Our Team

We’re Here to Make Your Journey Sweeter.

We’re reimagining maternal care for birthing people and families of every background, with a special commitment to the communities who’ve too often been left behind.

Through collaborative, transformative care, we blend evidence, empathy, and expertise to help families feel informed, supported, and confident from pregnancy through postpartum.

Our team of doulas, lactation counselors, and wellness professionals is redefining what whole-person care looks like—one birth at a time.

Meet the people behind the hive.

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    Leah Hairston, MSSW, CD, CLC, CBE

    CEO/Founder aka Head Doula in Charge

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    Helena Manu

    Executive Assistant

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    NyJa Carter, MPH, CD

    Client Care Team Lead

    Fertility, Birth & Postpartum Doula

  • Katherine Borgen, CD

    Bilingual Birth & Postpartum Doula

    *Katherine speaks English & Spanish

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    Christina Crowder, CD

    Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula

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    Kelsey Dillon, CD

    Birth & Postpartum Doula

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    Shanel Robinson, CD

    Birth Doula, American Red Cross Certified CPR Instructor

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    Sophia Selenou-Yemgang, CD

    Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula

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    Pachet Bryant

    Concierge Benefits Navigator

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    Erika Watson-Lawson, MSH, RDN, LDN, CD

    Registered Dietitian & Virtual Doula

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    Sonya Worthy-Okolo, PT, Birth Doula

    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist & Founder of Oasis PT

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Are you a trained birth worker or professional caretaker?

Do you want to work with a team focused on providing a personalized experience to birthing folks? We’re expanding our network and we want to connect with you. Join us in providing the Sweet Bee difference!

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