Midwives Mastermind Media List
Through out the year, I will be adding to this page as various recommended resources to discuss in our monthly conference calls and in our Facebook group. Make sure to bookmark this page so you can refer to it regularly! Very little of this information has to do directly with midwifery, instead these are little gems of brilliance from the world's thought leaders and visionaries to inspire your creations!
Please don't binge on this list, you could miss much of the magic and the content that way. Instead, come back and watch/listen to each in its own timeframe so that you can retain more info.
Also, I recommend investing in a great pair of headphones, and subscriptions to music without adds (apple, Pandora, ect), and/or audible or some other audiobook service. Your life will instantly be infinitely better with less (no) advertisements and you can multi-task chores like laundry, dishes and driving with a good audible book.
Please don't binge on this list, you could miss much of the magic and the content that way. Instead, come back and watch/listen to each in its own timeframe so that you can retain more info.
Also, I recommend investing in a great pair of headphones, and subscriptions to music without adds (apple, Pandora, ect), and/or audible or some other audiobook service. Your life will instantly be infinitely better with less (no) advertisements and you can multi-task chores like laundry, dishes and driving with a good audible book.
May
“This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up.. Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.” |
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Can you imagine a time when a major product manufacturer in the US uses homebirth to sell their product?!? That time is coming, we are about to hit critical mass and then out of hospital birth will rapidly become the norm.
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This poignant video makes me cry everytime I watch it, partly because Ellen is such a badass, full of courage and humility and honesty, but also because of how far we have come as a society in 20 years. Just imagine how far midwifery will come in 20 years if more of us have Ellen's moxy!
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My personal guru, Marie is the best; here's one of her recent truth bombs!
Are you overwhelmed by everything you need to do to keep your business afloat — nevermind grow and expand it? Do you know you need to take your business to the next level, but are afraid of what it will take to get there? Here’s some advice that every business needs to hear, especially if you’re feeling stretched to the max. |
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April
"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. " |
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Luvvie Ajayi isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd, and neither should you. "Your silence serves no one," says the writer, activist and self-proclaimed professional troublemaker. In this bright, uplifting talk, Ajayi shares three questions to ask yourself if you're teetering on the edge of speaking up or quieting down -- and encourages all of us to get a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable.
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Oprah Winfrey shares her advice for finding your own path and talks about what led her to create a docuseries about mental health with Prince Harry.
Shonda Rhimes, the titan behind Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder, is responsible for some 70 hours of television per season, and she loves to work. "When I am hard at work, when I am deep in it, there is no other feeling," she says. She has a name for this feeling: The hum. The hum is a drug, the hum is music, the hum is God's whisper in her ear. But what happens when it stops? Is she anything besides the hum? In this moving talk, join Rhimes on a journey through her "year of yes" and find out how she got her hum back.
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March
“I believe the name of our company was incredibly important to our success. When I first created it, I didn’t think I was creating a company just the name of a video. However, the name Baby Einstein caught on very fast and became the generic name for baby videos.” |
Please see the Birth Business Club Masterclass for inspiration this month
February
“NOBODY knows better than you what's right for you. NOBODY. Let me say what I really mean: NOBODY. Advice? Get some. Oracles? Consult them. Friends? Worship them. Actual gurus? Honour them. Final say? YOU. All you. No matter what. No matter how psychic that psychic is, or how rich the business consultant is, or how magical the healer, or bendy the yoga instructor. All that experts offer you is data for you to take into consideration. YOU are the centrifugal force that must filter, interpret, and give meaning to that data.” |
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What are you intensely interested in? When do you feel like a rock star? In terms of things that you do, when do you feel most like yourself?
Its time to move in, circle round, and prioritize YOU....
Its time to move in, circle round, and prioritize YOU....
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This is an incredible short film, stick with the gritty start for the magic in the end.
"the greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph"
"the greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph"
How do you see yourself? What parts of your 'image' informs your self-worth? Part of this year of becoming your authentic, uncensored self is to take the steps to look just like you want to... to look like how you want to feel.
With two #1 Comedy Central specials to his credit, comedian and transformational speaker Kyle Cease is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, igniting sold-out audiences at his Evolving Out Loud events with his unique blend of comedy and personal evolution. This video is just a little taste of his work, everything he does it pretty spot on, go check it out!
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You're coming home to your soul-self this year, make sure you have the right soundtrack! Here are some ideas...
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January
'Perception is 9/10 of understanding. You can only understand that which you perceive. So one of the goals of life (and this course) is to expand your influences and therefore perception. " |
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Take these images as inspiration to create your vision board...
What's missing? What do people thank you for most often? What is your brand of genius? What do you love? What do you want more of?
What's missing? What do people thank you for most often? What is your brand of genius? What do you love? What do you want more of?
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These are MUST reads!
If you're a busy mom, get a great pair of headphones and download them on audible. You cant imagine how much better the chaotic morning carpool is when you're brain is totally engrossed in (re)discovering your passion, genius, or dreams! Plus I like and recommend a lot of potty-mouth books, so headphones are a good idea! ;-)
If you're a busy mom, get a great pair of headphones and download them on audible. You cant imagine how much better the chaotic morning carpool is when you're brain is totally engrossed in (re)discovering your passion, genius, or dreams! Plus I like and recommend a lot of potty-mouth books, so headphones are a good idea! ;-)

