If you’re outside the US and limiting your program search to only local options, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the biggest myth holding international women back from choosing the RIGHT program: the belief that a certification program needs to be based in your country to work for you. The truth? The location of your program doesn’t matter—the quality, international recognition, and support structure does.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

→ Why limiting yourself to local programs might mean settling for less rigorous training and no business support

→ What actually matters when choosing a certification program (hint: it’s not geography)

→ The three elements that make ANY program work for international students—and why most programs miss the mark

→ Real student story: How a Mandarin-speaking student in Australia researched local programs but chose ours instead—and why it was the best decision

→ Why international accreditation gives you MORE credibility than a local program with no global standards

→ How to evaluate whether a program can truly support you across time zones (with real examples from students in China and Australia)

→ The difference between old-model certification programs that force everyone into the same schedule vs. flexible programs designed for real life

Key Takeaways:

✓ You don’t need a program based in your country—you need a program with internationally recognized credentials that parents worldwide trust

✓ Less than 50% of our students are US-based—thriving sleep consultants are building businesses in the UK, China, Australia, Canada, Morocco, and beyond

✓ International Recognition + Flexible Structure + Global Support = Location-Independent Sleep Consulting Business

✓ Stop limiting your options based on where a program is located—start evaluating based on quality, standards, and support

✓ The “safe” choice of a local program might actually be limiting your credibility and boxing you into a business that doesn’t travel with you

Resources Mentioned:

You can love the idea of becoming a sleep consultant and still freeze when it comes to your first client. In this episode, we’re talking about the one thing that transforms passion into unshakable confidence—and it’s not what most certification programs are telling you.

What You’ll Learn:

Key Takeaway: You need to work with real families before you charge for it. That’s the only way to launch with actual confidence instead of just crossing your fingers and hoping you’re ready.

The Problem with “Certify Fast, Launch Immediately”:

The Client Mastery Method: Work hands-on with 5 real volunteer families during training (not after) with expert mentorship guiding you every step:

By your fifth case study, you’re not wondering if you can help families—you know you can because you already have.

Why This Works:

Ready to Build Confidence the Right Way? Check out The Cradle Coach Academy’s Rapid Success Sleep Consultant Blueprint training at thecradlecoachacademy.com/video-series to see exactly how we help you go from zero sleep experience to confident business owner in just 90 days.

You’ve been told to chase the paycheck, not the passion. That fulfillment is a “nice to have”, not a need.
But what if that belief is exactly what’s holding your business (and energy) back?

In this episode, we’re talking about the real secret behind building a business that doesn’t burn you out: doing work that actually lights you up.
Because the truth is, fulfillment isn’t just some fluffy add-on — it’s the fuel that powers consistency, income, and long-term growth.

We’ll unpack:

If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be more than this,” this episode is your permission slip to stop settling.

Watch the Rapid Success Blueprint — a free video series that walks you through how to become a certified sleep consultant in the most streamlined, confidence-building way possible.
👉 thecradlecoachacademy.com/video-series

Ever feel like you’re constantly choosing between being a present mom or a professional powerhouse, but never both?

In this powerful episode, Marli Klaus is flipping the outdated script that keeps so many high-achieving moms stuck in burnout mode.

You’ll learn why success doesn’t have to mean sacrifice, and how to build a career that fits your life, not one that demands more than you have to give.

Whether you’re curious about sleep consulting or simply craving more clarity, margin, and meaning in your day-to-day, this episode gives you a real path forward.

We’ll cover:

🔄 Why “freedom vs. income” is an outdated belief, and what actually works
📱 The 3-step formula for building a flexible, profitable business from scratch
📚 Why you’re still stuck in “learning mode” and how to shift into confident action
💡 How to market yourself authentically (without feeling like a salesperson)
⚡️ The truth about nap-time businesses that actually work
✅ And why your desire to make a difference is your biggest advantage

If you’re done feeling torn between work and motherhood, and ready for a career that fits your real life, this episode is your new playbook.

