
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
Kyleigh Banks — The Autonomy Mommy
Turn your passion for birth into an incredibly successful doula career that allows you to quit your day job, stay home with your kids, and make a lasting impact on the world.
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166. How to Find Your Voice as a Doula and Use It with Confidence with Lisa Vee
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
03/12/25 • 41 min
Have you ever wondered how finding your unique voice as a birth doula could transform your business and client relationships?
If you’re ready to learn how to confidently use your voice in your doula practice, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- The powerful impact of discovering and embracing your authentic voice as a birth doula...
- Why using your voice confidently is essential for setting boundaries and guiding your clients...
- How to hone and amplify your voice in a way that builds trust and authority with your clients...
- ... and a whole lot more!
If you’re tired of feeling uncertain about how to assert your voice and step fully into your role as a doula, then you wanna listen up!
To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.
Follow Lisa on Instagram: @thelisavee
Listen to Lisa's Podcast: Loud Mouth Lisa
Snag Lisa's Freebie: 3 Must-Ask Consult Questions for Doulas
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And 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.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

31. Do You Need a Doula Certification to be Considered an Expert? A Chat with Emily Edwards From The Good Birth Co.
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
02/01/23 • 38 min
Ever wonder if doula certifications are really necessary to attend births or be a birthworker? Or what a doula’s “scope of practice” is?
In this episode, Emily Edwards and I will be talking about doula advocacy and certification.
Emily Edwards RN BScN is the visionary behind The Good Birth Co.; a virtual space offering birth experience consulting, processing services, and birth trauma prevention training. She helps people create the birth experience they want or process the one that they didn’t.
Emily brings years of healthcare education experience to be able to offer advocacy training for birth professionals and care partners to help prevent birth trauma.
Follow Emily on Instagram @thegoodbirthco
Visit Emily’s website: thegoodbirthco.com
Get on the waitlist for the Childbirth Educator Training (on presale from February 6th-10th)!
Are you feeling the call to Birthwork? I’ve got you covered! DM me “Impact” on Instagram and I’ll share the details on how to get started.
Ready to turn your in-person doula business into a crazy successful online business, too? I’ve got you. Click here and join me inside the Birthworker Membership.
Don’t forget to check out the blog post at www.birthworker.com/31 or follow along over on Instagram @theautonomymommy or @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. After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!
Are you feeling the call to Birthwork? I’ve got you covered! DM me “Impact” on Instagram and I’ll share the details on how to get started.
Ready to turn your in-person doula business into a crazy successful online business, too? I’ve got you. Click here and join me inside the Birthworker Membership.
Don’t forget to check out the blog post at www.birthworker.com/blog or follow along over 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.
After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

158: How Birthworkers Can Bridge the Gap in Breastfeeding Support with Kassi Reyes
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
02/12/25 • 30 min
Have you ever wondered how birthworkers can play a bigger role in bridging the gap in breastfeeding support?
If you’re ready to learn how doulas and birthworkers can better support breastfeeding families, then get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- The biggest gaps in breastfeeding support that birthworkers can help fill...
- Why having a strong foundation in lactation knowledge can set you apart as a doula...
- How to confidently guide clients through common breastfeeding challenges...
- ... and a whole lot more!
If you’re tired of seeing families struggle with breastfeeding due to a lack of proper support, then you wanna listen up!
To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.
>> Grab Kassi's free guide for doulas > www.kassireyes.com/guide
>> Watch Kassi's free workshop > www.kassireyes.com/birthworker
>> Check out her YouTube channel > www.youtube.com/@KassiReyes
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And 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.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

1. Do These 4 Things to Build A Sustainable Doula Business
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
06/19/22 • 30 min
Have you ever wondered how to grow a sustainable doula business beyond just supporting births in person?
If you’ve been curious about how to have a bigger impact in the birth community (and make more money at the same time...) then get out a pen and paper, this episode is for you!
Before you listen, take a second to think about your favorite birth educators and influencers... because what you’re about to learn in this episode is something that ALL OF THEM are doing.
That's right, we are diving into the 4 totally different ways to build a burnout-proof career as a birthworker, so you won’t ever have to quit and go back to your other job.
Press play so you can learn how to set yourself up for a successful doula business from day one.
Check out this episode’s blog post at www.birthworker.com/blog or follow along over on Instagram @theautonomymommy and @birthworkerpodcast
Ready to turn your passion for birth into a crazy successful doula career? I’ve got you. Click here and join me inside Birthworker Academy.
If this episode lights you up, I’d love it if you’d rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from. After you review the show, snap a pic, upload it here, and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And 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.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

24. Starting (and Closing) a Doula Agency with Erica Arsenault
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
01/11/23 • 68 min
FUN FACT: Doula agencies are not for everyone.
In this episode, Erica Arsenault and I will discuss what it’s like to run a successful doula agency, but still decide to shut it down.
Erica is the founder of “The Rising.” She is a birth doula, childbirth educator, and mother of two. She weaves childbirth education, yoga techniques, and prenatal doula visits all together for her doula clients. She also hosts a community called “The Mother Club,” which is a virtual community for women deep in the love of motherhood.
Press play, so you can learn how to stand out in the *sea of doulas* without comparing yourself to other birthworkers.
Follow Erica on Instagram @therising.doula
You can connect with Erica at www.therisgingdoula.com and check out her newest creation: Doula Agency Founders Lab at www.therisingdoula.com/lab
Are you feeling the call to Birthwork? I’ve got you covered! DM me “Impact” on Instagram and I’ll share the details on how to get started.
Ready to turn your in-person doula business into a crazy successful online business, too? I’ve got you. Click here and join me inside the Birthworker Membership.
Don’t forget to check out the blog post at www.birthworker.com/24 or follow along over on Instagram @theautonomymommy or @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. After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And 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.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

