looks like as a spoonie, overcoming disability, and how important it is to find work that allows us to navigate our needs.    We're Talking About:  What Michele's day looks like Michele's approach to being a career coach  Navigating the traditional job while managing side jobs Prioritizing your health  

    Honoring Trauma in Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 18:32


    For me, being a Spooniepreneur means not only building a business where I can navigate my conditions and disabilities but also cultivating an environment that is conscious of the things everyone else might be experiencing outside of the office. We never know what someone else is going through, but we can all agree that everyone–especially, after this pandemic–has experienced some sort of trauma. And because service-based businesses rely on understanding our clients, becoming competent in trauma and its impact will only allow our businesses to thrive. In today's episode, I leverage my background in social work and offer an approach to navigating trauma in your business as well as developing marketing strategies that honor our clients so that you too can create a trauma-informed workplace.  We're Talking About:  How Adverse Childhood Experiences impact us What happens when our bodies experience trauma (flight, fight, or freeze) Why running a trauma-informed organization is important How to make your marketing accessible by ditching scarcity sales tactics This one is for my spooniepreneurs who are struggling to keep their business running! Click the link below to check out the five systems YOU need for a more efficient business! https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/spooniepreneur-systems

    Making Sure Your Business is Accessible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 35:14


    Rebecca Thorne is a disabled copywriter and disability inclusion educator for small businesses. In today's episode, Rebecca dives into how she navigates her own sensory impairments and chronic illnesses while running a business, content marketing while having limited time and energy, positioning your chronic illness as the asset that it is, and so much more. Throughout our conversation, Rebecca underscores the importance of continuing these conversations for other spoonies like us. We're Talking About: How Rebecca found her niche What small business should know about being more disability inclusion, and having disability-inclusive marketing Rebecca's daily workflow, pacing, and pain management The importance of not feeling like you need to do everything all the time!

    Day in the Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 25:46


    Today's episode comes to you as a part of episode 52 on “How I Spend My Money.” I received a lot of feedback from listeners on that episode about how helpful it was to see how another business owner does it. So, in order to help you all better navigate your businesses, I thought it would be helpful to dedicate an episode to painting a picture of my day managing my health while also operating a successful business. We're talking about: The software programs I use to make my team's day more efficient How I spend my morning before my meetings start My role as a project manager Time management and boundaries when meeting with our agency's clients Sales calls, sales pages, proposals, and so much more! 

    How I Spend My Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 21:47


    I am more than fortunate for the life that I have. Given many of my experiences—growing up in rural Ohio, pursuing higher education at a highly accredited college, and working as a social worker in low-income areas—I have had the privilege to navigate our world's socio-economic climate in a variety of ways. The one thing I have noticed while doing so is that everyone remains curious about how people spend their money, but no one ever talks about it! As someone who wants to help other Spoonies lead successful lives and businesses, I open up this conversation in today's episode and provide some insight into my own spending both in life and business. We're talking about:  My relationship with money growing up in Ohio and how that changed once I got to college  - Being a Spooniepreneur and paying for healthcare - An approach to spending money and enjoying my life - How I handle money in my business   Promo: Spooniepreneur 101 Freebie: Spoonie Systems

    Listening to What Your Body Needs in Life and Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 19:39


    In this episode, I chat with Laura Matthews, a graphic designer living with polycystic ovary syndrome, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD. Laura discusses how living with a chronic illness can empower you to run your business more efficiently while also contributing to its success and longevity. Throughout our conversation, Laura also underscores the importance of advocating for ourselves and our bodies throughout our health journey.     We're talking about:  Laura's journey navigating her chronic illness Running a graphic design business during a pandemic Paving the way to gaining control of your business How living with a chronic illness equips you with the tools to grow your business and run it more efficiently Promo Sales Tunnels Strategy   This link includes a free guide on how to ditch the overwhelm of marketing so that you can showcase your business in just 5 minutes: Here's Your Five Minute Marketing Plan!  

