Julia Jones sits down with research midwife Jessica Mulhall to hear the inspiring story behind her Melbourne-based postpartum support business. They chat about the challenges of balancing a day job with the demands of a growing business. Jessica shares her heartfelt mission to transform traditional baby showers into intimate, mother-centred "nesting parties," helping new parents gather their villages.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Janine Armfield from Blossom Doula Care. Together we discuss Janine’s transition from nursing to postpartum doula work and the evolution of her business. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of educating families, especially grandparents, about newborn care.

I chat with Meaghan Beames from Beames CST. Together we discuss craniosacral therapy, its benefits for babies, and Meaghan’s journey as a solopreneur expanding her practice. At the core of this conversation, we explore how Meaghan’s work enables doulas and midwives to offer infant CST directly to their clients.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Ashley Wilson from Phlox Postpartum. Together we discuss Ashley's background in yoga and Ayurveda, how she started a postpartum care service, and the unique challenges of working with families. At the core of this conversation, we explore how to help people feel empowered in the work of mothering.

I chat with Newborn Mothers Ayla Judd from Blossom Motherhood. Together we discuss Ayla's transition from a massage therapist to a postpartum professional, her experience studying with Newborn Mothers, and the development of her business. At the core of this conversation, we explore holistic care that celebrates and nurtures mothers.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Jessica Prescott from Mama Goodness. Together we discuss authoring recipe books, doula photography, and the evolution of Jessica’s business model from meal delivery to postpartum support. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of balance in career and life.

Dusk Liney interviews Julia Jones on her year at Newborn Mothers in 2024. Learn how the economic downturn shifted Julia’s business goals, peek behind the scenes of a successful business, and learn what’s in store for next year.

Learn how a busy mum wrote and published a bestselling book! We peek behind the curtain at Julia’s journey from multi-tasking mum to bestselling author. Learn how crowdfunding works, where to source artwork for a book cover, and why self-funding publication turned out to be the best possible path.

Do you want to start a successful postpartum care business, but your husband isn’t completely on board? Discover how you can discuss the pros and cons of becoming a postnatal support professional, without it ending in divorce or tears! Find out how to take your husband from unsupportive to being your biggest cheerleader, so you can succeed in business and help families thrive.

After 15 years in the maternal care industry, I’m noticing an exciting shift. Services and products that were once quite niche are moving into the mainstream. The needs of lactating breasts and bleeding uteruses are becoming more visible rather than being hidden away like something shameful. Have you noticed this too?

Hands down, the biggest worry many of my students have when launching their own business is social media.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Naomi Chrisoulakis from Cocoon. Together we discuss the evolution of her postpartum business, moving from postpartum service delivery to postpartum education. At the core of this conversation, we explore how working as a postpartum professional can change over time to suit your season of life and your passions.

I chat with two graduates Renee and Micka who are the co-founders of Fill Your Cup. Together they now provide work and support for themselves another 5 doulas, plus sell a range of physical products. They share their story of rapid growth, failing fast and how they pivoted during the pandemic to grow a thriving and unexpected business model.

Jojo and I met 7 years ago, when she was running a pregnancy day spa in New Zealand. She has since sold the business and moved to the UK to start a new postpartum business. We talk about the challenges of starting again, including pricing, networking and how to find your ideal client.

Leonie Dawson is an internationally best-selling author of her yearly goal planner workbooks, which have helped over 400,000 people worldwide set & achieve their life & business goals.

Leonie has generated over $10 million in revenue while only working 10 hours a week. She spends her time dreaming big dreams, painting everything in sight with her two daughters, perving on her husband, and reading 400 books a year.