Why do we do this to ourselves as doulas? We set our pricing so low. So let’s talk about creating packages that make sense for what you need income wise. It can be intimidating to raise your prices, so let’s put a number reason behind why you need to.

Being a doula, our client base looks a little bit different. So what does that look like for planning for that financial stability in your business? Today, we are diving into how to create financial stability through client relationships and word of mouth.

How can I make more money starting today?! Let’s talk about using our assets and skills we already have to make that extra income. By having these other ways to make money, it will help with less burnout as well.

So I broke one of my ankles and sprained the other. These unexpected things happen, but is your doula business set up to have times where life happens? Today we are talking about what it can look like to have something go wrong and how it can affect your business.

Today we are joined by not one but two guests: Rebecca and Morgan of The Doula Duo in Rochester NY. I’m so excited for you to hear about their work as a doula partnership and the ins and outs of why they love it more than working solo. They are pioneering Rochester’s Dual-Doula Model for personalized support before, during and after the birthing process. Your way, every step of the way.

Since leaving her soul-sucking “real job” in 2019 with no real plan, Kyleigh has helped over 1,400+ moms prepare for their births, AND over 450+ visionary women turn their passion for birth into a full-time career!

Today we are joined by THE Doula Darcy. Who in the doula world has not heard of Darcy’s awesome work? She is a wealth of business knowledge for doulas and is here to share her doula journey with us!

Today we are joined by Best Selling Author Gina Mundy to discuss her book: A Parent’s Guide to a Safer Childbirth. Tune in to hear how this book could be a learning tool for both you and your clients!

Today we are joined by the marvelous Christina Walsh of Tighten Your Tinkler! (what an awesome name right?)

More about Christina:

Published researcher, Physical Therapist, and manual integrative therapist, Christina Walsh has 15+ years of experience in the holistic health space. Together with her Tighten Your Tinkler cofounder (EP + author Jenn Lormand), Christina developed a revolutionary movement-based protocol that allows her to manage her prolapse in a way that lets her forget she even has it.

Have you ever had a thought of if you should be on a doula team? This week’s episode we are talking about the difference between working on a doula team, an agency, and solo. It is truly finding what works for you, your lifestyle, and your doula goals.

I can’t believe we are getting so close to being done with quarter one. So let’s talk about some things you should be doing/checking every quarter. It’s super simple things, don’t you worry, but just things that can go to the wayside if you don’t think about them.

This is our last episode in Doula Rants. We are talking about making sure you have a contract! It seems like a duh thing but it’s also making sure you know everything in your contract and giving the basics of how you function to your customers. Contracts can be tricky but you need to have them!

Another episode of rants about doulas from a doula to other doulas. Would you want to a doctor to give you dated information if you went it for stomach problems? No, so why should we feel we can do the same? This week’s episode is about making sure the information you give out to clients is up to date and non-bias related.

Next episode in Doula Rants: Don’t be an A$$hole. There are somethings that are hurting the profession and more importantly our clients. I know people have bad days but gosh sometimes I want to say can you just smile and act nice. Let’s talk about what the difference is between sticking up for you and your client versus being an a$$hole.

New mini-series alert!! We are doing four episodes in this mini-series called “Doula Rants”. Today’s topic is don’t make it about you. This is so important in our job of supporting our clients in whatever way they need through their birth journey. I am going to talk about three different ways we need to be aware of our own opinions and advice.

Episode 3 of 5 throwback episodes! Today we are throwing it back to Alison Nivalga. She was the first person to sign up for my doula coaching program. She has had leaps in her doula business and part of the success has come through her organization skills. This week she is going to let us in on her organizing secrets. Reminder we are enrolling right now for our January group!

Another throwback episode talking to Dominique Jones who was apart of my doula coaching program! This episode discusses how her own birth experience inspired her doula career and how her doula business has flourished since.

Throwback episode! This week I am kicking it back to one of our most popular podcasts from this summer with the amazing Nikkea. She was one of the first doulas to go through my doula coaching program. Her story is very relevant to the last couple of podcasts and perfect for the start of the new year.

Let’s talk about what pay looks like during your first couple of births. Just because it is your first birth does not mean you have to charge nothing. You deserve to start your business off making  money after the training you have gone through and just your time in general. So let’s talk about what kind of pay should a first time doula have then!

If you haven’t heard yet, I am having another webinar called “Doula Money Mindset” all about helping you feel great about money in your business! This week’s podcast is a little taste of what that webinar will look like. The webinar will be on January 10th at 1 pm EST. The link to sign up is in my bio or linked on the podcast!