Who is Carrie Kenner?

Doula Trainer. Sacred Feminine Guide. Writing Coach.

Hi. I'm Carrie (she/her).

My life’s work is to heal the world and manifest peace by changing the nature of how we do things – from how we birth, to how we eat, to how we live and work. 

I have lived as a mother, grandmother, educator, urban farmer, business owner, musician, artist, project manager, race director, mentor, and friend.

I am known for my wisdom and compassion, capacity to hold space, humor, forthrightness, and keeping it real.

My goal is to facilitate self-discovery in others, and to raise awareness of the many ways of being human. Whether I'm helping you become a doula, launch a business; find your inner fire, or write a book, I bring my decades of learning — from prenatal consciousness to human development, social justice activism to psychology, systems-thinking to planetary abundance.

I get my greatest joy from witnessing the transformation a person goes through when they are following their heart's calling. I am honored to be able to work with people at this crucial time in history, to do what I love, and to call it my ‘work.’

I love reading, learning from children, gardening, dancing, sewing, hanging out with trees, being in water, silence, and sunshine.

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Current & Past Roles

  • Marketing Consultant, Storyline Marketing, July 2020-present
  • Copywriter, Authentic Presence, March 2022 - April 2024
  • Ghostwriter & Writing Coach, 2021 - present
  • Certified StoryBrand Guide, July 2020 - July 2023
  • Birthing From Within Co-Owner, Director of Doula From Within, February 2018 - March 2021
  • Business Coach, 2016 - present
  • Certified Mentor, Birthing From Within, July 2006 - present
  • Senior Instuctor, Simkin Center at Bastyr University, 2004-2018
  • Certified Doula and Approved Birth Doula Trainer, DONA International, 2002-2019
  • Owner, Big Belly Services, 2001 - 2019

Be Revolutionary!

I was recently filling out an online dating profile (yes, I’m looking’ for love ♥), and one of the profile questions took me back to a birth I attended eight years ago. The question was: What’s the favorite compliment you ever received? My answer: “You are a true revolutionary.” Okay,…

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I Wrote a Book!

On March 22, 2020, one week into lockdown for the COVD-19 pandemic, I decided to write a book. I’d been thinking about writing for many years and had a few ideas. Being stuck at home seemed like a great time to start. That day, I wrote the first 1,751 words…

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A Love Letter to the Seattle Birth Community

An Open Letter of Love and Gratitude…  As I close the doors to Big Belly Services, sell off my belongings, and prepare to drive off into my new life, I am filled with so many memories and so much gratitude for the Seattle birth community.  My midwives who started me…

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