    How to Stand up for your Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 35:49


    Whether it's at home, out with friends, or in the office, we have all at some point been in the position where a boundary of ours was breached. At the agency, we recently came across a similar issue where lines were crossed by a client, and things needed to be addressed. In today's episode, I discuss ways to mitigate these difficult situations–specifically, through intention, boundary-setting, and effective communication–and provide a step-by-step process on how to navigate difficult relationships in your business when they do arise.  We're talking about:  Red flags Approaches to working with clients for your business: sales process, payments, retainers, refunds, welcome packets, meetings, and more Transparency, intention, and effective communication Getting EVERYTHING in writing! De-escalation strategies when addressing issues with clients Promo Sales Tunnels Strategy: This one's for my spooniepreneurs who are struggling to keep their business running! Click the link below to check out the five systems YOU need for a more efficient business! https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/spooniepreneur-systems

    Finding Healing Using Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 19:46


    Tonya is a stroke survivor, retired school nurse, certified yoga instructor, and master reiki therapist who lives with fibromyalgia, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. For Tonya, her yoga classes pose as a means to not only regulate, recenter, and ground herself in the wake of flare-ups, trauma, or unshakeable anxiety but also as a way to show that yoga is for everybody—even spoonies.  We're talking about:  How Tonya came to rediscover yoga Discouraging aspects of yoga How Tonya runs her classes and what that looks like Goals and Prospects for Tonya and her business Click the link below to find out how I can help you accomplish marketing your business: https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/5-minute-marketing

    We Don't Need to be Fixed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 26:07


    There’s been so much buzz going on in the spoonie world! There is truly nothing that compares to being acknowledged and validated for the countless hours spent working towards something you're passionate about. While I am grateful for the praise, people have been quick to label me as an inspiration. In this episode, I question this notion of being an inspiration--and why that doesn't sit well with me. We're talking about: Challenging the “inspirational” lens given to those living with a chronic illness by those who are able-bodied The stigmas around living with a chronic illness and the impact it A more in-depth view of my story Being transparent about our health journeys in the work environment Podcast Guide:    Promo Podcast VIP Day: Do you have a big idea but aren’t sure how to bring it to life? Well, I have the perfect solution for you. Click the link to find out more about my 3-hour VIP session that provides everything you need to get started with your own podcast: https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/podcast-launch  

    Finding Success by Doing Business Differently

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 21:28


    When I started this podcast, I promised that I would share with you the good, bad, and even the ugly about running a business with chronic illness. And I know there are many new people listening this week (I mean, getting featured in national media outlets will do that!) so I wanted to share a little more about what it has looked like for me to build a business that actually works with my illness and not against it.  We're talking about: Shifting your mindset as your business grows What it looks like to be a recovering perfectionist Throwing the rule book out the window How to follow your intuition in your business Want step-by-step business tutorials for spoonies? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-97nrbQ4mkFA3BAQ7eT0w Are you a spoonie looking to build a solid foundation for your business? I'd love to help get you create a biz you love in the Spooniepreneur 101 program. Click here to find a time for us to chat: https://calendly.com/nneer/discover

    Finding Success by Doing Business Differently

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 21:28


    When I started this podcast, I promised that I would share with you the good, bad, and even the ugly about running a business with chronic illness. And I know there are many new people listening this week (I mean, getting featured in national media outlets will do that!) so I wanted to share a little more about what it has looked like for me to build a business that actually works with my illness and not against it.  We’re talking about: Shifting your mindset as your business grows What it looks like to be a recovering perfectionist Throwing the rule book out the window How to follow your intuition in your business Want step-by-step business tutorials for spoonies? Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-97nrbQ4mkFA3BAQ7eT0w Are you a spoonie looking to build a solid foundation for your business? I’d love to help get you create a biz you love in the Spooniepreneur 101 program. Click here to find a time for us to chat: https://calendly.com/nneer/discover

    Advocating for Your Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 48:44


    As a person with a sometimes-invisible illness that straddles neurology and psychiatry(Functional Neurological Disorder), Alison has dealt with a lot of the stigma surrounding physical and mental illnesses and both visible and invisible illnesses. She wants to help other people with disabilities to regain perspective and control over their lives through manageable steps and make their lives better, one step at a time. Connect with Alison Hayes: http://thrivingwhiledisabled.com/  https://www.facebook.com/thrivingwhiledisabled  https://twitter.com/thrivingwdisabl  https://www.pinterest.com/thrivingwhiledisabled/ Connect with Nicole: Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/  

