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Welcome to the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneur's Collective podcast, hosted by Niamh Cassidy, the founder of the Collective. Niamh is a childbirth educator and lactation consultant. She initially started her childbirth education business as a side hustle alongside working full time in social care. Starting her own business wasn't easy for Niamh, as she found it hard to fill her classes and get lactation clients, even when she quit her fulltime job. She worried about 'the competition' and ...
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Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing something a little more personal than usual—my own story. From an unexpected pregnancy in 2012 to becoming a fully booked lactation consultant, childbirth educator, and a business mentor for birthworkers, I’m…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with women's wellness coach and nutritionist Louise O’Brien, founder of Badass Coaching, to talk about how birthworkers and busy women can build strength, boost energy, and care for their bodies—without burning out. With over 17 years’ experienc…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Pregnancy and Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, host Niamh Cassidy addresses various questions from listeners, focusing on common challenges faced by those in the pregnancy and postnatal industry. Topics include overcoming feelings of inadequacy as a new teacher, the importance of networking to attrac…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, co-author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby, and seasoned doula business owner based in Michigan. We dive into the real story of how Kristin went from working in political f…
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Send us a text Are you a new doula, lactation consultant, antenatal educator, or birth worker feeling stuck when it comes to getting clients? Or maybe you’ve been in business for a while but bookings have slowed right down — and you're wondering what you're doing wrong. In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, …
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Send us a text Are you struggling to turn your passion into a profitable business? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Smith, founder of the Get More Clients Academy and a transformational business coach helping female entrepreneurs scale to consistent £5K months. R…
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Send us a text Do you ever feel like time just slips away? Do tasks take far longer than you expected, leaving you overwhelmed and behind schedule? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I dive into the struggle of time blindness—a common challenge for birthworkers, business owners, and anyo…
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Send us a text If you’ve ever felt stuck in your birthwork business—struggling with time, self-belief, or money mindset blocks—this episode is for you! I'm joined by self-belief business coach Vicky Shilling, author of Just Start Now, to dive deep into the mindset shifts that truly move the needle in your business. We’re covering: ✅ Why strategy al…
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Send us a text Wow—this is a BIG milestone! In this special 50th episode, I’m reflecting on the journey of this podcast, from a spontaneous idea to a thriving resource for birth and postpartum workers. Did you know that less than 50% of podcasts make it past episode 10 and only 8.5% reach episode 50? So, this is truly something to celebrate! 🥳 What…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jenny Turner, a clinical psychologist and founder of Mind Body Soul Psychology. Jenny shares her journey from working in the NHS to starting her private practice, how she overcame fears around running a business, and the role of self-co…
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Send us a text Are you afraid of putting yourself out there? Whether you're a brand-new birth worker or have been in the industry for years, visibility can feel terrifying. In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I tackle the fear of being seen, particularly on social media, and how it might be holding you bac…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I chat with Katy Bolton, host of The Mother Gaia Birthy Pod, about her journey into podcasting. Katy shares how her personal birth experiences led her to birth work, why she started her podcast, and how she manages podcasting alongside her business and fam…
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Send us a text Volunteering can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but when you’re also running a business—especially as a woman—it’s not always easy to find the balance. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest take on navigating the complexities of volunteering while maintaining your business, mental health, and financial stability. I’ll open u…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, Niamh Cassidy chats with Globebaby Doula Lorraine Lozano, a full-spectrum doula, about the often-overlooked importance of self-care and reflection for birth workers. Lorraine opens up about her journey into the world of doula work, the challenges she has f…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode, Ros Drake opens up about her 25-year journey as a chiropractor, her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, and the insights she's gained along the way. From the challenges of her first birth to the healing experience of her second, Ros shares how these moments shaped her passion for maternal health. She …
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Send us a text Welcome to the Pregnancy and Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, hosted by Niamh Cassidy. In this episode, we dive into one of the most transformative lessons from The NEST Programme: Mastering Your Mindset. What We Cover in This Episode: Why mindset matters: Tackling mindset blocks is the foundation for business growth. With…
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m chatting about why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fall flat and sharing a fresh perspective for approaching 2025. Instead of vague, uninspiring goals, I’m diving into the power of setting clear intentions that truly connect with what drives you. I’ll let you in on a bit of my own journey—how understandi…
