Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs

The Cozy Chats Podcast — Real conversations for chronically ill and neurodivergent business owners who are done pretending “hustle culture” works for them. Hosted by Randi Pullar , creator of the Chronically Cozy Creators Club, this podcast dives into the real stories behind how we are creating cozier, body-honouring businesses. Each episode features honest chats with entrepreneurs who are redefining success on their own terms — with flexibility, rest, and self-acceptance built right into their workday. Whether you’re growing a handmade shop from your bed, running your biz between flare-ups, or simply trying to build something sustainable without burning out, you’ll find comfort, validation, and plenty of cozy inspiration here.

Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Building a Business around Faith and Chronic Illness With April Aramanda

  Sep 23, 202648 min

  In this episode, I chat with April from the Invisible Illness Podcast about how her faith influences her approach to business, balanced with her faith and chronic illness. Faith is often a difficult topic these days, but it is as much a part of us as our disabilities and when we can connect on the base of - all lives matter, no matter their beliefs - we can create a community that supports us and helps us heal and grow. April considers God to be the CEO of her business and runs all her big decisions through him, focusing on doing good, connecting and helping each other. Get cozy and join us in exploring the role of faith, community, and personal beliefs in navigating life's challenges and creating a cozy, supportive environment Key topics The influence of faith on managing chronic illness Building community around shared beliefs The concept of trusting in the unseen in faith and life How personal beliefs shape business and personal growth The importance of love and kindness regardless of beliefs Connect With April Aramanda April lives with multiple chronic illnesses, and knows what it’s like to spend years without answers—knowing something isn’t right and feeling like no one is listening. The Invisible Illness Club grew from that experience: a nudge from God and a need for a place where women with chronic illness could feel less alone and genuinely understood. Website: https://www.theinvisibleillnessclub.com/ Instagram: the_invisibleillnessclub Find this episode on the blog Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence. Join the Cozy Creators Club Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story! Work With Me Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

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  Episode #31

  31. Building a Business and Parenting While Neurodivergent With Emry

  Sep 16, 202647 min

  In this episode I am chatting with Emry, owner of Rest Required, a stationery business that helps bring more awareness and a little bit of humor to chronic illness, neurodivergence, and mental health, and we're discussing how to manage a business and parenting with a good dose of neurodivergence in the mix! Emry shares how she practices good communication, sets boundaries and some of the systems you can put in place to make sure you can manage your business and still be there for your little ones. About My Guest: You can find all of Emry's Creations at restrequired.com . She sells stickers, notepads, bookmarks, magnetic bookmarks, and funny mugs! She's expanding into all sorts of products. If you like items centered around chronic illness, mental health, and neurodiversity—or if funny stickers make you feel a little better—please check it out! You can also find her at @rest.required on social media, and at Rest Required on YouTube, where I post studio vlogs showing the behind-the-scenes reality of running a business with a chronic illness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Emry and her business 01:56 Managing neurodivergence and parenting 04:05 Balancing business launch and homeschooling 08:00 Challenges of hyper-focus and interruptions 12:10 Using spreadsheets for organization 15:55 Dealing with business challenges and community 19:57 The importance of flexibility and self-care 23:59 Supporting children with disabilities 27:58 Communication and sensory management 32:00 Reflections on neurodivergence and capitalism 35:58 Practical tips for neurodivergent entrepreneurs 39:56 Embracing neurodivergence as a strength 44:03 Closing thoughts and resources Tags: neurodivergence, chronic illness, business, parenting, mental health, neurodivergent children, self-care, organization, community, entrepreneurship Find this episode on the blog - Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence. Join the Cozy Creators Club Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story! Work With Me Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

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  Episode #29

  29. Delegating as a Neurodivergent Entrepreneur with Salome Savage

  Aug 29, 202645 min

  In this episode of Cozy Chats , I talked to Salome Savage, owner of the Prismatic Heart Agency, for a deep dive into the when, why and how of delegation. For many neurodivergent and chronically ill entrepreneurs, the traditional "corporate" way of running a business, strict scheduling, constant availability, and neurotypical productivity standards, leads to burnout and resentment. We discuss how to break free from these molds, recognize the signs that it's time to hire help, and create a sustainable business model that honors your capacity, nervous system, and unique way of working. Key Topics Signs You Need to Delegate: Moving beyond burnout and into the warning signs like resentment and "masking" to cope with your workload. Dismantling Neurotypical Systems: Why rigid scheduling and time-blocking often fail neurodivergent brains, and how to create "fatigue-friendly" alternatives. The Communication Menu: How setting clear, explicit boundaries around communication (like voice notes vs. emails or specific office hours) can prevent overwhelm for both you and your team. Building for Your "Worst" Days: Why systems and delegation should be designed to support you on your low-energy days, not just your high-capacity ones. Compassionate Delegation: Finding partners, VAs, or OBMs who understand that your business is an extension of you and doesn't need to conform to corporate expectations of "professionalism". Get Cozy with Salome Savage Salome Savage is the owner of the Prismatic Heart Agency, an organization dedicated to providing Virtual Assistant (VA) and Online Business Manager (OBM) support to neurodivergent, chronically ill, queer, and BIPOC entrepreneurs. Drawing on their own lived experience with chronic pain and neurodivergency, Salome specializes in helping founders move away from performative productivity and toward compassionate, sustainable business foundations. They believe that delegation is not just a business task, but a life-changing practice for anyone struggling to balance their work and well-being. Website URL: https://virtualsynergyassistance.com Instagram or Social Handles : @virtualsynergyllc and @realsalomesavage Chronically Cozy chat for chronically exhausted entrepreneurs creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence https://chronicallycozylife.com/blogs-cozy-chats-podcast/ Apply to be our next guest! https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/

