83. Feeling the Pressure to Certify as a Doula? Let's Chat About Balancing Certification and Personal Ethics as a Birthworker
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!
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!
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Are you ready to discover the game-changing strategies that will skyrocket your doula business and boost your sales like never before?
If your goal is to effortlessly make more money while positively impacting countless lives, then get out a pen and paper, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- Increasing your reach, influence, and revenue as a birthworker...
- Being more intentional with how you use your time in your business...
- Strategizing your next moves instead of just hoping for the best...
- ... and a whole lot more!
If you're tired of seeing others succeed in their doula businesses while you're struggling to gain traction, 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!
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84. How to Make Your Doula Instagram Go Viral, And Why It's Not As Great As You Think
Have you ever wondered if making your doula Instagram go viral is truly the ultimate goal for your birthworker journey?
If you’re ready to discover the truth about making your doula Instagram blow up and the unexpected consequences that come with it, then get out a pen and paper, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- Going viral as a doula does not necessarily translate to money in your pocket...
- Finding your people online vs ALL people(not everyone’s your dream doula client)...
- How to get better quality engagement on your doula Instagram posts...
- ... and a whole lot more!
If you're tired of dreaming about going viral on your doula Instagram, then you wanna listen up!
Resources mentioned:
Learn from my mentor, Amy Porterfield << Click that
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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