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Parenting Entrepreneurs share stories about infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, step-parenting, midwife vs hospital, the struggles, surprises, joys and exhaustion, and - holy cow - you’ve become a parent! WHAT NOW?!
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Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
Kyleigh Banks — The Autonomy Mommy
Turn your passion for birth into an incredibly successful doula career that allows you to quit your day job, stay home with your kids, and make a lasting impact on the world.
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Doulas of the Roundtable, A modern twist on an ancient concept. A place where all voices are equal, knowledge is shared and hard topics are talked about.
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Welcome to the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneur's Collective podcast, hosted by Niamh Cassidy, the founder of the Collective. Niamh is a childbirth educator and lactation consultant. She initially started her childbirth education business as a side hustle alongside working full time in social care. Starting her own business wasn't easy for Niamh, as she found it hard to fill her classes and get lactation clients, even when she quit her fulltime job. She worried about 'the competition' and ...
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Identifying gaps, acknowledging biases, and co-creating a trauma-informed standard of birthcare with change agents across the spectrum of birthwork.
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Dearest Doula with Nathalie Saenz
Nathalie Saenz chats with top birth workers and birth experts such as Demetria Clark & Maria Pokluda, with Inspiration from Ina May Gaskin, Penny Simkin, Pam England, and Sheila Kitzinger.
On Dearest Doula we will learn about a host of birth related topics from top professionals in our field, and connect with doulas and other birth workers so they can share their wisdom with you. Our topic based shows are chock-full of knowledge bombs, tips and resources that you can arm yourself with and add to your doula arsenal of awesomeness. Our birth worker features are all near and dear to my heart, and I invite you to let their journey light your path. Listening to their struggles, the ...
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CKX Questions holds space for dialogue, reflection and action on issues and ideas central to transformative change.
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TRYTOBEGOOD is a podcast about cultural activists, a member of Bel-Air Radio, an artist-run online radio station located in Silent Barn Brooklyn. Now fundraising! https://www.patreon.com/trytobegood
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If you love pregnancy, birth, parenthood and everything in between, join us on our journey. We are 2 doulas who love to talk about birth, motherhood and life in general. In addition to being a licensed and certified massage therapist and sole owner of Tranquil Touch Birth & Women's Wellness, Exie is an experienced doula and childbirth educator of almost 20 years and over 120 births. Ciana is rising in her journey as a birth professional. Join us for conversations about support, growth, and h ...
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138. How To Create Doula Packages That Actually Sell
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Have you ever wondered what makes a doula package not just good, but irresistibly sellable? If you are ready to master the art of creating doula packages that don't just offer support but actually sell, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The key ingredients for crafting doula packages…
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Midwife Assistant for Amish, Doula, Infertility Specialist, Author, Epigenetics, & Functional Medicine - Jaclyn Downs
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*Most people get into birth work because they had a very negative birth experience. That's not my story. I became a doula in 2001, long before it was a common term. *Then, from about ages 24-29, I apprenticed with a home birth midwife, mostly to the Amish community. *It was during this time that I became aware of just how common fertility challenge…
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Episode 136: Navigating the Unexpected
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As a doula, navigating unexpected situations will become a part of our work. Perhaps a client who has a premature baby. Or those whose labors begin and progress too quickly to get to their chosen birth location. Thinking on our feet and embracing the unexpected will inevitably become a part of our work. When navigating these unexpected situations, …
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137. Behind The Scenes of My Proven 3-Pronged Approach to Birthwork
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Have you been trying to decode the secrets of a proven, multi-faceted strategy in the world of birth doulas? If you are ready to uncover the layers and intricacies of a proven, three-pronged strategy that elevates birthwork to new heights, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The surpri…
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The Uncomfortableness of Investing in Yourself
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In this episode I talk about how it feels to take yourself way out of your comfort zone in relation to belief that you are worth it. have a listen Join our free Facebook Community to help you grow your business to consistently fully booked.By Niamh Cassidy, IBCLC
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136. Tips For Becoming A Better Public Speaker So You Can Land More Doula Clients
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Have you ever wondered how honing your public speaking skills could dramatically increase your doula client base? If you're ready to learn the public speaking tips that will empower you to connect deeply with audiences and land more doula clients, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Every week, I answer your biggest questions rig…
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For many birth workers, where they enter this work is not the same place where they wind up. For example, some may enter this work providing labor support. Yet they may find once they have their own children, that postpartum work is a better fit. Others may enter into the field via postpartum support. Then, life leads them into childbirth or newbor…
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135. How To Run A Virtual Event To Grow Your Doula Business
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Have you ever wondered how a virtual event can revolutionize how you grow and expand your doula business? If you are ready to unlock the secrets of successfully running virtual events to boost your presence in the doula community, get a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: The essential steps for host…
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134. Starting Over From Scratch: What I Would Do To Find Doula Clients And Grow A Business
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Have you ever wondered what steps I would take to rebuild my doula business and client base from the ground up? If you are ready to learn about the key moves I'd make to quickly find doula clients and build a sustainable business if I had to start over, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Every week, I answer your biggest questio…
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As doulas, it's not uncommon to encounter individuals with a fear of birth. This fear can be rooted in many sources. First, the way in which TV represents birth. Second, the stories our friends and family share; and third, an individual's lived experiences. The media often portrays birth as a dramatic process. The water breaks and the camera cuts t…
