Do you hate social media?

You're definitely not alone.

In fact, it's one of the biggest complaints I hear from doulas.

In this episode, I'm sharing a mindset shift that has completely changed the way I look at social media and it's changing the way my students think about it too.

Instead of seeing social media as another annoying marketing task, what if you saw it as one of the most powerful ways to improve birth and postpartum care globally?

In this episode we'll talk about:

• How your phone can help you reach thousands of families with evidence-based information

• Why doulas have a responsibility to help combat misinformation online

• How social media allows you to help far more than one family at a time

• Why worrying about negative comments is keeping you from making a bigger impact

• The simple mindset shift that makes showing up online feel meaningful instead of exhausting

If you've ever thought, "I just hate social media," this episode is for you.

Your voice matters.

The families who need you are already scrolling.

It's time they found you.

Resources Mentioned

Join my free Facebook community: The Doula Marketing Group
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If your inquiries have slowed down, you're not alone.

In this episode, Doula Darcy tackles the "elephant in the room" that many doulas are experiencing right now: fewer inquiries, fewer consultations, and a noticeable slowdown in business.

Drawing from conversations with doulas across the English-speaking world and her own 16-year-old postpartum doula agency, Darcy shares why economic uncertainty may be affecting client bookings and, more importantly, what you can do about it.

Rather than hiding when business slows down, Darcy explains why this is the perfect time to strengthen your marketing foundation and position yourself for future growth.

• Why a slow season isn't always a marketing problem
• How economic uncertainty impacts doula hiring decisions
• The difference between a temporary slowdown and a broken business model
• Why visibility matters more than ever during challenging economic times
• How fear can prevent doulas from serving the families who need them most

Links Darcy mentioned:

James Wedmore's Business Breakthrough Experience starts June 11th.

Since 2010, Darcy has built a thriving postpartum doula business (now doula agency) in New Hampshire.

With her team of postpartum doulas handling the day-to-day in person clients, Darcy spends her time and energy helping other doulas grow & scale their businesses with a focus on sustainability and not burning themselves out.

Prior to having her own 3 children and becoming doula, Darcy worked for 10 years in the advertising and marketing world. She was able to replace her corporate income quicker than most new doulas because of her previous career & expertise. Darcy now uses this experience to help other doulas build their own thriving practices.

Learn more at:
www.TheDoulaDarcy.com