Letter From Our Founder & CEO
Dear Guests, Speakers, and Partners,
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being an essential part of BIRTHCon 2025! Your energy, passion, and contributions were the lifeblood of this incredible event. Together, we created something truly special—an inspiring, empowering, and transformative experience that will resonate for years to come.
To our guests, thank you for showing up with open hearts and minds. Your engagement during the sessions, your willingness to connect with others, and your enthusiasm reminded us why this work matters so deeply.
To our speakers, thank you for sharing your wisdom, expertise, and personal stories. Each of you brought a unique perspective, and your words will undoubtedly ripple through the lives of all who attended.
To our partners, thank you for showcasing your services and products that help support and uplift the birthing community. Your presence added so much value to our event, and we are honored to have had you with us.
Because of you all, BIRTHCon 2025 was more than a gathering, a conference —it was a movement of care. It was a space where connections were formed, ideas were sparked, and the future of birth work was strengthened.
As we look ahead to BIRTHCon 2026, we are already filled with excitement about what’s to come. But we want to hear from you! Please let us know what you loved about this year’s event and how we can make next year even better. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us grow this gathering into an even greater celebration of community and purpose.
Once again, thank you for being part of the BIRTHCon family. Your presence means more than words can express, and I can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026!
With gratitude and excitement,
Carol Earley
Founder & CEO
The Doula Mansion
BIRTHCon Recap Video
Speakers
Vonetta Mixson
Pastor, Founder/CSO Coaching & Consulting Practice
Email: VMixson@gmail.com
Theme: Blessed to be a Blessing Empowering Birthing Professionals: An Inspired
Message through the Pregnancy of Elizabeth and Mary.
Karen Sykes
Pastor, Author and Owner - CaliSis Doulas - Mentor and Trainer of Doulas
Email: Karen@Calisisdoulas.com
Website: www.Calisisdoulas.com
Social Media: Karen PK Sykes (FB), CaliSisDoulas (IG), Karen_Sykes57 (IG)
Theme - Being a doula is a calling and one must approach the work being themself. There is no time to be complacent about the care Black women receive during the most miraculous event in their life – childbirth.
Watching and hearing the families she serves taking action and advocating for their healthcare needs, especially related to their childbirth journey is a joy and a much needed practice in the Black and other communities. We need more Black Doulas. Let’s relate and work together to impact communities and make needed change.
Jeannine Chirse
Singer
Song: You Bring Me Joy - Anita Baker
Email: jeannineachirse9@gmail.com
Rebecca Garlinger
BSN, RNC-NIC, MA., Neonatal Assistant Nurse Manager
Kaiser Permanente
Email: nicuflightrn@aim.com
Theme: From Little to Large: Changing Outcome One Intervention at a Time. Understanding what premature babies undergo and the vital need to attend to their neurological and skin to skin needs.
Dr. Nicole Kezos
Professor, University of La Verne Department of Psychology
Pre-licensed Psychologist of Youtherapy Psychological Services
Email: Nkezos@youtherapy.net
Theme: Identifying common warning signs of compassion fatigue. Identifying
self-care strategies while caring for others. Encouraging reflection on our personal
strengths.
Irene Anderson
Owner/Founder, Fitness Coach at Studio 78 Fitness
Email: Kisakye.anderson@gmail.com
Website: www.studio78community.com
Social Media: Studio78fitness FB/IG
Theme: Fitness strategy session to guide individuals in achieving their goals and
planning the next steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Movement demonstration.
Karmen Jones
Abiye Inc.
CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife), WHNP and FNP(Women’s Health and Family Nurse
Practitioner)
Email: babycatcher_cnm@mac.com
Social Media: FB/IG
Theme: Team Collaboration Panelist. Discussion on developing working
relationships between CNMs/OB providers in the hospital, clinic setting,
out-of-hospital practices, home birth, and doulas. All those who have dedicated
their lives to this beautiful work
Nicole Barrett
Sole, Proprietor of Empower ME, Occupational Therapy
Email: Nbarrett.otp@gmail.com
Theme: The presentation focused on the importance of early intervention services
for babies that require assistance reaching critical developmental milestones and
how to seek preventive care for parents.
Deljah “Chef Simone” Dickson
Founder, Art Delectables
Email: Chef@artdelectables.com
Website: www.artdelectables.com
Social Media: art_delectables
Theme: Inspired her audience to view food as a source of healing, joy, and
balance, providing that indulgence can be both deeply satisfying and
health-conscious. She introduced the audience to “the rainbow” way of eating.
PDF Link: Eating for Survival - Deljah "Chef Simone" Dickson
Ahsha Jones
Student at the University of La Verne, majoring in Psychology
Philanthropy Chairman of Psi Chi Club
Theme: Poem Called “Unconditional Love” by Ahsha Jones.
Collect hygiene supplies to distribute to the houseless population in the Inland
Empire.
Roksana Zaya
Owner, The Light Therapy Lounge
Email: Info@thelighttherapylounge.com
Website: www.thelighttheraphylounge.com
Social Media: www.facebook.com/thelighttherapylounge
www.instagram.com/thelighttherapylounge and Pinterest
Theme: Introduced holistic wellness strategies like red light therapy, Brain tap,
oxygen training, designed to enhance recovery, reduce stress, and boost energy for
moms and doulas in their demanding roles.
Sharon Vidano
Transformational Life Coaching
Email: Sharon@SharonNVidano.com
Website: www.SharonNVidano.com
Social Media: Instagram: @SharonVidano FB: Sharon N Vidano
Theme: Increasing Your Self-Awareness, Visioning for Success, Mindset Tools for
New Results, Transforming Longing and Discontent, and Navigating Setbacks with
Resilience.
Partners
Athena Affects
Catering & Design
Email: athenaaffect@gmail.com
Social Media: athena.affect (IG)
Manly Handz
Mobile Spa
Email: manlyhandz@yahoo.com
Website: www.manlyhandz.com
Social Media: manlyhandz (IG)
Douglas J Earley
Saxophonist
Social Media: Doug.earley1 (FB)
Website:https://dougearley.com/
Contact #: 818-400-3001
Nova Works Corporation - Technology
Johnny Chirse
Email: Contact@novaworkscorp.com
J’s Jewel Tones
Jeannie Chirse
Email: jeannineachirse9@gmail.com
Contact #: 725-232-0276