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133. How to Host a Meet-up for Doulas in Your Local Area
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Have you been trying to find ways to connect with other birthworkers in your area and share valuable experiences? if you are ready to discover the secret to building a strong, supportive network of birthworkers in your community, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: Why connecting with …
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132. Embracing The Emotional Ups And Downs Of Birthwork And Business
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Have you ever wondered how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of combining birthwork with the challenges of running a business? If you're ready to learn how to harness the emotional ebbs and flows of birthwork to fuel your business success, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Every week, I answer your biggest questions right…
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Mother of 10 Children That She Gave Birth To, Co-Founder of Indie Birth - Maryn Green S7 E19
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MARYN GREEN has been attending women as a midwife since 2009; first as a licensed midwife and now as a spiritual midwife that helps facilitate the ceremonies of birth and mothering for aligned women. Maryn is well known for her international association, the Indie Birth Association (indiebirth.org), which serves and educates women and midwives all …
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Doula mistakes come in all shapes and sizes. We're human, so it's understandable that mistakes will happen. Some mistakes will be unavoidable and only discovered through trial and error. Others can be avoided. Common mistakes include a lack of effective communication, such as being slow or failing to follow up on inquiries or client communications.…
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131. A Guide to Juggling a Doula Business and Parenthood with Grace, with Oni Thiemens
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Have you ever wondered how parenthood can blend seamlessly with managing a thriving Doula business, all while maintaining your grace and composure? If you're ready to discover the secrets to harmonizing the demanding roles of single parenthood and successful Doula entrepreneurship, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Today, I'm j…
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From Solopreneur to Ireland's First Doula Company
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In this episode Niamh chats with Mary Tighe, co-owner of Doulacare Ireland. Doulacare Ireland provide training to birth & postpartum doulas and also works together with over 40 Independent Doula Contractors who offer birth and postpartum support to families around Ireland. Mary herself is an experienced birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educat…
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Kaia Fit Owner Who Lost 100 Pounds, Parenting as a Step-Mom of 2 After Wanting to be Child Free - Caren Roblin S7 E18
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LOCAL EDITION EPISODE! I've been a pseudo-stepmom to my boyfriend's two kids since entering their lives five years ago. We waited a long while before I even met his now 18-year-old daughter and now 12-year-old son. We've very much taken everyone else's perspectives and experiences into consideration when it has come to the pace of our relationship.…
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130. Tips For Starting A Birth Business With A Newborn
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Have you ever wondered how to balance the joys and challenges of a newborn while launching your dream birth business? If you're ready to discover strategies that can help you thrive both as a parent of a little one and as a budding birth business entrepreneur, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! The 3 questions we answer in today…
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Parenting After Growing Up Needing To Heal Trauma & Crisis with Teresa Walkerley- S7 E17
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LOCAL EPISODE! First time I ever did a drug I was 5 years old. My father tried to rape me when I was 11 yrs old. My mother tried to beat me when I was 12yo. My brother and I were on meth when I was 14 yo and he tried to have a weird romantic relationship with me. I left home at 16 yo. I say all that so you know where I came from with how I grew up …
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Positive Parenting Through Divorce with Sarah Armstrong S6 E94
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Here are some tips to dispel the myths of the miserable divorce, how to talk to children and promote a good divorce, which is one in which the children come first: ● Show your success and happiness with your head held high. Attend your children’s events and school meetings with your ex, gracefully acknowledge your children’s time spent with your ex…
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One of the most common questions we hear is, "How do we navigate the question of how many clients we have supported when we first start out?" The question "How many births have you attended?" Or "How many families have you supported postpartum?" is not uncommon. Certain personality types are more inclined to ask these types of questions. For them, …
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, host Niamh Cassidy delves into the world of blogging, uncovering its remarkable potential for birth workers looking to expand their businesses. Niamh explores the undeniable power of blogging in today's digital landscape. Despite the prevalence of social media, she highl…
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129. 5 Quick Copywriting Hacks That Will Immediately Improve Your Doula Business
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If you're ready to explore 5 game-changing copywriting techniques that will instantly improve the content for your doula business, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: Simple copywriting tweaks that can turn disinterested visitors into eager Doula clients... How to infuse emotional appe…
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Birth & Death Doula & Executive Director of DOULA CO-OP of Nevada with Emily Barney - S7 E16
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SPECIAL RELEASE LOCAL EPISODE! - not a parent yet… but becoming one, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, financially, relationally - childless doula / I’ve helped many people become parents but haven’t gone through the experience personally yet - I’ve become a parent to many other things / nanny / friends kids (allo-parenting), cat(s), business(s) …
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128. The Process Of Becoming A Childbirth Educator Or Online Birth Coach
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Have you ever wondered what the journey to becoming a childbirth educator or online birth coach truly entails? If you're ready to dive into the transformative process that could turn your passion for birthwork into a thriving career as a childbirth educator, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you! Every Friday, I answer your biggest …
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Parenting an IVF Baby Born With Multiple Disabilities & Strokes with Bill Cushing S6 E93
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After several miscarriages, we took the in vitro route. Even before Gabriel was born, he was saddled with multiple disabilities (physical, mental, genetic), so I like to discuss the problems for parents in similar situations when navigating their attempts to secure assistance, services, or equipment for children in need. It's my hope that our journ…
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