Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast

From Passion to Profit: How to Make Your Birthwork Business Financially Sustainable

Niamh Cassidy, IBCLC Season 1 Episode 53

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.

Rachel shares her journey from traditional employment to building a flexible, fulfilling business after becoming a parent. We dive into the mindset shifts, strategies, and practical steps birthworkers need to move from inconsistent income to a sustainable, thriving business.

🔹 The common mistakes that keep birthworkers stuck at 1-2K months
 🔹 Why passion alone isn’t enough—and what to do about it
 🔹 The key business foundations that create consistent income
 🔹 How to balance meaningful work with financial sustainability

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why aren’t more people booking my services?” or “How do I make my business work for me?”—this episode is a must-listen!

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This FREE 2-day mindset + strategy training is designed for birth and postpartum workers — doulas, IBCLCs, antenatal teachers, hypnobirthing instructors and more — who are ready to move from:
❌ Overwhelmed + stuck
✅ To clarity, confidence, and consistent clients

Across two transformational days, you’ll discover:

  • The mindset shifts you need to grow a sustainable business
  • How to reframe your money stories so charging feels ethical + aligned
  • Why messaging matters more than “just posting” — and how to get it right
  • My proven NEST framework for business growth
  • How to create your own Birth Biz Success Plan so you know exactly what to do next

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