The Doula Darcy Podcast

In this episode, Darcy shares her strategies for turning doula client interviews into successful bookings. From her fourteen years as a doula, she shares the nuances of conducting successful client interviews, providing actionable tips to help doulas connect and build trust. Darcy covers: How to simplify the client contact process to increase inquiries Ways to convey confidence in your experience,...

  Episode Summary: In this special episode, we're coming to you live from the Maine Doula Retreat, where five amazing doulas from My Doula Village share their experiences. Listen in as we discuss the transformative power of connecting with fellow doulas, taking time away from the demands of everyday life, and the benefits of being part of a supportive community. This episode is packed with stories...

In this episode, The Doula Darcy reflects on a major turning point in her doula business journey from several years ago. As a busy postpartum doula and agency owner, she found herself struggling to expand her business without sacrificing all of her time. She shares how she overcame these challenges through strategic outsourcing—not just in her business, but in her personal life too. Key topics dis...

Are you a doula feeling stretched thin with client work? In this episode, I'm sharing how you can leverage your skills to create passive income and free up your time. Whether you want to earn an extra $500 a month or create a million-dollar business, the key is tapping into the online world with digital offerings. I provide practical ideas and strategies for building courses, products, and resourc...

Mastering Doula Rate Calculations and Business Mindset   In this episode of the Doula Darcy Podcast, host Darcy, a seasoned business coach and doula, discusses essential strategies for doulas to determine their rates effectively.   Darcy highlights the differences in doula business costs compared to traditional businesses, while still stressing the necessity to incorporate all expenses into doula...

In this episode, Darcy sits down with Emily Wannenberg, a former midwife turned birth doula and owner of Fourth Trimester Fitness to discuss how to create a sustainable and thriving doula career. Emily shares her journey of building a successful doula business in two cities, her unique strategy of incorporating prenatal classes to attract clients, and why self-care is critical for longevity in bir...

The Doula Darcy's Journey to Building a Online Doula Business Darcy, host of the Doula Darcy podcast, shares her journey from growing up in Maine, attending Ithaca College, and navigating early career disappointments in the advertising world, to becoming a postpartum doula and eventually creating a lucrative online business.   With over a decade of experience in both marketing and the doula profes...

In this episode, Darcy dives into one of the most important marketing principles that every doula needs to know: the Rule of Seven. If you've ever wondered why your website or social media posts aren't bringing in clients, this episode is for you! She discusses why posting once or twice isn't enough, how people need to see your message multiple times before they take action, and how to use this ru...

Networking for Doula Business Growth In this episode of The Doula Darcy Podcast, host Darcy, an experienced doula and business coach, shares valuable insights on how networking can significantly grow a doula business. Combining her expertise in advertising and her 14-year experience as a doula, The Doula Darcy discusses effective networking strategies, the importance of tracking referral sources,...

In this introductory episode of The Doula Darcy podcast, host Darcy, a business coach with extensive experience in both the advertising industry and as a postpartum doula, explains the importance of marketing for doulas. Darcy highlights that the primary reason many doulas struggle to get clients is not a lack of qualifications but rather that potential clients are unaware of their existence.  The...