The past few years have brought immeasurable growth, in ways I could never have imagined when I first began working as a Doula. I knew from the beginning that this work would come with challenges and that many Doulas "burn out" after just a few years. I didn't fully understand why that was, though, until I was immersed in the work.
After my first Doula training I was excited to dive in but I didn't know where to begin. My daughter was just a toddler and my husband worked full time, so I didn't know how I would fit clients into my schedule. I didn't know any other Doulas to reach out to for support or community, and I definitely didn't know how to go about starting a business. I really just knew that I wanted to support families, and so, with some trepidation, I began.
For the first few years, I worked part-time as a Postpartum Doula while still maintaining a "real job" for financial stability. Then one day I realized that this work would never be my full-time career until I made it my priority. Plenty of people told me I was crazy and expected me to give up within a year, but I took a leap of faith and didn't look back. The day after I resigned from my "real job" I signed the biggest Postpartum contract I had ever singed! Ironically, I have not had a contract smaller than that one since. It has all continued to grow exponentially.
Over the years I have expanded my services for families and other professionals. I now maintain a thriving solo practice, co-own a Doula Referral Agency with over 20 affiliated Birth & Postpartum Doulas, and co-facilitate an international Doula Certification Program. With One-on-One Coaching services and Workshops as well, I help other professionals circumvent some of the many obstacles and detours I faced along the way. I have worked with professionals in Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico, Venezuela, and all over the United States. Now, I look forward to working with you!
After my first Doula training I was excited to dive in but I didn't know where to begin. My daughter was just a toddler and my husband worked full time, so I didn't know how I would fit clients into my schedule. I didn't know any other Doulas to reach out to for support or community, and I definitely didn't know how to go about starting a business. I really just knew that I wanted to support families, and so, with some trepidation, I began.
For the first few years, I worked part-time as a Postpartum Doula while still maintaining a "real job" for financial stability. Then one day I realized that this work would never be my full-time career until I made it my priority. Plenty of people told me I was crazy and expected me to give up within a year, but I took a leap of faith and didn't look back. The day after I resigned from my "real job" I signed the biggest Postpartum contract I had ever singed! Ironically, I have not had a contract smaller than that one since. It has all continued to grow exponentially.
Over the years I have expanded my services for families and other professionals. I now maintain a thriving solo practice, co-own a Doula Referral Agency with over 20 affiliated Birth & Postpartum Doulas, and co-facilitate an international Doula Certification Program. With One-on-One Coaching services and Workshops as well, I help other professionals circumvent some of the many obstacles and detours I faced along the way. I have worked with professionals in Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico, Venezuela, and all over the United States. Now, I look forward to working with you!
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