Wild Olive Birth Company

09/26/2025

✨ Before & After ✨

This isn’t just about pounds or inches.
This is about moving my body from survival into peace.

The “before” was me pushing through, ignoring what I needed, running on empty. The “after” is me choosing myself—eating foods that heal, nourishing my cells, resting when I need to, and facing my own mess head-on.

Isolation, discipline, and honesty with myself became medicine. This isn’t a finish line. It’s a new rhythm. A body that feels like home.

2023 ⏩ 2025

09/25/2025

Fun fact!
I use to live and work in Moscow, Idaho. Yes, IDAHO!

🌾 Moscow, Idaho is home to the University of Idaho, nestled in the rolling Palouse hills, and known for its vibrant arts and farmers market scene.

Looking back on that time and the people I connected with reminds me just how powerful “small but mighty” can be. It was my first experience living away from home after graduate school, stepping into a new place with an adventurous spirit.

Pictured - Our staff winning the best campus department theme competition.

09/23/2025

✨ Olivaya Soma Yoga: Zen Saturdays ✨
We are moving to the third Saturday of October for Zen Saturdays. Join us for a morning of grounding, flow, stretching and soulful sound.

📅 Saturday, October 18th
🕘 9:00am – 10:30am
📍 Des Moines, IA

This month’s session features an Alicia Keys playlist 🎶—the perfect vibe for balance, breath, and inner peace.

Here’s a taste of the flow:
Opening Grounding & Breathwork – No One
Strength & Flow Sequences – Fallin’
Cool Down & Savasana – If I Ain’t Got You

💭 What Alicia Keys song would you love to hear while flowing? Drop it below ⬇️

✨ Pay what you can
✨ Mats provided
✨ Children 12+ welcome with a parent or guardian

Reserve your spot today:
👉 www.wildolivebirth.com/yoga

09/23/2025

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr

09/22/2025

We're back TONIGHT at 8pm CST on Instagram . Prepare for a little breathing and lower back stretch.

09/21/2025

They say sharing is caring—and we couldn’t agree more! Help us spread the word by posting this in your local parent groups. If you’d like printed flyers to share, just email me at connect@wildolivebirth.com

Need a scholarship to attend? Text at 515-509-2116 to inquire.

09/20/2025

Get your tickets 🫶🏾

🎙️ My husband and I are honored to be guest speakers at the Healthy Birth Day Virtual Conference: “Empowering Change: Advancing Maternal Health Together.”

Our topics?
🤝🏾 Strength in Support: How Personal and Community Partnerships Improve Maternal & Infant Outcomes / Tools for the Fourth Trimester

Because maternal health isn’t just a mother’s issue — it’s a family, faith, and community issue.

✨ It takes both voices at the table to shift the narrative and support mamas in meaningful ways.

Thank you to healthybirthdayinc for inviting us to speak on something so deeply personal and impactful.

📸: Ward Creative Studios

09/19/2025

TRAIN WITH ME!!

🌿 Upcoming Trainings with the National Black Doula Association® 🌿

Are you ready to expand your skills and step deeper into birthwork? This October, I’m hosting two transformative trainings that will prepare you to serve families with knowledge, confidence, and care.

📌 Placenta Encapsulation Training
🗓️ October 19, 2025
📍 Virtual – learn from anywhere!

📌 Birth Doula Training
🗓️ October 24 – 26, 2025
📍 In-person – Des Moines, Iowa

🌟 Why train with the National Black Doula Association®?
•We train ALL folks in ways that are responsive to your community needs and the people you serve.
•You’ll gain not only skills, but also a supportive community of birthworkers.
•Your training is an investment in both your future and the future of the families you’ll serve.
•We have scholarship opportunities available!

‼️ Want to learn more before registering?
Join our Info Session on September 24 at 7pm.
Register here ➡️ bit.ly/3JXF4tb

👉🏽 Training registration: www.nbdaleadershipacademy.com/jazzminebrookscourses

Come learn. Come grow. Come be part of the movement. 💛

09/18/2025

Register Olivaya Mama

A 4-week movement series designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit during pregnancy. 💛

Each week, we’ll ground ourselves through:
🌿 Gentle breathwork to connect inward
🌿 Restorative poses for deep release
🌿 Guided affirmations for calm + confidence
🌿 Community sharing to remind you—you’re not alone

Choose what works best for you:
💫 Full 4-week series OR 💫 Drop-in classes

Cost: $75 for series or $20 for drop-in

Secure your spot today at 👉 wildolivebirth.com/yog

09/17/2025

Pop Quiz! What size diapers make the best gift for a new family?

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Skip newborns—babies outgrow them fast. Sizes 1–3 are the most useful, with size 3 lasting the longest. A mix of sizes makes the perfect gift.

09/17/2025

Attention Families and Community Members!
Thank you to Nu Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa for hosting this important discussion.

Join us live on LinkedIn and YouTube for an inspiring panel discussion on Autism Awareness on September 22, 2025.

Our esteemed Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Nu Mu Zeta Chapter of panelists will share their personal journeys of raising and supporting loved ones on the autism spectrum, offering insights into both the challenges and the joys along the way.

This conversation will explore:
1. What “the spectrum” really means and why it looks different for every individual
2. Personal stories from families navigating autism day-to-day
3. Strategies for being a supportive family member, friend, or community ally
4. Practical ways we can all help build inclusive environments where individuals on the spectrum can thrive

Whether you are a parent, educator, advocate, or simply want to better understand and support individuals with autism, this panel will provide knowledge, empathy, and actionable takeaways you can apply in your everyday life.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear authentic stories, gain new perspectives, and join the movement toward greater awareness and inclusion.

Register
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7372403805382090752

Subscribe to catch us live:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/zxQWGKYbhbk?si=xZTsqOOZx2kz7i3_