{"podcast":{"title":"The Doula Darcy Podcast","slug":"the-doula-darcy-podcast-7015765","podcast_index_feed_id":7015765,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/546032/rss","website_url":"http://www.thedouladarcy.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/c/c/4/4cc413ef740dde18e55e3c100dce7605/White_Brown_Simple_Reading_Podcast_Cover.png","author":"Darcy Sauers","episode_count":60,"summary":"The Doula Darcy is a Business Coach for Doulas who LOVEs helping doulas master the art of marketing so that they can grow their businesses and help more families. On the podcast, Darcy combines her decade of experience in advertising with 14 years as a doula to empower other doulas with the marketing strategies and mindset shifts they need to attract more clients and create successful, fulfilling doula careers. Whether you're just starting out as a doula or looking to take your doula business to the next level, you're in the right place!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T20:18:14.462512+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-doula-darcy-podcast-7015765"},"episode":{"title":"How I Hosted a Doula Holiday Party That Built Community and Saved Me on Taxes","slug":"how-i-hosted-a-doula-holiday-party-that-built-community-and-saved-me-on-taxes","published_at":"2025-12-05T18:50:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-doula-darcy-podcast-7015765/how-i-hosted-a-doula-holiday-party-that-built-community-and-saved-me-on-taxes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-doula-darcy-podcast-7015765","url":"https://9697939e-9932-4906-a984-1763e33bc634.libsyn.com/how-i-hosted-a-doula-holiday-party-that-built-community-and-saved-me-on-taxes","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/9697939e-9932-4906-a984-1763e33bc634/Doula_Holiday_Party_Strategy_and_Gratitude.mp3?dest-id=4708127","summary":"I share the behind-the-scenes of hosting my doula agency's biggest holiday party yet on today's episode. Hear all about how I strategically planned it to be both meaningful and a tax write-off! You'll hear how I: Used smart tax strategies (like the Augusta Rule!) to host a chef-catered dinner at home Created special moments for my team, including custom holiday cards Involved my teen boys in the prep, teaching them what mom really does Pivoted on gifts and ended up offering heartfelt bonuses instead Whether you're an agency owner or a solo doula, this episode is packed with ideas and inspiration for building community, celebrating your people, and integrating more heart (and strategy) into your year-end traditions. 🎧 Tune in to hear: Why in-person connection still matters in a digital world How to plan a holiday party with intention The small touches that made a big impact on my team and clients Follow The Doula Darcy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedouladarcy Learn more: www.thedouladarcy.com","meta_description":"I share the behind-the-scenes of hosting my doula agency's biggest holiday party yet on today's episode. Hear all about how I strategically planned it to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":946,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-doula-darcy-podcast-7015765/episodes/how-i-hosted-a-doula-holiday-party-that-built-community-and-saved-me-on-taxes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-doula-darcy-podcast-7015765/how-i-hosted-a-doula-holiday-party-that-built-community-and-saved-me-on-taxes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}