The Doula Darcy Podcast

She Left Her "Real Job" to Become a Full-Time Doula: Rachel's Story

What does it actually take to go from doing doula work "on the side" to making it your full-time career? In this episode of The Doula Darcy Podcast, I'm talking with My

Is Your Subconscious Sabotaging Your Doula Business?

As doulas, we already know that words matter. We help clients change the way they think and talk about birth. We use affirmations. We pay attention to the language bein

Only Have 3 Hours to Market Your Doula Business? Do This

Only Have 3 Hours to Market Your Doula Business? Do This If you only had three hours a week to market your doula business, what should you do with them?   Should y

6 Ways to Build a Sustainable Doula Business

If working harder were the secret to making more money, the busiest doulas would also be the wealthiest. But that's not what we're seeing. Too many talented doulas ar

Exactly What I Say to Get Doula Clients to Hire Me Without Feeling Sales-y

Exactly What I Say to Get Doula Clients to Hire Me Without Feeling Sales-y You don't need to become "better at sales" to book more doula clients. In fact, the harder

The Pricing Mistake that's Driving Doulas Out of Business

If You're Charging $600 for a Birth, We Need to Talk In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest mistakes I see doulas making: setting rates without considering the

Doulas, We Need to Talk About Self-Mothering with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

As doulas, we spend our days nurturing, supporting, and caring for everyone else. But how can we also teach mothers how to care for themselves? In this week's episode

If You Hate Social Media, Listen To This First (For Doulas)

Do you hate social media? You're definitely not alone. In fact, it's one of the biggest complaints I hear from doulas. In this episode, I'm sharing a mindset shift

Why Doulas Need Networking

On the Doula Darcy Podcast, Darcy interviews Ciarra Morgan, owner of Empowered Beginnings in Austin, host of the Birth, Baby! Podcast, and founder of Birth, Baby! Academy

High Gas Prices, Fewer Inquiries? What Doulas Need to Do Right Now

Is Your Doula Business Feeling Slow Right Now? If your inquiries have slowed down, you're not alone. In this episode, Doula Darcy tackles the "elephant in the room" tha

Stop Complaining about Doula Agencies Taking a Commission

Why Doula Agencies Take a Cut (and Why Hard Conversations Matter) The Doula Darcy cuts right to the chase on this episode, urging doulas to stop complaining about typi

Low-Cost Decisions Are Costing You High-Paying Doula Clients

You Can't Build a High-Value Doula Business with Low-Value Decisions In this candid and "slightly spicy" episode, Darcy challenges a pattern she's seeing across the dou

Pitch Like a Pro: How Doulas Can Land TV, Press & Podcast Features

In this episode, Darcy sits down with PR expert and seasoned doula Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, to break down how doulas can bootstrap their own public r

Introvert Doulas: Protect Your Energy While Growing Your Business

Would you ever guess that The Doula Darcy is an introvert? She is! And this week, she's sharing encouragement and practical tips for introverted doulas. She explains h

What to Do When you Start Earning a Lot of Money as a Doula

Money, mindset, and what to actually do when your income grows In this episode, Doula Darcy is diving into a topic that doesn't get talked about enough in the doula wor

World Doula Week - What's a Doula to Do?

It's World Doula Week!  But what the heck does that even mean and what are we supposed to be doing? Doula Darcy breaks it down for you in this episode and shares 5 act

Doula Marketing on Instagram: Simple Strategies That Actually Work to Reach Local Clients with Molly Cahill

If you're a doula wondering what to post on Instagram to get more clients, this podcast episode is for you. Today I'm talking with Instagram expert Molly Cahill all ab

From Burned-Out Teacher to Online Childbirth Educator: A Doula Business Story with Lizzie Bollinger

If you've ever thought about adding passive income to your doula business but felt overwhelmed by building a course from scratch this episode is for you. Today I'm join

The Power of In-Person Events for Doulas - Retreats, Summits, and Putting Yourself in the Room with Doula Darcy & Jodi Congdon

The Power of In-Person Events for Doulas - Retreats, Summits, and Putting Yourself in the Room with Doula Darcy & Jodi Congdon   We're trying something new and doing a jo

Are We Putting Our Prices on our Websites?

Curious about pricing strategies for doulas? It's your business, your decision! Explore why some doulas showcase prices online while others don't, and what might work b