In this episode, Maurice interviews Jamie Smith, an American solopreneur who lives with disabilities and chronic illnesses. They discuss the power of storytelling and how it can help convey hard truths and make difficult topics more relatable. Jamie shares her personal story of living with multiple diagnoses and how she has used storytelling to cope and thrive. They also touch on the importance of boundaries and reframing circumstances. Jamie emphasizes the healing aspect of sharing one's story and the impact it can have on others. The conversation covers topics such as healing, faith, entrepreneurship, productivity, and self-compassion. Jamie shares her personal journey of dealing with chronic illness and how it has affected her entrepreneurial journey. She emphasizes the importance of being kind to oneself and giving oneself grace during the healing process. Maurice discusses the connection between mental health and entrepreneurship and the need for mindset shifts in order to find value beyond productivity. The conversation concludes with a reminder to be kind and compassionate to oneself and to take one step at a time.Keywordsstorytelling, disabilities, chronic illness, mental health, neurodivergence, personal story, boundaries, reframing, healing, healing, faith, entrepreneurship, productivity, self-compassion, chronic illness, mental health, mindset shiftTakeaways

• Storytelling is a powerful tool for conveying hard truths and making difficult topics more relatable.
• Sharing personal stories can help individuals heal and feel less alone.
• Boundaries are important, but it's also essential to think outside the box and adapt to circumstances.
• Reframing circumstances can help individuals with disabilities and mental health diagnoses thrive.
• The journey of healing and self-acceptance is unique to each individual, and it's important to find what works best for oneself. Be kind and compassionate to yourself during the healing process.
• Value goes beyond productivity; find your worth in other aspects of life.
• Chronic illness can impact entrepreneurial journeys and require adaptation.
• Mindset shifts are necessary to navigate the challenges of mental health and entrepreneurship.
• Take one step at a time and give yourself grace.

• Boundaries and Adaptability: Thinking Outside the Box
• The Power of Storytelling: Conveying Hard Truths and Building Connection Healing and Faith: Navigating the Journey
• Productivity and Mindset Shifts: Finding Value Beyond Output

• "Storytelling makes difficult topics more personable and relatable."
• "Personal experiences and childhood stories can be valuable in dealing with disabilities and starting businesses."
• "Keeping boundaries while reshaping them to fit one's needs."
• "I talk about getting treatment and talk about healing."
• "I thought it's done with the healing now"
• "It's a mix of science and God"