Researcher and thought leader Dr. Brené Brown offers a powerful new vision that encourages us to dare greatly: to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly, and to courageously engage in our lives.
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; ...who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly." (Theodore Roosevelt)
Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts.
In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability. Based on 12 years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. The book that Dr. Brown's many fans have been waiting for, Daring Greatly will spark a new spirit of truth - and trust - in our organizations, families, schools, and communities.
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; ...who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly." (Theodore Roosevelt)
Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts.
In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability. Based on 12 years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. The book that Dr. Brown's many fans have been waiting for, Daring Greatly will spark a new spirit of truth - and trust - in our organizations, families, schools, and communities.

Most of us believe that we will finally feel satisfied and content with our lives when we get the good news we have been waiting for, find a healthy relationship, or achieve one of our personal goals. However, this rarely happens. Good fortune is often followed by negative emotions that overtake us and result in destructive behaviors. "I don't deserve this," "this is too good to be true," or any number of harmful thought patterns prevent us from experiencing the joy and satisfaction we have earned.Sound familiar? This is what New York Times best-selling author Gay Hendricks calls the Upper Limit Problem, a negative emotional reaction that occurs when anything positive enters our lives. The Upper Limit Problem not only prevents happiness, but it actually stops us from achieving our goals. It is the ultimate life roadblock.
In The Big Leap, Hendricks reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming this barrier to happiness and fulfillment, presented in a way that engages both the mind and heart. Working closely with more than 1,000 extraordinary achievers in business and the arts, from rock stars to Fortune 500 executives, whose stories are featured in these pages, the book describes the four hidden fears that are at the root of the Upper Limit Problem.
The Big Leap delivers a proven method for first identifying which of these four fears prevents us from reaching our personal upper limit, and then breaking through that limitation to achieve what Hendricks refers to as our Zone of Genius. Hendricks provides a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life.
In The Big Leap, Hendricks reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming this barrier to happiness and fulfillment, presented in a way that engages both the mind and heart. Working closely with more than 1,000 extraordinary achievers in business and the arts, from rock stars to Fortune 500 executives, whose stories are featured in these pages, the book describes the four hidden fears that are at the root of the Upper Limit Problem.
The Big Leap delivers a proven method for first identifying which of these four fears prevents us from reaching our personal upper limit, and then breaking through that limitation to achieve what Hendricks refers to as our Zone of Genius. Hendricks provides a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life.

In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be positive all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.
For decades we've been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F*ck positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let's be honest, shit is f*cked, and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn't sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is - a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is his antidote to the coddling, let's-all-feel-good mind-set that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.
Manson makes the argument, backed by both academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited - "not everybody can be extraordinary; there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault". Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.
There are only so many things we can give a f*ck about, so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.
For decades we've been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F*ck positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let's be honest, shit is f*cked, and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn't sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is - a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is his antidote to the coddling, let's-all-feel-good mind-set that has infected modern society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.
Manson makes the argument, backed by both academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited - "not everybody can be extraordinary; there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault". Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.
There are only so many things we can give a f*ck about, so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.
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You're coming home to your soul-self this year, make sure you have the right soundtrack! Here are some ideas...
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The inspiring information below helps to break down arbitrary boundaries in our brain and reminds us to keep thinking outside the box. Visionary, thought-leaders like Elon Musk, revolutionize their professions, in fact, he thinks so outside the box, he has revolutionized 5 separate professions. How will you revolutionize midwifery?
"When we numb fear and shame, we numb happiness and joy - this is a dangerous cycle." The power of vulnerability is perhaps the most powerful work of our time. I hope you love Brene' Brown as much as I do.
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This speech by Jim Carrey's in 2014 is a masterpiece of 'daring to be seen'. I've watched it more than 100 times and make new connections every time I watch it. Enjoy!
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