67: The Business of Birthwork with Brandi Jordan
Welcome to this episode of the podcast. Join me for an inspiring conversation around birth work, calming the chaos of life, business, and the significance of sharing our stories. Brandi Jordan is a certified lactation consultant, pediatric sleep specialist, newborn care specialist, and postpartum doula. She holds a B.A. in Child Development and a Master of Social Work degree from USC, where she is adjunct faculty lecturing in the area of infant mental health and culturally-competent mental health care. In 2009, she opened The Cradle Company, a full-service pregnancy and postpartum resource center. Brandi’s work as a consultant, parenting group leader, and in-home practitioner has led her to develop a unique philosophy of gentle parenting techniques that are pragmatic, practical, and healthy as an approach for the whole family. In 2018, Brandi founded the National Association for Birth Workers of Color. Brandi shares her journey into birth work and her perspective on business.Show Highlights:Why Brandi was inspired to pursue her path to doing birth workHow Brandi is doing the work of Jupiter by working with children and excelling at itHow Brandi helps bring peace and calmness to chaotic situations in homes and families through her workBrandi’s tips for leaning into your intuitionThe difference between a doula and a midwife, and why people might want both while giving birthWhy Brandi believes that every mother–even in a hospital–should have a midwifeWhy it is important for Brandi’s business that she authentically tells her story as a Black womanHow Brandi has learned to manifest through clear intention and belief–and pay attention to life’s synchronicitiesHow Brandi follows and implements her “calm is contagious” philosophy with familiesHow parental perception shapes children and their attitudesHow Brandi uses her mindset to inspire people to have a bigger vision of what they can accomplishWhat it means to Brandi to live in her purposeWhy Brandi started the National Association for Birth Workers of ColorHear Brandi’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding habits, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, what people might not know about her, what she’s reading/recommending, and something that’s bringing her joy right now.Resources:Connect with Brandi: InstagramBooks mentioned by Brandi: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Stop Acting Rich by Thomas J. Stanley The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach Steering by Starlight by Martha Beck The Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerThe doors are open for you to join the next round of Your Magnetic Blueprint, my group program for Spiritual Entrepreneurs. Space is limited, and this is your last chance in 2022. Sign up now here.Join the Weave Your Bliss newsletter for exclusive Resonance Love Letters, sign up here.Are you a spiritual business owner? Join my free Facebook group: