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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Why Your Summer Slowdown Doesn’t Mean You’ve Failed (and How to Reset for September)
If your summer felt slow, you’re not alone. Many birthworkers experience a summer slump — enquiries dip, classes don’t fill, clients go quiet, and social media engagement drops. It can …
Working With Your Cycle: Boost Productivity & Balance in Your Business
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by Tayba Azim, counsellor, psychotherapist, and Mizan therapist. Together, we explore how under…
Making the Shift: Navigating Career Change into Birthwork
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Anke Roth — a postpartum doula and parenting coach, to hear her amazing and…
Behind the Biz: Your Questions Answered on Policies, Dream Clients & Paying Yourself
Are you second-guessing the ‘business bits’ of your birthwork practice? In this behind-the-scenes episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m giving you a…
The Gut-Health Reset for Burnt-Out Birthworkers
Are you constantly giving to others but struggling to prioritise your own wellbeing?
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by wellnes…
Spilling the Tea - The Personal Story Behind My Work in Birth and Business Support
In this week’s episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing something a little more personal than usual—my own story.
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How to Build Strength Without Burnout: Mindset, Movement & Motivation for Busy Birthworkers
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with women's wellness coach and nutritionist Louise O’Brien, founder of Badass Coaching, to tal…
Ask Me Anything!
In this episode of the Pregnancy and Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective podcast, host Niamh Cassidy addresses various questions from listeners, focusing on common challenges faced by th…
From Solo Doula to Agency Founder: Building a Birthwork Business
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, co-author of Supported: Your Gui…
Three Simple Ways to Get More Clients as a New Birth Worker
Are you a new doula, lactation consultant, antenatal educator, or birth worker feeling stuck when it comes to getting clients? Or maybe you’ve been in business for a while but bookings …
From Passion to Profit: How to Make Your Birthwork Business Financially Sustainable
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 Rach…
Managing Time Blindness as a Birthworker
Do you ever feel like time just slips away? Do tasks take far longer than you expected, leaving you overwhelmed and behind schedule? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Pregnancy &…
Breaking Through Self-Doubt & Limiting Beliefs in Business
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your birthwork business—struggling with time, self-belief, or money mindset blocks—this episode is for you! I'm joined by self-belief business coach Vicky S…
50th Episode Celebration: Reflecting on the Podcast Journey & Exciting Future Plans
Wow—this is a BIG milestone! In this special 50th episode, I’m reflecting on the journey of this podcast, from a spontaneous idea to a thriving resource for birth and postpartum workers…
EP. 49: Self-Compassion, Shame & Sustainable Business
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jenny Turner, a clinical psychologist and founder of Mind Body Soul Psychology. Jenny …
EP. 48: The Fear of Putting Yourself Out There (and How to Overcome It)
Are you afraid of putting yourself out there? Whether you're a brand-new birth worker or have been in the industry for years, visibility can feel terrifying. In this episode of The Pre…
Ep: 47. Starting a Podcast as a Birth Worker
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I chat with Katy Bolton, host of The Mother Gaia Birthy Pod, about her journey into podcasting. Katy share…
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 shar…
EP. 45: How to Doula Yourself
In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, Niamh Cassidy chats with Globebaby Doula Lorraine Lozano, a full-spectrum doula, about the often-overlooke…
EP. 44: Birth, Balance & Business
In this powerful episode, Ros Drake opens up about her 25-year journey as a chiropractor, her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth, and the insights she's gained along the way. Fro…