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  Episode #28

  28. The Secrets To Running a Business with AuDHD with Erica Settino

  Aug 17, 202657 min

  In this episode I sat down with the incredible Erica Settino, an author, artist, activist, and a late-diagnosed AuDHDer, just like me. We peeled back the layers on what it actually looks like to build a business when you’re neurodivergent! We got real about the absolute exhaustion of trying to navigate traditional workspaces while masking our way through the day, and why so many of us eventually decide to burn it all down and build something for ourselves instead. Why we don’t fit well in traditional workspaces The constant pressure to socialize and engage in small talk is draining and often feels like an exhausting performance. Traditional work environments expect employees to show up at the same level of productivity every day, which ignores the reality of fluctuating health, chronic illness, or varying energy cycles. Standard office environments are full of sensory triggers and stressors, such as bright lights or noisy machinery, that can be overwhelming. How to adapt your businesses to fit our Audhd Move away from strict schedules, time-blocking, or themed days that don't account for natural fluctuations in your energy or interest. Instead, honor your natural energy bursts and work when your capacity is highest. Shift your mindset to recognize that fluctuating capacity does not equate to a lack of ability. Accept that your energy levels will shift and build in rest periods accordingly. Unless a deadline is strictly necessary, avoid rigid, arbitrary deadlines that trigger anxiety. Only use them when they provide helpful, external structure for a specific goal. Use Analog Systems. If digital alerts create unnecessary mental clutter and stress, try using a physical pen and paper to organize tasks. Writing things down can help with retention, and you can simplify this by using color-coding or symbols instead of constantly rewriting lists. Adapt Low Urgency communication methods. Adopt asynchronous communication methods like email or text, allowing you to respond when you have the capacity rather than immediately. This helps set boundaries and reduces the stress of "constant availability." Or Create "Low-Interaction" Roles: If possible, design your business offerings to include work that doesn't require constant, high-energy social performance, allowing you to focus on the work itself while minimizing the drain of masking. Practice Self-Compassion: Acknowledge that the friction you feel is real and valid. Practice giving yourself grace rather than forcing yourself to push through limits, which often harms the quality of your work and your well-being. Get Cozy with Erica Settino Erica Settino is an author, artist, activist, and witch whose work is rooted in creative expression, interconnection, and collective liberation. A late-diagnosed AuDHDer, Erica’s unique perspective is deeply connected to patterns, kinship, and the "living threads" that bind us to one another, all living beings, and the natural world. When she’s not writing, teaching, or caring for animal clients, Erica can be found enjoying bonfires, lounging by the sea, or tending to her creative projects, including her forthcoming book, Autistic Arcana: A Neurodivergent Approach to Tarot Magick. Connect with Erica: Website: erica-settino.com Instagram: @erica_settino

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  Episode #27

  27. Energy Saving Business Systems with Gabby Camacho

  Aug 6, 202653 min

  In this episode of Cozy Chats, I sat down with Online Business Manager Gabby Camacho from The GC Method to chat about the most important systems that you need to have set up when running a business while navigating chronic illness and neurodivergence. During this Chat, Gabi shares her top three systems for documentation and staying on track, scheduling and setting boundaries with clients. If you’ve ever felt like traditional "hustle culture" business advice doesn't apply to your life, this conversation is for you. Gabby shares her journey from corporate office roles to launching her own business, emphasizing how she learned to lean into her unique strengths and create flexible, sustainable systems. Key topics include: The Importance of Documenting Everything: Create a "safety net" for brain fog days by documenting core workflows—like client onboarding—and using communication templates. Keep a centralized tracker (CRM or spreadsheet) to log interactions, ensuring consistency without relying solely on memory. Scheduling for Fluctuating Energy: Swap rigid time-blocking for "structured flexibility." Group your weekly tasks into broad categories (e.g., Admin, Marketing, Networking) and assign them to specific days that align with your typical energy cycles, rather than forcing a 9-to-5 schedule. Designing Client Boundaries: Protect your bandwidth by building mandatory buffer times between meetings. Limit high-intensity calls to one per day and configure your scheduling tools to reflect your actual capacity, prioritizing quality over the quantity of meetings. Embracing Imperfection: Perfectionism is the enemy of progress. Whether it’s a typo on a business card or a "messy" process document, getting started is the most important step. Remember: an imperfect draft is always better than never launching. Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to refine your current operations, Gabby offers actionable, realistic advice to help you build a business that works with your body, not against it. Connect with Gabby Camacho: Gabby Camacho is the founder of The GC Method and an experienced Online Business Manager (OBM). After navigating a corporate career marked by the challenges of managing endometriosis, POTS, IBS, and chronic migraines, Gabby realized that traditional hustle culture systems weren't built for her. Leveraging her background in human services and her personal experience with neurodivergence (ADHD and OCD), she transitioned into entrepreneurship to reclaim her autonomy. Gabby focuses on refining existing workflows and implementing sustainable systems that empower her clients to work with their body's unique energy patterns rather than against them. Website: yourGCMethod.com Email: Gabby@yourgcmethod.com Check out her website for a free audit quiz to assess your current business operations and learn more about her 45-minute consultation services. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cozy Chats and Guest Background 01:44 Gabby's Journey: From Illness to Online Business Management 06:08 The Impact of Chronic Illness on Career Choices 10:29 Finding Humor in Chronic Illness 15:56 The Importance of Systems in Business Management 22:55 The Role of Documentation in Business Success 27:12 Overcoming Perfectionism in Business 30:11 The Importance of Documentation 36:21 Navigating Scheduling with Fluctuating Symptoms 50:15 Building a Business That Works for You

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