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Working Smarter, Not Harder: Adios, Hustle Culture!

Working Smarter, Not Harder: Adios, Hustle Culture!

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 Running a business as a disabled or chronically ill entrepreneur comes with unique challenges—but it’s absolutely possible to build a successful, sustainable business that works for you, not against you. In this episode, we’re talking about why traditional business advice often fails disabled entrepreneurs and how to create a work model that respects your energy levels, executive function, and health needs. We’ll break down the most common challenges disabled and chronically ill business owners face and share real, practical strategies to help you manage your time, energy, and finances without burnout. Whether you’re just starting out or struggling to make your business more accessible to yourself, this episode is packed with insights to help you run your business in a way that supports your well-being. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why traditional business advice doesn’t work for many disabled entrepreneurs ✅ The biggest challenges in running a business with chronic illness or disability ✅ How to ditch hustle culture and create an energy-friendly business model ✅ Practical strategies for financial stability without burnout ✅ Ethical marketing & business structures that work with unpredictable health ✅ The importance of boundaries, flexibility, and self-care in business Key Takeaways & Strategies: 💡 Plan your business around your energy levels—not an unrealistic 9-5 schedule 💡 Batch your content & automate tasks to make business more manageable 💡 Diversify your income streams so you're not constantly trading time for money 💡 Build in flexibility & prioritize rest—because burnout isn’t the price of success 💡 Find support & community—you don’t have to do this alone! Action Steps for Listeners: ✔ Reassess your business model—what’s working, what’s draining you? ✔ Make one small change to align your business with your energy levels ✔ Connect with others—disabled & chronically ill entrepreneurs don’t have to do this alone! Book Your 2 hr 1:1 Intensive with Ashleigh here Got Questions, Feedback or Suggestions? We love a good juicy question - and Ashleigh will do her best to answer it! You can connect with Ashleigh in these places: Email: ashleigh.rae@arservicesgroup.com.au Website: ashleighrae.com Facebook/Instagram: @ardisabilityservices TikTok: @feministradical

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