Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs

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109. Help Your Clients Avoid Repeat Cesareans with VBAC Expert Hannah Gill Jan 10, 2024

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Have you ever wondered how birth doulas can empower their clients to navigate vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) confidently?

If you're ready to discover strategies that can help your clients avoid unnecessary repeat cesareans and embrace the birth journey they desire, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

Today I'm joined by Hannah Gill from Ebb and Flow Birth Co., who is sharing her insight and experience from helping her clients navigate VBACs.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

How mastering VBAC support can elevate your career as a doula to new heights…
Why the right communication strategies are the key to success for any birth doula focusing on VBAC...
The truth about the doula's role in changing the narrative around repeat cesareans and VBAC...
… and a whole lot more!

If you’re tired of feeling helpless in guiding clients through repeat cesareans, then you wanna listen up!

Get the VBAC resource for new doulas >> Click here!

Visit Hannah's website: ebbandflowbirthco.com

Listen to Hannah's Podcast: The Ebb And Flow Birth Show

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

108. How To Create Doula Packages That Lead To Amazing Results For Your Clients Jan 05, 2024

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Have you ever questioned what separates a good birth doula package from a great one in terms of client satisfaction and results?

If you are ready to discover the secret ingredient in doula packages that consistently leads to extraordinary outcomes for new mothers, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

Every Friday, I answer your biggest questions right here on the podcast.

The 3 questions we answer in today’s episode are:

How do I decide what to include in my doula packages?
How many different packages should I have?
How do I make my services stand out in a crowded market?

To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.

Resources mentioned:

>> Learn more about Birthworker Academy, our comprehensive doula training certification program!

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

107. Bringing Nuance Back To Birth With Victoria From Mother Well Jan 03, 2024

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Have you noticed that both moms AND birthworkers are super divided on a few hot topics?

If you're tired of seeing birth as "black or white" and ready to fully embrace the grey (or the beautiful rainbows, LOL), then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

Today, I'm joined by Victoria Wilson fromMother Well.

Victoria has practiced for nearly a decade; in her current iteration of business, she focuses attention on ways to make it easier to be a great doula. Victoria has incorporated lessons learned over the years into her signature product Birth Doula Client Workbook, plus a growing collection of online templates and classes for doulas.

Follow Victoria on Instagram: @motherwelldoula

Listen to the Doula Well Podcast

Visit Victoria's Website: motherwelldoula.com

Resources mentioned:

>> Save your spot at my upcoming business masterclass for new AND experienced doulas!

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

106. Mapping Our The Year And Planning Your 2024 Goals For Your Doula Business Dec 29, 2023

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Is your #1 goal of 2024 to grow your doula business?

If yes, and you're ready to hit the ground running, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

Every Friday, I answer your biggest questions right here on the podcast.

The 3 questions we answer in today’s episode are:

How should I go about things like freebies, workshops, paid ebooks, mini-courses, and a big childbirth course?
Any suggestions on what I can do to grow so that I can step back into my role as CEO and overseer?
What are a few Podcasts you love to listen to? Why? And what have you learned from them?

To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.

If you're tired of doing "all the things" in your doula business, then you wanna listen up!

Resources Mentioned:

>> Check out the Doulapreneur Method, our A-Z business course for birthworkers.

>> Join the Birthworker Community to get coached by me every week!

>> Listen to my top 2 favorite podcasts... Not For Lazy Marketers with Emily Hirsh and The Game with Alex Hormozi

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

105. These 5 Things Are Holding You Back From Finding Success in Your Doula Business Dec 27, 2023

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Are you determined to leave a legacy through your passion for birth and grow your doula business like never before?

If you want to avoid the struggle and find true success as a birthworker, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

In this episode, we dive into the following:

Why embracing technology can revolutionize your doula services...
The unexpected skill every successful birth doula masters...
My top strategies for overcoming common challenges faced by nearly every doula...
… and a whole lot more!

If you're tired of hitting roadblocks in your journey to becoming a successful doula, then you wanna listen up!

