HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE! To celebrate today, we have an incredible *BONUS* episode of the Hot+Brave Podcast. Bianca had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Traditional Midwife, Mmatshilo Motsei who is transforming birth in South Africa. It is pure magic.... She is talking about and challenging the biomedical model in this episode a…

Getting ghosted by your client can bring up a whole host of feelings - in this episode we talk about why this happens and what to do after. You do not want to miss it! ⭐️ We have some links for you!! ⭐️ www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership! www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula worksh…

We have a few things for you to consider before you take the leap into birth work... here are the top 5. If you are training with bebo mia, we get you ready with these because our training is 17 weeks. However, if you are planning to train somewhere else, make sure you get these ducks in a row before your training (or before setting up your doula b…

Mastering the art of the consult is so important as a doula. This week we are talking about killin' your consults and growing your business. We have tips and tricks that will ensure that you connect and solve for potential clients. This week is World Doula Week! Use the code WDW20 for 20% off everything! How much does a doula make? We made some pre…

You may have a lot of questions before you take the leap into birth work... we got answers for your top 10 questions - such as How much do doulas make? and What is the demand for doulas? This week is World Doula Week! Use the code WDW20 for 20% off everything! How much does a doula make? We made some pretty graphics for you! ⭐️ We have some links f…

As doulas we watch, honor and protect the rituals of birth... but what about in our business. Bianca shares some of her ritual secrets in this episode. ⭐️ We have some links for you!! ⭐️ www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽 www.Instagram.com/bebomiainc Follow for more goodies! bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your busines…

This episode gets really vulnerable y’all! I wanted to share with you my up and down journey of growing a doula business right after my daughter, Gray was born. Like weeks after. ♥️ I learned so much about being a better parent through becoming a great doula. Tune in to this episode where I discuss banishing the bad mom fears and feelings through d…

Branding is the total identity and personality of your business. Branding sets you apart from others in your field and gives potential clients a glimpse of you and what you are about. As you develop your brand you are one step closer to solidifying your business and giving yourself the mojo to go out there and support folks! In this episode we go o…

Do you know what the most visited page on your website is? Well, you will know by the end of this episode. You will also know how to make sure it wows your potential clients and has them emailing you are booking right away. Getting this page tweaked will be SO good for your business! We have some links for you!! www.Instagram.com/bebomiainc Follow …

Talking about money can be hard and uncomfortable so we will go slow! We want you to know what to charge and some financial basics so that you can have a business that takes care of you, your family and your community. We have some links for you!! www.Instagram.com/bebomiainc Follow for more goodies! 7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new…

When picking a partner for a project, big or small, there are a few steps that are key. We do not want you to miss any of them. Sometimes the excitement of a new project or someone that seems to be on board with you can allow you to get carried away and you end up missing the boring and sometimes uncomfortable nitty gritty. Think of a partnership, …

Testimonials are key for your business! it allows your customers and community members to rant and rave about you. Folks who are researching your services will go read the reviews to decide if they want to hire you. It can feel scary asking for them, we know. And the return on your investment for asking, it is huge! This episode will give you tips …

We promise the more specific you get, the more your business will grow. This episode will help you get really clear with what you do and for who. Tweaks here will open the floodgates for your business! Instagram - www.instagram.com/hot_brave_podcast Free Doula workshop - www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Scholarship Program - www.bebomia.com/scholarship …

In this episode, Bianca catches you up on what is happening with her and bebo mia over the last 10 months. This whole season will be about growing your doula business. This episode kicks off the step by step for doubling your business size. Send us your business questions and business wins so we can feature them on the podcast. Thinking about becom…

In this last episode of the season Amy and Bianca bring you a super fun quiz to talk about the impact of alcohol in human health and body so that you can make an informed choice when it comes to this huge cultural influence that most of us are constantly exposed to. Learn more about Amy's business HOL+WELL Amy's Interview with Dr. Priscilla Martine…

This week Bianca and Marissa chat about societal expectations around motherhood all the way from getting pregnant to the parenting experience. They discuss the harmful idea that there is some sort of magical list of steps to follow in order to achieve the dream of a happy, peaceful, nuclear family. They also talk about the ways in which we can recl…

This week Bianca is joined by two of our incredible alumni: Vicky Cadot and DeZarayé Manning. Both Vicky and DeZarayé share their passion for birth, healing and body autonomy. Vicky struggled with CPTSD (Complex Postraumatic Stress Disorder) after suffering religious and sexual abuse. After suffering a panic attack while caring for her children, sh…

This week Bianca and Meg are talking about one of the most harmful, almost comical lies we tell new parents: the idea that they will be able to "bounce" or "snap" back into their pre-pregnancy life. This devastating myth has us focusing on all the wrong things: shrink your body, hide any signs of discomfort, ignore your mental health, prioritize yo…

This week Bianca interviews Linda Eileen Fearless Birther, amazing doula, homeschooling mom, peer mentor and Bebo Mia community member. Linda's family's healing journey started with pain. After Linda got injured her household had to be re-structured and her husband found himself in a new role that had him questioning a lot of things about his life.…

This week Bianca talks to Dr Greer Kirshenbaum from Nurture Neuroscience, the first neuroscientist doula, about the importance of sleep and the challenges that families faced when trying to fit into unrealistic societal standards around infant sleep guidelines and the pressure to sleep train babies. Greer and Bianca discuss how science now backs up…

This week Bianca is joined by Toronto-based writer and speaker Priyanka Saju to talk about advocating for our humanity while navigating the healthcare system in a racialized, fat body. Priyanka offers her thoughtful scripts to interact with healthcare providers while challenging the racist history of the BMI and discussing the many ways in which im…