    Advocating for Your Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 48:44


    As a person with a sometimes-invisible illness that straddles neurology and psychiatry(Functional Neurological Disorder), Alison has dealt with a lot of the stigma surrounding physical and mental illnesses and both visible and invisible illnesses. She wants to help other people with disabilities to regain perspective and control over their lives through manageable steps and make their lives better, one step at a time. Connect with Alison Hayes: http://thrivingwhiledisabled.com/  https://www.facebook.com/thrivingwhiledisabled  https://twitter.com/thrivingwdisabl  https://www.pinterest.com/thrivingwhiledisabled/ Connect with Nicole: Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/  

    The Power of Saying Yes (and When to Say No)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 17:40


    In this episode, we talk about taking on jobs from our non-ideal clients to do tasks that we don’t enjoy and what it looks like when we take on too much in our business. I share my experience getting started and give advice on how to know when to say yes and no! Connect with Nicole: Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/ When to Outsource Episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/spooniepreneur/When_Should_I_Outsource_Edited.mp3  Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com

    The Power of Saying Yes (and When to Say No)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 17:40


    In this episode, we talk about taking on jobs from our non-ideal clients to do tasks that we don't enjoy and what it looks like when we take on too much in our business. I share my experience getting started and give advice on how to know when to say yes and no! Connect with Nicole: Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/ When to Outsource Episode: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/spooniepreneur/When_Should_I_Outsource_Edited.mp3  Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com

    Moving Through the Trauma of Chronic Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 33:26


    Janine aka "the trauma whisperer" is an internationally recognized trauma expert, licensed psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and coach specializing in helping women heal from unresolved trauma and emotional baggage without spending years in therapy. She speaks about her own healing journey after surviving a hijacking, kidnapping, and attempted rape at gunpoint at age 18. Her mission is to help women make the connection between emotional baggage and how it shows up later in life through symptoms like binge eating, self-sabotage, procrastination etc and affects our romantic relationships, how we parent and even how we show up in our careers. She resides in Germany with her husband and 3 children. Connect with Janine Wirth: https://bit.ly/KnowYourBlocks   https://www.instagram.com/therapist_janinewirth https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealandTransformYourLife  Connect with Nicole  Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/

    Moving Through the Trauma of Chronic Illness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 33:26


    Janine aka "the trauma whisperer" is an internationally recognized trauma expert, licensed psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and coach specializing in helping women heal from unresolved trauma and emotional baggage without spending years in therapy. She speaks about her own healing journey after surviving a hijacking, kidnapping, and attempted rape at gunpoint at age 18. Her mission is to help women make the connection between emotional baggage and how it shows up later in life through symptoms like binge eating, self-sabotage, procrastination etc and affects our romantic relationships, how we parent and even how we show up in our careers. She resides in Germany with her husband and 3 children. Connect with Janine Wirth: https://bit.ly/KnowYourBlocks   https://www.instagram.com/therapist_janinewirth https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealandTransformYourLife  Connect with Nicole  Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/

    How to Find Clients the Easy Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 22:03


    In this episode we talk about a topic everyone wants to hear about; getting clients and getting them the easy way! I break down the three things you need to do to get word of mouth referrals in your business.  Connect with Nicole: Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/

    How to Find Clients the Easy Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 22:03


    In this episode we talk about a topic everyone wants to hear about; getting clients and getting them the easy way! I break down the three things you need to do to get word of mouth referrals in your business.  Connect with Nicole: Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/

    How to Become the CEO of Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 39:44


    Raquel Hellenga is a life and business coach for chronically ill creatives and has been living with Rheumatoid Arthritis for over twenty years. She works with ambitious, creative, big-hearted, and often frustrated chronically ill people to create the life and business they desire while still taking great care of their health. She leverages her passion for coaching to change the conversation around chronic illness and help her clients design lives and businesses that allow them to thrive. Connect with Raquel Hellenga: IG: @raquelchronicillnesscoach FB: www.facebook.com/raquelchronicillnesscoach Connect with Nicole: Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/

    When Your Business and Health Fall Apart at the Same Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 23:25


    In this episode, we talk about how to deal with major shifts. Sometimes there is a lot going on with both your health and your business and it's hard to prioritize. Today I am going to talk about how creating systems in your business can alleviate so much stress for when this happens! Connect with Nicole  Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Your guide to the 5 systems every spooniepreneur needs: https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/spooniepreneur-systems

