In this episode of the Pregnancy and Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, host Niamh Cassidy addresses various questions from listeners, focusing on common challenges faced by those in the pregnancy and postnatal industry. Topics include overcoming feelings of inadequacy as a new teacher, the importance of networking to attract clients, preparing for independent practice, finding inspiration during burnout, and exciting developments in Niamh's own business. The episode emphasizes the value of community, mindset, and continuous learning in building a successful career in this field.

Takeaways
Embrace feelings of inadequacy; they are normal.
Building local relationships is crucial for attracting clients.
Networking can lead to referrals and business growth.
Start learning business skills while in college.
Focus on your mindset as a future business owner.
You don't need to be the best to mentor others.
Taking breaks can help combat burnout and inspire creativity.
Use tools to find out what your audience is asking.
Exciting changes are coming to Niamh's business.
Engagement with the audience is key for future episodes.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Ask Me Anything Format
03:10 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Teaching
05:59 Building Client Relationships as a New Doula
09:15 Networking and Business Skills for Future Midwives
11:56 Mentorship and Course Creation for Experienced Practitioners
15:16 Finding Inspiration and Combating Burnout
16:42 Personal Reflections and Future Plans

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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, co-author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby, and seasoned doula business owner based in Michigan.

We dive into the real story of how Kristin went from working in political fundraising to running a thriving doula agency offering birth and postpartum care, sleep consulting, and education. She shares candidly about her transition from solo practice to co-founding an agency, how she navigated imposter syndrome in early collective work, and what it took to stand out in her local market.

Whether you're just starting out or growing a team, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and behind-the-scenes insights on:

• Why Kristin left the collective model and started her own doula practice
• How to know when it’s time to expand and build a team
• The power of niching and branding (even if you’re not the “typical doula”)
• The systems and mindset shifts needed to run a successful agency
• Tips on hiring help before burnout kicks in
• Writing and publishing a book as a birth professional
• How quarterly planning and vision-setting has shaped her business growth

This conversation is a must-listen if you’re a birthworker who feels like you don’t quite “fit in” or you're wondering if scaling up is possible in this field.

🎧 Listen in to hear:

• Kristin’s journey from “not your typical doula” to building an award winning doula agency
• Why she wishes she’d launched before things were perfect
• Her top advice for outsourcing, marketing, and running a business sustainably
• The role of mindset and community in staying resilient as a business owner

📚 Mentioned in the episode:

• Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby – by Kristin Revere & Alyssa Veneklase
• Traction by Gino Wickman (EOS business model)

Connect with Kristin:

• Gold Coast Doulas
• Ask the Doulas podcast
• Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby book
• Becoming A Mother Online Course

✨ If you loved this episode, screenshot and tag us @preg_and_postnatal_collective and @goldcoastdoulas to share your biggest takeaway.

The Birth Worker’s Easy Content Plan — is a free resource I created for birth workers like you who want to grow their business without the faff of wondering what to post, getting stuck staring at a blank screen, or spending hours on content that leads nowhere. Get it here

Are you a new doula, lactation consultant, antenatal educator, or birth worker feeling stuck when it comes to getting clients? Or maybe you’ve been in business for a while but bookings have slowed right down — and you're wondering what you're doing wrong.

In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, Niamh Cassidy — IBCLC, antenatal educator, and business coach for birth workers — shares the three most important actions you can take today to start building momentum and growing your client base. These are practical, low-barrier strategies that don’t require a big budget, a slick website or thousands of followers.

You'll learn:

• Why networking (without the ick!) is your secret superpower
• How to use your existing connections to spark referrals
• Simple tips to help you show up consistently on social media without getting stuck in perfectionism
• What kind of content actually helps build trust and attracts your ideal clients
• The real reason most birth workers get stuck — and how to avoid that trap

Whether you’re brand new or trying to revive a quiet season in your business, this episode is full of gentle but effective encouragement to help you get visible and stay in motion.

The Birth Worker’s Easy Content Plan — is a free resource I created for birth workers like you who want to grow their business without the faff of wondering what to post, getting stuck staring at a blank screen, or spending hours on content that leads nowhere. Get it here