Birth Boss Society

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 Jodi Congdon: Instagram Website ✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figu...

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 f...

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 p...

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 fro...

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...

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, a...

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 person...

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 info...

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...

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 t...

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 a...

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...

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,...

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, c...

In this episode, my focus is uncovering the financial challenges faced by doulas today and I explore the main reasons why some achieve significant financial success while others continue to struggle.  The importance of a smart business model is a top priority in building a financially stable business, but the close second and third are pricing that not only reflects your value but also allows you...

In this episode I'm chatting with postpartum doula Jen Tawil, who uniquely combines her experience as a former private investigator with her doula practice and from that came the creation of her first digital course, Trust But Verify: The Childcare Interview Process.   Passive income is a must when we are building our businesses because it allows us to intentionally divide our time between in...

In this episode of the Birth Boss podcast, I'm sitting down with with Hilary Melchiors, owner of the Doula Group of Evansville, and fun fact, the only certified postpartum doula in a 75 mile radius of her!  This brings up some differences in the way we started and currently run our agencies, which is somewhat dependent on our geographical location, which turned into a highlighting a huge bene...

In this episode I emphasizes the importance of not only recognizing, but normalizing entrepreneurship within the doula profession. I share a little bit about my personal journey from being a doula to establishing an agency, highlighting the significance of viewing myself as a business owner from early on, and not "just a doula".  Throughout this episode I highlight the need for continuou...

In this episode of the Birth Boss podcast, I'm hanging out with Alyssa Knapp, a holistic business coach, and we are chatting in depth about the journey of entrepreneurship in the health and wellness industry.  Throughout the conversation, we discuss the importance of integrating mind, body, and spirit in coaching, finding your niche, and balancing business growth with personal well-being. Aly...

In this episode, I am chatting with Ananda Lowe, owner of the Boston Doula Circle agency, about her journey of transitioning from a solo doula practice to an agency model.  First we discuss the benefits of buying an established agency versus starting from scratch and then go into detail about the importance of organization and putting together the right team.  It's crucial to focus, of course...

In this episode I talk all about the transformative power of in-person events!  I love the unique energy and engagement that comes from face to face interactions and it's impossible to recreate those virtually.  That's not to say that virtual events can't be amazing, because they can, but nothing compares to having your community within arms reach. I also share the story of how the...

In this episode I am chatting with RN, IBCLC and entrepreneur Leslie Owens about her journey into the field, the importance of lactation support, and the need for more professionals in this area. We discuss the challenges faced by new parents, the benefits of breastfeeding, and the role of education and mentorship in becoming a lactation consultant, which is no easy feat... unless you have Leslie...

In this episode, I finally get to share the details on the Birth Boss CEO Summit, a 3 event designed for birth professionals to enhance their business and personal growth. I designed the summit to focus on key areas such as financial planning, business expansion, and personal lifestyle management, three important pieces of the business owner puzzle.  The Birth Boss CEO Summit came about because I...

In this episode I am chatting with Kristin Revere, doula agency owner, author, podcast host and educator.  Over the conversation , Kristin talks about the moves she has made to get to where she is now, sole owner of Gold Coast Doula Agency.  She started in a collective, then moved into a partnership, but ultimately decided being a sole owner fit her lifestyle and goals the best.   We realized quit...

It’s my favorite time of year! I absolutely love looking back at the past year and analyzing every part of my business and then looking forward to next year and setting goals. It’s important to create different categories for your analysis. I would start with growth in terms of your email list, Instagram followers, members of your private groups, etc. Then I would move over to basic numbers like g...