    When Your Business and Health Fall Apart at the Same Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 23:25


    In this episode, we talk about how to deal with major shifts. Sometimes there is a lot going on with both your health and your business and it’s hard to prioritize. Today I am going to talk about how creating systems in your business can alleviate so much stress for when this happens! Connect with Nicole  Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Your guide to the 5 systems every spooniepreneur needs: https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/spooniepreneur-systems

    Living Well With Bipolar Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 32:19


    Bob coaches individuals afflicted with and their supporters who are affected by a mental illness. He specializes in cases involving bipolar disorder and in cases where the ill individual is in strict denial of their illness. He holds a national certification from the Copeland Center to teach their Wellness Recovery Action Plan Course. He teaches the In Our Own Voice Program in Washington State through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Additionally, Bob is certified through Dr. Xavier Amador's LEAP Institute to teach their LEAP program based on the book I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help. Connect with Bob Krulish: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2858075231179265  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2469651600002186  Connect with Nicole: Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/  

    Living Well With Bipolar Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 32:19


    Bob coaches individuals afflicted with and their supporters who are affected by a mental illness. He specializes in cases involving bipolar disorder and in cases where the ill individual is in strict denial of their illness. He holds a national certification from the Copeland Center to teach their Wellness Recovery Action Plan Course. He teaches the In Our Own Voice Program in Washington State through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Additionally, Bob is certified through Dr. Xavier Amador’s LEAP Institute to teach their LEAP program based on the book I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help. Connect with Bob Krulish: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2858075231179265  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2469651600002186  Connect with Nicole: Website: www.theresilientva.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresilientva Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/  

    When Should I Outsource?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 26:12


    In this episode, we talk about how you know when it is the right time to outsource things in your business and why it's important to do it the correct way based on the science of habit making and financial tracking.   Connect with Nicole  Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://wwwresilientbusinesstoolkit.com/    

    When Should I Outsource?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 26:12


    In this episode, we talk about how you know when it is the right time to outsource things in your business and why it’s important to do it the correct way based on the science of habit making and financial tracking.   Connect with Nicole  Website: www.theresilientva.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresilientva Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Masterclass:  https://wwwresilientbusinesstoolkit.com/    

    Starting Over During a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 24:30


    Barbie Wharton was a dancer her whole life, then went to school for business, as she always knew she would be an entrepreneur.  She left a career in upper management after having her two boys, now teenagers, and started a team apparel company with her sister. She also worked alongside her and her mom for 20 years producing 14 dance competitions per year in Western Canada.  Their theme at all events was “You Belong Here”.  Everyone is special, everyone belongs. In 2020 her family closed due to Covid-19 and my heart was broken. So much of her spark comes from the community and the young dancers.  So, she realized she was not ready to let the dance world go.  She is starting her own company – B1 Dance Productions running a few small dance competitions starting in 2021.  As well, a video series called “Dancer Development Series” talking to dancers about ways to use skills learned in dance throughout all areas throughout their life.   She will be brave, resilient, and start again.  (Again).   She writes, talks, and speaks onstage about things that have happened to her and how she has grown from them.   Depression, anxiety, Bell's Palsy in 2015, and a major concussion in 2017. Her decision to take meds to help her through various stages of her life and losing her “illusion” of what she thought her life “should '' look like.  She is loud about learning self-care, boundaries, and limits - from her sassy point of view.   Connect with Barbie: Barbie Wharton / barbiewharton.com  Facebook   @barbiewharton1 Instagram / Linked In / Podcast Guests  @barbiewharton B1 Dance Productions Inc. / b1dance.com Facebook/ Instagram   @b1.dance   Connect with Nicole  Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com   Masterclass:    https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/  

    Starting Over During a Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 24:30


