38. Running A Business With Multiple Sclerosis with Nicky Merrick
June 13, 2022
When it comes to running a business with a chronic illness, many obstacles can come up. It can be incredibly challenging to find the time and energy to develop new ideas, stay productive, and keep up with the demands of your business.
However, according to this weeks guest, Nicky Merrick, by staying positive, doing what you love and having a flexible work schedule, the journey can be much easier.
When it comes to running a business with a chronic illness, many obstacles can come up. It can be incredibly challenging to find the time and energy to develop new ideas, stay productive, and keep up with the demands of your business.
However, according to this weeks guest, Nicky Merrick, by staying positive, doing what you love and having a flexible work schedule, the journey can be much easier.
A few of the key points that are discussed include:
- [01:40] How Nicky started her business journey
- [04:01] How she discovered she was pregnant & had multiple sclerosis within 24hrs
- [06:35] How she got into the costume-making business
- [07:54] The changes she had to undertake when she started using a wheelchair
- [08:17] How she began developing courses to assist others in the sewing business
- [12:50] How her kids assist her in business
- [14:30] How she manages motherhood in a wheelchair
- [21:23] What she has learned from running a business with multiple sclerosis
- [22:49] Nicky’s working schedule
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