Chronically Cozy Business Chats

23. Chatting about Low Energy Social Media Strategies with Liz Cruz

IN THIS EPISODE... In this episode, I sit down with Liz Cruz to explore sustainable social media strategies for creators navigating chronic illness, neurodivergence and low-energy seasons. We deconstruct the "hustle" culture of content creation, offering a roadmap for building an authentic community without the burnout. Together, we cover actionable approaches to platform management, effective content pillars, and overcoming the mental barriers to showing up online—helping you find a rhythm that feels uniquely yours and genuinely cozy. KEY TAKEAWAYS  * Sustainable Strategy: Prioritize content creation that fits your capacity, especially when managing chronic illness or neurodivergence. * Platform Alignment: Choose platforms based on your energy and strengths; Facebook for community, Instagram for connection, and LinkedIn for lower-frequency, high-value posts. * Faceless Content: Showcase products, processes, or your space using text overlays and personal stories to connect without needing to be on camera. * Authenticity: Focus on building community through a clear message rather than chasing perfection. * Energy Management: Ditch outdated rules and "shiny object syndrome." Create content you genuinely enjoy, and batch-capture B-roll to save time. * Efficient Workflow: Use scheduling apps like Metricool to streamline planning, and focus on repurposing and reusing content to stay consistent without burnout. * Meaningful Analytics: Ignore vanity metrics. Focus on engagement that drives growth, such as shares, saves, and watch time. * Sustainable Consistency: Define a posting schedule that works for you, rather than feeling pressured to meet generic growth targets. CREATORS BIO  Liz Cruz is a Social Media Strategist and the founder of Cruz Social Co. She specializes in helping creators navigate the complexities of social media, particularly those managing chronic illness, neurodivergence, or low-energy seasons. With a focus on sustainable, authentic community building, Liz helps her clients create strategies that feel manageable and genuinely cozy. You can find her online at @cruzsocialco or visit her website at cruzsocial.co [http://cruzsocial.co]. Thanks For Listening!!  Work With Me - https://chronicallycozylife.com/work-with-me/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/work-with-me/] Want to be our Next Guest? Fill out the Application - https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/] Join the Cozy Creators Club  - subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub [http://subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub] Discover More Chronically Ill and Neurodivergent Owned Businesses - https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/] Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/chronicallycozylife/ [https://www.instagram.com/chronicallycozylife/] Threads https://www.threads.com/@chronicallycozylife [https://www.threads.com/@chronicallycozylife] Podcasting software - https://riverside.sjv.io/jeoE7Z [https://riverside.sjv.io/jeoE7Z] (#Af)

22. How to See The Wonder in the World to Avoid Burnout With Chronic Illness with Tiffany Leader

ON THIS EPISODE OF COZY CHATS I talk to Tiffany Leader to discuss the challenges of burnout, especially for chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs.  After commiserating together and sharing our own experiences, tiffany share  various strategies for managing energy, the importance of self-compassion, and the role of support systems in preventing burnout.  We explore the ways hustle culture has gotten its hold on us and how the culture is changing, especially with the increase of more chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs in the workforce.  Tiffany also shares her experiences with RV life as a means of avoiding burnout and emphasizes the significance of creating micro moments of wellness.  MEET THE COZY CREATOR Tiffany Leader is the CEO and Licensed Clinical Social Worker of See the Wonder, a mental health and wellness company focused on helping chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs and service providers recover from burnout and compassion fatigue. Her approach emphasizes observing awe and wonder in the world to facilitate healing. Tiffany offers a variety of services, including virtual therapy in Florida and Nevada, specialized coaching, and training for organizations and nonprofits. You can find more of her work at seethewonder.net [http://seethewonder.net]. THANKS FOR LISTENING!!  Cozy Chats is a podcast normalizing a cozier way to do business for chronically exhausted entrepreneurs.  My name is Randi - and I am a Cozy Content Strategist helping Chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs, grow their business in a way that works with their capacity.  Work With Me - https://chronicallycozylife.com/work-with-me/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/work-with-me/] Looking for More Episode - https://chronicallycozylife.com/blogs-cozy-chats-podcast/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/blogs-cozy-chats-podcast/] Want to be our Next Guest? Fill out the Application - https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/] Join the Cozy Creators Club  - subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub [http://subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub] Discover More Chronically Ill and Neurodivergent Owned Businesses - https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/]

