Have you heard the story of Nichole vs. snake? If not, you're in for a treat. If yes, there are more layers of understanding coming forward. The snake story didn't end after our encounter. In fact, the snake message continued to show up for me through the weekend. Join me for a conversation about the deeper meaning, and how it applies to your business expansion.   >> Register for my Free Sh*t Tuesday newsletter for birth pros 

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107. A divine sign of evolution in your business

This week I’m pulling back the curtain on the Online Business School Membership. You’ve met several current and founding members and heard their business birth stories, but what exactly were they learning in the membership?   In this week’s episode, you’ll learn about all of the courses, workshops, templates, tutorials, etc featured in the OBS membership. Plus, I’ll explain how the group coaching component works and how to get support in between our group coaching livestreams.   If you have ANY questions regarding the membership, drop in my DMs or email me at nichole@nicholejoy.com.   Enrollment closes on 10/17/21 and won’t reopen until late January. The goal being: when you start now, your business will be in an entirely different space by January.   > ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE ONLINE BUSINESS SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP 

106. Behind the scenes of the Online Business School Membership

It’s my turn to pull the curtain back on my own business. I hope you enjoy a glimpse of my business birth story, the abbreviated version anyway. You’ll learn how I went from Corporate Real Estate Finance to Birth Pro CEO… sustainably! Enjoy the journey of fashion blogging, those first birth conversations with a pregnant person outside of church, teaching childbirth education in person, teaching virtual birth classes, how I started working with other Doulas, and how the Online Business School for Birth Pros Membership came to be.   > ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE ONLINE BUSINESS SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP 

105. MY business birth story: from corporate to Birth Pro CEO

The business birth story series continues with guest Allison Stewart, founding member of the Online Business School Membership (formerly known as the Premier Coaching Center), Doula, Audio Engineer, Podcaster, Life Coach and Mentor.    In this episode, Allison shares the story about how she built her full-time Doula business from home during a pandemic. When she had to leave her former career as a preschool teacher, Allison took the opportunity to bet on herself and go all in with her passion. Get this - her first birth client was a virtual birth. And in the last 18 months, she has supported 19 families - almost double her goal of 10!   Thank you, Allison, for your contributions to the birth world, your positive light and just being your amazingness. You can connect with Allison on Instagram @jeansandtealife.   >>> Join the waitlist for the Online Business School for Birth Pros Membership - enrollment opens 10/4 

104. Business Birth Story: 0 → Full-time during a pandemic with guest Allison Stewart

Ready to build your virtual doula business, but you’re not tech savvy? Don’t worry, you’re in good company. Here’s the truth: most of my clients consider themselves ‘not tech savvy’ and go on to build the virtual doula business of their dreams. There’s hope, I promise. And you don’t have to be tech savvy to help people virtually.   But how can you do the next thing? You know, the thing that feels like an impossible mountain to climb? I got you. In this episode, you’ll learn how to approach each one of those scary tech steps. Hint: it gets to be easy.   >>> Apply for the Online Business School for Birth Pros (FREE 3-day intensive) here 

103. Not tech savvy? Here’s a tip for doing business online

The business birth story series continues with guest Sabrina Fletcher, the TFMR Doula and founding member of the Premier Coaching Center. Sabrina shares her personal story regarding TFMR (termination for medical reasons), and how the lack of support during such a traumatic time led her to bringing vital support to the TFMR community. You’ll hear more about how Sabrina has built a completely virtual doula business, serving families all over the world that have experienced TFMR, including both virtual circles and private 1:1 support. And, she gives us some insight to possible future training for birth workers that desire to support families that are experiencing a TFMR. It’s an honor to know you and to have been part of your business, Sabrina. You can find Sabrina on IG at: @thetfmrdoula or her website at https://www.thetfmrdoula.com.   >>> Apply for the Online Business School for Birth Pros (FREE 3-day intensive) here 

