Apply to
Kindled Doula Academy.
A guided admissions experience for women who are ready to make a meaningful impact.
Three Ways
to Begin.
We're looking for compassionate, committed women ready to make a difference. Apply, ask your questions, and see if it's the right fit for you.
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Submit your application
Tell us about yourself and your goals. We reply within two business days.
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Speak with Irene
A free 30-minute discovery call to answer your questions and share more details.
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Discover if it's a good fit
Let's make sure this is the right path for you before you enroll.
Who This
Is For.
You don't need any medical background. You don't need prior experience. You just need the calling — we'll handle the rest. Kindled Academy is for you if:
Birth moved you — your own, or someone you loved — and you can't stop thinking about it.
You're the calm one, the nurturer, the one people lean on.
You want meaningful work that actually pays — and fits around your family and your life.
You're ready for a real career change without going back to school.
You have the heart… you just need the training, the credential, and the confidence.
Your Application Pathway.
Our admissions process is designed to be thoughtful, personal, and supportive. We take time to get to know you, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.
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01
Complete your application
Tell us about yourself, your reasons for applying, and your experience. We read every application and reply within two business days.
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02
Admissions conversation
A free 30-minute discovery call with Irene about your story, your schedule and your goals, where we share tuition and payment plans.
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Program alignment
We make sure Kindled is the right fit for your goals, values, and next chapter. Rolling admissions, intentionally small cohorts.
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A warm welcome
Once enrolled, you will be added into the Slack community and the weekly calls, and begin your first module at your own pace.
A Transformative
Learning Experience.
Kindled Doula Academy offers more than certification — it's a deeply supportive, professionally rigorous, and personally transformative experience.
In-depth curriculum
Evidence-based, holistic education designed to prepare you for real birth work.
Expert guidance
Learn from Irene, a veteran doula of 12+ years deeply invested in your success.
A supportive cohort
Be part of a like-minded community of women who encourage, challenge, and inspire you.
Lifelong connection
Graduates stay in the Kindled community with ongoing mentorship, events, and support.
Small Groups,
on Purpose.
We keep every cohort small so each student gets real mentorship. That's why we share tuition personally, on your free discovery call.
Rolling admission
Start when you're ready, learn at your pace and join the weekly calls and Slack right away.
Payment plans
Tuition is $5,600 and payment plans are accepted. We'll walk through the options together on your call.
Everything included
12 modules, 9 months of mentorship, weekly coaching, Slack, workshops and Business in a Box.
Still Wondering? You're Not Alone.
The doubts we hear most from future doulas, answered honestly.
“I'm not the type.”
There is no type. Our students are moms, teachers, nurses and career changers. Calm, curious and caring is the type.
“Can this be real income?”
Yes. $3-5k monthly starting part time.
“I don't know the business side.”
Business in a Box: legality, HIPAA, contracts, branding, networking, and discovery calls.
“Will my family take this seriously?”
A credential, a mentor and your first booked clients have a way of changing the conversation at the dinner table.
“Is this for me if I don't share Irene's heritage?”
Yes, every student honors her own lineage.
“I'm too nice to advocate in a hospital.”
Advocacy is a skill, not a personality. Module 4 teaches you the words, the timing and the calm to use them.
Tell Us What Brought
You to Kindled.
Tell us a little about you. We read every application and reply within two business days to set up your discovery call.
Let's Talk About Your Calling.
We'd Love to Hear Your Story.
Text or call 240-423-4973, or send your application. Follow along on Instagram @thekindleddoula.
Phone
Hours
- Monday 9 AM – 6 PM
- Tuesday 9 AM – 6 PM
- Wednesday 9 AM – 6 PM
- Thursday 9 AM – 6 PM
- Friday 9 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
A Calling. A Community.
A Lasting Impact.
Rolling admissions with intentionally small cohorts. Send your application or book a free discovery call.