Postpartum doulas often equate their value with how much they do—laundry folded, dishes washed, bottles sterilized. But what if the most meaningful support has nothing to do with physical tasks? In this episode, Darcy challenges the productivity myth and highlights the profound impact of simply being present, listening, and validating a new mom's experience.

What You'll Learn:

• Why postpartum doulas often undervalue emotional support

• How our culture ties self-worth to productivity—and how to unlearn it

• Real client stories that prove presence > performance

• How to ask the right questions to uncover your client's real needs

• Why virtual postpartum doula services can be just as impactful

Whether you're a seasoned doula or just getting started, this episode is your reminder that sometimes the most powerful support you can offer is simply showing up with love and presence.

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What should you actually bring and set up at your table if you're exhibiting at a Baby Expo, Baby Fair, or community event?

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to stand out in a room full of vendors (without spending a fortune), this episode is your must-listen guide. I’m sharing lessons from my years producing mom and baby expos across New England. Plus - the exact strategies I’ve seen work (and flop) when it comes to turning a six-foot table into a client-magnet.

What you’ll learn:

The one mistake that guarantees you’ll go home with zero leads

10 practical tips for standing out at baby fairs (without a fancy setup)

How to use these events to grow your email list and referral network

Why your energy and body language matter more than your handouts

Creative, low-cost ideas that actually get expecting families to stop at your booth

Plus, a reminder that YOU are invited to join us at the Birth Worker Retreat in Clearwater, Florida, happening January 20–22, 2026! Sun, community, and business growth—what could be better? 🎟️ Get retreat details: thebirthworkerretreat.com 📲

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Darcy explains the number one mistake sleep consultants and doulas make when trying to attract clients.

Simply posting on Instagram and relying on cute Canva content won't bring clients rolling in.

Instead, building a strong marketing foundation with a lead generation funnel and effective systems is crucial.

Learn about the importance of turning strangers into followers, followers into leads, and leads into clients.

Darcy also introduces a new 90-day accelerator program aimed at helping sleep consultants earn $10,000 a month by implementing effective marketing strategies.

Apply here: https://douladarcy.com/90-days-to-10k-months-for-sleep-consultants-apply

Tune in to discover how to stop hustling for likes and start getting booked with clients who are eager to work with you.

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Meet Darcy Sauers | Doula Business & Marketing Coach The Doula Darcy (a.k.a Darcy Sauers) is a Doula Business Coach & Marketing Strategist who combines her unique background: 10 years in advertising and 15 years as a postpartum doula to help other doulas & sleep consultants build thriving businesses.

The Doula Darcy worked for 10 years in the advertising and marketing field before having 3 children and then becoming a postpartum doula in 2010. She attributes her background in marketing to her success at building a thriving postpartum doula business in a small town in New Hampshire. Now she loves sharing her industry expertise with other doulas. The Doula Darcy is the founder of the My Doula Village, a monthly membership community which helps doulas with the marketing side of being a doula so that they can get more clients. The Doula Darcy also works 1:1 with doulas and sleep consultants who are ready to scale their business to serve more people, earn more impact and work less hours.