Meet Bri Smith
Bri is a Full-Spectrum Doula supporting a large radius, anywhere from west Los Angeles all the way to northern Orange County. Something unique about her practice is that she typically offers more than just the standard number of visits, so you may see her frequently. She understands that a positive experience requires a comfortable atmosphere, so it's important that y’all get to know each other! It's her goal to help you prepare for the journey you envision and to set you up for continued success.
Another important aspect of Bri’s practice is the holistic component. She supports families in ways that allow them to build healthy habits that can become life-long. When appropriate, her first step in a resolution is to look at lifestyle and diet. If all that checks out, she turns to herbal remedies for healing and support. Fun fact actually, she is also the founder of a small natural skin care business! This is where a lot the amazing herbal blends and products you may encounter were born.
Taking the deepest dive she ever had into her holistic journey, Bri birthed her little one in the comfort of her own home in the summer of 2021. If you’re anything like her, the need to feel prepared is overwhelmingly real and the support from her doula and others on her birth team really helped her feel informed about many of the ins and outs of birth. This is what ultimately led her to doula work. The things she experienced with her team made such a great impact that she felt like every woman deserved the opportunity to have the same kind of support, or at the very least be educated about her options.
Now, let’s get to the fun stuff! When Bri isn’t visiting with clients or attending a birth, you can find her exploring a local apothecary or in the kitchen creating. She loves to cook, tweaking comfort recipes everyone loves to make yummy food that fits into any lifestyle. Bri considers herself a life-long learner, so you can also find her reading books about healing, birth, mental health and much more (yes plural, because there are probably several in rotation at once). She swore she’d never get into coffee, but her mom launched Kali’s Koffee in the fall of 2021 and she has been down ever since. Find her a small cozy coffee shop, and she’s there! If she’s not listening to 90’s & 2000’s R&B, she’s listening to a true crime podcast. But, my friends, her most favorite thing of ALL is being a mama. She loves watching her little explore and grow and is sure Kali’s Corner wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for her daughter. Now that you’ve gotten to know a little about Bri, she’d love to hear about you! Book a consultation below!
Kalis Corner core Values
Inclusion
A family-oriented practice. At Kali’s Corner we know how important it is for one to feel in control of their care, and that’s because you should be! Often times that looks like supporting your immediate family through the process as well. If you have littles or if your partner needs a little extra guidance, we will be there to help. Working with Kali’s Corner means that you we will be collaborating with you (and your family) about what’s best and respecting your decisions (as should all of your providers)!
Comfort
A safe environment. We believe that mental and emotional well-being are just as important as physical. It’s our mission to ensure that you feel safe so that you can feel comfortable. No matter what kind of support you’re seeking from Kali’s Corner, you can be sure that we will do our best to assist you in maintaining a safe space AND be there to remind you that you have a shoulder to lean on.
Preparation
A practice that aims to inform. Sometimes part of the anxiety or unsettling feelings surrounding a situation can be a result of just not having enough information. While there are plenty of things that no one but you can do, learning is not one of them. Kali’s Corner is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that you have enough information about a topic to make an INFORMED decision.
Holistic
A practice that honors healing the way our ancestors did. Herbal healing is not a new concept. Since the beginning of time, a lot of the remedies we need to heal have been within our reach. This is not to say that medical technology and advancements are not important, but rather to remind you all that they don’t have to be a first step in every situation. Often times, even changes to lifestyle and diet can be the key to the resolution you’ve been hoping for.
Affordability
A practice that meets you where you’re at. Finding quality support can get pricey. On top of that, we often see those that need the assistance the most passing on care because it feels impossible to keep up with. Here at Kali’s Corner we try our very best to ensure there’s a good balance. We never want price to be the only reason someone doesn’t get the support they deserve. We’re happy to talk about options!