Ready to build your virtual doula business, but you’re not tech savvy? Don’t worry, you’re in good company. Here’s the truth: most of my clients consider themselves ‘not tech savvy’ and go on to build the virtual doula business of their dreams. There’s hope, I promise. And you don’t have to be tech savvy to help people virtually. But how can you do the next thing? You know, the thing that feels like an impossible mountain to climb? I got you. In this episode, you’ll learn how to approach each on...
Sep 21, 2021•20 min
The business birth story series continues with guest Sabrina Fletcher, the TFMR Doula and founding member of the Premier Coaching Center. Sabrina shares her personal story regarding TFMR (termination for medical reasons), and how the lack of support during such a traumatic time led her to bringing vital support to the TFMR community. You’ll hear more about how Sabrina has built a completely virtual doula business, serving families all over the world that have experienced TFMR, including both vir...
Sep 14, 2021•39 min
If you are a Doula business owner (or other birth business) that feels like you: need to be going 24/7, and value yourself based on performance, this episode is a must listen. I’ll share how I allowed myself rest last month, what was happening in my business while I wasn’t super active on social media, and how I worked through the societal conditioning that we are supposed to be “on” 24/7. In this episode, you’ll learn about the importance of rest in your business and the type of business to bui...
Sep 07, 2021•16 min
The business birth story series continues with guest Kristi Ramey, owner of Richmond Birth and Baby and member of the Premier Coaching Center. Kristi shares how she went from doula-ing informally for years to the decision to make her passion an official business in 2018. In just a few years since, she has pivoted to scale, created a hybrid birth business - offering both in-person and virtual services, grown her business to a team of 17, multiple six figures and has already served over 500 famili...
Aug 31, 2021•47 min
I cannot *wait* for you to hear Ailish’s business birth story! This week we are joined by guest Ailish Lewis, member of the Online Business School for Birth Professionals, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Virtual Doula, Childbirth Educator, Hypnobirthing Instructor and Gentle Sleep Coach (among other incredible talents). Ashley joined the Online Business School for Birth Professionals (formerly known as the Premier Coaching Center) in May of 2021, and three months later has quadrupled her income. ...
Aug 24, 2021•40 min
If the traditional role as a birth professional feels like it doesn't quite fit, you're in good company. In this episode, I'll explain how the stories of traditional roles have kept me playing small in motherhood and in starting my birth business. For many of us, the message is that the traditional role of a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, or any other title that falls under the category of birth professionals is the ‘right’ or ‘only’ way to do this work. My belief is that th...
Aug 17, 2021•28 min
Pivoting... again? Let's talk about how this may impact your birth business, and how you can prepare yourself. March of 2020 was a shock to the system for all of us. We ALL learned a lot, including that we’ve been sold a lie about traditional 9-5 jobs being ‘safe.’ It’s another one of those BS stories that we’ve been conditioned to believe throughout our lives. Here’s the thing - believing that traditional 9-5s are safe gives us a false sense of security. They never have been, and we saw that ov...
Aug 10, 2021•15 min
In this week's episode, you'll learn: What it looks like to be 100% behind your virtual doula support services The issue you may run into if you're questioning the value of virtual doula support How celebrities, birth workers and google are continuing to spread the word about virtual doula support What will happen to virtual doula support as the world reopens? How to move forward with virtual doula support services as one of your (many) offers in your birth business. >>> FREE Online Bus...
Aug 03, 2021•24 min
Let's celebrate the first annual Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Awareness (VBAC) Day together. Our goal is to raise awareness about VBAC, so that every person knows that VBAC is an option for many C-section parents. Here are four ways to celebrate VBAC Awareness Day on Social Media: 1. Create VBAC content (tag me @nichole_joy__ so that I can share). Examples: Share your story, VBAC facts, VBAC resources (my VBAC Prep Birth Course, local ICAN chapters, VBAC stories, etc), VBAC inspirational quotes ...
