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In this episode of Birth Boss Society,  I'm chatting with Melenie Duval, owner of The Goodnight Baby Co, about what it really takes to grow your doula business to a place of ultimate happiness, satisfaction and financial abundance. You'll hear us give specifics on when it's time to delegate the bigger decisions, how you go about it and what it means for your future freedom. You'll also hear Melenie shout out the Birth Boss CEO Summit, the place where she met the right people, figured out what she wanted out of her business, got some harsh (but constructive!) criticism, and finally started making big moves! Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit  You can find more about Melenie: https://www.goodnightbabymt.com/ Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode, I share my top five reasons why transitioning from being a solo doula business to an agency model benefits everyone it touches! It will positively impact your income, perinatal community, life/work balance, doula community and client experience... and so many other things that it's too much to mention! Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode of Birth Boss Society, Kelly Sandler, founder of Aspire To Be, shares her journey from being a burnt out mom to achieving balance and peace. We talk about 3 common attributes leading to mom burnout: Not asking for help, self abandonment and inability to regulate emotions.  It’s so easy to get lost in the chaos of motherhood! Too often we forget to care for ourselves while we care for our kids, clients, family, home and career. Kelly reminds us that self-care is not selfish... it’s necessary! Find more about Kelly: IG: @kellysandler_aspiretobellc Website: https://www.aspiretobellc.com Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode I chat with the president of CAPPA, Prinscilla Moore, about the major transformation that CAPPA has recently gone through and the upcoming CAPPA Convening 2026 in Philadelphia at the end of July. While we were talking about those two major topics, we sprinkled in our feelings about the value of certification, why we need community, and the importance of continuous learning in the perinatal field. Join me at the CAPPA Convening 2026:  Register for a CAPPA training and be a part of this incredible community: www.cappa.net  Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode of the Birth Boss Society podcast, I welcome Danielle Hayden, CEO of Kickstart Accounting Inc., to discuss the crucial role of financial literacy in your perinatal business.  Coupled with accurate bookkeeping, preventing common pitfalls and strategic money management, we explore how understanding your numbers and establishing healthy financial habits can transform your business from surviving to THRIVING!  Find Danielle Hayden here: Website: www.kickstartaccountinginc.com Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode, I share simple and practical ways to stay organized in your business when you serve more than one audience and have multiple revenue streams in the perinatal space. From splitting those audiences on social media to financial organization and exit strategies, I talk about how to figure ways to build a sustainable and memorable brand that can still heavily represent your core values, but not rely on your face and personality to thrive.  The hosts upcoming events:  The Birth Boss CEO Summit (April 10–12 in Boston) https://www.hiptoheart.com/birth-boss-ceo-summit Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode, The Doula Darcy and I explore how attending in-person events is the best way to get (and stay!) motivated and why its essential for business growth, personal development, and community building.  We also share insights from our own experiences attending and hosting retreats, summits and conferences and highlight the importance of face-to-face connections, learning from failures, and investing in yourself. The hosts upcoming events:  The Birth Boss CEO Summit (April 10–12 in Boston) https://www.hiptoheart.com/birth-boss-ceo-summit Maine Retreat for members of My Doula Village (May 2026) https://douladarcy.com/doula-retreat-maine The Birthworker Retreat - (January 2027 in Clearwater, FL) https://douladarcy.com/the-birthworker-retreats    Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode of the Birth Boss Society podcast, I will share with you the reasons why you should be thinking about creating an online membership community... and they may not be what you think! I outline the goals of community building, including growing your network, providing support and resources, and creating additional scalable revenue streams. Bonus: I'll tell you all about my personal journey in creating the Birth Boss Society and how it has become one of my business's biggest assets. Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode of the Birth Boss Society podcast, I share why it's so important to continuously track both quantitative and qualitative performance metrics in your agency to stay current and accurate on the health of your business. As agency owners, we often start strong with organization and tracking, but it’s easy to lose momentum.  By keeping an organized record of KPIs, you can make informed decisions at all times.  By focusing on productivity, revenue, client feedback and team member dynamics, agency owners can create a thriving (and headache free!) business model. Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode of the Birth Boss podcast, host Jodi Congdon sits down with Kathleen Lawson, a small business consultant and growth strategist, about the essential foundations of starting and growing a business. We start with the importance of hiring the right people, which is not always easy!   Throughout the episode, Kathleen talks about the necessity of having standardized processes in place to make delegating easier and the significance of understanding the return on investment when making hiring decisions.  She also gives great information to help figure out which positions are the best to hire for and which tasks are the ones we continue to take on. Our conversation also touches on effective marketing strategies, the value of networking and referrals, and the importance of aligning values when hiring. We conclude with shared insights on the importance of self-awareness in business and the mantra of "measure twice, cut once" as a guiding principle for entrepreneurs. You can find Kathleen at: Website: https://kathleen-lawson.com/ IG: @kathleenlawsonstrategist Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode of the Birth Boss podcast, host Jodi Congdon interviews Dr. Sarah Mitchell, a chiropractor, sleep consultant, author, course creator and master of the  CEO lifestyle. We start by going through the evolution of Dr. Sarah's business and how she developed (and perfected!) her boundaries over time.  She shares her insight on how she effectively manages her time as a busy CEO and the significance of personal development, specifically for doulas diversifying their offers to include virtual care, like sleep consulting.   Throughout the episode, Dr. Sarah graciously shares her wisdom on how to create the perfect schedule, no matter what season it is, and how prioritizing happiness promotes success! Find Dr. Sarah Mitchell here: Website: https://www.helpingbabiessleep.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/helpingbabiessleep Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

Feeling like you're never doing enough? You're not alone. In this raw and real conversation, Jodi Congdon sits down with business and boundaries coach Katie Grimes to unpack the toxic productivity loops that birth professionals and agency owners get stuck in. From people-pleasing to feast-or-famine cycles, to never taking a true day off—this episode dives deep into why we feel this way and how to finally shift out of it. Expect mindset breakthroughs, nervous system hacks, and practical systems that support the doula lifestyle (yes, even when you’re on call or running an agency). ⏱️ Timestamps & Topics: 0:00 – Welcome + Meet Katie Grimes 1:03 – The cycle of not doing enough and how it spirals 2:34 – People-pleasing in birthwork and fixer mode 4:37 – Feast or famine realities for doulas 7:14 – Why so many doulas go back to a 9–5 9:55 – Making it easier for clients to buy from you (systems tips!) 12:20 – Email autoresponders + automations that save hours 14:58 – How to make space for CEO time (and stop overpromising) 17:27 – Why you must give yourself more time than you think 20:52 – Katie’s 4-Line Nervous System Model: Joy to Trauma 25:00 – Level 2 warnings: anxious poops, skipping meals, irritability 28:00 – Quick nervous system reset tools (no, really—just hum) 30:11 – Social media pressure, procrastination, and smart delegation 33:32 – Do doulas really get clients from Instagram? (Spoiler: Not the way you think) 35:19 – Smart networking tips (what to say instead of “can I pick your brain?”) 39:50 – ADHD, stress, and the high of procrastination 42:11 – Breaking the cycle: Thoughts → Feelings → Behavior 45:40 – How our childhood stories influence how we show up in business 48:00 – Start with one small habit shift (not five big ones) 📌 Resources Mentioned: Katie's Instagram: @kg.katiegrimesFeelings Wheel: thefeelingswheel.comBook a coaching call or apply to work with Katie: [Link shared in DMs after inquiry]Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

