Doula Business Mentoring Guidance & Support for Your Next Steps

Doula Mentoring is for you if . . .

You are a new doula, feeling daunted and overwhelmed about how to get started.

You have some experience serving families, but you have never felt confident about the business side of doula work.

You have never been self-employed before and need a business doula. (That's me!)

You are feeling isolated, discouraged, or "stuck" since completing your training.

You would benefit from some accountability for your progress in creating a doula business.

You are a seasoned doula business owner and need help thinking strategically to grow your business.

Private Doula Mentoring

One-on-One Sessions with Patty Brennan

One-on-one sessions take place on Zoom and include use of a pre-planning questionnaire to focus our discussion and enable efficient use of our time together. Minimum rate is $150 for the first hour, with additional time pro-rated at $30/per quarter hour (ongoing; meaning you can circle back for follow up at the lower rate, if desired).

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Private Mentoring Session
$150

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Private Mentoring / Add Time
$30

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Continuing Education Webinars & Meet-Ups for End-of-Life Doulas

Membership is geared for end-of-life doulas (EOLDs). Bi-monthly webinars on a range of topics, including doula business development, are hosted by Patty Brennan. This is an opportunity to connect with experts in the field and other EOLDs. Become a member and enjoy access to archived webinars and other member benefits.

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$75 (annual)

Questions? Need help with a course?

Included with all training programs

Our self-paced course modules are hosted on the Thinkific platform. Within each lesson, there is a "Discussion" option to ask a question or share a comment. I will weigh in on your concern within 24 hours on weekdays. If you just have a quick question for me, I am always happy to help. You are also welcome to email Patty@lifespandoulas.com or call 734-663-1523 with a concern. Don't hesitate!

Meet Your Mentor, Patty Brennan

I have been a self-employed business owner since 1980, essentially most of my adult life. As a doula trainer, I have trained over 3,000 doulas. I understand the challenge (and accompanying emotions) of taking this work out to your community after completing training. You are not alone if you are feeling daunted, isolated, and unsure. It's lonely at the beginning.

As your business evolves, new challenges and vulnerabilities will manifest and you will find that you always need to devote a percentage of your time to working on your business, not just in your business. There is the thing itself (doula work) and then there is the selling of the thing. These call for very different mindsets and skill sets.

Doula mentoring can focus your efforts and help move you out of inertia or frustration by providing structure, guidance, feedback, and accountability for your efforts. I will help you capitalize on your strengths to evolve a rewarding doula business, wherever you are in the process. Persistence will be your friend.