102. Business Birth Story The 100% Virtual TFMR Doula

If you are a Doula business owner (or other birth business) that feels like you: need to be going 24/7, and value yourself based on performance, this episode is a must listen. I’ll share how I allowed myself rest last month, what was happening in my business while I wasn’t super active on social media, and how I worked through the societal conditioning that we are supposed to be “on” 24/7.   In this episode, you’ll learn about the importance of rest in your business and the type of business to build that will allow for you to rest, reset and expand.   >>> Apply for the Online Business School for Birth Pros (FREE 3-day intensive) here 

101. Tap out or burnout: what happens to your business when you rest?

The business birth story series continues with guest Kristi Ramey, owner of Richmond Birth and Baby and member of the Premier Coaching Center. Kristi shares how she went from doula-ing informally for years to the decision to make her passion an official business in 2018. In just a few years since, she has pivoted to scale, created a hybrid birth business - offering both in-person and virtual services, grown her business to a team of 17, multiple six figures and has already served over 500 families in 2021 (as of late August).   You’ll hear more about her hybrid business structure, how clients find her business, her thoughts on the ‘perfect’ website platform to be on, how LITTLE she uses social media to grow her business and how she manifests her dream business.   It’s an honor to be in your corner, Kristi and the entire Richmond Birth and Baby team! You can find Kristi on IG at: @richmondbirthandbaby.   >>> Apply for the Online Business School for Birth Pros (FREE 3-day intensive) here 

100. Business Birth Story: Pivot & Scale to Multiple 6-figures with Guest Kristi Ramey

I cannot *wait* for you to hear Ailish’s business birth story! This week we are joined by guest Ailish Lewis, member of the Online Business School for Birth Professionals, Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Virtual Doula, Childbirth Educator, Hypnobirthing Instructor and Gentle Sleep Coach (among other incredible talents). Ashley joined the Online Business School for Birth Professionals (formerly known as the Premier Coaching Center) in May of 2021, and three months later has quadrupled her income. She shares her story of handling negative comments from naysayers, breaking up with her old title, transitioning her business to a virtual doula / in-person hybrid, and surrounding herself with a solid support team (including moi - *dusts shoulders off*). I hope that her business birth story fills you up with inspiration and belief that you, too, can build your dream birth business.   You can connect with Ailish on Instagram: @ailish.lewis.coaching   >>> Apply for the Online Business School for Birth Pros (FREE 3-day intensive) here 

99. I birthed my virtual birth business & quadrupled my income in 3 months! with guest Ailish Lewis

If the traditional role as a birth professional feels like it doesn't quite fit, you're in good company. In this episode, I'll explain how the stories of traditional roles have kept me playing small in motherhood and in starting my birth business. For many of us, the message is that the traditional role of a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, or any other title that falls under the category of birth professionals is the ‘right’ or ‘only’ way to do this work. My belief is that the traditional way is ONE of the beautiful ways to do this work. Just as the traditional role of motherhood is just ONE way to do it. You'll learn how to stop staying small with this old story, how to move forward and expand in your birth business. And, I'll share several examples of how your role in the birth industry might evolve over time, including: In-person doula support Virtual Doula support Educating other birth professionals about various topics that you're experienced in or find pleasure in Educating new families using tools such as TikTok or IG Reels Writing about birth-related topics for blogs, others’ blogs, etc. Creating tools for other birth professionals to use in their businesses   >>> Apply for the Online Business School for Birth Pros (FREE 3-day intensive) here 

