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Sasha Sumling

Massagemomma /Sumling LLC

Location: Texas

832-372-6174

https://massagemomma.net/home.html

https://linkedin.com/in/sasha-sumling-4a3339279

Black Training Provider
Training offered
The Business of Being a Doula™: From Certification to CEO Most doula trainings teach you how to support families during pregnancy and birth, but very few show you how to build a thriving business. That’s where my training comes in. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Doula, and the only Certified Hello Seven Business Coach in Houston specializing in doulas, I created The Business of Being a Doula™ to fill the “now what?” gap doulas face after certification. This is not another doula training. Instead, it’s a business mentorship program designed to help you: ? Define your CEO Doula Vision™ get clear on your identity and ideal clients.? ? Create a Signature Doula Offer™ that truly transforms families.? ? Establish CEO Doula Pricing™ so you can charge with confidence.? ? Build a Client Attraction Plan™ to consistently book paying clients.? ? Craft your CEO Doula Story™ to overcome imposter syndrome and market authentically.? ? Launch with a Doula CEO Roadmap™ and mentorship so you never feel alone. This training is perfect for: * New doulas stuck after certification. * Doulas tired of low-fee work ready to be paid. * Birth workers seeking mentorship, not more training. Through coaching, exercises, and community support, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a launch plan tailored to your vision. My mission is to help doulas step into CEO energy and create profitable, sustainable practices. ?? Certification is just the beginning. This is where you become a Doula CEO. ?? I also offer the Doula CEO VIP Day™ a full-day intensive to fast-track your clarity and launch.
Summary of qualifications
I bring over 15 years of hands-on experience in the birth and postpartum field as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Doula, and founder of Massagemomma. My career has been dedicated to supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery with a holistic, client-centered approach. Alongside my birth work, I’ve built a thriving private practice from the ground up, serving hundreds of families while navigating the realities of entrepreneurship. This dual perspective, as both a birth worker and a successful business owner allows me to mentor doulas not just in the art of support, but in the strategy of building a sustainable practice. To expand my impact, I became a Certified Hello Seven Business Coach, a nationally recognized certification that integrates business coaching, money coaching, and mindset coaching. This training equips me with tools to help doulas: Clarify their vision and unique identity in a crowded field. Develop transformational offers that attract paying clients. Build confidence in pricing, marketing, and storytelling. Create a sustainable roadmap for long-term business success. What sets me apart is my ability to blend birth work wisdom with entrepreneurial expertise. I know firsthand the challenges doulas face after certification: undercharging, burnout, imposter syndrome, and uncertainty about what’s next. My qualifications reflect not only my professional training but also my lived experience in solving those very challenges. I am passionate about mentoring doulas to step confidently into their role as Doula CEOs equipped with the vision, systems, and mindset to thrive. My mission is simple: to help doulas transform their passion for birth work into a sustainable, profitable, and deeply fulfilling business.
Style of teaching
My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that certification is just the beginning, not the destination. Too often, doulas finish training inspired but uncertain with knowledge but not the tools to build a business. I’ve made it my mission to change that. I teach with a hands-on, real-talk approach that blends strategy with compassion. My style is warm, encouraging, and momma-like, but also firm when it comes to boundaries and business growth. I create a supportive, judgment-free space where doulas can bring their fears and goals and leave with actionable steps. My philosophy is shaped by my own journey. I became a mom at 18, a wife at 23, and a business owner while raising three children. Building Massagemomma into a thriving practice over the past 15 years taught me that success isn’t about hustle or luck — it’s about clarity, courage, and consistency. That’s what I pass on to every doula I mentor. I bring the perspective of both a birth worker and a business coach. In the birthing room, I learned the importance of advocacy and intuition. In business, I learned the power of systems, pricing, and mindset. When I teach, I bring those worlds together: the heart of birth work and the head of entrepreneurship. As a Certified Hello Seven Business Coach, I weave in proven frameworks that combine business, money, and mindset coaching. These tools help doulas clarify their vision, overcome imposter syndrome, and create a plan for building a sustainable, profitable practice. At the core, my philosophy is simple: You are not “just” a doula. You are a CEO.
Years offering training
5

Languages Spoken

  • English

Profile last updated: 9/4/2025 3:44:11 PM

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