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Ep. 60 with Stephanie Sinclair & Nikki Zweber | How2Mom

Author
Kelly Kirk
Published
Tue 05 Aug 2025
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Doulas, Dreams, and Destiny: Transforming Birth Experiences into Business Success

Ever wondered how the transformative moment of birth can ignite an entrepreneurial fire? In this heartfelt conversation, birth doulas Stephanie Sinclair and Nikki Zweber reveal the parallel journeys that led them from corporate careers to founding How2Mom, a business dedicated to empowering women through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.

Stephanie shares the profound shift that occurred when her daughter was placed on her chest after years of fertility struggles. That single moment sparked a vision that would eventually lead her away from a decade-long paralegal career. "I need to make sure other women feel this," she recalls thinking, though the path from inspiration to entrepreneurship wasn't without sacrifice. From clipping coupons to working in the "nooks and crannies" of motherhood, she built her business one birth at a time while raising three children.

Meanwhile, Nikki carried the dream of becoming a doula for fifteen years before a chance meeting at a Dairy Queen—yes, really!—brought these two visionaries together. Their partnership story offers powerful lessons about trust, vulnerability, and finding your perfect business match. Through frank discussions about escape clauses, family sacrifices, and financial leaps of faith, they demonstrate how authentic connection creates thriving business relationships.

Beyond the practical aspects of entrepreneurship, this conversation dives deep into the emotional landscape of mother-entrepreneurs. Both women share their darkest moments—from postpartum depression to business heartbreak—and how these challenges ultimately strengthened their resolve. Their advice to women at similar crossroads? "Do it scared" and "Find your people."

What makes this episode particularly special is how it illuminates the thread connecting birth work to entrepreneurship: trusting your intuition. In a world overflowing with information and outside opinions, Stephanie and Nikki's mission extends beyond supporting births to helping women reclaim their inner voice—a skill that serves mothers and business owners alike.

Whether you're a mother, an entrepreneur, or simply someone navigating life's transitions, this conversation offers wisdom about embracing authenticity and finding purpose through helping others. 

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Credits:

  • Editor: Joseph Kirk
  • Music: Kristofer Tanke


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