So you’re new to doula-ing and still trying to get those first couple of clients. Let’s dive into somethings not to say in a consultation. How to say “I’m new to doula-ing with not a lot of experience” but without giving all that away.

Are you new to doula-ing and don’t know what to write down on your resume or on your website to showcase your skills? We will discuss some categories from non-doula work that can be reflected in doula work. Kind of like, how can you take what you already know and are good at and add it into your doula business?

We love the give it your all energy and also the maybe kind of awkward energy. That’s not what we are talking about. More of like the please hire me, I really need you as a client like now energy. Today, we are discussing finding worth in finding clients that fit your energy and finding confidence in your abilities as an amazing doula.

This week’s hot question is why do we feel like we need to put things on sale or discount our packages? Your prices are set that way because it shows your worth, so why do we as small business owners feel like we need to lower our prices? Let’s instead discuss how we can have payment options or build our confidence to say these are our prices. 

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!