in this week's episode, i chat with brenda amaya, @the_doulatog, about all things birthkeeping and photography. brenda share all about her birth experiences and how they led to her finding her passions within the realm of birthwork. she goes over what births look like while being a birthing person's doula and photographer. as the episode continues, i go into detail into how i found birthwork through a psychedelic mushroom trip (or 7).

after covid hit in march, brenda moved her services online by creating mentorships for other doulatogs and some classes. we talk about the importance of building birth teams (and life teams) that serve you best when trying to meet goals. brenda goes on to explain her upcoming course on mother blessings and how it builds community before the baby arrives earthside by creating supportive, connected relationships to turn to during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

through this entire episode, we weave in stories of supportive relationships in regards to all aspects of being human and how setting up boundaries in life helps you show up as your truest self. so listen in as we navigate small-business life, birthwork, and leaning into the person you're meant to be.