Doula Tips and Tits with Kaely Harrod

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question You became a doula to support families—not to create reels. But visibility still matters. In this episode, I’m breaking down what real, sustainable marketing looks like and how to build trust *wit...

Thanks to Jhenielle for this question!  Jhenielle asked: [summarized] How do you balance the flow of information that you send to clients in a way that they're not getting too much information and overwhelm, but also not sending too little information. When some people hire you immediately after finding out they’re pregnant and others in the 3rd trimester who do you balance what to send to bo...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Summer can feel weird when the birth calendar thins out. But slower seasons are part of sustainable doula work. In this episode, I’m offering ideas for how to rest, plan, and use your slower seaso...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Feel like you’re working your ass off and still not seeing growth? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this episode, I break down the most common reasons doula businesses stall out, and w...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Burnout in birth work isn’t a one-time event—it’s a cycle. In this episode, I’m talking real talk about overgiving, boundary fatigue, and why rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a survival tool. Whether you’...

Thanks to Amy for this question!  Amy asked: "She asks a question around working with insurance companies. Do most doulas work with insurance companies or is it too difficult to navigate the system? Is it worth it because of the low pay compared to private clients? Is it a pain knowing how to submit for payment? Lots of different insurance pieces. She says specifically Medicaid is something s...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Part of my rest time is the prep work! So right now, I’m typing this in June and scheduling it in June and that allows me to rest in July. Rest in business has to be super intentional so that the...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Rest sparks growth and creativity! Remember how our parents used to say you have to sleep so we can play tomorrow? Turns out they were/are right! Rest is the way our bodies and brains get new idea...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Doulas are insane. That’s right. You read that correctly. Why, you ask? Because we do the same thing over and over and expect different results! If we don’t stop and shift things our business will...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Often when doula work is new to us we kind of suck at it at first! My first year as a full-time doula was a whole dumpster fire. It involved puking, lots of anxiety stomach stuff, tons of extra pe...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Today’s Question: “First time business situation here, I had a client who had an earlier birth at 34 weeks. They asked to switch out birth support for postpartum doula support which is an option i...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Strategy doesn’t come overnight. Especially when you’re sometime at a birth or a postpartum shift! Strategy and strategic thinking takes some effort. It takes some work. It is a muscle that needs...

Grab a free CEO Call this week and next! 20 Minutes of time getting my thoughts on your most pressing business needs and questions! https://calendly.com/harroddoula/30min Knowing the next step, where it is and how to take it can be so challenging in your business! It’s 1000% easier to get that information from an outside source vs you trying to figure that sh*t out on your own. Today’s episode div...

Grab a free CEO Call this week and next! 20 Minutes of time getting my thoughts on your most pressing business needs and questions! https://calendly.com/harroddoula/30min Business doulaing is my second love! I love supporting families through birth and helping to welcome babies earthside. But I really really love doulaing doula business owners into their business glory! You are full of magic my fr...

Grab a free CEO Call this week and next! 20 Minutes of time getting my thoughts on your most pressing business needs and questions! https://calendly.com/harroddoula/30min Business systems are necessary, but not necessarily expensive! Just like anything in business you need some guidance on which ones you need for what you’re looking for. I share all my favorite business systems in this episode!  A...

Today’s Episode is sponsored by The Educated Birth. You can get 10% off The Educated Birth Binder right now with my code TIPSANDTITS at theeducatedbirth.store . Grab your seat in the 90 day Doula Business Plan Masterclass!!! May 20th 1-2:30pm Eastern. Click below to sign up https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/your-90-day-doula-business-plan-pod/ Showing up in your business is important, but...

Grab your seat in the 90 day Doula Business Plan Masterclass!!! May 13th 1-2:30pm Eastern. Click below to sign up https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/your-90-day-doula-business-plan-pod/ Dreams need planning to become reality. I am for a good manifestation, believe me, but I think too often in business we dream and hope without mapping out the journey and taking strategic steps toward fulfi...

Thanks to Megan for this first question!  Megan asked: "I'd love to know if you have any thoughts or knowledge on working in a collective of four or five other doulas, how does that work?" Listen to the episode to hear the answer!  Grab your seat in the 90 day Doula Business Plan Masterclass!!! May 13th 1-2:30pm Eastern. Click below to sign up https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart....

Today’s Episode is sponsored by The Educated Birth. You can get 10% off The Educated Birth Binder right now with my code TIPSANDTITS at theeducatedbirth.store . Grab your seat in the 90 day Doula Business Plan Masterclass!!! May 13th 1-2:30pm Eastern. Click below to sign up https://harroddoulaservices.thrivecart.com/your-90-day-doula-business-plan-pod/ We are honing the Great British Baking Show e...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Part of doula business strategy is knowing where you’re headed so you can continually make sure you’re still on the right road. I have gotten side tracked from my previous desired road SO MANY tim...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Thinking outside the box is an essential part of being an entrepreneur and today’s guest Dr Jalan Burton gives us a wonderful glimpse into her journey into being a pediatrician who works for herse...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question In this episode, we dive into the beautiful truth that there’s no one “right” way to run a doula business—and that’s both the magic and the overwhelm. Reflecting on the many conversations I had wi...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Burnout - a topic doulas come back to often. We need to take it seriously before we are at its doorstep! How we recover and help support our own bodies has a direct impact on our future burnout po...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question As a business owner life can be tricky and we can let our business run and ruin everything! But that’s not the best way. We need to intentionally set up our businesses to support our life and desi...

ASK A QUESTION!!! My plan is to start Friday Q&A (we need a new name, I know!) but first I need your questions! Submit them using the form below: https://www.harroddoulaservices.com/ask-me-a-question Self-care is not a luxury item for doulas! It is a vital part of our work so our body, brain, soul and spirit are all able to show up authentically for this work with our clients. As business owne...