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Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast
The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, in conjunction with Your Birth Biz, is a podcast for birth and postpartum professionals who want to grow sustainable, ethical businesses without burning out or losing themselves along the way.
Hosted by Niamh Cassidy, childbirth educator, IBCLC lactation consultant, and business coach to birth workers, this podcast sits at the intersection of business, birth work, values, and real life.
Niamh started her own perinatal business as a side hustle while working full-time in social care, and knows first-hand how challenging it can be to fill classes, attract clients, and stay confident when everyone else seems to be “doing better”. She’s been through the comparison spiral, the over-consumption of business advice, and the frustration of learning from business spaces that don’t understand the ethics, boundaries, and responsibilities of perinatal work.
Through years of learning, testing, adapting (and unlearning), Niamh has built a fully booked lactation practice and successful education and coaching business — without resorting to fear-based marketing, unethical tactics, or stepping away from client work she loves.
This podcast is a mix of:
- Solo episodes on business, mindset, visibility, boundaries, and sustainability
- Guest conversations with birth workers and women in business
- Panel discussions exploring nuanced topics at the crossover of business and birth work
Expect honest conversations, thoughtful critique of “one-size-fits-all” business advice, and practical insights you can actually apply to your own practice.
If you’re a doula, lactation consultant, antenatal educator, or perinatal professional who wants to grow a business that feels aligned, ethical, and genuinely supportive — you’re in the right place.
Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast
EP. 41: Looking Back, Moving Forward: Lessons from 2024 to bring into 2025
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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. Niamh encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences and commitments as they step into the new year, highlighting that progress is more important than perfection.
Takeaways
- Last year was full of growth and significant challenges.
- We can't always control what happens, but we can choose our response.
- Investing in health is crucial for overall well-being.
- Scheduling time for loved ones is non-negotiable.
- Planning helps to stay on track amidst life's challenges.
- Reflection is essential for personal and professional growth.
- It's important to honour commitments made to oneself.
- Health impacts patience, creativity, and resilience.
- Taking stock of wins and challenges is transformative.
- Showing up for ourselves is key to success.
Mentioned in the episode: Reflect & Reset: Your Birthwork Business Year in Review
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