Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/doula-unfiltered Empowering rising & current doulas to do the work and join the conversation. © 2025 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 88800ce3-3d9f-598b-aeda-cc3e89ad67b8 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:07:30 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:38:30 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/d4HimHkkvcShwzZy84DvQ6yJ2y5FWtV4s2ZOHnoOxMo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzNzIzLzE2MTg2/OTQwMTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Empowering rising & current doulas to do the work and join the conversation. Empowering rising & current doulas to do the work and join the conversation.. doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing Ava Ellis No No 10 10 Want to Work With an Agency? Listen to THIS Conversation with Sondra Rodocker full 97b44435-da42-485e-8b65-99ebfb7a4b89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b44f575f This might be a long episode, but it is worth. every. second. We're talking to Sondra Rodocker, owner of Arkansas Family Doulas, all about what it's like to work for a doula agency, how to get connected, and how to stand out with clients and agency owners alike. 

]]> This might be a long episode, but it is worth. every. second. We're talking to Sondra Rodocker, owner of Arkansas Family Doulas, all about what it's like to work for a doula agency, how to get connected, and how to stand out with clients and agency owners alike. 

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0600 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 3100 This might be a long episode, but it is worth. every. second. We're talking to Sondra Rodocker, owner of Arkansas Family Doulas, all about what it's like to work for a doula agency, how to get connected, and how to stand out with clients and agency owners alike. This might be a long episode, but it is worth. every. second. We're talking to Sondra Rodocker, owner of Arkansas Family Doulas, all about what it's like to work for a doula agency, how to get connected, and how to stand out with clients and agency owners doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No 9 9 3 Labor Tips We Swear By full 92022f75-5907-44f2-bca6-e473cc3bbba0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f406231 Here are the top 3 tips & tools both Kellyn and Ava swear by. You can use these regardless of what kind of birth your client is aiming for or where they are delivering. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @doulaunfiltered

]]> Here are the top 3 tips & tools both Kellyn and Ava swear by. You can use these regardless of what kind of birth your client is aiming for or where they are delivering. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @doulaunfiltered

]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 1336 Here are the top 3 tips & tools both Kellyn and Ava swear by. You can use these regardless of what kind of birth your client is aiming for or where they are delivering. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @doulaunfiltered Here are the top 3 tips & tools both Kellyn and Ava swear by. You can use these regardless of what kind of birth your client is aiming for or where they are delivering. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @doulaunfiltered doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No 8 8 Easy Ways to Market Your Doula Business full 41eeb638-9136-42e9-9da3-28bdf3b9ecd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/76f67936 Ever wondered how you can get your doula business out there? We're sharing our top tips on marketing, social media, and networking.

]]> Ever wondered how you can get your doula business out there? We're sharing our top tips on marketing, social media, and networking.

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 1299 Ever wondered how you can get your doula business out there? We're sharing our top tips on marketing, social media, and networking. Ever wondered how you can get your doula business out there? We're sharing our top tips on marketing, social media, and networking. doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No 7 7 What's a Backup Doula & Why Do You Need One? full f52e4b20-bd4f-42b6-af5c-056bf7f8aba1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de894a61 Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 1168 doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No 6 6 When You & Your Client Don't See Eye to Eye full e9a5eb2e-0514-44c8-b12c-caed51657432 https://share.transistor.fm/s/461b3450 Yep... we said it. You will not agree with every choice your client makes. This week, we're tackling what it's like to disagree with a client and what to do when it happens.

]]> Yep... we said it. You will not agree with every choice your client makes. This week, we're tackling what it's like to disagree with a client and what to do when it happens.

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 948 Yep... we said it. You will not agree with every choice your client makes. This week, we're tackling what it's like to disagree with a client and what to do when it happens. Yep... we said it. You will not agree with every choice your client makes. This week, we're tackling what it's like to disagree with a client and what to do when it happens. doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No 5 5 The Care & Keeping of Doula full 36dae244-ad41-4bc5-94dd-dcdf8bfbc80d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b29cec2b Nobody likes being on their period, but especially not while you're attending a birth. On this episode, we're talking about what to do when you're not physically feeling your best. We'll also touch on hygiene and protecting yourself when working in close proximity to all the fluids that come with birthing a baby.

]]> Nobody likes being on their period, but especially not while you're attending a birth. On this episode, we're talking about what to do when you're not physically feeling your best. We'll also touch on hygiene and protecting yourself when working in close proximity to all the fluids that come with birthing a baby.

]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 1044 Nobody likes being on their period, but especially not while you're attending a birth. On this episode, we're talking about what to do when you're not physically feeling your best. We'll also touch on hygiene and protecting yourself when working in close proximity to all the fluids that come with birthing a baby. Nobody likes being on their period, but especially not while you're attending a birth. On this episode, we're talking about what to do when you're not physically feeling your best. We'll also touch on hygiene and protecting yourself when working in close doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No 4 4 Not So Glam - The Hard Parts of Doula Work full c32c4b61-1add-410e-89bb-dbcf52e3d09e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc095abc We love what we get to do! But let's be honest... like any job, it's not all easy. In this episode, we're touching on a few of the tough parts about doula life.

]]> We love what we get to do! But let's be honest... like any job, it's not all easy. In this episode, we're touching on a few of the tough parts about doula life.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 1408 We love what we get to do! But let's be honest... like any job, it's not all easy. In this episode, we're touching on a few of the tough parts about doula life. We love what we get to do! But let's be honest... like any job, it's not all easy. In this episode, we're touching on a few of the tough parts about doula life. doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No 3 3 The Basics of Doula Consults full 91a7d81e-4f31-4814-ba2c-d1518d0d79ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/c15e6120 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 1849 Yay! You got a request for your first consult. What now? Here's what you need to know to jump right in. Yay! You got a request for your first consult. What now? Here's what you need to know to jump right in. doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No 2 2 Taking the Leap - Is Doula-ing Really a Full Time Job? full 00a46ad7-f5fc-416c-9b80-26e1c06919e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/432a04a6 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 1279 This week, we're talking about what it's like to officially make the jump into doula work. Can you doula while still having a full time job? Can you earn enough income to do doula work full time? What's childcare like for doulas who are also moms? We'll talk about it all. Find us on Instagram @doulaunfiltered This week, we're talking about what it's like to officially make the jump into doula work. Can you doula while still having a full time job? Can you earn enough income to do doula work full time? What's childcare like for doulas who are also moms? We'll t doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No 1 1 Becoming a Doula - Where Do You Even Start? full d5f691ed-092f-46f1-8d11-bed386798c45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69321093 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams Ava Ellis & Kellyn Williams 1671 This week we are starting at the beginning and answering one of our most asked questions: How do you even become a doula? We'll talk training organizations, certifying, pricing, mentorship, and more. This week we are starting at the beginning and answering one of our most asked questions: How do you even become a doula? We'll talk training organizations, certifying, pricing, mentorship, and more. doula, birth, childbirth, postpartum, prenatal, childbearing No