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Hosted by birth worker and activist Bianca Sprague from bebo mia Inc (https://bebomia.com/), Hot + Brave is like a hilarious conversation with your feisty friend who doesn’t give a f*ck. Brave stories, business support, hot topics and #truthbombs that will either balm your soul or light fire to your rage.

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November 25, 2025Episode 1356 min

S6E13 - My Biggest Doula Mistakes I’m Not Proud Of (And Why I’m Sharing It)

Send us Fan MailContent note: this episode includes grief, suicide loss, racism, obstetric violence, medical emergencies, family conflict and birth trauma. Please care for your heart while you listen.In this season finale of Hot and Brave, Bianca takes you behind the glossy Instagram version of birthwork and into the real stories that shaped her as a doula. She shares ten client stories from her early years, including the time she walked into a termination expecting a joyful gender reveal, the birth she attended too soon after her dad’s death by suicide, navigating clients who repeatedly tested her boundaries, witnessing blatant medical racism and obstetric violence, missing the signs of active substance use in a vulnerable family, and the moment she realized her queerness and politics could never be separated from her work.This is a tender, unfiltered look at shame, regret, growth and the messy middle of learning on the job. Bianca talks about how inadequate weekend trainings left her under prepared for real life complexity, how those gaps fueled the creation of bebo mia, and why autonomy, anti oppression and boundaries are now at the center of everything she teaches. If you have ever replayed a birth in your mind and wished you had done it differently, this episode is here so you feel less alone.It is also Black Friday week at bebomia. Head to bebomia.com/bf2025 for 40% off trainings and digital programs, free classes, games and prizes, and to join our full spectrum doula community.⭐️ We have some links for you which you will LOVE! ⭐️👉 bebomia.com/get-more-clients-challengeGrab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚 USE CODE BIRTHBIRD for $350 offNEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new course alert this week 💥 Use code SEVENGet the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

November 18, 2025Episode 1225 min

S6E12 - The Three Things Every Doula Needs in Their First Year That Nobody Teaches

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Bianca breaks down the three pillars every doula needs to build a sustainable, heart centered business: clarity, visibility, and community. She shares the stories we all live through in that first uncertain year, the places we get stuck, and the quiet shame that grows when nobody has ever taught us the basics of business or mission building.You will learn the difference between selling and solving, why weekend trainings leave out the most essential pieces of doula work, and how clarity becomes an act of compassion for the clients who need you. This is a grounding, honest, and deeply practical episode for every new doula or doula in a rebuild season.Early bird is open for the MSP full spectrum doula training and the code birthbird saves you 350 dollars. And the Get More Clients Challenge has begun, but there is still time to jump in and watch the Day 1 replay.This episode will hold you, challenge you, and remind you that you are more ready than you think.⭐️ We have some links for you which you will LOVE! ⭐️👉 bebomia.com/get-more-clients-challengeGrab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚 USE CODE BIRTHBIRD for $350 offNEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new course alert this week 💥 Use code SEVENGet the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

November 11, 2025Episode 1129 min

S6E11 - Your Network Is Bigger Than You Think

Send us Fan MailMost doulas think they don’t have an audience... but you already have a network filled with potential clients who know, like, and trust you.In this week’s Hot + Brave, Bianca shares how to tap into your existing community to fill your roster with dream clients without feeling salesy or awkward. Learn how to reach out authentically, reframe visibility as care work, and finally stop apologizing for wanting to be seen.This episode is your pep talk, mindset reset, and a preview of what we’ll be doing together inside the Get More Clients Challenge, starting next week. Because your next client probably will not come from an ad or a hashtag, they will come from your cousin’s coworker who’s been waiting for your support.⭐️ We have some links for you which you will LOVE! ⭐️👉 bebomia.com/get-more-clients-challengeGrab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚 USE CODE BIRTHBIRD for $350 offNEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new course alert this week 💥 Use code SEVENGet the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

