One year ago, Danielle Greene made the leap from teacher and social-emotional learning specialist to full-time pediatric sleep consultant.

When she first joined me on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, we talked about her transition into this work. Now Danielle is back to share what life and business look like after a full year of running her practice full time, and how she’s re-discovered her “why” along the way.

In this episode, Danielle opens up about:
• The biggest lessons she’s learned in her first year of working her business full time
• How reconnecting with her original purpose has shaped her business
• The habits and mindset shifts that helped her stay grounded while growing

If you’re thinking about taking your own leap into full-time consulting, or you just need a reminder that anything is possible when you commit to your own success, this conversation will inspire you.

Links:
Website: https://www.dgsleepconsulting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgsleepconsulting/

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

In this short and impactful episode, Jayne shares a powerful lesson she recently learned from watching the Netflix series Selling Manhattan. Drawing inspiration from real estate mogul Ryan Serhant, Jayne emphasizes the importance of committing to excellence in your work rather than solely focusing on marketing. Whether you're a brand new sleep consultant or considering entering the field, this episode will hopefully inspire you to commit to greatness, because that’s when your business will really take off. 

Key Takeaways:

• Focus on Excellence: Learn why prioritizing greatness in your work will naturally lead to success and recognition.
• Success Without Flashy Marketing: Discover how two former teachers successfully transitioned to full-time sleep consulting by mastering their craft rather than relying on extensive marketing efforts.
• The Power of Continual Learning: Understand the importance of ongoing education and improvement in becoming the best at what you do.

Links:

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

On today’s episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m chatting with Val, a CPSM graduate who completed the program in January 2023.

Val started her sleep consulting journey as a side hustle, supporting families here and there while raising her three young children and working full time. Over time, her passion for this work grew, her confidence increased, and she took the leap into running her business full time.

In our conversation, Val shares:
• What it looked like to get started and land her first clients
• How she knew it was time to transition from side hustle to full-time business
• The challenges and rewards of balancing work while raising three little ones
• The strategies that have helped her grow her business and continue to support more families

Val’s story is such a great reminder that it is possible to build a business that not only provides financial stability, but also flexibility to be present at home.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re ready to see what’s possible when you go all in on sleep consulting.

Links: 
Website: https://www.thefamilysleepcoach.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_familysleepcoach/

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

When I first enrolled in a sleep consultant certification program, it gave me the information I needed, but it lacked something important: connection.

No personal welcome. No opportunity to build a relationship with the course creator. And I’ve found the same to be true in other programs I’ve joined over the years.

Center for Pediatric Sleep Management is different. From the very beginning, my goal has been for every student to feel seen, heard, and supported. CPSM was built on connection, and that same value guides the way I run my business every day.

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m sharing why connection matters so much, not just in online education, but in any business. Parents don’t just want a plan. They want you.

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Lauren Kalb, a former teacher, educational consultant and pediatric sleep consultant who has grown her business in an incredible way over the past year and a half.

Lauren’s story is such a great reminder that you don’t have to choose between the career you already love and the business you dream of building, you can do both. In this episode, she shares:
• How she got started in sleep consulting while continuing her teaching career
• The strategies and mindset shifts that fueled her steady business growth
• The lessons she’s learned about balancing two careers and still making an impact

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to build a successful consulting business part-time, Lauren’s story will inspire you to see what’s possible.

Links:
Website: https://sleeptightbrooklyn.com/

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

In this episode of Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Michele Bloomberg, a pediatric sleep consultant, licensed clinical social worker, and mom of two girls. After more than a decade in psychotherapy, Michele has seen firsthand how deeply sleep impacts mental and emotional wellbeing, for parents and for children.

While on maternity leave with her second daughter in early 2025, she decided to enroll in CPSM and launch her sleep consulting business. Since then, she’s already supported 10 families, blending her expertise as a psychotherapist with her new work as a sleep consultant.

We talk about:
• Why healthy sleep is one of the most important foundations of mental health
• How Michele is weaving her therapy background into her consulting practice
• What it’s been like to grow her business so quickly since certification

Whether you’re curious about the connection between sleep and mental health or inspired by Michele’s fast start in business, this episode is full of insight!

Links:

Website: https://thelittlebloomies.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlebloomies_sleepconsult/

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m chatting with Inbal, a sleep consultant who truly does this work from the heart. For her, helping families isn’t about making sales—it’s about sharing a gift that changed her own experience as a mom.

Inbal opens up about how becoming a mother without her own mom by her side shaped her journey, why sleep consulting feels like a way to give back and heal, and how she’s built a business rooted in passion and purpose. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to grow a business that truly aligns with your heart, this episode is for you!

Links: 

Website: https://www.sleepstarrynight.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starry_night_sleeptraining

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Kerri Nachlas. Kerri is the founder of the Parent Coach Certification Course, and someone I admire deeply for the thoughtful, ethical way she approaches her work, as both a parent coach and a sleep consultant.

We’re diving into an important and timely conversation about artificial intelligence, AI, and how it’s beginning to show up in the world of sleep consulting and parent coaching. While these tools can be helpful, there’s a real risk of losing the human connection that makes our work so impactful.

Kerri and I discussed:
• Smart ways to use AI to support your workflow
• Where over-reliance on AI can hold you back as a coach or consultant
• And whether our field is truly “AI-proof” or not

Whether you're already using AI in your business or just starting to explore it, this conversation will help you think critically about what to embrace, what to avoid, and how to stay grounded in your own voice.

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by CPSM graduate and now Amazon best-selling children’s book author Aly Dabbs! Aly’s story is such a beautiful reminder that entrepreneurship doesn’t always follow a straight line, and that when you lean into your passion, one opportunity can open the door to the next.

After leaving her HR career to stay home with her children, Aly built a sleep consulting business centered around supporting toddler families. That work eventually inspired her to write Bedtime Hearts, a playful and heartwarming children’s book that’s already topping the charts on Amazon. 

In this episode, we discuss:

- How Aly went from feeling stuck to taking consistent action and gaining momentum in her business
- Why she fell in love with toddler sleep support, and how she uses playfulness to make bedtime more enjoyable for families
- The story behind Bedtime Hearts and how sleep consulting paved the way for Aly to achieve her dream of becoming a children’s book author

Links: 
Website: https://restfulbaby.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aly_sleepconsultant/
Buy Bedtime Hearts here: https://a.co/d/8dwNprP

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

The other night I played a few sets of tennis with my husband… and I won. 6–2, 6–2, 6–0. And while he walked off the court feeling a little defeated, I walked away with a powerful reminder about entrepreneurship.

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast I’m sharing why my win wasn’t surprising — and how it relates to business-building in a big way. We’re diving into the power of practice, why experience matters, and how unrealistic expectations can hold us back when we’re just getting started.

If you’ve been in a season of self-doubt, comparison, or frustration with your growth, this episode is here to remind you: you’re not behind — you’re just practicing.

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry