Feeling behind in your business—or like you’re trying to do all the things with zero spoons? In this episode, I walk you through the 5 stages of the Sustainable CEO Pathway and help you figure out what season you're really in (and why that matters more than hitting 6 figures fast).

We’ll unpack what sustainable success actually looks like for entrepreneurs with chronic illness and unpredictable energy—and how to stop trying to leap ahead to passive income before you're ready.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The #1 reason so many of us stall out (and why it's not laziness)

• How to shift from guilt to grace when progress feels slow

• Four common mindset traps that keep you stuck

• A practical way to assess what your business actually needs next

Whether you're in Survive or heading toward Thrive, this episode will help you honor your capacity and build something that lasts.

🛠️ 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

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.

📬 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

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