November 4, 2025Episode 1028 min

S6E10 - The End of the Weekend Doula Training Era

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Bianca Sprague invites the birth world into a critical and overdue conversation: the end of the weekend doula training model.The weekend era served an early purpose. It opened the door to formalized doula work, community support, and advocacy inside medical systems. Yet birth work has evolved, and the expectations placed on doulas have grown dramatically. Today’s doulas must be trauma informed, anti oppression grounded, consent focused, emotionally literate, and prepared to collaborate inside complex medical environments. A two day training cannot offer the depth this work now requires.Bianca shares the history behind the weekend format, why it no longer serves doulas or birthing families, and her own experience entering the field through a weekend training that left her inspired but underprepared. She also speaks to the moment she realized many training models do not invest in long term success for their graduates, and how that shaped her commitment to comprehensive, justice based education.This is not a call out. It is a call in. It is a respectful evolution rooted in care for doulas, for families, and for the integrity of birth work.If you are a new or aspiring doula, this episode will help you understand what true preparation looks like. If you trained through a weekend model and still do not feel confident, you are not alone. And you do not have to start over. bebo mia offers a Certification Transfer Program to support doulas who want deeper skills, mentorship, and community.Birth work deserves depth. Doulas deserve training that sustains them. Families deserve confident, skilled support. The weekend era opened the door. The future will fortify it.⭐️ We have some links for you which you will LOVE! ⭐️👉 bebomia.com/get-more-clients-challengeGrab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚 USE CODE BIRTHBIRD for $350 offNEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new course alert this week 💥 Use code SEVENGet the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

October 28, 2025Episode 930 min

S6E9 The Invisible Doula Problem: Why Nobody Knows You Exist (Yet)

Send us Fan MailYou can be the best doula in the world, compassionate, skilled, and deeply dedicated, but if people don’t know you exist, they can’t hire you.In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca dives into what she calls The Invisible Doula Problem - why so many incredible birthworkers struggle to get noticed, and how visibility can become an act of care instead of something that feels salesy or self-promotional.You’ll learn how being seen is actually part of your advocacy, the small steps you can take today to start showing up more confidently, and why perfection isn’t the goal...connection is.This conversation is packed with truth-telling, warmth, and practical insight for doulas who are ready to grow their businesses while staying grounded in their values.If you’ve been feeling like the world doesn’t quite know you’re out there yet, this episode will remind you: your work deserves to be known, and your community deserves to find you.And if you’re ready to finally become visible, confident, and booked-out, join us for the Get More Clients Challenge, a 5-day live business accelerator designed to help doulas and reproductive health professionals attract clients without burnout or busywork.👉 bebomia.com/get-more-clients-challenge⭐️ We have some links for you which you will LOVE! ⭐️Grab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚NEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new course alert this week 💥 Use codeGet the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

October 20, 2025Episode 820 min

S6E8 - How to Get More Doula Clients (Without Selling Your Soul to Social Media)

Send us Fan MailYour calendar’s quiet. The DMs are dry. You’re doing the work, showing up online, and still hearing crickets. So… what gives?In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca Sprague shares the five essential steps to move your business from invisible to booked out.You’ll learn why more content isn’t the answer, what clients are actually paying you for, and how to build real systems that fill your roster without burnout. This episode is a sneak peek of the Get More Clients Challenge, a 5-day live business accelerator for doulas and reproductive health professionals who are ready to attract dream clients and finally create consistent income.✨ Join the challenge: bebomia.com/get-more-clients-challenge 💸 Donate to the scholarship fund: bebomia.com/donate 🌎 Share your favorite local business to our free referral directory: bebomia.com/drdIf you’ve been feeling stuck, under-booked, or unsure where to start, this conversation will reignite your confidence and give you the clarity you’ve been missing.Because your next client isn’t a fluke. You just need the formula to find them again and again.⭐️ We have some links for you which you will LOVE! ⭐️Grab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚NEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new course alert this week 💥 Use codeGet the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

October 14, 2025Episode 71 hr 6 min

S6E7 - Birth in Ghana Isn’t What You Think: A Conversation with Bobette from Uzuri Birth

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful follow-up episode, Bianca sits down once again with Bobette from Uzuri Birth in Ghana to go even deeper into the realities of birthwork in West Africa.Together, they explore what birth really looks like in Ghana today: from systemic challenges and cultural beliefs about danger in birth, to the power of traditional practices that are still alive (and those being revived). Bobette shares some of her most impactful birth stories, her dream of building a community-led birth house, and the intersection of ancestral wisdom and modern reproductive care.This episode is a heart-led conversation about reclaiming tradition, confronting colonial legacies in birth care, and returning to community-rooted models of support.If you’re passionate about reproductive justice, birthworker education, or decolonizing doula work, this is one you don’t want to miss.Plus:Bianca shares a personal update on reconnecting with her sister after a decade apartHow a full moon breathwork ceremony cracked open a season of grief and healingAnd what’s next as she begins a new journey of feminist business healingLinks & Resources: → Try our new Prenatal Class Calculator at bebomia.com/calc → Learn more about Uzuri Birth: uzuribirth.comHOME | Sungyata : project center for young girls in Ghanahttps://form.jotform.com/241983323657565 : Ghana immersion for birth workersDonate this link for those who may be interested in supporting another meaningful project abroad, this time in Haiti.⭐️ We have some links for you which you will LOVE! ⭐️Grab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚NEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!Get the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

October 7, 2025Episode 646 min

S6E6: Stop burning out: 12 boundary scripts every doula needs

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever answered a 3 a.m. text about pineapple or found yourself chasing unpaid invoices, this one’s for you. In this episode, Bianca Sprague gets real about boundaries: the messy, hard, business-saving kind. You’ll learn exactly what to say in those tricky moments with 12 copy-and-paste scripts for your doula practice. These are the words that protect your energy, your income, and your joy.Download the free workbook at bebomia.com/scripts and start practicing boundaries that feel compassionate, clear, and sustainable.⭐️ We have some links for you which are mentioned in the episode!! ⭐️Grab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚NEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new course alert this week 💥 Use code SEVEN for 75% offOur links page with lots of goodies bebomia.com/links ❤️How to Pay for Your Doula Training <-- check it outGet the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

September 30, 2025Episode 517 min

S6E5 - Tylenol, Trump, and the Tyranny of Lies: Birthwork is Resistance

Send us Fan MailWant to support the pod? Click here we SO appreciate it! This episode is not neutral. Oh, and we cuss. A lot.Bianca Sprague brings rage, grief, and truth to the mic, naming fascism, Gaza, Trump’s lies about Tylenol, and the systems failing families. In a world flooded with disinformation, birthworkers are the antidote.You’ll hear why doulas are not just supporting births, they are resisting fascism, protecting autonomy and informed choice, and holding the line for families. This is a battle cry for anyone who has ever thought about becoming a doula, and a reminder for every birthworker that what you do matters.In this episode:Why Trump’s Tylenol comments are dangerousHow disinformation harms pregnant people and familiesThe research that proves doulas improve outcomes and save moneyWhy becoming a doula is an act of resistanceJoin the movement. Learn more about doula training with bebo mia⭐️ We have some links for you which are mentioned in the episode!! ⭐️Grab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚NEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new course alert this week 💥 Use code SEVEN for 75% offOur links page with lots of goodies bebomia.com/links ❤️How to Pay for Your Doula Training <-- check it outSupport the showGet the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

September 23, 2025Episode 449 min

S6E4: Doula Work, Money Wounds, and Healing Generations with Jalisa Hardy

Send us Fan MailMoney stories run deep… and for so many of us, they carry shame, fear, and generational wounds. In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca sits down with Jalisa Hardy, the founder of the Healed Money Movement, to explore what happens when we decide to heal our relationship with money.Jalisa shares her own journey of untangling money wounds and offers a fresh perspective on what financial healing looks like for women, birth workers, and caregivers. From naming the systems that keep us in scarcity to reclaiming worth and value in our work, this conversation is equal parts vulnerable and practical.Whether you’re a doula trying to build a sustainable business, a parent navigating financial stress, or someone curious about how money intersects with healing, this episode will leave you with new tools and a lot of hope. Tune in to learn how Jalisa’s Healed Money Movement is reshaping the way we think about money, worth, and liberation.Her Instagram: instagram.com/jalisathegoldenchildJalisa's Books:It's All in Me!: My Journey to Freedom & Living Abundantly30 Day C.A.L.M Life Planner: Take Your Life and Mind From Chaos to C.A.L.M.Want to support the pod? Click here we SO appreciate it! ⭐️ We have some links for you which are mentioned in the episode!! ⭐️Grab your doula training spot here (heyyy there's payment plans) 📚NEW BIRTH DOULA COURSE - www.bebomia.com/birthdoula use the code FIRST200 for $200 off!Community Building Tool ONLY $10 - www.bebomia.com/community-buildingFREE Ultimate Ebook all about becoming a doula - get it here!www.bebomia.com/doulaclub 💥 Get your free access to the Doula Business School in our club membership!www.bebomia.com/freewebinar Free doula workshop and discount code 👍🏽bebomia.com/bizshop/ 😎 Grow your business fast!www.bebomia.com/shop New Doula swag!!7 Simple Steps to Double your Client Base 👈🏽 new course alert this week 💥 Use code SEVEN for 75% offOur links page with lots of goodies bebomia.com/links ❤️How to Pay for Your Doula Training <-- check it outGet the The Evidence or Coercion? The Birth Truth Tool for Doulas™ at bebomia.com/truthtoolSupport the showwww.bebomia.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn or Twitter.

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