In this episode of the Hip to Heart Birth Boss Podcast, host Jodi Congdon dives into what it actually takes to book five new doula clients in just 48 hours—no gimmicks, no burnout, and no dancing on TikTok required. Whether your client calendar is crickets or you’re looking to stack your next few weeks, this episode lays out a simple but powerful system that works for birth pros who are ready to act fast. You’ll walk away with tangible steps to turn conversations into clients, plus a big mindset reframe that will make your marketing way less awkward. Let’s do this. 📝 Show Notes: In this episode, Jodi covers: The “5:5:5 Method” for filling your doula calendar fastWhy waiting for referrals is slowing you downHow to follow up without feeling weirdSmart ways to create urgency without offering discountsOne bold mindset shift that changes the gameChapters: 00:00 Introduction to Client Acquisition Strategies 02:57 The 555 Method for Securing Clients 06:17 Building Connections with Warm Leads 09:04 Expanding Your Reach: New Connections 12:11 Authenticity in Client Outreach 15:02 Future Planning and Continuous Growth Resources & Action Steps: Grab your Doula Client Surge ChecklistCome hang out in the Birth Boss Society: Join hereFollow Jodi on Instagram: @jodicongdonofficialFollow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

Host: Jodi Congdon Guest: Alyssa Knapp, Founder of Integrative Wellness Journeys Episode Summary: In this honest and energizing episode of the Birth Boss Podcast, Jodi sits down with returning guest Alyssa Knapp to talk all things summer business planning—especially for moms juggling work, client care, and that deep craving to enjoy the season. From "mean mommy mode" to calendar chaos, this episode dives into: How to prep your business now to enjoy more freedom laterManaging mom guilt while staying responsive in client careSetting boundaries around time, tech, and self-expectationsUsing simple systems like timers, nine-grids, and the Eisenhower MatrixReframing summer to support both fun and functionWhether you're a doula, lactation consultant, a wellness birth pro, or a service-based perinatal entrepreneur, this episode will give you both the permission and the plan to create a spacious, intentional summer—with less stress and more joy. Timestamps & Key Moments:  00:01 – Welcome back Alyssa!  01:13 – Why prepping before summer hits is essential  03:30 – Working while the kids are outside: the guilt and the grace  05:57 – Boundaries, expectations, and excited vs. exhausted energy  10:18 – Summer planning tips: map your calendar, simplify, set goals  12:40 – Why summer is the runway for a strong fall launch  16:30 – The power of setting realistic expectations (and saying “not now”)  19:03 – Creating a summer-proof Instagram strategy with a 9-grid  24:21 – Taking social media weekends off = LIFE-CHANGING  29:39 – Tools that help: timers, visual planning, and mindset shifts  31:50 – The ultimate organizing tool you didn’t know you needed Resources Mentioned: Eisenhower MatrixTimer strategy for boundary-setting with kidsInstagram 9-grid idea for summer contentAlyssa's programs and wellness planning offers (linked below 👇)Connect with Alyssa Knapp:  🌐 Integrative Wellness Journeys  📸 @integrativewellnessjourneys Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow boss who's ready to plan less, play more, and stay grounded this summer. ☀️💼✨ Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

Feeling burned out by marketing that doesn’t seem to work — or worse, doesn’t feel like you? In this honest episode of the Hip to Heart Birth Boss Podcast, Jodi breaks down exactly why traditional marketing advice fails doulas, and what to do instead. We’re unpacking strategies that feel better and actually bring in clients: from content that converts (without going viral), to local referrals, collaborations, and borrowing audiences with ease. You'll hear stories from real doulas inside our CEO Track who saw big shifts by simplifying, focusing, and aligning their approach. Whether you’re stuck in content chaos or wondering if you’re just not cut out for marketing… this episode is the exhale you’ve been waiting for. 🎧 Listen now, take a breath, and let’s reset how you market — together. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: For in-depth strategies and community support: https://www.hiptoheart.com/birth-boss-society-landing-page Follow Birth Boss Society: Instagram Register for the 2027 Birth Boss CEO Summit: https://www.birthbosssociety.com/summit Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business:  Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program