In this episode, Darcy shares her strategies for turning doula client interviews into successful bookings. From her fourteen years as a doula, she shares the nuances of conducting successful client interviews, providing actionable tips to help doulas connect and build trust. Darcy covers: How to simplify the client contact process to increase inquiries Ways to convey confidence in your experience, even if you’re new Essential questions to ask that demonstrate you care about clients' unique...

  Episode Summary: In this special episode, we’re coming to you live from the Maine Doula Retreat, where five amazing doulas from My Doula Village share their experiences. Listen in as we discuss the transformative power of connecting with fellow doulas, taking time away from the demands of everyday life, and the benefits of being part of a supportive community. This episode is packed with stories of growth, laughter, and even a few tears as we delve into what makes the retreat so special...

In this episode, The Doula Darcy reflects on a major turning point in her doula business journey from several years ago. As a busy postpartum doula and agency owner, she found herself struggling to expand her business without sacrificing all of her time. She shares how she overcame these challenges through strategic outsourcing—not just in her business, but in her personal life too. Key topics discussed: The Reality of Scaling a Doula Business: The challenges of finding time to grow when...

Are you a doula feeling stretched thin with client work? In this episode, I’m sharing how you can leverage your skills to create passive income and free up your time. Whether you want to earn an extra $500 a month or create a million-dollar business, the key is tapping into the online world with digital offerings. I provide practical ideas and strategies for building courses, products, and resources that can generate income even while you’re off-call. This episode is geared towards helping...

Mastering Doula Rate Calculations and Business Mindset   In this episode of the Doula Darcy Podcast, host Darcy, a seasoned business coach and doula, discusses essential strategies for doulas to determine their rates effectively.   Darcy highlights the differences in doula business costs compared to traditional businesses, while still stressing the necessity to incorporate all expenses into doula rate calculations.   The episode focuses on the mindset shift required for doulas wishing...

In this episode, Darcy sits down with Emily Wannenberg, a former midwife turned birth doula and owner of Fourth Trimester Fitness to discuss how to create a sustainable and thriving doula career. Emily shares her journey of building a successful doula business in two cities, her unique strategy of incorporating prenatal classes to attract clients, and why self-care is critical for longevity in birth work. Emily explains how teaching classes not only supports her clients, but also acts as her...

The Doula Darcy's Journey to Building a Online Doula Business Darcy, host of the Doula Darcy podcast, shares her journey from growing up in Maine, attending Ithaca College, and navigating early career disappointments in the advertising world, to becoming a postpartum doula and eventually creating a lucrative online business.   With over a decade of experience in both marketing and the doula profession, Darcy combines her skills to empower other doulas to market their services and...

In this episode, Darcy dives into one of the most important marketing principles that every doula needs to know: the Rule of Seven. If you’ve ever wondered why your website or social media posts aren’t bringing in clients, this episode is for you! She discusses why posting once or twice isn’t enough, how people need to see your message multiple times before they take action, and how to use this rule to grow your doula business. From social media strategies to community networking, The Doula...

Networking for Doula Business Growth In this episode of The Doula Darcy Podcast, host Darcy, an experienced doula and business coach, shares valuable insights on how networking can significantly grow a doula business. Combining her expertise in advertising and her 14-year experience as a doula, The Doula Darcy discusses effective networking strategies, the importance of tracking referral sources, and the power of authentic conversations. Darcy includes practical tips on WHO the best...

In this introductory episode of The Doula Darcy podcast, host Darcy, a business coach with extensive experience in both the advertising industry and as a postpartum doula, explains the importance of marketing for doulas. Darcy highlights that the primary reason many doulas struggle to get clients is not a lack of qualifications but rather that potential clients are unaware of their existence.  The Doula Darcy addresses common misconceptions about marketing, suggesting it is simply about...