72. Your Doula Business and Your Relationship: How to Find Balance When Your Partner Isn't on Board
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
06/30/23 • 29 min
Have you ever wondered how to bridge the gap between your dedication to being a doula and your partner's reservations, creating a space where both your business and your relationship can flourish?
If you are ready to discover the secrets of maintaining a thriving doula business while also nurturing a strong and supportive relationship, even when your partner doesn't fully understand your role as a birth worker, 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:
- Are giveaways a good method to grow my social media following as a doula?
- What should I include in my "birth bag" for attending births as a doula?
- What should you do if your husband/partner isn't on board with your doula business replacing your corporate income?
To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.
If you're tired of feeling like your doula business and relationship are constantly at odds, then you wanna listen up!
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And 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.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

83. Feeling the Pressure to Certify as a Doula? Let's Chat About Balancing Certification and Personal Ethics as a Birthworker
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
08/08/23 • 17 min
Have you ever felt torn between getting certified as a doula and staying true to your personal values as a birthworker?
If you’ve wondered how to honor your values and aspirations as a doula while navigating the path to certification, 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:
- What is your process for coming up with a business name?
- Would you risk losing the doula certification that allows you to accept insurance to stand behind your beliefs surrounding birth?
- How would you market a non-traditional offer?
To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.
If you're tired of feeling torn between getting certified as a doula and staying true to your personal ethics, then you wanna listen up!
Resources mentioned:
Check out Birthworker Academy > www.birthworker.com/academy
Jump on Zoom with me (or someone from our team!) to chat about your next best step > www.birthworker.com/breakthrough
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And 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.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

85. Can Email Lists Really Transform Your Doula Business?
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
08/11/23 • 24 min
Have you ever wondered how an email list could be the game-changer your doula business has been waiting for?
If you’re ready to learn how growing your email list could elevate your birth business to new heights of success and impact, 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:
- What are my thoughts on doula partnerships...
- Do you really need an email list if you don’t plan to sell online...
- Does your ebook need the same launch process as a course...
To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.
If you're tired of struggling to reach your full potential as a doula, then you wanna listen up!
Resources mentioned:
Free Resource: 13 Ways to Make Money WIthout Being On Call
Get AirTable for FREE > click here!
Join our Birthworker Community Membership > www.birthworker.com/join-community
Get more support inside The Doulapreneur Method
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And 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.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

99. Navigating Birth Team Dynamics… Doulas, and Midwives, and Mothers-in-law… Oh My!
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
12/06/23 • 37 min
Have you ever wondered how a birth doula can navigate complex team dynamics to ensure a harmonious birthing experience?
If you're ready to uncover the secrets of successful birth team collaboration from an experienced doula's viewpoint, get out a pen and paper; this episode is for you!
Today, I'm joined by Shoshana Steiner from The Embracing Birth Podcast, who is sharing their insight and experience from giving birth to TEN babies and supporting countless births as a doula and birth educator.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- Our best tips for conflict resolution in the birth room...
- Balancing advocacy and teamwork as a doula...
- Creating a supportive birth team environment without outcasting the other birth team members...
- ... and a whole lot more!
If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of birth team dynamics, then you wanna listen up!
Follow Shoshana Steiner on Instagram: @shoshanasteiner
Visit Shoshana's website: www.embracingyourbirth.com
Resources mentioned:
>> Get 15% off Shoshana's Birth Team course. Use the code BIRTHWORKER15
>> Sign up for my FREE training at www.growmydoulabusiness.com
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And 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.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!

46. How to Offer Scholarships for Your Doula Services
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs
03/24/23 • 20 min
Are you looking for a sustainable way to give your clients scholarships for your doula services and childbirth education programs?
If you’ve been wondering how to serve women who might not be able to afford a birth doula, purchase childbirth education, or invest in any other of your other doula services, 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:
- What is your favorite type of long-form doula content from a creator's standpoint versus a consumer's standpoint?
- What do you do to get back on track in your doula business when you get totally derailed with life? What tips do you have for resetting and refocusing?
- I feel really led to provide scholarships for my birth doula services, but how do I make it work?
To submit a question for next week’s podcast, click here.
Press play so you can learn how to grow your doula business to levels of success you’ve only dreamed of!
Resources mentioned:
Are you feeling the call to Birthwork? I’ve got you covered! DM me “Impact” on Instagram and I’ll share the details on how to get started.
Ready to turn your in-person doula business into a crazy successful online business, too? I’ve got you. Click here and join me inside the Birthworker Membership.
Don’t forget to check out the blog post at www.birthworker.com/46 or follow along over on Instagram @theautonomymommy or @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. After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!
Additional Resources You'll LOVE...
When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!
Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.
And 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.
After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!
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How many episodes does Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs have?
Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs currently has 174 episodes available.
What topics does Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Doula, Midwife, Podcasts, Business, Birth and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs?
The episode title '20. How (and When) to Host Your First Paid Workshop as a Doula with Sarah Temte' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs?
The average episode length on Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs is 29 minutes.
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Episodes of Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs are typically released every 5 days.
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The first episode of Birthworker Podcast — The Business Podcast for Doula Entrepreneurs was released on Jun 19, 2022.
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