21. How to Start a Podcast for Chronically Ill Business Owners with Abigail Alvarez

ON THIS EPISODE OF COZY CHATS I talked to Abigail Alvarez - a podcast manager and content repurposing specialist - and together we explored the world of podcasting, discussing its anti-capitalistic nature, the importance of community, and strategies for content creation and SEO.  She also shares her personal experiences as a chronically ill entrepreneur, and emphasizes the flexibility and adaptability of podcasting as a medium.  We covered practical tips for starting a podcast, including hosting options, marketing strategies, and the significance of finding the right guests. Overall, the conversation highlights the empowering aspects of podcasting and the importance of creating a supportive community. Meet the Cozy Creator Abigail Alvarez is a podcast manager and content repurposing specialist who advocates for an anti-capitalistic approach to business through community building and sharing expertise.  As a chronically ill, neurodivergent entrepreneur, she focuses on flexible content strategies that allow creators to reach multiple platforms without burnout. Abigail specializes in helping business owners launch and manage podcasts, turning long-form audio into sustainable marketing assets through SEO and strategic repurposing. Threads: @abigailralvrez Email: sproutsolutions.abigail@gmail.com [sproutsolutions.abigail@gmail.com] Schedule a Strategy Session [https://calendly.com/sproutsolutions-abigail/support-solutions] (mention this episode for $30 off!) Social Media Solutions Etsy Store [https://www.etsy.com/shop/SocialMediaByAbigail] Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Podcasting and Connection 01:50 Navigating the Freelance World 04:19 The Anti-Capitalistic Nature of Podcasting 07:55 Content Creation and Repurposing Strategies 11:59 Understanding Podcast Hosting and Distribution 16:06 SEO Basics for Podcasters 23:58 Overcoming Marketing Challenges 31:16 Flexibility and Freedom in Podcasting 37:56 Finding Balance with Chronic Illness 44:20 Connecting with Guests and Building Community THANKS AGAIN FOR LISTENING! Learn More about the Chronically Cozy Creators Community - https://chronicallycozylife.com [https://chronicallycozylife.com] If you enjoyed this episode, you can support the podcast by leaving a tip - https://buy.stripe.com/aFaeVede58pu9DYe7L9sk04 [https://buy.stripe.com/aFaeVede58pu9DYe7L9sk04]  Want to be our Next Guest? Fill out the Application - https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/] Podcasts are filmed and edited using Riverside.com [http://Riverside.com] Podcasting software - https://riverside.sjv.io/jeoE7Z [https://riverside.sjv.io/jeoE7Z] (#Affiliate)