Resources mentioned:

>> Join the Birthworker Community and save 50% THIS WEEK ONLY!

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

104. Starting a Podcast, Growing Your Doula Business on Instagram, and Creating Pregnancy Freebies! Dec 22, 2023

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If you're getting serious about growing your doula business (in person AND online), then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

Every Friday, I answer your biggest questions right here on the podcast.

The 3 questions we answer in today’s episode are:

Where is a good place to start to get my podcast going?
What is your opinion on follow-trains? Have you ever participated in those?
I'm just not getting many sign-ups to my freebie; how do I know when it's time to make a new one?

To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.

Resources mentioned:

>> Join the Birthworker Coaching Community!

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

103. Fat Bias In Birth & Breaking The Stigma with Michelle Mayefske From Fat And Pregnant Dec 20, 2023

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Are you ready to discover how birthworkers are revolutionizing the journey of pregnancy and birth for individuals of all sizes?

If you want to help your clients stay empowered, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

Today, I'm joined by Michelle Mayefske from "Fat and Pregnant," who's sharing her insight and experience from years of navigating fat-stigma in the medical system.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

Why understanding fat bias in birth is crucial for every birth doula...
How a birthworker's approach can transform the birth experience for plus-sized mothers...
The top strategies for birth doulas to support body diversity in their practice...
… and a whole lot more!

Follow Michelle on Instagram: @fat.and.pregnant

Visit her website: www.fatandpregnant.com

Resources mentioned:

Join our Doula Training Program > Birthworker Academy

Join the Birthworker Community Membership > Click here!

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

102. Setting Boundaries Around Birth Doula Support, Promoting Your Affiliate Links, and Choosing a Freebie Topic Dec 15, 2023

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Have you ever wondered how to set better boundaries, make commission on your favorite products, attract more clients, or boost your doula business with the perfect freebie?

Every Friday, I answer your biggest questions right here on the podcast.

The 3 questions we answer in today’s episode are:

How to set boundaries around the time length you can attend a birth…
How to turn your product recommendations into a checklist that you can make $ on…
How to choose a freebie that will resonate with your community and bring in leads…

To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.

If you're tired of not knowing what to do next, then you wanna listen up!

Resources mentioned:

>> Check out our freebie (the one that still works after 2 years!): www.birthworker.com/grow

>> Get coached LIVE: Birthworker Community Membership

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

101. 3 Secrets For Creating A Strong Brand Identity As a Doula Dec 13, 2023

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Have you been trying to create a strong brand identity as a birth doula but feeling like something crucial is missing?

If you’re to unlock the key elements that will elevate your birthworker brand and make it unforgettable, then get out a pen and paper, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we dive into the following:

Why brand identity goes far beyond aesthetics and appearance…
How focusing LESS energy on your brand might actually help you...
The key steps to ramp up your consistency and kiss perfectionism goodbye...
… and a whole lot more!

If you want to build a strong brand without overthinking the process, you’ll want to listen up!

Resources mentioned:

>> The Doulapreneur Method

>> Free Masterclass: The 3 Secrets to Growing a Wildly Successful Doula Business

>> Meet Kearah, a student in the Doulapreneur Method

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

100. I'm Celebrating 100 Episodes And Sharing My Best Podcasting Strategies (Plus a Giveaway!) Dec 08, 2023

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Today, we're diving into all of my lessons from not only launching the #1 podcast for doulas — but also making it all the way to 100 episodes...

Plus, we're doing a special giveaway to celebrate making it to 100 episodes!

If you've been a long-time listener or want to hear how I've created a successful podcast, get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!

In this episode, we dive into the following:

The breakthrough moment that transformed my podcast...
How my podcast surpassed 90k downloads against all expectations...
Tackling the toughest challenges in doula podcasting and emerging stronger...
… and a whole lot more!

Resources mentioned:

>> Enter our 100th Episode $100 Giveaway! Submit your review at www.birthworker.com/review

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

If you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

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