Doula Journal Entry: When Everything Is Working In The Birth Business… Except the One Thing I Want Most
Grief, uncertainty, and the pressure to make it all mean something—this is a conversation about letting it exist without rushing to resolve it.
Stop Fumbling Your Doula Consults: 5 Mistakes That Kill the “Yes”
Your consults aren’t the problem.
They feel good.
You connect.
She opens up.
And then…
“I just need to think about it.”
Here’s the truth:
Connection without leadership creates hesitation—and hesitation doesn’t convert.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the 5 mistakes that are killing your “yes”… and exactly how to fix them.
From Loss to Leadership: The Story Behind the Doula Collective with Amy Silva
What happens when grief and new life collide at the same time? In this deeply personal episode, Amy shares how losing her mother while becoming a mother reshaped her mission—and what it means for doulas holding space through life’s most raw transitions.
How to Keep Going When Your Doula Business Isn’t Working (And Still Build a Life You Love)
Struggling to stay motivated when your business isn’t working? Learn how to keep going, build momentum, and create a profitable business without burnout.
Why Your Doula Consult Felt So Good… But She Still Didn’t Sign
You didn’t lose the client when you said your price.
You lost it in the moment right after.
In this episode, I break down the exact shift that happens when a potential client says, “I need to think about it”—and why most doulas panic, over-explain, and give away their power without realizing it.
This isn’t about better scripts.
It’s about how you hold the room.
Because the sale isn’t lost at the price…
it’s lost in how you respond after.
Why Your Doula Business Is Stuck Under 10K Months
If your doula business feels stuck under $3K months despite working constantly, the problem may not be leads. In this post, discover the four revenue bottlenecks that keep doulas underbooked—and how identifying the real constraint in your business can unlock consistent client bookings and higher income.
Doula Packages That Sell Themselves: Why More Options Are Killing Your Consult Conversions
In this episode, I’m flipping something most doulas were taught completely on its head.
More packages do NOT equal more sales.
More customization does NOT equal better service.
And line-iteming your support might be the exact reason your consults end with “We’ll think about it.”
If you’re walking into consults with three tiers, add-ons, and flexible pricing, you might be handing your clients the clipboard — when what they actually want is certainty.
Inside this episode, I break down:
Why multiple doula packages dilute authority
How decision fatigue quietly kills momentum
The difference between selling logistics vs. solving root emotional problems
How to structure consults that feel grounded, powerful, and aligned
The exact energy shift that makes your packages sell themselves
If you’re ready to stop performing on consults and start leading them — this episode is for you.
How to Get Your First 3 Doula Clients (Without Experience)
Struggling to get your first 3 doula clients? Whether you're uncertified, newly certified, or experienced but underbooked, this guide breaks down the exact strategy to build momentum fast. Learn how to simplify your offer, initiate powerful conversations, overcome imposter syndrome, and confidently book more doula clients — even without a website or years of experience.