The Business Birth Story series is back! This time you’ll meet Darcy Sauers, commonly known as ‘Doula Darcy’ on the interwebs. Darcy shares her story of leaving a fancy NYC marketing career to pursue her passion in the postpartum world. Then, she shares how she had to learn how to market her new postpartum doula business, leaning back on what she learned in her former marketing career. After about nine years as a postpartum doula, in 2019, Darcy realized the need to teach other doulas how to mar...
Nov 15, 2023•46 min•Ep. 192
This episode explores the time commitment, benefits, and strategies for successful podcasting, emphasizing how podcasting fosters deeper connections with the audience, offers lasting legacy content, and allows for efficient repurposing on social media. Inside, you’ll hear my perspective on various aspects of starting a podcast and I’ll address topics from entrepreneurs considering podcasting, including: Time Commitment: The time commitment for a podcast can vary, with episodes ranging from as sh...
Nov 08, 2023•20 min•Ep. 191
In this episode, you’ll hear what I told my client (about marketing) who can’t stand social media. First, it’s important to know that enjoying and being good at social media is NOT a requirement for successful online marketing. If social media isn’t your thing, you’ll still learn more about alternative ways to market your business online, so that people can continue to ‘feel you,’ even when you’re not physically present. Your in-person networking efforts are incredible, AND can be limiting if no...
Oct 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 190
With six years of online business (and 4 years podcasting) under my belt, I’ve had a wide variety of both DIY and outsource experiences. While this episode discusses the right time to DIY your podcast vs. the right time to outsource your podcast, you can apply the messages to almost any project in your business. Below are the episode details. Enjoy! Segment 1: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Podcast A personal story about how my podcasting microphone collected dust for 18 months before I st...
Oct 21, 2023•18 min•Ep. 189
In this podcast episode, we’ll explore the world of podcasting, its origins, aligned reasons for starting a podcast and how to monetize your podcast. The Origin of Podcasting You’ll learn a brief history of the term "podcast," explaining that it's a combination of "broadcast" and either "play on demand" or "portable on demand." Statistics on Podcasting You’ll hear some statistics about the podcasting industry, specifically that approximately 90 million Americans are weekly podcast listeners, and...
Oct 18, 2023•19 min•Ep. 188
The original plan was to kickoff the Podcast Curious series this week. Given what’s happening in Israel right now, instead this episode is a gift to you. Join me for a guided meditation and energy healing transmission to help you heal your throat chakra, speak your truth and express yourself. In this episode, I’ll address the personal impact of the ongoing conflict in Israel and my dream of true peace on earth. And, I’ll challenge you to rethink the notion of ownership over Earth and control ove...
Oct 13, 2023•23 min•Ep. 187
In the episode, you'll hear 7 minutes from the 2.5 hour training, Energetic Business Foundation. The goal of this audio training is to help you get crystal clear on your business mission, so that it's easy as f for you to make decisions & strategize. The full audio training (with video option) is available here: https://nicholejoy.kartra.com/page/free_ebf Additional links: DIY Podcasting Course (be the first to know!): https://nicholejoy.kartra.com/page/DIYPodcastWaitlist Private podcasting ...
Oct 09, 2023•13 min•Ep. 186
This week, you’ll hear my personal journey from running to walking, both in pregnancy and in business. Join me, as I discuss how I’m approaching Q4, releasing the fear of falling behind, and embracing the slower & more potent entrepreneurial life. In this episode, I invite you to step into the power of walking your own path, and move with intentional energy. Tune in now on all podcast platforms. Ways to work with Nichole Joy: DIY Podcasting Course (be the first to know!): https://nicholejoy....
Oct 02, 2023•15 min•Ep. 185
In this episode, we explore the concept of "shitty" courses and books, and how they can serve as catalysts for our own creative journeys. You’ll hear my personal experience of reading a book that didn't resonate with me, but sparked the inspiration to create my own audiobook shortly after. Then, let’s go deep on what might be "shitty" for one person could be the key to unlocking creative potential for another. Highlights of the episode: 1. The Confidence Boost: a personal story about the time th...
Sep 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 184
Let’s talk promises on the internet of rapid financial success, whether certain courses live up to said promises, and how to add one word to your perspective and open up to magical possibilities. In this episode, you’ll hear: My perspective on digital courses and some creators’ grand claims. The only promises I think we should be making in our business - integrity, reliability, and standing by our word. Caution around the sketch factor in making promises about outcomes and results, particularly ...
