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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 inspiring story of leaving a high-flying corporate job to follow her heart into birthwork.

Anke spent over 25 years working in the tech industry, managing global teams and climbing the career ladder — all while raising three children. When she was made redundant in 2023, she was gifted a rare opportunity: the pause she didn’t know she needed. What followed was a bold career pivot into the world of doula work and parenting support.

We talk about:

• How a career in tech shaped her skills as a doula and coach
• The emotional (and financial) realities of leaving a “stable” job to follow your purpose
• How to know if it’s the right time to make a change
• The mindset blocks that come with career transition — and how to move through them
• Why asking for help is one of the most important things we can do as business owners and parents

Whether you’re at the start of your own birthwork business journey, considering a major shift, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone — this one is for you.

Follow Anke @ankerothdoula

The Birth Worker’s Easy Content Plan — is a free resource I created for birth workers like you who want to grow their business without the faff of wondering what to post, getting stuck staring at a blank screen, or spending hours on content that leads nowhere. Get it here

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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 taster of the kind of real-world, no-fluff support we offer inside Your Birth Biz – The Membership.

I’m answering three brilliant and very relatable questions from our members:

🔐 What policies and procedures does a birthworker really need?
From GDPR to client agreements, I break down the essentials — including what helps protect your business and your clients.

🎯 How do I get clearer on my dream client without using manipulative 'pain point' marketing?
We’re talking values-based messaging, connecting with the right people (not everyone), and ditching fear-based tactics for good.

💸 How should I actually pay myself from my birth biz income?
Let’s chat about money mindset, practical payment strategies, and why paying yourself something — even if it’s small — matters.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to tighten things up behind the scenes, this episode will help you feel more confident and capable as a self-employed birthworker.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• Why having clear policies isn’t just about ticking boxes
• How to identify your ideal client without feeling gross about marketing
• The mindset shift that helps you actually take a wage from your work

👉 Plus, if you're listening before 19th June, you’ll be the first to hear about the doors opening to Your Birth Biz – The Membership. Come join us if you want grounded, ongoing support to grow a thriving, ethical birth business — with a lovely crew of likeminded birth pros by your side.

The Birth Worker’s Easy Content Plan — is a free resource I created for birth workers like you who want to grow their business without the faff of wondering what to post, getting stuck staring at a blank screen, or spending hours on content that leads nowhere. Get it here

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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 wellness coach and founder of Live Life Well, Jo Bibby, for a powerful chat on how gut health can impact your mood, energy, hormones—and your business success.

Jo shares her personal journey from postnatal exhaustion and overwhelm to feeling energised and grounded, all through small but mighty changes to her nutrition and lifestyle. If you’ve been ignoring your own health while running your business or supporting new parents, this conversation is your permission slip to reset, refocus and feel good again.

Whether you're a doula, lactation consultant, antenatal educator, or any kind of birth or postpartum worker, you’ll come away with practical tips to nourish your body, support your gut, and sustain your energy—without fancy fads or unrealistic routines.

We cover:

• What gut health really means—and why it affects your mood, hormones and energy
• Easy ways to eat for a healthier gut (yes, even when you’re on call or working 12-hour days!)
• The link between rest, the nervous system and digestion
• Why movement matters—but not in the way diet culture told us
• Probiotic foods and simple strategies for when your gut needs a reset
• How connection, community and mindset influence your overall wellbeing

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should do, I just can’t seem to do it”—this one’s for you. Expect compassionate, relatable advice that meets you where you’re at.

🎧 Tune in, take what resonates, and start putting yourself back on the priority list. You deserve to feel good—full stop.

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Follow Jo on Instagram: @jo_live_life_well
• Visit Jo’s website: www.livelifewellness.co.uk
• Find out more about Jo’s 1:1 coaching, 30-day gut reset, and retreats

💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review or message me on Instagram @preg_and_postnatal_collective. I love hearing what’s resonated for you.

The Birth Worker’s Easy Content Plan — is a free resource I created for birth workers like you who want to grow their business without the faff of wondering what to post, getting stuck staring at a blank screen, or spending hours on content that leads nowhere. Get it here