I need to share something with you all. On Friday morning, I got confirmation from a specialist that my mobility issues aren’t temporary. After a year of hoping physio or surgery might eventually get me back to “normal,” I’ve been told this is my reality now. The working diagnosis is hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) - something that’s apparently been there my whole adult life, quietly causing chronic pain, slow healing, and a dozen other symptoms that doctors kept dismissing as “your labs look fine.” I’m 10 months into using mobility aids. I spent 5 months on crutches, and the last 5 months I’ve been in a wheelchair about 90% of the time. I can still walk, but it’s slow and painful, and where I live isn’t wheelchair accessible anyway - so most days I’m choosing between pain or immobility, neither of which is a real choice. I’m also ADHD and autistic. I’m a solo mum to a 13-year-old with complex needs who lives at a specialist school in North Wales (I’m in Plymouth - that’s a 16+ hour round trip every 6 weeks). I’m studying for my psychology degree. And I’m rebuilding this business for the second time in 5 years. Here’s why I’m telling you this: Four months ago, when I started BBS, I made a choice. I could have rushed it - thrown together a quick offer, hustled hard with paid ads and hype, pushed myself to bring in money fast. I know how to do that. I did it the first time around. But that approach almost killed me. Literally. I burned out so badly I had to stop everything. So this time, I’m building differently. Slowly. With my capacity at the center of every decision. Group work instead of 1:1 until I know what I can sustain. Free offers before paid. Small, manageable steps instead of sprints I can’t maintain. This isn’t just a framework I teach. This is how I’m surviving. When I talk about building a business that works with your life restrictions, I’m not speaking theoretically. I’m living on one income while my business costs us money in platform fees and subscriptions. I’m balancing medication that reduces my pain but knocks me unconscious. I’m working around a body that won’t cooperate and a medical system that moves at a glacial pace.

Weekly close Ep2 ✅ Drop ONE tiny action you took (or will take today). Examples: - “I wrote my MVB statement.” - “I picked my weekly hours and blocked them in my calendar.” - “I chose my non-negotiables.” - “I set one boundary (reply hours / client cap / no weekends).” - "I'm going to watch this weeks BasicAF lesson" (you can do that by clicking here) 👇 My tiny action: (one sentence)

So as you know I have adhd (among other things) and this can give me problems when it comes to my studies and in business too. Paperwork is my kryptonite and when I try to read large amounts of text (like textbooks) my brain leaves my body. Buuuutttttt I just submitted my first assignment for this academic year 2 & a half weeks BEFORE the deadline!!!

2 wins to celebrate here 1st and most importantly I'm celebrating that @Clare Goodall has found clarity and momentum for her business & community Etsy Digital Creators Hub 2nd I am celebrating the feedback Clare left for my Audit & Action plan service😻there's always that moment of fear when you launch a new offer, feedback like this let's me know that I'm delivering what I intend to ❤️ Do you have a win to share this Wednesday? Big, small, business or personal they all count!

Hi everyone! I know most of us are here to grow, learn, and build, but I wanted to invite you to a corner of Skool designed for the moments between the hustle. ​I’m Melissa, and I run Naturally MelissaMade. I’ve spent years realizing that crochet is about so much more than just yarn—it’s about grounding ourselves in a world that often feels too loud. ​That's where The Hook Nook was born. ​I created my Skool community to be a "digital front porch" for anyone who wants to find their calm through a hook and yarn. - ​The Garden Gate (Free): I offer a completely free Beginner 101 course. If you’ve ever wanted to learn but felt overwhelmed, I walk you through it step-by-step—no "pattern-speak" or stress allowed. - ​Weekly Grounding Calls: Every Wednesday, we get together just to breathe and hook. It’s a low-pressure way to untangle your week. ​ Crafted for Emotional Security ❤️ ​When I’m not teaching in the Nook or locally, I’m at my hook handcrafting physical pieces—like my weighted heart plushies. I don’t just make "cute" items. I design products with emotional security in mind. I use specific yarn weights and textures to create pieces that feel substantial and grounding in your hand. They are designed to be "pocket-sized peace"—something you can hold onto when you need to feel present and secure to comforting wearables and soft squishies. ​If you’re looking for a new way to decompress, or you just want to see what a "peace-first" community looks like, I’d love to have you join us. ​👉 Step through the Garden Gate here. Let’s slow down and make something meaningful together. ​