Making a Difference When It Matters Most | Emma Weaver of Downriver Doula

Send Fan Mail!What happens when you combine compassion, courage, and a willingness to jump in before you feel fully ready?In this episode of HighlightHer, Jenny sits down with Emma Weaver, founder of Downriver Doula, for a thoughtful conversation about birth work, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and supporting women through some of the most vulnerable and powerful moments of their lives.Jenny has had the unique privilege of watching Emma grow from a college student at church into a wife, mom, and business owner — making this conversation feel especially full circle.Emma shares how her own childbirth experience sparked an interest in becoming a doula, how one unexpected opportunity confirmed she was on the right path, and how she adapted to be able to run a business and take care of her own family.Together, Jenny and Emma talk about: Starting before you feel fully qualified  Building a business through relationships and trust  Balancing entrepreneurship with family life  Partnering with the “right” people in business and more!Emma also gives listeners a beautiful behind-the-scenes look at what doulas actually do — from prenatal meetings and labor support to postpartum visits sprinkled with personal touches.One of the themes woven throughout this episode is something HighlightHer listeners know well: sometimes the most meaningful businesses are built simply by noticing a need and deciding to show up for people.Connect with Emma:Learn more about Emma and her services at Downriver DoulaFollow Emma on Facebook and InstagramFun in the HighlightHer community:Claim your gift Advice, Encouragement & Lessons from 10 Female Entrepreneurs and also get each podcast episode deliveredJoin the fun with HighlightHer Network on Facebook!Be sure to follow the HighlightHer podcast so you can hear each episode. After all, you never know when her story will inspire your next step.Know someone who should be a guest on the HighlightHer podcast? Nominate her here!Want to start your own podcast? BuzzSprout simplifies it for you! Use my referral code, and we each get a $20 credit!Need a place to create and store QR codes? QR Tiger to the rescue! Their dynamic QR codes make it easy to change out links should you want your code’s job to change. Use this referral link and we both get a gift.Credits:Editing: Greg HermanMusic: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay