EP. 61 Making the Shift: Navigating Career Change into Birthwork

In this episode of The Pregnancy & Postnatal Entrepreneurs Collective Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Anke Roth — a postpartum doula and parenting coach,  to hear her amazing and inspiring story of leaving a high-flying corporate job to follow her heart into birthwork.Anke spent over 25 years working in the tech industry, managing global teams and climbing the career ladder — all while raising three children. When she was made redundant in 2023, she was gifted a rare opportunity: the pause she didn’t know she needed. What followed was a bold career pivot into the world of doula work and parenting support.We talk about:How a career in tech shaped her skills as a doula and coachThe emotional (and financial) realities of leaving a “stable” job to follow your purposeHow to know if it’s the right time to make a changeThe mindset blocks that come with career transition — and how to move through themWhy asking for help is one of the most important things we can do as business owners and parentsWhether you’re at the start of your own birthwork business journey, considering a major shift, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone — this one is for you.Follow Anke @ankerothdoulaBrilliant at the work. Finding the business side harder than it should be? Making Birthwork Work is a free live masterclass for doulas, IBCLCs, antenatal educators and postpartum professionals. One hour. Tuesday 15 September, 7pm. Get your ticket here yourbirthbiz.com/mbw  Get the Easy Content Creation - Summer Edition trainingConnect with Me InstagramFacebookLinked In