Transforming Doula Careers Through Community and Support with Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her Village   In this episode of the Doula Darcy podcast, host Darcy, a business coach for doulas, chats with Kaitlin McGreyes, founder of Be Her Village. They discuss their shared mission to help more families access doula support, even though they go about this goal in different ways. Doula Darcy helps doulas reach more parents and get more clients.   Be Her Village is a platform that allows parents to register for doula services instead of traditional baby gifts.   Darcy & Kaitlin also talk about the importance of business retreats - especially for women, and how they belive this is one thing men really get right about business.   They also share insights on the importance of community, self-care, and the upcoming Birth Worker Retreat in Florida, which aims to rejuvenate and inspire doulas. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, professional advice, and the joys of collaboration over competition.     00:45 Meet Kaitlin McGreyes: Founder of Be Her Village 01:24 The Birth Worker Retreat Experience 03:37 The Value of In-Person Networking 05:36 The Importance of Business Retreats 09:17 Planning for the Future: January Retreats 10:51 The Power of Community and Collaboration 12:26 Balancing Work and Rest for Business Growth 16:57 Women in Business: Overcoming Burnout 19:27 Integrating Business and Personal Life 20:38 The Importance of Self-Care and Community 21:17 Join Us at the Birth Worker Retreat 22:11 Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder 22:56 Doula Speed Dating and Other Retreat Activities 24:03 The Vision Behind Be Her Village 27:09 Challenges and Solutions in Maternal Support 29:32 How Be Her Village Works 33:43 Encouraging Community Support for New Moms 34:36 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events