👉 Join the Free Live Workshop: thecradlecoachacademy.com/workshop
🗓 Thursday, Oct. 16 at 12p CST | Replay available!

Soccer practice chaos. PTO acrobatics. The guilt cocktail of choosing between being a present mom or a professional powerhouse. Sound familiar?

In this episode, we’re calling out the false choice that has working moms stuck — and flipping the script.

You don’t need another pep talk. You need a proven, time-smart plan built for the life you’re already living.

Here’s what we cover:

Whether you’re curious about sleep consulting or just desperate for more margin in your day, this episode gives you clarity, confidence, and a proven path forward.

Want the first actionable step?
Grab our free 5-part training series:
👉 thecradlecoachacademy.com/video-series

Want to become a sleep consultant, but you’re worried you’ll feel stuck re-writing the same sleep plan 14 times and still hovering over send? In this episode, I break down the one thing that separates confident sleep consultants from the ones second guessing every move: specific, personalized feedback.

Not more courses. Not memorizing your training. Feedback.

I’ll show you the 3-step loop we use at The Cradle Coach Academy so you can move from “I hope I can do this” to “this is what I do.”

Ready to see the full breakdown of how we help our students build confidence fast and go from zero sleep experience and zero business background to becoming sleep experts and confident business owners?

Head to www.thecradlecoachacademy.com/video-series to sign up for our free bite-sized video series that breaks this all down.

Picture this: You’ve finished your certification. You’ve done the training. You know the material.

But when it comes to helping real families… you still don’t feel ready.

That nervous knot in your stomach isn’t imposter syndrome – it’s what happens when you’ve skipped the practice that actually builds confidence.

In this episode of the Sleep Consultant Blueprint Podcast, I’m breaking down how our students use five volunteer families to bridge the gap between “I hope I can do this” and “This is what I do.”

Here’s what you’ll learn today:

If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, avoiding clients, or waiting for the “perfect time” to feel ready – this is your permission slip to stop waiting and start practicing.

👉 Grab my Sleep Coach Blueprint Video Series—a short series that shows you exactly how training turns into transformation, and why practice with volunteer cases is the fastest path to confidence.

Because your future clients don’t need a perfect consultant. They need a prepared one. And that can be you – starting now.

Tired of feeling like you need to go viral or post every single day just to build a business?
Here’s the truth: parents don’t hire influencers. They hire trusted experts who solve real problems.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how our students build profitable sleep consulting businesses in just months—not years—without spending all their time online.

You’ll discover:

If you’ve been stuck thinking you need a massive following to start, this episode will show you the shortcut to building a business based on real results, real clients, and real income.

This episode may be better to watch vs. listen to – you can find it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vXyr_gtdSa4

👉 Want to see how this can work for you? Send me a DM on Instagram @thecradlecoachacademy with the word START, and I’ll send you our free Sleep Coach Startup Playbook so you can take the next step today.

If you’ve been wondering what’s actually inside the sleep portion of our certification — and whether it truly prepares you to serve families — this episode pulls back the curtain.

Inside, I walk you through:

This isn’t about memorizing sleep tips. It’s about learning from experts, applying the research, and practicing until you feel like a pro.

Watch our Free Video Series that will walk you through how this all works in detail – from sleep to business and everything in between.

>>>Watch the video series here

Feel like you’re not “business-minded”? That you’ll be great at supporting families and coaching, but freeze when it comes to things like marketing, pricing, or finding clients?

You’re not alone, and you’re not bad at business. You’ve just never had someone break it down in a way that actually makes sense for your life.

In this episode, Marli walks you through:

This one’s for the woman who wants to help families, have more freedom, and finally feel confident running her own business — without becoming someone she’s not.

Grab our Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Pediatric Sleep Consultant — it’s free and breaks down exactly what this path could look like for you (and how to make it happen).
👉 https://thecradlecoachacademy.com/ultimate-guide