About Us

About Spooniepreneur

Our Story

Spooniepreneur began with a simple belief:
Entrepreneurs with chronic illness deserve a path to success that honors their bodies.

Not someday.
Not after they’re “better.”
Now. Slowly. At their own pace.

Meet the Founder: Kristi Patrice Carter, JD

Chronic Illness, Empowerment, and Emotional Wellness Books

Spoonieprenuer wasn’t created from theory. I created it from actual lived experiences. The many long days of fatigue, the flare sessions/seasons, the slow wins, and the hard learnings. Chronic illness changed everything. It changed how I worked, how I rested, how I dreamed, and much more. After years of suffering, I eventually found out that success is actually possible with a chronic illness. It must be done in a way that honors your body instead of fighting against it. 

From this truth, my writing career grew. I’ve written and published books that have helped others accept their chronic illness. It’s also enabled them to reclaim emotional pace, build their confidence, and teach them the gentle art of self-support. My work covers chronic illness, inner healing, empowerment, and resilience. These are all qualities that spoonie entrepreneurs rely on as they build their dreams one spoon at a time. 

Books That Shape Spooniepreneur

These books grew directly from my lived experience, and each one supports the heart of Spooniepreneur’s mission.
Chronic Illness & Acceptance
Say Yes to Success Despite Your Chronic Illness

A compassionate 10-week guide to overcoming chronic illness obstacles and moving toward your goals at a realistic, sustainable pace.

Say No to Guilt!
The 21-Day Plan for Accepting Your Chronic Illness A gentle roadmap for releasing guilt, embracing acceptance, and creating healthier emotional boundaries.
Chronic Illness Can’t Beat My Superhero Mommy
A heartfelt children’s story that helps families talk honestly and lovingly about chronic illness.
Emotional Wellness, Self-Worth & Empowerment
Reprogram Yourself for Unstoppable Self-Confidence
A practical guide to rebuilding belief in yourself, especially during seasons when your body feels unpredictable.
You Are NOT a FAILURE
A supportive, honest reminder that setbacks, symptoms, and slow progress do not define your worth.
Learning to Love Yourself More
A gentle journey toward self-compassion — essential for anyone managing chronic symptoms.
Self-Love Workbook for Women

Tools for nurturing emotional well-being and honoring your needs, limits, and desires.

Emotional Detox for Inner Peace
A calming guide for releasing emotional overwhelm, internal pressure, and the guilt chronic illness often brings.

These books aren’t just pages on a shelf.

They are bridges — between frustration and resilience, limitation and possibility, survival and self-trust.

They help readers navigate self-doubt, guilt, grief, pacing, and the emotional load that comes with chronic illness. And they make up the emotional backbone of Spooniepreneur.

Why This Matters to Spooniepreneurs

I wrote these books because I know what it feels like to live in a body that doesn’t always cooperate. I know the guilt of needing rest, the discouragement of slow progress, and the fear that your health might cost you your dreams.

I wanted people to have a voice that understood them, supported them, and affirmed their worth — even on the days when their energy is low, and their symptoms are loud.

Spooniepreneur is an extension of that belief. It blends emotional wisdom from my books with gentle, realistic business guidance created specifically for entrepreneurs whose energy is precious and unpredictable.

It’s a space where your body, your mind, and your goals can finally work together rather than compete.

Our Promise

  • You don’t have to hustle harder.
  • You don’t have to push past pain.
  • You don’t have to exhaust yourself to succeed.
    Here, success happens in rhythm with your body — slow, steady, sustainable, and deeply human.

Spoon Theory

  • Every task costs a spoon.
  • Every spoon represents energy.
  • When you live with chronic illness, spoons are limited and unpredictable.


We teach you how to protect those spoons, plan with them, and build a business that doesn’t drain them all away.

No matter what type of business you want to create, we can help you establish it and grow sustainably.

Our Approach

We combine:

  • Gentle pacing
  • Compassionate planning
  • Simplified systems
  • Strategic, low-pressure marketing
  • Small, consistent actions
  • Opportunities designed for people with fluctuating energy

 

Because sustainability matters more than speed.

Our Mission

Spooniepreneur exists to empower entrepreneurs with chronic illnesses to build sustainable, meaningful businesses at their own pace. We believe that success is not defined by hustle, speed, or endless productivity — it’s defined by alignment, accessibility, and honoring the body you live in.

Core Values

Dignity

Dignity

Flexibility

Flexibility

Sustainability

Sustainability

Encouragement

Encouragement

Belonging

Belonging

Emotional safety

Emotional safety

Respect for bodies and boundaries

Respect for bodies and boundaries