The Birth in Focus Podcast

022 // Birth In Haiti with Sara Hunter

Sara Hunter is a FL based birth photographer, wife, and mom. Sara has taken 3 separate trips to visit and support the MamaBaby birth center in Haiti since 2020. She has taken thousands of photos to share with the families of Haiti. These photos are such a gift to the people and to the MamaBaby mission.
MamaBaby “Haiti” International is a non-profit that runs three birth centers, health clinics, and a midwifery school in Haiti. They aim to lower the maternal and neonatal mortality rate one mother and baby at a time.
 
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Sara Hunter on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/saraannphoto/
MamaBaby Haiti on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mamababyhaiti/ 

021 // BIRTH IN FOCUS with Sophia Grisham

THE BIRTH IN FOCUS SERIES
In this podcast series you'll hear the stories of brave women who chose to have the most sacred and intimate moments of childbirth professionally documented and their hearts behind their choice! You'll hear about the relationships they have developed with their photographers, any struggles they had along the way, and how they feel about their birth photos now! 
 
MY HOPE FOR THESE STORIES TO BOTH ENCOURAGE ALL WOMEN TO HAVE THEIR BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHED, BUT ALSO TO GIVE OTHER BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHERS SOME INSIGHT INTO THE HEART OF CLIENTS SO THAT THEY CAN LEARN TO BETTER SERVE THEIR OWN CLIENTS. 
 
Birth In Focus Community Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/909240249740116/ 
Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 
Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 
Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/ 
Follow Sophia on IG - https://www.instagram.com/sophia.birth.photography/
 

020 // BIRTH IN FOCUS with Alyssa Peri

THE BIRTH IN FOCUS SERIES.
In this podcast series you'll hear the stories of brave women who chose to have the most sacred and intimate moments of childbirth professionally documented and their hearts behind their choice! You'll hear about the relationships they have developed with their photographers, any struggles they had along the way, and how they feel about their birth photos now!
MY HOPE FOR THESE STORIES IS TO BOTH ENCOURAGE ALL WOMEN TO HAVE THEIR BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHED, BUT ALSO TO GIVE OTHER BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHERS SOME INSIGHT INTO THE HEART OF CLIENTS SO THAT THEY CAN LEARN TO BETTER SERVE THEIR OWN CLIENTS.
Birth In Focus Community Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/909240249740116/ 
Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 
Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 
Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/ 
East Layne Births - https://eastlaynebirths.com 

019 // BIRTH IN FOCUS with Jamie Simpson

THE BIRTH IN FOCUS SERIES.
In this podcast series you'll hear the stories of brave women who chose to have the most sacred and intimate moments of childbirth professionally documented and their hearts behind their choice! You'll hear about the relationships they have developed with their photographers, any struggles they had along the way, and how they feel about their birth photos now!
MY HOPE FOR THESE STORIES IS TO BOTH ENCOURAGE ALL WOMEN TO HAVE THEIR BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHED, BUT ALSO TO GIVE OTHER BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHERS SOME INSIGHT INTO THE HEART OF CLIENTS SO THAT THEY CAN LEARN TO BETTER SERVE THEIR OWN CLIENTS.
Birth In Focus Community Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/909240249740116/ 
Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 
Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 
Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/ 

018 // The Ultimate Key to Gaining Clients

Are you struggling to reach the clients you want? Not sure what you may be missing? 
The key is making sure that people know that you exist!!
In this episode I share with you the ultimate, yet simplest key to gaining more clients! 
 
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Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 
Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 
Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/ 

017 // Fat Birth - Does Size Matter?

Michelle Mayefske is a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, fat activist and author. She has made it her mission to change the way people approach fat pregnancy and birth. Through her teaching and social media networks, she seeks to empower and educate plus size expecting parents-and their birth partners-so they may seek the positive birth they want and deserve. Her ongoing trainings for birth professionals are paving the way in increasing truly size inclusive care across the globe.
 
Follow Michelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fat.and.pregnant/
 
Purchase a signed copy Michelle's Book "Fat Birth" - Use Code BIRTHINFOCUS
https://www.fatandpregnant.com/shop/p/fat-birth-confident-strong-and-empowered-pregnancy-at-any-size-paperback-bundle
 
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Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 
Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 
Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/ 

016 // THREADS!! Another Social Media App + Why You Should Be Using It!

Look at me - being on top of things and releasing a brand new episode about the brand new social media app known as Threads!
In this episode I share just a brief overview of what threads is, and all of the many reasons you should be trying it!!
I am absolutely no expert and if i am being honest... I have like 150 followers (who came from Instagram) and I get basically zero engagement so far! However, I am trying It! I am doing something different, and that is what I challenge you to do in this episode!! 
Feel free to leave a review and let me know what you think!! 
Get Connected:
Birth In Focus Community Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/909240249740116/ 
Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 
Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 
Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/ 

015 // Fostering Your Birth Work Community with Caren Nugent

Friend, we are not meant to do this life... or this work alone! We are meant to be in community, and even better... like minded community! In this heart to chat, Caren and I talk all about WHY and HOW to foster your community as a birth worker! 
Have you ever said... "oh the market is too saturated!" "No one understands what I am feeling!" "I can't do this alone anymore!"
Yeah same! Me too! Been there, said that!! 
Find Caren on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arlingtonbirthservices/
Birth In Focus Community Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/909240249740116/ 
Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 
Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 
Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/ 

014 // BIRTH IN FOCUS with Erin Giron

BIRTH IN FOCUS - A SERIES
In this special series you'll hear the unique stories of brave women who chose to have their intimate birth stories documented professionally! We talk about why they chose to have their birth story documented, how they chose the photographer/videographer that they chose, how they feel about their birth photos + video now, and so much more! 
Erin was a first time mom, birthing out of hospital in a birth center, and chose birth photography! Listen to hear her story! 
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Birth In Focus Community Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/909240249740116/ 
Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 
Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 
Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/ 

013 // My First Birth As A Photographer!

Happy 3rd Birthday Cohen!! 
I can't believe it's been 3 years since I photographed my first "birth". You'll have to listen to find out why I say "birth"! 
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Birth in Focus Website - www.samanthatollison.com/birthinfocus 
Birth in Focus Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/birthinfocuspodcast/ 
Samantha Tollison Birth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthatollisonbirth/