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Birth Boss Society

Birth Boss Society

Hosted by Jodi Congdon

Episodes

117

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Welcome to Birth Boss Society podcast. I’m your host Jodi Congdon, birth and postpartum doula agency owner, postpartum doula and lactation educator trainer, and the exact person to help birth professionals like you create a business that feels like the perfect fit for every stage of life. In this podcast, I’ll be talking to you about opportunities to grow and scale your birth and postpartum business and you will get actionable tools and strategies that are tailored to your goals and dreams. I’ll be giving you my expert insight on things like marketing, networking, using social media to get the eyes of your ideal client on you, branding, growth strategy, and the steps to building a business that has optimal scalability. The purpose here is to share my personal journey and talk about mistakes I’ve made and how I’ve turned them around into big wins. You’ll learn how to create goals to hit your financial milestones, make a huge impact on your perinatal community, create more time for the things that you love, and start to build your empire. Whether you realize it or not, you are a business owner, starting your journey as a small but mighty entrepreneur. You, my friend, are a birth boss.

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June 2, 202622 min

How Becoming An Agency Owner Changes Everything

In this episode, I share my top five reasons why transitioning from being a solo doula business to an agency model benefits everyone it touches! It will positively impact your income, perinatal community, life/work balance, doula community and client experience... and so many other things that it's too much to mention!✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

May 19, 202652 min

3 Top Strategies to Overcome Mom Burnout w/ Kelly Sandler

In this episode of Birth Boss Society, Kelly Sandler, founder of Aspire To Be, shares her journey from being a burnt out mom to achieving balance and peace. We talk about 3 common attributes leading to mom burnout: Not asking for help, self abandonment and inability to regulate emotions. It’s so easy to get lost in the chaos of motherhood! Too often we forget to care for ourselves while we care for our kids, clients, family, home and career. Kelly reminds us that self-care is not selfish... it’s necessary!Find more about Kelly:IG: @kellysandler_aspiretobellcWebsite: https://www.aspiretobellc.com✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

May 12, 202644 min

CAPPA: Elevating Doula Certification and Community w/ Prinscilla Moore

In this episode I chat with the president of CAPPA, Prinscilla Moore, about the major transformation that CAPPA has recently gone through and the upcoming CAPPA Convening 2026 in Philadelphia at the end of July. While we were talking about those two major topics, we sprinkled in our feelings about the value of certification, why we need community, and the importance of continuous learning in the perinatal field.Join me at the CAPPA Convening 2026: Register for a CAPPA training and be a part of this incredible community: www.cappa.net ✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

March 24, 202635 min

Building Financial Health In Your Business w/ Danielle Hayden

In this episode of the Birth Boss Society podcast, I welcome Danielle Hayden, CEO of Kickstart Accounting Inc., to discuss the crucial role of financial literacy in your perinatal business.  Coupled with accurate bookkeeping, preventing common pitfalls and strategic money management, we explore how understanding your numbers and establishing healthy financial habits can transform your business from surviving to THRIVING! Find Danielle Hayden here:Website: www.kickstartaccountinginc.com✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

March 10, 202618 min

Mastering Multiple Audiences and Revenue Streams

In this episode, I share simple and practical ways to stay organized in your business when you serve more than one audience and have multiple revenue streams in the perinatal space. From splitting those audiences on social media to financial organization and exit strategies, I talk about how to figure ways to build a sustainable and memorable brand that can still heavily represent your core values, but not rely on your face and personality to thrive. The hosts upcoming events: The Birth Boss CEO Summit (April 10–12 in Boston) https://www.hiptoheart.com/birth-boss-ceo-summit✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

February 24, 202654 min

Why Attending In Person Events Is Essential For Personal and Business Growth w/ the Doula Darcy

In this episode, The Doula Darcy and I explore how attending in-person events is the best way to get (and stay!) motivated and why its essential for business growth, personal development, and community building. We also share insights from our own experiences attending and hosting retreats, summits and conferences and highlight the importance of face-to-face connections, learning from failures, and investing in yourself.The hosts upcoming events: The Birth Boss CEO Summit (April 10–12 in Boston) https://www.hiptoheart.com/birth-boss-ceo-summitMaine Retreat for members of My Doula Village (May 2026) https://douladarcy.com/doula-retreat-maineThe Birthworker Retreat - (January 2027 in Clearwater, FL) https://douladarcy.com/the-birthworker-retreats  ✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

February 10, 202622 min

Building A Membership Community: Your Business's Future Biggest Asset

In this episode of the Birth Boss Society podcast, I will share with you the reasons why you should be thinking about creating an online membership community... and they may not be what you think!I outline the goals of community building, including growing your network, providing support and resources, and creating additional scalable revenue streams.Bonus: I'll tell you all about my personal journey in creating the Birth Boss Society and how it has become one of my business's biggest assets.✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

February 3, 202620 min

Tracking Performance: The Key to Agency Success

In this episode of the Birth Boss Society podcast, I share why it's so important to continuously track both quantitative and qualitative performance metrics in your agency to stay current and accurate on the health of your business.As agency owners, we often start strong with organization and tracking, but it’s easy to lose momentum.  By keeping an organized record of KPIs, you can make informed decisions at all times.  By focusing on productivity, revenue, client feedback and team member dynamics, agency owners can create a thriving (and headache free!) business model.✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

July 22, 202533 min

Hiring Right: The Key To A Strong Business Foundation w/ Kathleen Lawson

In this episode of the Birth Boss podcast, host Jodi Congdon sits down with Kathleen Lawson, a small business consultant and growth strategist, about the essential foundations of starting and growing a business. We start with the importance of hiring the right people, which is not always easy!  Throughout the episode, Kathleen talks about the necessity of having standardized processes in place to make delegating easier and the significance of understanding the return on investment when making hiring decisions.  She also gives great information to help figure out which positions are the best to hire for and which tasks are the ones we continue to take on.Our conversation also touches on effective marketing strategies, the value of networking and referrals, and the importance of aligning values when hiring. We conclude with shared insights on the importance of self-awareness in business and the mantra of "measure twice, cut once" as a guiding principle for entrepreneurs.You can find Kathleen at:Website: https://kathleen-lawson.com/IG: @kathleenlawsonstrategist✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

July 15, 202545 min

The CEO Lifestyle w/ Dr. Sarah Mitchell

In this episode of the Birth Boss podcast, host Jodi Congdon interviews Dr. Sarah Mitchell, a chiropractor, sleep consultant, author, course creator and master of the  CEO lifestyle.We start by going through the evolution of Dr. Sarah's business and how she developed (and perfected!) her boundaries over time.  She shares her insight on how she effectively manages her time as a busy CEO and the significance of personal development, specifically for doulas diversifying their offers to include virtual care, like sleep consulting.  Throughout the episode, Dr. Sarah graciously shares her wisdom on how to create the perfect schedule, no matter what season it is, and how prioritizing happiness promotes success!Find Dr. Sarah Mitchell here:Website: https://www.helpingbabiessleep.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/helpingbabiessleep✔️ Follow Jodi Congdon:Instagram Website✔️ Create Your Six or Seven-Figure Doula Business: Birth Boss Society (for Solo Doulas and Agency Owners) ✔️ From Solo Doula Business to Agency: Hip to Heart Agency Program

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