What does it mean to turn personal tragedy and systemic injustice into a powerful calling? In this episode of Hot + Brave, Bianca sits down with Nia Ashay, a graduate of bebo mia’s Maternal Support Practitioner (MSP) program, to talk about her journey into birth work.
From her mother’s stillbirth due to medical negligence to the impact of the Trayvon Martin trial, Nia shares how her life experiences shaped her path toward becoming a doula. With honesty and vulnerability, she reflects on how her name itself—Nia, meaning “purpose,” and Ashay, an affirmation—perfectly connects to the work she feels called to do.
Nia also talks about how doula training became both an educational and healing process, helping her unpack her own story while gaining the tools to support others. For her, being a doula is more than a role in the birth room—it’s an act of justice, equity, and care for Black families and other marginalized communities.
You’ll hear:
- How lived experiences can shape and fuel your purpose in birth work
- Why doula training is as much about healing as it is about learning
- How birth work is activism, resistance, and community care all at once
This is a powerful conversation about turning pain into purpose, and why doulas are so essential in reclaiming birth as sacred, safe, and just.
If you’ve been thinking about becoming a doula, this episode will inspire you to take that step and join a community of changemakers.
Connect with Nia here - www.youtube.com/@thepurposedstudentdoula
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