98. We’re Done Playing by Old Rules & Staying Small: Redefining Your Role as a Birth Professional

Pivoting... again? Let's talk about how this may impact your birth business, and how you can prepare yourself. March of 2020 was a shock to the system for all of us. We ALL learned a lot, including that we’ve been sold a lie about traditional 9-5 jobs being ‘safe.’ It’s another one of those BS stories that we’ve been conditioned to believe throughout our lives.  Here’s the thing - believing that traditional 9-5s are safe gives us a false sense of security. They never have been, and we saw that over the last 17 months. For the record, this isn’t to bash corporate or your 9-5. They serve a purpose, of course. And your job might carry you through getting started building your dream birth business, should you desire to do so. Rather, this is to remind you that you can continue to build your dreams, no matter what’s happening in the world around you. If having a sustainable birth business, or a virtual doula business, is part of your dream, you CAN have it. Entrepreneurship requires a lot of you. It takes time, sometimes tears, and a heavy dose of personal growth (i.e. the hardest sh*t to look at to help you expand)... but it’s SO worth it. You know what else takes time, and for me tears? Working a 9-5.  So if we are confronted with another situation that requires pivoting, we are more prepared this time than we were in March 2020. If you’ve been hanging with me, you know that much of our business, marketing, lead generation, and servicing our clients can be done with Wifi and some creativity. And if you’re new to me, I got you.   >>> Apply for the Online Business School for Birth Pros (FREE 3-day intensive) here 

97. What to remember if you have to pivot... again.

In this week's episode, you'll learn: What it looks like to be 100% behind your virtual doula support services The issue you may run into if you're questioning the value of virtual doula support How celebrities, birth workers and google are continuing to spread the word about virtual doula support What will happen to virtual doula support as the world reopens? How to move forward with virtual doula support services as one of your (many) offers in your birth business.   >>> FREE Online Business School for Birth Pros is coming next month - APPLY HERE 

96. Virtual Doula Support Forecast

Let's celebrate the first annual Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Awareness (VBAC) Day together. Our goal is to raise awareness about VBAC, so that every person knows that VBAC is an option for many C-section parents. Here are four ways to celebrate VBAC Awareness Day on Social Media: 1. Create VBAC content (tag me @nichole_joy__ so that I can share). Examples: Share your story, VBAC facts, VBAC resources (my VBAC Prep Birth Course, local ICAN chapters, VBAC stories, etc), VBAC inspirational quotes and affirmations, VBAC blog posts (or share mine!), podcast episodes. Change your Facebook profile frame. How to: go to your personal facebook profile, click profile photo to edit, click 'add frame,' search "VBAC," then add to your profile. Then, share with a friend. Host a VBAC information workshop, either in-person or virtual. Check out my VBAC Warrior sweatshirt or mugs in my Etsy shop. Either take a selfie in one, or purchase one as a giveaway for your community.   Resources: >> VBAC Prep Birth Course Etsy Shop Join the waitlist for the Premier Coaching Center 

95. 4 Ways to Celebrate VBAC Awareness Day on Social Media

This bonus episode is brought to you from Instagram Live. Last week, Dr. Alexis Edwards and I did an IG Live on the topic of healing for business expansion. It was too good to leave on IG only, so my team pulled together to get it to you on the podcast asap.  Dr. Alexis Edwards is the founder of the Expansion Principle Institute, Channel of The Expansion Principle (EP) vibrational technology, a Soul Coach, energy mastery mentor, author of the Expansion Principle Book and speaker. You can connect with her on Instagram at: @expansionprincipleinstitute. I hope you enjoy the conversation, as we discuss how I use the Expansion Principle energy in my business, and with my clients in the Doulas in Business Mastermind. It was epic (in Alexis' words).

94. Healing for Business Expansion with guest Dr. Alexis Edwards (Bonus episode)

If you've considered hiring support to help you build your birth business, congratulations! And also, I get that it can feel overwhelming. This week, I'm sharing tips based on my experience in hiring coaches, mentors and other service providers.   >>> LAST CALL to join the Doulas in Business Mastermind - we start this week! 

93. Considering Hiring a Mentor? Here are 9 Tips

The live-training style business podcast that is helping doulas establish an online presence. You can learn new ways to take your important work online, reach more people and expand your business. I’m Nichole Joy, accidental HBAC mom of three with a massive mission. I’m a Digital Doula, here to revolutionize the way women do birth. I take a two-pronged approach to this mission by helping pregnant women learn better, more supported ways to birth AND by training Doulas to take their important work online to reach more people.

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