Sep 18, 2023•14 min
Let’s talk promises on the internet of rapid financial success, whether certain courses live up to said promises, and how to add one word to your perspective and open up to magical possibilities. In this episode, you’ll hear: My perspective on digital courses and some creators’ grand claims. The only promises I think we should be making in our business - integrity, reliability, and standing by our word. Caution around the sketch factor in making promises about outcomes and results, particularly ...
Sep 18, 2023•15 min•Ep. 183
In this episode, you’ll hear a bit of my personal journey over the past 18 months. More specifically, how I have been processing a recurring pattern in my life. Through my real-life example, I’ll explain the distinction between transactional relationships (i.e. buying a book), and heart-centered connections, often formed with clients, mentors, or other service providers. Then, I’ll challenge you to take a look at your beliefs about what constitutes a ‘professional’ relationship, and how that rel...
Sep 14, 2023•11 min•Ep. 182
In this episode, you’ll hear a bit of my personal journey over the past 18 months. More specifically, how I have been processing a recurring pattern in my life. Through my real-life example, I’ll explain the distinction between transactional relationships (i.e. buying a book), and heart-centered connections, often formed with clients, mentors, or other service providers. Then, I’ll challenge you to take a look at your beliefs about what constitutes a ‘professional’ relationship, and how that rel...
Sep 10, 2023•13 min•Ep. 182
You’re invited to the Birthworker Retreat in Clearwater, Florida, this January! Meet your retreat hosts: Nichole Joy, Darcy Sauers, Kaitlin McGreyes and Jodi Congdon. Join us for a conversation on: The benefits of being away from your usual environment to work on your business, gain clarity, and find inspiration. The energy and motivation of gathering with other birth workers. How & why healing is so important to building the sustainable business of your dreams, that fits your life. The valu...
Jun 12, 2023•30 min
Be honest - how do you assess people online, when you’re scoping them out? I had a very interesting conversation with a young man from Ireland on my plane ride back from London. He was a centennial approximately 23 years old, and we got into the topic of metaphysics and spirituality. He mentioned that he was interested to know more about these topics and so I ended up referring him to somebody I know. I gave him the Instagram account, and gave a quick disclaimer: I told him that this lady is not...
May 31, 2023•13 min
Yes, you read that correctly. I took my 70-year old dad to the Beyonce concert in Wales, UK! In this episode, you’ll hear about our trip, including how we manifested a flight upgrade, my dad falling in love with several women in a few days, and the backstory to all of this time of our lives. And here’s the thing - this episode isn’t just about a concert. It’s about: modeling what a healthy adult child and elderly parent can look like, modeling celebrating ourselves as mothers for our children, a...
May 26, 2023•31 min
Have you watched the Fair Play documentary on Netflix yet? Admittedly I only half watched, but that was all I needed for my takeaway: The most important piece (for me) is that society is beginning to recognize the mothers’ (sometimes) unpaid contributions to the family: the physical & mental load. For example, remembering the groceries, who has clean uniforms for tomorrow, what extras to pack for each kid, snack bags etc. And for that alone, good job “Fair Play.” Progress! What’s next? In th...
May 16, 2023•18 min
The conversation on conscious motherhood continues. In this episode, you’ll meet AmyLee Westervelt, mother of 5, author of “The Colors Inside of Me,” and MLM executive turned spiritual coach. You’ll hear AmyLee’s journey from a multiple six-figure career with an MLM company, to prioritizing her family and starting her spiritual coaching career. AmyLee shares how she applies her expertise in human design to parenting & homeschooling all five of her children, one of whom has a genetic disorder...
May 09, 2023•47 min
In this episode, you’ll meet Vivienne Gerard, Mother of two, Scribe, Guide, and Energy Healer. You’ll hear Vivienne’s personal experiences that led her to learning more about reading energy, and she explains the concept of soul contracts between babies and mothers, how our souls get to choose to come into human bodies on Earth, and how we also get to choose our Mothers and Fathers for our human experience. In this episode , you’ll learn about: The concept of "soul speak" sessions for parents who...
May 01, 2023•42 min
As much as possible, I try to avoid sharing intimate and personal details of my kids’ experience, but I also want to share the most incredible, life changing fit that I’ve given to my children–and that gift is ME! As I stepped into the role of motherhood, I realized that the motherhood narrative on the streets didn’t resonate with me. The whole “martyr mother” and “mommy needs more wine” persona did not land with me at all. And because nothing seemed to click at that moment, I looked for more to...