Jul 27, 2021•16 min
This bonus episode is brought to you from Instagram Live. Last week, Dr. Alexis Edwards and I did an IG Live on the topic of healing for business expansion. It was too good to leave on IG only, so my team pulled together to get it to you on the podcast asap. Dr. Alexis Edwards is the founder of the Expansion Principle Institute, Channel of The Expansion Principle (EP) vibrational technology, a Soul Coach, energy mastery mentor, author of the Expansion Principle Book and speaker. You can connect ...
Jul 24, 2021•53 min
If you've considered hiring support to help you build your birth business, congratulations! And also, I get that it can feel overwhelming. This week, I'm sharing tips based on my experience in hiring coaches, mentors and other service providers. >>> LAST CALL to join the Doulas in Business Mastermind - we start this week! <<<
Jul 20, 2021•27 min
The 'how I built this' series continues with Melissa Fernandez, Cirque du Soleil Acrobat turned Postpartum Doula and member of the Doulas in Business Mastermind. Melissa shares her story about leaving her dream career for her passion, the birth of the postpartum revolution. We share the story of how we met... on zoom, during a tornado! Our story is a great example of: the beauty of imperfection in business the importance of being human as a business owner letting your audience get to know you kn...
Jul 13, 2021•45 min
We are halfway through 2021, and 15 months after the big pivot. As the world begins to reopen, let's assess the status of your online doula business and where you desire to go. In this episode, I'll guide you through a check-in and recalibration. As you begin to return to “normal,” where will your virtual doula business land? How can you leverage the internet and social media to build the sustainable birth business that you desire? > The LAST round of the Doulas in Business Mastermind kicks o...
Jul 06, 2021•23 min
In this episode, we are joined by Alexandra Gatto, holistic birth doula and birth photographer. You'll learn how she built her birth business - during a pandemic! And, with two children under the age of 3 at home. Connect with Alexandra on Instagram at @alexandrawellnessdoula . > Apply for the LAST round of the Doulas in Business Mastermind <
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Here's a little story about the time that I created a $21 digital product that earned $13,000 in 6 months. But first, what's more important than money? The 719 Birth Business owners that purchased the Digital Doula's Content Toolkit are changing the way that they show up on social media and educate the collective birthing community. And that, THAT, is what really lights me up. In this week's episode, you'll learn: how money gets to be a byproduct of doing what you love, the 411 on pocket product...
Jun 15, 2021•30 min
What were you told about the need to be consistent in your doula business? Perhaps a social media expert told you that you need to be consistent, post several times per day to ‘beat the algorithm’, create loads of content constantly, show up DAILY, post weekly blogs, etc. In this episode, I'll share why this can be problematic, the truth about MY consistency and a peek behind the scenes in my own business. > Apply for the LAST round of the Doulas in Business Mastermind <...
Jun 08, 2021•20 min
It's hard to put the magic of this episode into words, so I'll do my best. This week we are joined by Elena LaKay, Clinical Sexologist and Reproductive Health Expert. Elena has channeled her specializations in body movement, herbal medicine, holistic healing therapies, and her professional doula practice into transformative programs that take her clients on a guided journey towards conscious living and sexual liberation. Her advocacy for reproductive health and justice, bodily autonomy, and self...
Jun 01, 2021•59 min
Last year for Doula Awareness Month (episode 13), the focus was education. Be sure to go back to episode 31 for 10 ways to educate during Doula Awareness Month. This year, the focus is on bringing more of YOU into your online presence. Going beyond educating, and getting personal. Don't worry, you don't have to share anything that you aren't comfortable with. In this episode, I'll give you 10 ideas for creating social media content for Doula Awareness Month that puts you at the forefront. Don't ...
May 25, 2021•22 min
If creating videos for your birth business freaks you out, you'll want to check this episode out. Here's what you'll learn: Why is video important, especially in the online space? How can video help your online audience connect with you? My story about the early days of creating video content How to decide if you should start making videos. Tips and strategy for creating video content for social media >>> Hang out with me on Instagram <<<...
May 18, 2021•22 min
In this episode, you'll hear from two Doulas that have taken their businesses virtual, and are supporting families all over the world. They also happen to be members of the Premier Coaching Center, and share how they've used what they learned to build their dream business. >>> Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the Premier Coaching Center for Birth Pros <<<
May 11, 2021•1 hr