    Barbie Wharton was a dancer her whole life, then went to school for business, as she always knew she would be an entrepreneur.  She left a career in upper management after having her two boys, now teenagers, and started a team apparel company with her sister. She also worked alongside her and her mom for 20 years producing 14 dance competitions per year in Western Canada.  Their theme at all events was “You Belong Here”.  Everyone is special, everyone belongs. In 2020 her family closed due to Covid-19 and my heart was broken. So much of her spark comes from the community and the young dancers.  So, she realized she was not ready to let the dance world go.  She is starting her own company – B1 Dance Productions running a few small dance competitions starting in 2021.  As well, a video series called “Dancer Development Series” talking to dancers about ways to use skills learned in dance throughout all areas throughout their life.   She will be brave, resilient, and start again.  (Again).   She writes, talks, and speaks onstage about things that have happened to her and how she has grown from them.   Depression, anxiety, Bell's Palsy in 2015, and a major concussion in 2017. Her decision to take meds to help her through various stages of her life and losing her “illusion” of what she thought her life “should '' look like.  She is loud about learning self-care, boundaries, and limits - from her sassy point of view.   Connect with Barbie: Barbie Wharton / barbiewharton.com  Facebook   @barbiewharton1 Instagram / Linked In / Podcast Guests  @barbiewharton B1 Dance Productions Inc. / b1dance.com Facebook/ Instagram   @b1.dance   Connect with Nicole  Website: www.theresilientva.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresilientva Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/   Masterclass:    https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/  

    Mental Health IS Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 13:09


    In this episode, we talk about how mental health is health and there shouldn't have to be a distinction between mental and physical health. The only way we can break the stigma is by not being quiet about our struggles. Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/

    Mental Health IS Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 13:09


    In this episode, we talk about how mental health is health and there shouldn’t have to be a distinction between mental and physical health. The only way we can break the stigma is by not being quiet about our struggles. Connect with Nicole: Website: www.theresilientva.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresilientva Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/

    Why Ease is Not Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 16:24


    In this episode, we talk about why this will be the last episode for 2020, how I plan for the upcoming year while having a chronic illness, how strength is a choice, and why ease is not easy.   Connect with Nicole  Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com

    Why Ease is Not Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 16:24


    In this episode, we talk about why this will be the last episode for 2020, how I plan for the upcoming year while having a chronic illness, how strength is a choice, and why ease is not easy.   Connect with Nicole  Website: www.theresilientva.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresilientva Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/

    Learning to Move Through Life at Your Own Pace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 30:06


    Gina Friel wholeheartedly coaches women, helping them to take up space, grow in confidence, and gain clarity around the things that are important to them.   Connect with Gina: www.instagram.com/ginafrielcoaching   Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/   Connect with Nicole: Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com  

    Learning to Move Though Life at Your Own Pace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 30:06


    Gina Friel wholeheartedly coaches womxn, helping them to take up space, grow in confidence, and gain clarity around the things that are important to them.   Connect with Gina: www.instagram.com/ginafrielcoaching   Masterclass:  https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/   Connect with Nicole: Website: www.theresilientva.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresilientva Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/  

    Why Your Illness is Your Superpower

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 15:36


    Today we talk about how mindset and entrepreneurship meet. We will cover how to take things one day at a time, allow our feelings to run their course, and how to not let all the stresses of the world bring you down.   Connect with Nicole  Website: www.spooniepreneur.net Instagram: @spooniepreneurpodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/ Email: nicole@bloomadminservices.com

    Why Your Illness is Your Superpower

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 15:36


    Today we talk about how mindset and entrepreneurship meet. We will cover how to take things one day at a time, allow our feelings to run their course, and how to not let all the stresses of the world bring you down.   Connect with Nicole  Website: www.theresilientva.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresilientva Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/

    The Power of Deciding That You Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 34:06


    Michelle Kuei is a certified confidence & leadership coach who helps negative self-talkers to believe in the talents to reach full potential in a fulfilling personal and professional life. Michelle’s speaking career began in 2018, soon after she founded her own coaching company. She is the author of the new memoir, Perfectly Normal-an an immigrant’s story of making it in America. She is a board member of the United Nations Association of the USA and a Clinical Pharmacist at USC’s Keck Medical Center. Michelle was born in Taiwan and grew up in New York, but today she lives in Los Angeles with a short-haired brown tabby cat named Buster. If you’re looking for her, odds are good you’ll find her at the gym. Connect with Michelle: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifecoachingbyelevate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-kuei/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCn1sZpJJvPUQ8YVfEujhkDw Masterclass:    https://www.resilientbusinesstoolkit.com/   Connect with Nicole  Website: www.theresilientva.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresilientva Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/spooniepreneurcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wnicoleneer/  

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