Apr 25, 2023•35 min
You know how those people that come into your life, where the conversation just flows and things just instantly connect? That is Kaitlin McGray for me. Kaitlin is the founder of Be Her Village where they create registries for pregnant people, to have doula services, postpartum doula, birth doulas, lactation consultants, and other services so that mothers can have all kinds of support while connecting birth professionals with mothers who are pregnant. In this episode, we dove deep into: How she’s...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min
I get it - you want someone to create your content for you. You’re busy as F, you have A LOT of life going on, and it takes SO much of your time. I hear you, I really do. With new AI (artificial intelligence) tools, content outsourcing may now be within reach. In this episode, you’ll hear another perspective regarding the ‘right time’ to outsource your content creation. Join me for a dive deep into: My honest thoughts on Chat GPT and other AI tools to help (not substitute!) your content creation...
Apr 11, 2023•22 min
What you appreciate the MOST about my content: it’s authentic, real, transparent, valuable, it’s YOU. First, thank you. As a digital creator and entrepreneur, that is one of the highest compliments that you can give me. You see me! And, again, you’ve inspired an episode. In this episode, you’ll learn: more about what it means to be authentic two steps toward being more authentic in your content. The difference between authentic vulnerability and forced vulnerability Boundaries while being authen...
Apr 04, 2023•34 min
Here’s my dirty little batch secret… I don’t. In this week’s episode, you’ll hear a bit about my content creation process. Someone in my community wrote in my content survey that I am a “master batcher,” when the truth is that I don’t batch. I used to try to batch content, even dreamt of having a complete content plan for months in advance–but my creative energy just doesn’t come through on demand. In this episode, you’ll hear my actual process, so that you can try on an alternative method, as y...
Mar 28, 2023•16 min
In this week’s episode, I want to talk about a concept that has come up for me and for a lot of the people in my community. And that is this feeling like there's a disconnect, there's something that feels not quite like it's clicking in your business and it feels like a dark night of the entrepreneurial soul. These are the moments when you wake up and realize that something about your business or something about the way that you've been doing business, feels like it's just not working and you ju...
Mar 21, 2023•29 min
I am thrilled to introduce you to my dear friend, and personal face reader, Elisabeth Spears. In this episode, we talked about all things face readings, how trauma AND healing show up on your face, what some of your lines and wrinkles actually mean, and how healing is an incredibly viable alternative to botox and other face fillers. Also, don’t skip the important message in the beginning. I found it fascinating that my audience asked me several times what skincare products I use - since I defini...
Mar 14, 2023•49 min
As kids, we learned a lot about leadership, what it means to exhibit qualities of a leader, to lead others effectively, and to be a guide to our classmates or to our siblings. Here’s the gap: our education system fell short at teaching us how to lead ourselves. We’ve been conditioned to do exactly what and when to do certain things, with little to no wiggle room for us to practice self-leadership. As we got older, this programming translates into us clocking in and out of our day jobs. And we se...
Mar 07, 2023•23 min
Since when is change, wishy-washy, bad? Since childhood, societal conditioned has told us that we should decide what we want to do when we grow up, and stick to that one thing. Our grandparents did it, our parents did it, but I don't think that's where we're going anymore. I don't think that that's the life that we're supposed to live right now. I don't think we're supposed to do the same thing forever and ever and ever, amen. So if change is calling you, permission granted to make the change, w...
Feb 28, 2023•11 min
This week, I am honored to introduce you to my client, Bridget Michael. Bridget is the founder of Deu Doulas in Germany and Spain and has been attending births as a birth doula since 2006. She has worked hard to train doulas and her stories of her early days of marketing are particularly inspiring. She is a true powerhouse and is making a movement in Europe with doulas. We met in 2020, and by then she had already been in the birth industry for more than a decade. And when we started working toge...
Feb 21, 2023•34 min
What does it mean to be a heart-centered entrepreneur? First let’s go back to our first heart experience - in the womb. In Joseph Pearce’s book Evolution's End, Pearce explains that a few days after conception, a clump of vibrating cells form what will become the baby's heart. The heart is the first organ to form, and the vibrating cells tune to the mother's heartbeat, and to her breath. Then after the baby is born, we naturally hold the baby on our left side, even when you're right-handed. The ...
Feb 14, 2023•18 min
