How do you run a business, care for a parent, and thrive with a chronic health condition?

In this heartfelt and practical conversation, systems strategist and author Averri Simone Liggins shares the structures and routines that help her run a thriving business while also serving as a full-time caregiver and navigating chronic health challenges. We talk about the real-world power of systems as tools that make space for joy, boundaries, and taking care of both your future self and your present self.

We dig into:
• Why systems are the secret to more freedom
• How caregiving reshaped her business
• Saying no with confidence
• Managing energy, not just time
• The joy of hobbies, WWE nights, and creative adventures
• And the importance of planning both rest and fun

It’s a conversation full of warmth, wisdom, and real talk about life, business, boundaries, and what it takes to build a life that supports you.

📚 Guest Info

• Autopilot Your Success —Averri’s Book

• Website: www.blackwomenmoguls.com
• Social media: @blackwomenmoguls

💬 Key Quotes

• “My purpose is to build my business around my life—not the other way around.”
• “No is a complete sentence. You’re not being selfish by prioritizing yourself.”
• “If I don’t take care of myself, I won’t be able to take care of my mother.”
• “Knowing when to stop before you’re forced to stop is so important.”
• “Systems are usually the last thing we think about—until we need them.”

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📂 Section Markers

01:01 Section 1: Why Systems Matter for Building a Life That Works

23:30 Section 2: Health, Wealth, and Taking Care of Your Future Self

📌Episode Chapters/Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Systems and Success

01:34 The Birth of 'Autopilot Your Success'

07:10 The Importance of Systems in Business

10:55 Balancing Caregiving and Entrepreneurship

13:43 Listening to Your Body and Planning Breaks

19:24 Building a Business Around Your Life

20:33 Setting Boundaries for Personal Well-being

24:07 Navigating Personal Relationships and Boundaries

28:21 Future Self and Decision Making

29:41 Finding Balance in Life

32:31 Embracing Hobbies and Interests

36:45 Self-Care Practices and Rituals

39:28 The Importance of Exercise and Health

43:06 Navigating Health Challenges

45:09 Setting Boundaries and Saying No

45:16 Delegating and Asking for Help