20. How to Balance Parenthood, Entrepreneurship and Neurodivergence with Candice Catoire

ON THIS EPISODE OF COZY CHATS I spoke with Candice, a mental health therapist and burnout coach, about the challenges and strategies of balancing parenthood, neurodivergence, and running a business.  We discussed the importance of building a burnout-proof life, and the necessity of aligning values and intentions. Candice shares insights on creating effective systems, the significance of communication in relationships, and how to involve children in work and hobbies.  Of course we also emphasize the need for self-care, understanding personal limits, and finding creative solutions to manage overwhelm. MEET THE COZY CREATOR Candice Catoire is a mental health therapist, author, and a burnout and balance coach who specializes in supporting freelance creative moms, particularly those who are neurodivergent and chronically ill.  Her mission is to help clients build a "burnout-proof life" by establishing personalized rhythms and systems that align with their values and intentions. Through her coaching, Candice offers strategies for managing the mental load of motherhood and entrepreneurship, enabling women to find balance and confidence without sacrificing their well-being.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soul_cadence_coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/soul_cadence_coaching/] Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:45 - Navigating Parenthood and Business 02:10 - Transitioning to Coaching During the Pandemic 04:44 - The Impact of Telehealth on Therapy 05:59 - Building a Burnout-Proof Life 07:49 - Identifying Values and Intentions 10:48 - Systems for Managing Overwhelm 13:59  - Creating Effective Systems 16:58 - Communication and Delegation in Relationships 21:13 - Supporting Those with Limited Resources 32:20 - Involving Kids in Work and Hobbies THANKS AGAIN FOR LISTENING!  Learn More about the Chronically Cozy Creators Community - https://chronicallycozylife.com [https://chronicallycozylife.com] If you enjoyed this episode, you can support the podcast by leaving a tip - https://buy.stripe.com/aFaeVede58pu9DYe7L9sk04 [https://buy.stripe.com/aFaeVede58pu9DYe7L9sk04]  Want to be our Next Guest? Fill out the Application - https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/] Podcasts are filmed and edited using Riverside.com [http://Riverside.com] Podcasting software - https://riverside.sjv.io/jeoE7Z [https://riverside.sjv.io/jeoE7Z] (#Affiliate)

19. Chatting about Slowing Down and Creating a Cozy Space to Heal with Kirien Eyma

In this episode I took some time to slow down and get cozy with Kirien, a multi-passionate mindfulness practitioner, about the importance of slowing down and creating a cozy space around you.  He talks about building his practice and space all around the concept of mindfulness, and wanting to help others find that peace as well. Kirien shares insights into various modalities such as Reiki, sound healing, and forest therapy, emphasizing the role of the environment and energy in promoting relaxation and healing which includes the concept of kawaii (which means cute in chinese) and how creating a cozy space can enhance the healing experience.  Kirien also discusses the use of tarot as a tool for self-discovery and the importance of communicating with our surroundings to foster a sense of belonging and peace. MEET THE COZY CREATOR As collector of knowledge Kiran is working to put together his collection of healing skills and modalities to create a cozy and healing space to help his clients relax and connect with themselves.  Website: https://www.reclaimingbelonging.com/ [https://www.reclaimingbelonging.com/] Socials: https://www.instagram.com/reclaimingbelonging/ [https://www.instagram.com/reclaimingbelonging/] Key Takeaways: * The practice of Mindfulness is about being present and accessible to everyone and every individual's healing journey is unique and should be respected. * Modalities like Reiki can help facilitate relaxation and energy flow and Sound healing can interrupt mental noise and promote mindfulness. Forest therapy encourages engagement with nature for healing. * Creating a cozy environment can enhance the healing experience and Kawaii culture can bring joy and comfort into healing spaces. Communicating with our environment can foster a sense of belonging. * Tarot can serve as a tool for self-discovery and reflection. TIMESTAMPS:  * 00:00 - Introduction to Mindfulness and Healing * 02:38 - Exploring Reiki and Energy Healing * 05:54 - The Journey into Mindfulness Practices * 08:50 - Sound Healing and Its Impact * 11:48 - Forest Therapy and Nature's Role in Healing * 14:49 - The Concept of Kawaii in Healing Spaces * 17:42 - Creating Cozy and Healing Environments * 20:58 - Communicating with Space and Place * 23:46 - Virtual Healing Practices * 26:39 - Using Tarot for Self-Discovery * 29:41- Conclusion and Resources THANKS AGAIN FOR LISTENING!  Learn More about the Chronically Cozy Creators Community - https://chronicallycozylife.com [https://chronicallycozylife.com] If you enjoyed this episode, you can support the podcast by leaving a tip - https://buy.stripe.com/aFaeVede58pu9DYe7L9sk04 [https://buy.stripe.com/aFaeVede58pu9DYe7L9sk04]  Want to be our Next Guest? Fill out the Application - https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/ [https://chronicallycozylife.com/cozy-chats-podcast-feature-request/] Podcasts are filmed and edited using Riverside.com [http://Riverside.com] Podcasting software - https://riverside.sjv.io/jeoE7Z [https://riverside.sjv.io/jeoE7Z] (#Affiliate)