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Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast
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 wanted to learn how to stand out. This led her to consume all the 'business' content she could find, from podcasts to mentorship programs and trainings. While she learned a lot, she found that many 'experts' didn't understand the importance of ethics in perinatal work. So, Niamh has been consuming, learning, testing, and adapting to see what works and feels good for her practice. She has been able to grow a successful practice, outperforming many of her peers who have been in practice longer.
Now, Niamh wants to share what she's learned with you through this podcast. She no longer worries about 'the competition' and sees all ethical business owners in perinatal work as her peers. She believes that together, we can all be successful. Join Niamh on this journey as she shares her insights and tips on how to grow your own successful perinatal practice with integrity and authenticity.
Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast
EP: 46. Balancing Volunteering and Your Birth Work Business
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 up about my own experiences with volunteering (the good, the bad, and the lessons learned), how to set boundaries that protect your time and energy, and why financial empowerment is key to giving back sustainably. We’ll also chat about why it’s perfectly fine to prioritise yourself and your business—even if it means saying “no” sometimes.
This episode is all about removing the guilt, finding joy in volunteering again, and recognising that it’s okay to also benefit from the work you do.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to clearly communicate expectations when volunteering.
- Why so many women feel guilty about charging for their services—and how to shift that mindset.
- Why volunteering should never come at the expense of your well-being.
- The importance of setting boundaries (and sticking to them).
- How financial security can actually enhance your ability to volunteer.
- Why it’s okay to say no (even when it’s hard).
- How to enjoy volunteering again—and the difference it can make in your engagement.
Sound Bites You’ll Love:
💬 “Don’t say yes when you want to say no.”
💬 “You can benefit from volunteering too—and that’s okay.”
💬 “I started to enjoy volunteering again when I let go of the guilt.”
Take a Listen:
Whether you’re a birth worker who loves volunteering but struggles to find the time or you’re feeling a little burnt out and unsure how to move forward, this episode will help you prioritise yourself while still giving back in a way that feels aligned and joyful.
👉 Let me know what resonates most with you by tagging me on Instagram @preg_and_postnatal_collective —I love hearing your thoughts!
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