In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Brónagh Davidson, founder of My Pregnancy Journals — a beautiful Irish brand born from one mam’s real-life experience, frustration and deep desire to create something meaningful for her own children.

Brónagh shares openly about the surprising path that led her here:
– her background in psychology, coaching, fitness and even cybersecurity
– the fertility scare that changed everything
– the shift from service-based work to launching her very first product
– building a business between nap times
– and how a simple personal need became a product hundreds of parents now treasure

We dive into the realities of creating a physical product — the costs, the risks, the samples, the trial and error — and the mindset that kept her going when most people would have backed away. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could sell a product alongside your services, or you’re curious about how “ordinary moments” can spark extraordinary businesses, this is a gorgeous episode to soak up.

In this episode, we cover:

• The moment a fertility appointment shifted the direction of Brónagh’s life and future business
• How journaling during pregnancy helped her connect deeply with her babies before they were even born
• The behind-the-scenes of creating a physical product from scratch (what no one tells you!)
• Navigating fear, finances and the early investment that product-based businesses require
• Why community and collaboration matter more than ever when launching something new
• The mindset shifts that supported her through uncertainty, change and early motherhood
• Practical advice for birthworkers or service providers who are thinking about developing a product
• The power of trusting your own story — and letting that guide your business decisions

Who this episode is for

Birthworkers, mums in business, creative entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about how real-life experiences can spark beautiful, sustainable businesses. If you’ve ever felt the pull toward creating something that’s missing in the world, this conversation will light a gentle fire under you.

Connect with Brónagh

Website: mypregnancyjournals.com
Instagram: @mypregnancyjournals

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Tune in for an honest, heart-led conversation about motherhood, mindset and making something meaningful and leave feeling inspired to follow that little nudge of your own.

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In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, we’re diving into something every birthworker needs — a simple, supportive way to plan your year without burning out.

Most traditional business planning frameworks just don’t land for us in birthwork. Our schedules are unpredictable, our lives are full, and the work is deeply seasonal. This episode walks you through a more realistic, more humane way to map out your year so you feel grounded, focused and ready — not frazzled before January even arrives.

Whether you're a doula, lactation consultant, antenatal teacher or any other birth and postpartum professional, you'll take away a framework you can actually use.

What We Cover in This Episode

✨ Why planning ahead matters for birthworkers

How getting organised before January helps you feel grounded, motivated and ready to start the year strong.

✨ The real planning challenges in birthwork

We look at seasonality, on-call unpredictability, childcare, and why standard business calendars rarely work for doulas, LCs and antenatal educators.

✨ A simple reflection process

The key questions to review what worked this year, what didn’t, and what you want more (or less) of next year.

✨ Choosing meaningful priorities

Instead of creating dozens of goals, we narrow it down to 2–3 priorities that actually move your birthwork business forward.

✨ Understanding your capacity

How to map out the year based on your real availability — emotional, energetic and logistical — so you’re not setting yourself up for overwhelm.

✨ The Four-Month Planning Framework

Why quarterly planning fails for most birthworkers and how a gentler four-month structure keeps you consistent and flexible.

✨ Planning with flexibility

Your plan is a guide, not a rulebook. You’ll learn how to stay aligned while life, clients or seasons shift.

If You Want to Take This Further…

This episode shares the high-level framework. But if you want the practical, sit-down-and-get-it-done version of this planning process — with guidance, accountability and a workbook — this is the next live training inside Your Birth Biz The Membership.

Members will:

• Map out their full year
• Create a detailed plan for the first four months
• Get support, feedback and accountability
• Leave with a personalised, sustainable plan

If you’re listening before the live session in early December, you can join us in real time. If you’re listening afterwards, the full workshop lives in the Training Library for you.

Full details on joining the membership are here.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Carson J. Wagner, founder of Lifetime of Love Nannies, a US-based childcare agency offering inclusive, personalised, 24/7 in-home care. Carson started her business at just 19, left college, ignored every voice telling her she was crazy… and went on to build a company with over 75 employees across three locations (and more on the way).

Her story is powerful for anyone working in the birth, postpartum, and family support industries — especially if you’ve ever wondered:

• Am I ready to grow?
• Who am I to hire help?
• How do I charge properly for the care work I do?
• What would it look like to expand while staying ethical and values-led?

We talk about:

✨ The bravery it takes to start before you feel ready
✨ Building a business model based on actual community need
✨ Why she chose to hire nannies as employees, not contractors
✨ The link between care work being undervalued and feminism
✨ How to charge your worth when your work feels “heart-led”
✨ The importance of company culture when building a team
✨ How she scaled to multiple locations without burning out
✨ Why community, mentorship + support matter at every stage

This conversation is especially relevant for doulas, lactation consultants, childbirth educators, postpartum doulas, nanny agency owners, newborn care specialists, and anyone offering hands-on care.

If you're currently working solo but feel the nudge that something bigger is possible — this one will speak to you.

Connect with Carson

Website: https://lifetimeoflovenannies.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carson-wagner-17a96b197/

➡️ Want steady support, bite-sized trainings and a community that actually gets birthwork? Join before 20th Dec — doors won’t reopen until late spring 2026.

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