Following a More Rewarding Path - Faceless Businesswoman #8

What is your Job Title?

Founder, Love Child Yoga

Did you get a degree, and if so is it directly related to your field, if no, what is your degree in?

Bachelor of Architecture

Masters in Midwifery (in progress)

How long have you worked in your industry?

10 years

How did you get started in your industry?

I always thought that when you were pregnant, you sat back on the couch, took it easy, ate for

two and somehow somewhere a doctor would deliver your baby. It wasn't until I went in to

observe a Prenatal Yoga class during my yoga teacher training when I was blown away. I had

never seen pregnant people, in their third trimester, moving, sweating and working. Immediately

the parallel between prenatal yoga and birth became clear to me. You wouldn't show up to a

marathon without training, so why not the same for birth. 

I dove in and completed my Prenatal Yoga teacher training, taught prenatal yoga but it wasn't

until my yoga clients asked me to be present at their birth that I took on the role of a doula. It's

such an honor to be asked to be present at such a special time, I couldn't refuse even though it means being ready to go and cancel everything at the drop of a hat. 

Up until 2015, I worked as an architect in New York City. When I noticed that my work in the

birth field was much more rewarding, I left the corporate world to create Love Child, a space that

strives to be your touchstone for support through your reproductive journey. 

What do you wish people knew about your industry?

I wish people were more familiar with midwives and midwifery

What advice would you give someone looking for their place in your industry?

Start volunteering at places like planned parenthood and self educating through reading

What do you think are essential qualities for someone to possess if they are interested in working in your industry?

Compassion

What is the hardest part of your career/industry/job for you?

People’s misconceptions of pregnancies

What is the most fun part of your career/industry/job for you?

Working with clients and being part of their journey

If you could change one thing about your business/industry what would it be?

Increase awareness about reproductive health

If you could do it all over again would you still want to end up where you are now?

Yes

What does your typical daily schedule look like?

Varies from day to day. Mostly includes school work, teaching prenatal yoga,

administrative work (emails, scheduling etc) and midwifery clinical training (includes all

types of GYN, prenatal and postpartum care)

What does work/life balance mean to you? And how do you personally achieve it?

Mostly it means owning my own time. I work for myself so that I can have the flexibility to work

how and as much as I would like.

What does self care mean to you? How often do you take time for self care, or is it not

important for you?

Finding time to swim and do yoga almost every day. Making time for friends and family.