It’s time to build a successful, sustainable, & thriving doula Practice.
And, you don’t have to do it alone!
Cocoon Doula Mentorshipis here to support you, guide you, and cheer you on as you bust through imposter syndrome & create the birth business you KNOW is possible.
you’re in the right place!
I am here for you if...
✨…you need support putting yourself out there and calling in families seeking YOUR style of support
🤔…you often feel like “wtf just happened?” after births, and wish that you had more confidence in the birth room
🙌…you need inspiration and guidance around self-promotion, content creation, & SEO
👀…you’re unsure who to ask questions about birth, and find yourself scrolling for hours devouring all the birth info you can!
🥲…you’re nervous that you won’t know what to do when you walk into a birth, or dread new situations and sneak to the bathroom to consult Dr. Google
🌷…you want to be a strong advocate, but need support working on your confidence and finding your voice
🕰️…you’re curious about the long term reality of being a doula without burning out!
if you’re seeking a doula mentor who is deep in the doula game and walking the talk...i’ve got you!
your next chapter starts now.
Imagine what is possible when you have a library of classes and resources to guide you every step of the way, a group of your new doula besties, a passionate mentor, and a space where there are NO silly questions? What will happen in your life when you go all in on your path as a doula, with a safe container for growth, learning, and community building?
A confident, sustainable doula practice is possible.
You don’t need to grind. You don’t need to burn yourself out to create a thriving doula business that supports the families you work with AND you & your family. You don’t need to fake it til you make it. You can build a foundation of confidence, care, and community that will have a butterfly effect.
Becoming a doula does not happen overnight. It takes commitment, time, and focus. Which is why I created this mentorship community to help you take your doula practice to the next level.
What you focus on grows.
Where you put your energy brings transformation. 🦋
Introducing. . .
Cocoon doula mentorship
Born from what I wish I had when I was a new doula, I’m thrilled to share everything I’ve learned over the last decade of attending hundreds of births as a fully booked and impactful birthworker!
$111/month with a 9 month minimum commmitment to grow & birth your dreamy, confident, doula career!
Get on the waitlist for the next enrollement period!
Doors will open again in late Summer.
What’s included in cocoon?
Cocoon includes over 30 pre-recorded class ranging from 20-45 minutes long, 3x a month LIVE birth & business coaching calls with Evan, and an interactive Telegram group to be in conversation with other doulas! This is designed to fit seamlessly into your life, like catching your favorite show on Netflix after your kids go to bed and group chatting with your friends.
psss.. click the modules below to see the classes that are included! It’s really so good, so juicy, so much support.
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Class 1. Social media, websites, & SEO
Class 2. Building in person community
Class 3. Contracts, Money, & Certification
Bonuses:
SEO Quick Tips
Evan’s Doula Contract- for you to use! -
Class 1. Interview Skills
Class 2. How to Structure Prenatals
Class 3. What to Include in Prenatals
Class 4. How to Provide Trauma Informed Care
Bonus!
Prenatal Home Visit Checklist -
Class 1. The On Call Lifestyle
Class 2. Setting Boundaries & Managing Burnout
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Class 1. The Art of Advocacy
Class 2. What’s In Your Birth Bag?
Class 3. Hands on support & Optimal Fetal Positioning
Class 4. Supporting Pushing
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Class 1. Inductions: What & Why?
Class 2. Induction: Step by Step
Class 3. Supporting Cesareans
Class 4. Pain Management Options
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Class 1. Plants for Pregnancy
Class 2. Plants for Birth
Class 3. Plants for Postpartum
Bonus!
Herbal Safety in Pregnancy -
Class 1. Navigating Burn Out + Vicarious Trauma
Class 2. Understanding Fetal Monitoring
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Class 1. Supporting birth in different locations (home, hospital, birth center)
Class 2. Collaborating with care providers
Class 3. Busting Imposter Syndrome & Finding Your Voice
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Class 1. Supporting the 3rd Stage & Golden Hour
Class 2. Baby feeding basics
Bonus!
Postpartum Visit Checklist
“Joining Evans doula mentorship program, Cocoon, has been the best decision I could have made as a new doula!
I loved my doula training, but without Cocoon I really would not have had the confidence and skills to dive deep into doula work like I have. I feel so lucky to have found it. Evan has done an amazing job curating this space; the online platform is easy to use, the videos are so informative and helpful, the community that Cocoon offers has made me feel held and not alone in the huge learning curve that doula work can be, and the live calls are such a special and needed place to process births and everything that comes up in this work!
Cocoon has helped me every step of the way building my doula business up from the ground - from website building, interview and prenatal meeting skills all the way to creating compassionate trauma informed care models and avoiding burnout. I must have watched the “Prenatal Meetings” video in Cocoon 10 times by now just to feel prepared for those first client meetings! Everyone who is a part of Cocoon is so open, helpful and caring! We all help to answer eachothers questions, support each other through hard times and encourage one another to grow. I genuinely could not recommend Cocoon more, my experience is from a new doula’s lens but I know Cocoon is just as beneficial for already established doulas! “
-Shannon @riddle_body Marshall, NC
What’s included inside cocoon doula mentorship
A growing library of dozen of classes of advanced doula skills that deep dive in the reality of life as a birthworker
An intimate Telegram group where Evan will answer questions + peer to peer support during your time in Cocoon
3x a month LIVE birth & business coaching calls with Evan to get personalized guidance, answer questions, and connect with the Cocoon Community
A community of other passionate birthworkers to cheer you on!
A peek behind the scenes at my business and access to all of my contracts, forms, and protocols that keep my business flowing smoothly
Unlocking the gate and sharing EVERYTHING I've learned while supporting hundreds of families
Bonuses along the way including resources from other amazing birthworkers, and more!
Bonus! Local doulas have the chance to shadow me at prenatals or even at a birth 🤩
All for $111/month!
with a 9 month minimum commitment..because it takes time to grow and birth doula practice!
“Having the community to lean on and the educational videos has taken the guess work out of birth work.”
“Working with Evan has been a truly grounding and inspiring experience in my journey as a doula. She has created far more than a mentorship program. She’s cultivated a living, breathing community of birth workers across the world who are connected by compassion, wisdom, and a deep respect for physiological birth and family-centered care.
Her mentorship style is incredibly intentional. She offers guidance with both tenderness and honesty, creating space for doulas to grow confidently in their own voice and practice. I am so grateful to have found a resource like Cocoon in my first year as a Doula. Having the community to lean on and the educational videos has taken the guess work out of birth work. I recommend Cocoon to anyone who wants to learn more about how to grow your business, avoid burnout, and advocate for yourself and your clients!”
-Shelby S. Burnsville, NC
Hi, I’m Evan! Being a doula is my life, my love, and the core of who I am.
The word “doula” entered my brain in 2013 when someone asked if I wanted to take an abortion doula training. I was already passionate about advocacy, womens health, gender inclusive care, and social justice - and my version of doula work involves ALL of this. When I later found birth doula work in 2016, I knew that I had found my path in this life and that I was meant to do this work…forever?!
Before I became a birthworker, I farmed, worked in restaurants, was a nanny, and was living the life of hustling and piecing things together to make ends meet. I’m grateful for this time in my younger years to figure it out, and to get my hands dirty and connect to the earth. When I took a doula training, I knew that I was where I was supposed to be. Birthwork is a calling and a passion, and if you’re here…I know you feel the same way.
Since becoming a doula, I have served over 300 families, and don’t plan on stopping any time soon! I have learned over time that every birth is TRULY different, and that to be fully prepared every time we have to open ourselves up to the unknown.
This mentorship is rooted in my philosophy of birth. Flexibility, passion, and deep, authentic care and community building.
We aren’t meant to do this work alone.
I’m so glad you’re here.
when you fully commit to cocoon doula mentorship and showing up for your doula practice,
you will have everything you need to...
💪🏽 Build a thriving doula practice that supports both your clients AND you and your family!
🐝 Attract ideal clients by being your own, unique, self
❤️ Be prepared and confident advocating for your clients in a thoughtful yet impactful way
📝 Feel HELLA organized and on the ball with the behind the scenes details of doula life
💰 Imagine a long-term life of having an impactful and supportive (financially and emotionally) doula practice
🫂 Have other doulas to call on when you need to process or unpack a birth experince
😁 Know in your bones that you really CAN do it! And feel confident walking into and out of each birth, no matter what unfolds.
“Since joining Cocoon, so much has shifted.”
“Despite knowing that becoming a doula was part of my purpose, after completing my training, I was lacking in confidence and unsure of how to get started. Connecting with Evan was a game changer. Joining Cocoon was exactly what I needed to move forward on this path. I felt immediately supported and finally had clear guidance on the steps I needed to take to start a business as a doula.
Since joining Cocoon, so much has shifted. I’ve created my own business and website, I feel significantly more confident calling myself a doula, and I’m now working with my clients feeling far more prepared and grounded than I was before. Having Evan, as well as a community of doulas to reach out to for support has made all the difference. I'm so grateful for the Cocoon mentorship.”
-Caitlin @caitlinoneilldoula Miami, FL
THIS COURSE is PERFECT foR you if...
You have completed a doula training in the last 1-3 years and are needing support getting off the ground, or you’re doula curious and interested in an unconventional path to birthwork.
Everytime your phone rings and you see a clients name your stomach is FULL of nervous butterflies 🦋
You’re CRAVING a small group of other doulas who are at similar places in their journey
You’ve been looking for someone you can talk to about ANYTHING birth related
You’re a doula at heart, but need a stronger foundation of education to feel confident!
But it’s definitely not for you if...…
You’re seeking an accredited doula training.
You already have a very successful doula practice, are fully making a living off births, and get 2 or more inquiries every month
You’ve figured out the secret sauce to balance on call life with family, vacation, and friend commitments
You’re super confident at every birth
Racists, anti-semites, homophobes, and transphobes are not welcome in my courses
As doulas, I know it can be so hard to prioritize ourselves!
We are caregivers at heart, and I know we don’t blink an eye when it comes to doing something great for our kids, partners, clients, families, and even pets. What would it feel like to take a leap and do something that is JUST for YOU- that will ripple out into your community and the families you support? you deserve to take the time to focus on yourself, to build the doula practice that you know is possible,
I hope to see you inside Cocoon! I can’t wait to witness your transformation.
If you’re curious but have more questions, I would love to chat! Send me an email at evan@bigcatbirthbotanicals.com ❤️
You have questions. I have answers!
How many weeks is Cocoon?
Cocoon is a self paced series of 30+ classes that you can watch on your own time, with 3x a month live calls. Cocoon is a minimum of 9 months, and then you can go month to month to continue seeking support and guidance.
How much does it cost?
Cocoon is $111/month. Pretty unheard of for such a high-touch mentorship experience!
Can you go to births with evan?
If you live locally to Asheville, attending a birth with me is an optional bonus!
Where did the name Cocoon come from?
I came up with the name “cocoon” because I see becoming a doula like transforming from a catepillar into a butterfly! It’s such a deep an ongoing transformation for ourselves, while we are simultaneously supporting transfromations for each parent and family we walk alongside.
Is there a time commitment?
Like growing a baby, growing a doula business takes time. There is a 9 month monthly commitment, then month to month after that.