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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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 tools you can im…
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The Uncomfortableness of Investing in Yourself
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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 Join our free Facebook Community to help you grow your business to consistently fully booked.بقلم Niamh Cassidy, IBCLC
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From Solopreneur to Ireland's First Doula Company
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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, childbirth educat…
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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 media, she highl…
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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 business and being a …
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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 their needs to infu…
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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 book clients Mak…
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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 Join our free Facebook Community to help you grow y…
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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 Specialist and has in…
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To Niche or Not to Niche: Unpacking the Pros and Cons
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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 even more speci…
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What to do When there's a Lull in Business
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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 power of word of…
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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 International Bo…
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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 interventions to move …
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3 Important Lessons I Learned (that can help you too)
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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 Birth & Postpartum …
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In this episode of the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast we delve into the secrets of "Building an Award-Winning Business" with the incredible Claire Glynn, the brains behind Clever Little Handies, an award-winning baby sign program based in Kildare, Ireland. Join me as I sit down with Claire to uncover the fascinating journey …
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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 hours; it's about…
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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 compatible with ethica…
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Mentoring and Coaching: My Journey and What It Means for You
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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 style, Niamh shar…
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Creating a Business that Takes Care of You
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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 volunteering to e…
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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 this episode, I…
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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 you need to be co…
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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 transformative "First 100 H…
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Turning Clients into Awesome Advocates
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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. Discover how to mak…
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Creating Balance as an Entrepreneurial Birth or Postpartum Worker
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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 calm and content…
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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 your goals wit…
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How to use (and how not to use!) ChatGPT in your Business
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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 language model, can…
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Using Story Telling to Get More Clients
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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 own personal stor…
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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 provide expert…
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As birth and postnatal workers, we have the same goal of supporting families through an important time in their lives. It's important to remember that we're not in competition with each other, and when we work together and support each other, everyone benefits. In this episode host, Niamh Cassidy, discusses how recent life events have reminded her …
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The Importance of Consistency for Birth & Postnatal Workers
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In this episode, we will explore the importance of consistency in building the "know, like, and trust" factor with potential clients, especially in the context of serving pregnant and postnatal families. We discuss how entrepreneurs in this space have a shorter lead time to build a client base and need to establish trust quickly with potential clie…
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I know how challenging it can be to juggle clients, admin tasks and volunteer and family commitments while still growing your business. That's why in this episode we will look at how to set realistic goals to help you reach your business goals but without all the overwhelm. We will also look at how you can structure tasks to balance work and family…
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Have you thought about building an email list? Maybe you're not sure what it’s for or how to go about it. In this episode I bring you through the basics of why you as a doula, lactation consultant or childbirth educator should have an email list, what you needs to get one started and how to use it to build your business. If you would like to contin…
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Relationship marketing may not be a term you have heard before but it is one of the most powerful ways to build your business while also growing your support network. This is one of the easiest ways to build your client base in an authentic and ethical way. For more download the episode freebie here. Want to continue the conversation? Join our Face…
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Is it possible that money blocks are stopping you from meeting your income goals? This episode will help you explore the blocks that might be holding you back as a pregnancy or postnatal entrepreneur and how to deal with them. Want to continue the conversation? Join us in our Facebook community. Join our free Facebook Community to help you grow you…
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Introducing the Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective!
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You know are are good at what you do, you want to serve as many families as possible but sometimes you just don't know how to find them. Niamh is a childbirth educator and IBCLC, she has spent the last number of years exploring ways to grow her business without compromising her ethics. Marketing and sales can feel dirty and many pregnancy and postn…
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