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Send us a text In this episode, Niamh, a antenatl educator, IBCLC and business coach, reflects on the lessons learned from the past year, emphasizing the importance of personal growth, health, and planning. She shares her journey of overcoming challenges, prioritizing well-being, and the significance of making time for what truly matters in life. N…
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Send us a text In this episode, Niamh Cassidy discusses the concept of the 'golden thread' in birth work businesses, emphasizing the importance of uncovering unique qualities, understanding personal motivations, defining ideal clients, and crafting clear messaging. She encourages listeners to reflect on their unique attributes and how these can be …
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Send us a text In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m diving into something game-changing for your business—how to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “But I’m in a people-focused business!”—hear me out. ChatGPT isn’t here to replace your voice or expertise; it’s here to s…
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Send us a text In this episode Niamh brings you through a guided visualization exercise designed to help you envision your future success and the thriving birth or postpartum business you aspire to create. Through deep breathing and imaginative exercises, just like we do with our pregnant clients, you are encouraged to connect with your goals, valu…
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Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Business and Mindset Coach, Amy Crumpton, to explore how birthworkers can safeguard their businesses and income while preparing for maternity leave. Amy has over seven years of experience working with thousands of clients, generating 7-figures in revenue. She recently pivoted her business to help wome…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast! After a summer break, your host Niamh Cassidy is back and ready to dive into some seriously game-changing advice for birthworkers. Episode Highlights: Today, Niamh reflects on what she would do differently if she were starting her birthwork business from scra…
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Send us a text In this episode I chat with Emma Benyon about that often controversial topic of 'self care and what is it anyway? And what does is mean as a birth or postnatal worker? How can we make sure our tanks are full so we can continue to give to clients? And how do we even fit it in!? Emma breaks it all down for us and gives easy practical t…
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Send us a text In this episode I talk about how it feels to take yourself way out of your comfort zone in relation to belief that you are worth it. have a listen The Birth Worker’s Easy Content Plan — is a free resource I created for birth workers like you who want to grow their business without the faff of wondering what to post, getting stuck sta…
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Send us a text In this episode Niamh chats with Mary Tighe, co-owner of Doulacare Ireland. Doulacare Ireland provide training to birth & postpartum doulas and also works together with over 40 Independent Doula Contractors who offer birth and postpartum support to families around Ireland. Mary herself is an experienced birth and postpartum doula, ch…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, host Niamh Cassidy delves into the world of blogging, uncovering its remarkable potential for birth workers looking to expand their businesses. Niamh explores the undeniable power of blogging in today's digital landscape. Despite the prevalence of social m…
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Send us a text In this episode your host Niamh Cassidy, IBCLC, Antenatal Educator and business coach & mentor to birth & postpartum workers takes you through what it means to create a mindset of balance and boundaries and how that can help you thrive in business. Do we all have the same 24 hours in the day? Lets find out... Topics -Running a busine…
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Send us a text Join us in this episode of where we dive into the world of content creation and discuss how to elevate your game by avoiding common pitfalls. Host Niamh Cassidy, IBCLC and THE business coach and mentor to birth & postpartum workers, shares valuable insights on crafting content that resonates with your audience, from prioritizing thei…
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Send us a text In this episode Niamh chats with Crystal Bantel, affectionately known as Your Tech Fairy. They discuss everything you wanted to know about email marketing and freebie funnels including: What is email marketing? What are the benefits of email marketing? How do you get started? How to nurture your subscribers Using email marketing to b…
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Send us a text Are they limiting beliefs? Imposter syndrome? Or, just temporary thought patterns? We all have mindset issues that hold us back. In this episode I go through the 5 top ones that I see in Birth & Postpartum Workers and how to overcome them. Download the 10 Steps to Stand Out % Get More clients here The Birth Worker’s Easy Content Plan…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast our host, Niamh Cassidy, IBCLC, chats with Rebecca Reddin about the impact of vicarious trauma on birth & postpartum workers, how to prevent it and how to treat it. Rebecca is a PSI and IACP accredited Counselling Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Specia…
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Send us a text Join us in this episode of the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast as we tackle a question buzzing in the minds of birth and postpartum professionals – "Should I niche down?" While it might seem like serving pregnant or postnatal families is niche enough, we explore the potential benefits and challenges of getting …
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into a topic every birth and postpartum professional encounters: business lulls. Join Niamh Cassidy, coach and business mentor to Birth & Postpartum Workers, as we explore strategies to not only weather the storm but emerge stronger than ever. Building a Steady Clientele Cultivating Referrals: Discover the p…
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Send us a text People often ask why I train other birth and postpartum workers to do well in business, well that's the topic of todays conversation with Fiona Rea, IBCLC - training in the competition! Fiona Rea is a mum to 4 beautiful breastfed almost all adult children with experience of birthing 3 at home and 1 in hospital. Since 2011 she is an I…
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Send us a text In this important episode I discuss the all too little talked about subject of burnout in birthwork. My guest Jennifer Santos is a a former childbirth educator, former doula and current certified nurse-midwife working with parents and birth workers in a state of overwhelm to provide information, support and evidence-supported interve…
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Send us a text In this unedited episode recorded on New Years Day 2024 I take you through three lessons I learned last year that I think will help you too. It's not easy being a birth & postpartum worker and caring your for own family and all the other responsibilities you have! In the episode I also mention my amazing Balance & Boundaries for Birt…
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Send us a text Welcome to the 'Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast'! In this episode our host Niamh Cassidy tackles the elephant in the room: PRICING! She discusses Hourly Rate Tactics and why you should ditch being a copycat (or it is a scaredy cat?). We discover the pros and cons of value-based pricing and how it's not about ho…
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Send us a text In this episode our host Niamh Cassidy discusses the nuances of ethics in the birth and postpartum 'industry' with Christine Staricka, GOLD Academy faculty member and internationally renowned IBCLC. Niamh & Christine touch on the influence of the WHO code but also on how to decide whether an event or a speaking opportunity is compati…
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Send us a text Join us in this episode of "The Pregnancy and Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective" as we delve into our Founder, Niamh's, personal journey through various mentoring experiences, highlighting the pitfalls and successes along the way. From the limitations of generic business mentoring to the eye-opening discovery of an ideal coaching st…
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Send us a text In this episode we dive deep into the world of building a business that not only serves your clients but also looks after you. Join host Niamh Cassidy as she chats openly with Annie Frisbie, a seasoned lactation consultant, and creator of the Lactation Private Practice Essential Toolkit. Niamh and Annie discuss their journeys from vo…
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Send us a text Welcome to another insightful episode of the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, the go-to resource for birth and postpartum workers looking to elevate their business game! In todays episode we're diving deep into the world of visual storytelling with a special guest who knows the power of video like no other. In …
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Send us a text Are you stuck waiting for confidence to take that leap in your business? It's time to rewrite the narrative! In this invigorating episode of the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, join host Niamh Cassidy, a seasoned childbirth educator, lactation consultant, and business mentor, as she dismantles the myth that yo…
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Send us a text In this inspiring installment, Niamh engages in conversation with the remarkable Christine Staricka, IBCLC, as they delve into the art of becoming a sought-after speaker in the birth & postpartum world. Christine, a seasoned International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and childbirth educator and the creator of the transformati…
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Send us a text Are you ready to unlock the secret to transforming clients into your most passionate advocates? In this episode of the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, host Niamh Cassidy, childbirth educator, lactation consultant, and business mentor, unveils the strategies that will supercharge your client relationships. Disc…
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Send us a text In this episode Niamh discusses creating balance in your life as an entrepreneur, parent, volunteer, employee, spouse or any other responsibilities you have with HR expert and entrepreneur Katy Murray. Both Katy & Niamh wear multiple hats in their lives and provide insight in how they each managed going from overwhelm to a place of c…
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Send us a text Are you currently working full or part time as an employee and working on the side as a doula, yoga teacher, lactation consultant or any birth or postpartum worker? Do you dream of someday doing that work exclusively but don't know how you'll manage without that regular pay check? Then this is the episode for you. Get help in meeting…
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Send us a text Join host Niamh Cassidy on another episode of "The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast" as she delves into the world of artificial intelligence. In this episode, Niamh explores the practical applications of OpenAI's ChatGPT in running a successful birth and postpartum business. Discover how ChatGPT, a powerful lang…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Pregnancy Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, we explore the power of storytelling in building a successful business. Niamh discusses how storytelling can be a valuable tool for connecting with potential clients and building trust and authority in your business. She gives examples of how sharing your ow…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, we delve into the common and challenging experience of imposter syndrome. While we always highlight that parents are the experts in their own bodies and experiences, as Birth & Postnatal workers we often find ourselves in positions where we are expected to…
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