EP: 46. Balancing Volunteering and Your Birth Work Business

Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast

Volunteering can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but when you’re also running a business—especially as a woman—it’s not always easy to find the balance. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest take on navigating the complexities of volunteering while maintaining your business, mental health, and financial stability.

I’ll open up about my own experiences with volunteering (the good, the bad, and the lessons learned), how to set boundaries that protect your time and energy, and why financial empowerment is key to giving back sustainably. We’ll also chat about why it’s perfectly fine to prioritise yourself and your business—even if it means saying “no” sometimes.

This episode is all about removing the guilt, finding joy in volunteering again, and recognising that it’s okay to also benefit from the work you do.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to clearly communicate expectations when volunteering.
• Why so many women feel guilty about charging for their services—and how to shift that mindset.
• Why volunteering should never come at the expense of your well-being.
• The importance of setting boundaries (and sticking to them).
• How financial security can actually enhance your ability to volunteer.
• Why it’s okay to say no (even when it’s hard).
• How to enjoy volunteering again—and the difference it can make in your engagement.

Sound Bites You’ll Love:
💬 “Don’t say yes when you want to say no.”
💬 “You can benefit from volunteering too—and that’s okay.”
💬 “I started to enjoy volunteering again when I let go of the guilt.”

Take a Listen:
Whether you’re a birth worker who loves volunteering but struggles to find the time or you’re feeling a little burnt out and unsure how to move forward, this episode will help you prioritise yourself while still giving back in a way that feels aligned and joyful.

👉 Let me know what resonates most with you by tagging me on Instagram @preg_and_postnatal_collective —I love hearing your thoughts!

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