The Six-Figure Doula: For career birth workers building sustainable, high-income businesses

I recorded this episode to talk honestly about what building a six-figure doula business actually requires- beyond certifications, long hours, or trying to be everything to everyone. I share what shifted my own doula business and what I see consistently in doulas who build profitable, sustainable doula businesses : leadership in conversations, visibility that does the heavy lifting, and learning h...

In this year-end reflection, I’m sharing the doula-truths I didn’t want to admit, but couldn’t ignore anymore. This episode is about slowing down, exercising restraint, and making changes that feel uncomfortable but necessary to grow a sustainable doula business. I talk candidly about hiding in momentum, receiving hard feedback from my coach, and realizing that doing more was actually diluting my...

This episode is for women building something meaningful…  and quietly wondering why it feels so hard. Building a mission-driven business isn’t just about strategy or growth. It’s emotional.  It’s heavy at times.  And it often asks more of you than anyone prepares you for. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Kelly Cox , founder of Share The Drop , an app connecting families with screened donor b...

If your doula business feels like you’re pushing a boulder uphill- showing up, posting, trying everything- and still barely moving… this episode is going to land hard. I’m breaking down a concept I’ve never taught publicly before.  A way to understand why the beginning feels so damn heavy, why momentum is inconsistent, and why some doulas suddenly take off while others stay stuck doing “all the ri...

Sales conversations feel vulnerable. Raw. Exposed. It’s not your certifications or your follower count or the fact that you don’t have the “perfect” line to say. It’s that somewhere along the way, you started performing. Polishing yourself.  Shrinking your edges.  Trying to sound like the “ideal doula” instead of the real you. And polished?  Polished doesn’t convert. In this episode, we’re throwin...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something I’ve never really said out loud: for a long time, I felt like a complete imposter teaching anything related to social media. I didn’t have a huge following. I wasn’t “aesthetically perfect.” I didn’t look like the typical content coach. And yet… my clients were getting results.  Big results.  Sales. Confidence. Clarity. Freedom. This episo...

🌟 BLACK FRIDAY FLASH SALE IS NOW LIVE 🌟 Most doulas think they have a marketing problem… but what they really have is a clarity problem. In this episode, I’m breaking down why your Instagram isn’t converting the way you want it to, and spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with the algorithm. I’ll show you how branding goes way deeper than colors and Canva, why your story is the heartbeat of your...

No more niche-nonsense! I’m getting real about the season I tried to talk to everyone...and ended up connecting with no one.  You’ll hear how stepping away from my doula niche almost wrecked my clarity (and my peace), and why coming back home to my people doubled my income and reignited my purpose. I'm unpacking: ✨ Why niching down is the key to a booked-out doula business ✨ How clarity in...

Let me guess...reels are not your favorite..? What if I told you that you’re not scared of the camera, but you might be scared of being seen. And that fear? It’s not weakness. It’s protection.  It’s your nervous system whispering, “It’s not safe to be fully me in front of the entire dang internet.” But here’s something I believe in my heart: your presence is the strategy. Not your trending audios....

Your doula Instagram bio is the front lawn of your online home. And right now? A lot of birth workers are wondering why no one’s knocking when the lawn’s looking a little… patchy. In this episode, I'm diving into how to transform that tiny little square of text at the top of your profile into a full-blown client magnet. I’ll walk you through the 5 simple steps to turn your bio from “meh” to m...

If you’ve ever felt like you had to quiet your voice, shrink your personality, or follow the “rules” of birth work just to be taken seriously, this conversation with HeHe of Tranquility By Hehe , The Birth Lounge , is your permission slip to do the opposite. HeHe and I go deep on what it really means to build a career rooted in authenticity, not approval. From her early days navigating the birth w...

Motherhood and entrepreneurship have more in common than anyone admits.  In this unfiltered episode, I’m opening up about the messy “newborn stage” of both- the exhaustion, the identity crisis, and the constant pressure to get it right.  I’ll share how I went from trying to control everything to learning to trust my own rhythm, and why real confidence isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. ...

If your Google Drive looks like a museum of certifications: spinning babies, lactation, hypnobirthing, trauma-informed care...you’re my people.  But here’s the truth: more trainings don’t equal more clients. In this episode, I’m calling out the “certification collector” era and helping you step into your CEO one.  You’ll learn how to stop hiding behind courses, find your core philosophy, and turn...

Raising your doula rates...oh my! When you decide to charge more, you’re declaring: I believe in my value. I trust my impact. I’m ready to lead with confidence. And that shift is just as important as the numbers in your birth business bank account. In this episode of Loudmouth Lisa , I interview Kaely Harrod, and we dive deep into the money mindset that keeps doulas undercharging and overworking ,...

The doors to SELL TO SERVE are OPEN! I’m breaking down the three things every doula needs to build a sustainable business that actually pays you back:  ✨ Sales skills that feel like advocacy, not pressure  ✨ A mapped-out client journey that creates repeat income and referrals  ✨ Simple, repeatable messaging that books clients on autopilot The doulas you see crushing it—booking dream clients, st...

I’m recapping the last 30 days of strategy—messaging, consults, objections, visibility, and follow-up—and showing you the thread that ties it all together: standing out by owning your voice and your story. Because mamas don’t hire the most “professional” doula. They hire the one who feels like home. You’ll hear: The mindset shifts doulas need to actually book clients (without guilt or pressure). W...

Most doulas are treating consults like job interviews...asking surface-level questions that check boxes but don’t build trust.  The result? Ghosting, awkward goodbyes, and “we went with someone else” messages that sting. In this episode, I’m breaking down the swaps that change everything: the exact questions that turn consults from polite to powerful. You’ll hear how to shift from logistics to emo...

🚨 Doula Success Roadmap: Book 3 Dream Clients in 30 Days 🚨 Are you posting your heart out on Instagram, only to hear crickets when it comes to actual inquiries? You’re not alone.  In this episode of Loudmouth Lisa , I’m breaking down why so many doulas get stuck in the hamster wheel of “show up daily or disappear” — and why that doesn’t book you clients. You’ll learn the exact reframe that shift...

Are you a birth worker who's pouring your hearts into consults—only to hear crickets after?  You show up, connect, listen, and feel that deep spark of this is why I became a doula … but then silence. Or worse, a polite “we went with another doula.” In this episode of Loudmouth Lisa , I’m breaking down exactly why ghosting doesn’t start after the consult—it starts before .  You’ll learn how to...

Money objections come up in every business—especially birth work. But here’s the truth doula: objections are not the end of the conversation. They’re invitations to lead. In this episode, I share a breakthrough coaching moment with one of my postpartum doulas that reframed how she responds to “It’s not in the budget right now.” You’ll walk away with: A fresh perspective on what’s really happening...

Are you tired of posting doula content that only gets likes from other birth workers instead of inquiries from pregnant and postpartum clients?  You’re showing up, posting, and trying to stay consistent—but the only people hyping you up in the comments are other doulas. And let’s be real: doulas don’t pay your bills. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to create doula content that actually conv...

I’m breaking down the 3 biggest mistakes doulas make in consults— 1) The chit-chat trap 2) The people-pleaser pitch 3) The info-dump spiral ...and how to fix each of them fast.  You’ll walk away knowing how to lead with confidence, sell with heart, and guide potential clients into saying yes without ever feeling salesy. Your consult isn’t just small talk—it’s the sales moment of your business.  An...

You’re showing up. You’re posting every day. You’ve got the passion, the energy, the captions, the reels… and yet...your calendar is still wide open. Sound familiar? Here’s the hard truth: consistency without clarity just makes you the unpaid educator of Instagram. Your content might inspire, but if it’s not starting conversations, it’s not converting. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain...

You know that gut-punch feeling when a consult feels like magic — she’s nodding, laughing, vibing with you — and then… silence.  No text, no email, just crickets. If you’ve ever replayed a consult in your head like a crime scene, wondering if you said something wrong or if it was “the price,” this episode is for you. We’re breaking down why ghosting after a consult hurts so much for doulas (hint:...

The truth? You can have the best offer, the slickest brand, and a killer Instagram feed, but without real relationships, your birth business will feel like pushing a boulder uphill. In this episode I’m joined by Sally Hayes , founder of Matrikas , to talk about the power of connection in business and birth work, and why competition is the fastest way to burn yourself out. Sally’s story is a master...