We had the good fortune of connecting with Sharon Jensen-cody and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sharon, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
I am not naturally a risk taker. I am a creature of habit & generally enjoy the normalcy of life. That’s why choosing to leave my scientific career that I worked so hard for, to start my own business as a Birth Doula & Sleep Consultant was so surprising to not just myself, but those around me. While self doubt creeps in here & there, I would do it again in a heartbeat. I think taking risks & betting on yourself is one of the best things you can do for your growth both personally & professionally.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am a research scientist turned Birth Doula & Pediatric Sleep Consultant. After experiencing my sisters birth when I was a teenager, I was fascinated by the process of labor & delivery & just how incredible the female body is. That passion was reignited in my first biology class in college & again during graduate school while I was getting my PhD. The spark turned into a blaze when I was pregnant with my son a few years ago. Then I was able to experience first hand the marvels of pregnancy, labor, delivery & postpartum. Not to mention navigating baby sleep! Unable to shake the obsession, a few years later I decided to quit my job as a scientist & pursue birth work full time.

It was not easy to make a career jump & start my own business but it was right.

I’m excited to be able to help expecting/new parents navigate this beautiful journey & support them through the highs & lows. It’s important to me to provide evidence based care & be a nurturing presence to my clients.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’d like to give a shoutout to my wonderful husband who has been my rock & my support through so many big life decisions. His constant encouragement fuels me to keep going even when I’m ready to throw in the towel.

Website: https://Www.DoulaDiligence.com

Instagram: DoulaDiligence_

Image Credits
Alina Makei

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