Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast

In this inspiring installment, Niamh engages in conversation with the remarkable Christine Staricka, IBCLC, as they delve into the art of becoming a sought-after speaker in the birth & postpartum world.

Christine, a seasoned International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and childbirth educator and the creator of the transformative "First 100 Hours Masterclass." which has has empowered countless professionals working with postpartum families to optimize early lactation, making her an authority in her field.

Not only is Christine an expert in her own right, but she's also the driving force behind Baby Café Bakersfield, California's inaugural licensed Baby Café, since 2014. As if that weren't enough, she hosts the Evolve Lactation Community, a membership and coaching program that nurtures aspiring and novice lactation consultants, is the host of the "Lactation Training Lab" podcast and serves as a faculty member at the prestigious GOLD Lactation Academy. In other words, when it comes to lactation, and speaking, Christine is the go-to source.

In this episode, Christine generously shares her invaluable insights on how she embarked on her speaking journey and spills the beans on the tips and tricks to secure speaking opportunities that'll have you booked solid. Whether you're a seasoned speaker looking to up your game or a novice eager to break into the world of birth & postpartum conferences, this episode is packed with wisdom that can elevate your speaking career.

Join us as we explore the importance of speaking, not just as a means to share knowledge but as a powerful tool to elevate your professional profile, reach a broader audience, and positively impact the lives of pregnant & postpartum families. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to step into the spotlight as a sought-after speaker!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field. Hit play, and let's dive into the world of speaking excellence with Christine Staricka.
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In this episode I chat with Emma Benyon about that often controversial topic of 'self care and what is it anyway? And what does is mean as a birth or postnatal worker? How can we make sure our tanks are full so we can continue to give to clients? And how do we even fit it in!? Emma breaks it all down for us and gives easy practical tools you can implement today.
Emma Benyon is a self-care and motherhood coach and educator, supporting busy mums who are juggling the school run with a job and building a business with the tools to be less overwhelmed and have more balance, energy and clarity.

Emma is mum to a six year old and a qualified NLP, mBIT and Practical Magic Coach and full time post 16 educator. She is the editor of Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and host of the Self Care and Motherhood Edit podcast. Her passion is to support busy mums to have more time and energy for the all the things they enjoy and to have the tools to support and nurture themselves.
Website - Emmabenyoncoaching.co.uk

Instagram - @emmabenyon.coach

Facebook - @emmabenyon.coach

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In this episode I talk about how it feels to take yourself way out of your comfort zone in relation to belief that you are worth it. have a listen

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In this episode Niamh chats with Mary Tighe, co-owner of Doulacare Ireland. Doulacare Ireland provide training to birth & postpartum doulas and also works together with over 40 Independent Doula Contractors who offer birth and postpartum support to families around Ireland.
Mary herself is an experienced birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding counsellor. She trained as a birth doula in 2006 and has since developed a special interest in supporting clients through Pregnancy Loss and VBAC birth. Mary’s dedication to her work has been recognised in her winning Doula of the Year in 2018.
In the episode we cover the challenges and benefits of transitioning from a solo doula to a partnership and a company, the importance of mentoring, to dealing with burnout, perimenopause and bringing in employees.
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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, host Niamh Cassidy delves into the world of blogging, uncovering its remarkable potential for birth workers looking to expand their businesses. Niamh explores the undeniable power of blogging in today's digital landscape. Despite the prevalence of social media, she highlights compelling statistics revealing that websites with blogs receive a significant 55% more traffic. Drawing from personal experience, Niamh emphasizes the enduring impact of well-crafted blog content, which continues to attract daily visitors even years after its publication. So if you're ready to fin out why you should be blogging, listen in now!

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