This week Bianca chats with Saran James-Vaughan from Wellness by Saran about menstrual wellness, reclaiming our place as experts in our own health and the importance of simple traditional practices as part of a mission to decolonize the cycling body. Register for the Book Club The Body Keeps the Score Wellness by Saran www.bebomia.com Follow us on …

Today Bianca chats with Regina Townsend from The Broken Brown Egg about the many underrepresented facets of in/fertility and the profound impact that this journey of self discovery has in so many aspects on a persons' life. Regina also discusses etiquette and the power of words for promoting a kinder humanity. Regina's book: Make IF Make Sense: Put…

This week Bianca and Meg dissect the myths around weight and health, taking a close look at how fatphobia affects health care for all bodies, but with emphasis on the pregnant body. Is Plus Size Birth Really High Risk? www.bebomia.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.…

This week Bianca and Amy interview Jennifer Block, author of the books Pushed and Everything Below the Waist, to discuss her work researching women's health care and the insidious ways in which many harmful interventions are branded as feminism and sold to us without any discussion of the cost they can have to our bodies and health. Check out our u…

Join us in celebrating a new year and a new podcast season! Season two is all about the body and in this first episode we are joined by author and activist Virgie Tovar. During this interview we take a deep dive into understanding the many overt and covert ways in which diet culture shows up into our lives and steals our pleasure and enjoyment of f…

Join Bianca and Meg in this bonus episode to learn about the Ember Blueprint. The Ember Blueprint is raising funds for tuition for women in trades as well as stipends for students to provide care to under-resourced families, care that can be literally life-saving. - Learn about the Ember Blueprint - Read the testimonies of scholarship recipients - …

We're closing this first season with a conversation between Bianca Sprague and Marissa Bolaños about the lessons learned while navigating financial abuse, divorce and life as single parents who ran birthwork businesses while being sole providers for their children. We hope this episode gives you tools to have the hard conversations with your partne…

This week Bianca and Meg chat about toxic hierarchal work culture and how it leads to burnout. In response, most workplaces turn to cheap solutions and motivational phrases to blame the employees for their own suffering. Listen to this episode to see how neoliberalism ties into this conversation and how Bebo Mia is making a difference with feminist…

This week Bianca interviews MSP student Andrea Rall to chat about purity culture and how it relates to informed consent and body autonomy. Andrea talks about her experience growing up in the catholic church and how she now reconciles her Christian faith with her passionate feminism, birth work and her pursuit of sexual liberation. Also, in this stu…

This week Bianca is joined by sex educator, medical advocate and MSP student Daniella Noël (sexedwithdaniella@gmail.com) to talk about medical abuse, fighting for our humanity, healing through gentleness and finding joy in this deeply unjust society. Follow Daniella on Instagram www.bebomia.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pin…

This week Bianca and Meg are joined by Mara Glatzel to talk about setting boundaries and asking for what you need in your relationships and your life. Join us for Book Club! Listen to Mara's Podcast: Needy www.bebomia.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.…

Bianca and Michelle talk about Michelle's experience growing up mixed in Texas US and the struggle to find a sense of belonging while navigating the edge between identities. - Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too - Decolonizing Neurodivergence with Dr. Kimberly Douglass - Come as You Are - Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - You Have the R…

This week, Bianca is joined by two incredible guests: Dr. Hailey Murphy, professor at Brock University in Women and Gender Studies and Political Science departments. And Judy Rebick, a writer, journalist, political activist, and feminist who has dedicated her life to the pro-choice and women's rights movement and who led the National Action Committ…

This week join Bianca and Meg as they discuss the importance of informed consent in all aspects of health care, including reproductive care. They talk about how fear can be a huge obstacle on collaborating with your health care provider, as well as the systemic barriers that keep us oppressed, quiet and compliant. You will learn valuable tools and …

Bianca, Meg and Michelle share the stories of how their rage led them to birth work and from that rage, magic emerged. Undiagnosed gynecological issues, coercion, misinformation, obstetric violence, repressed emotions, depression, and anxiety are some of the things these Bebo Babes went through before finally embracing the power of their rage and d…

This week Bianca and Meg interview Darcy Lockman, PhD and author of All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers and the Myth of Equal Partnership to talk about the division of labor at home, the world we live in, and how to use this book to have productive conversations that help us move forward for a more equitable world that benefits ourselves, our partners a…

September is Suicide Prevention month. Monique Barbieri joins Bianca this week to talk about suicide, mental health and community support. Both Monique and Bianca lost their dads to death by suicide and they share their stories with openness and humor, their journey through grief and rage and the gifts that they found through the healing process. 8…

In this episode Bianca is joined by Amy C. Willis and Michelle Cruz to talk about a hidden source of rage for many folks who identify as women: the neglected need of choosing you. As women, we are socialized to always be of service to others and to leave ourselves last, which of course leads to burnout, depression and can even drive some to the tre…

During this week’s episode Amy C Willis from Hol+Well joins us to talk about the ways that, as women, we have been systematically programmed to disconnect from our anger. We will explore the importance of reconnecting to our rage, move it through our bodies, complete the cycle, and harness the gifts and change it can bring to our lives. Hol+Well Ra…

Marissa Bolaños joins us today to talk about birth in Latin America, women’s movements and creating change through rage. La Revolución del Parto History of midwifery in Mexico (in Spanish) Jats’uts Meyah documentary about the last midwife of a Mayan community in Southern Mexico (not the one mentioned in the podcast, but a similar one) Gloria Lamey …

Bianca Sprague, Meg Kant, and Michelle Cruz talk about the work of bebo mia in reproductive justice and how birth work is activism, influenced by many other forms of social justice, and how we weave it all together. Bebo Mia Birth Worker Business School Bliss Retreat Affiliate Program Stay tuned for the full season in September, subscribe to receiv…