Nicole Harlot
Nicole Harlot is a visionary leader and advocate in the perinatal space, serving as President and Founder of the Perinatal Resource Collaborative (PRC) and Executive Director of the PRC SPARK Fund. She founded the PRC in April 2022, humorously noting that “it was my step back that catapulted me forward.” As a mother of four, Nicole took a pause from teaching hypnobirthing, energy work, and somatic practices during the postpartum period with her youngest, who just turned two, to focus on her family. During this time, she maintained connection with perinatal professionals by launching the PRC on Telegram, offering weekly mini-trainings via voice notes. Within six months, the initiative grew rapidly, highlighting the need for a centralized, collaborative space in a fragmented perinatal field.
Under Nicole’s leadership, the PRC now has about 580 members across 15 countries, with the ambitious goal of reaching all 50 states and expanding to tens of thousands of professionals. The organization supports doulas, mental health professionals, pelvic floor therapists, and other perinatal experts, addressing burnout in a field where the average doula turnover is only 18 months to two years. Nicole is committed to creating sustainable referral networks and professional support systems so that caregivers can provide higher-quality, holistic care to families. In December 2025, she furthered this mission by launching the SPARK Fund, a nonprofit arm that provides scholarships for midwifery students and other perinatal professional training programs.
Nicole is also the founder of Womb Light® and Integrative W.O.M.B. Techniques™, multiple healing modalities designed to enhance well-being during the perinatal period. She is the creator of Seedlinks, a virtual business card platform designed to foster connection and collaboration among perinatal professionals worldwide. As a speaker, author, podcast host, and mentor, Nicole empowers others through education, advocacy, and community-building initiatives. Her leadership and vision have been recognized with honors such as the Outstanding Vision & Commitment Award from the Soulsational Awards, reflecting her dedication to transforming perinatal care and supporting those who serve families across the globe.
• Rutgers University - BA, Economics
• Outstanding Vision & Commitment
• SPARC Fund
What do you attribute your success to?
I pride myself in being resourceful. If I don't know how to do something, I will learn it, I will find a mentor, I will make sure I figure it out. I think that's what sets me apart from others. Even in my corporate jobs prior to the PRC, I've been able to really stand out and move my way into leadership positions because of that. I don't wait for people to tell me what to do or how to do it, I go out and figure it out myself. That resourcefulness and solution-oriented mentality has been the biggest thing that's allowed me to succeed.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I always say, just do it messy. I think so many women wait for the perfect time or the perfect plan or the perfect anything. I read when I was in corporate America that women just don't apply for roles if they're not 80 plus percent qualified, but men will apply if they're 30% qualified. The same translates to entrepreneurship, where men will just go after something and figure it out on the way, where women feel like we have to have it all put together. I always say I'm a mess and a masterpiece at the same time. As a mom of four, I don't claim to be perfect. As a business builder, I don't claim to be perfect, but what I'm doing is just showing up in my best every day and being not afraid to pivot. The Perinatal Resource Collaborative started with a Telegram group, and now has its own platform and app, and it's allowed to evolve over time. That's what holds a lot of people back, they try to figure it all out first. Just start. Done is better than perfect.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Family comes first for me. My husband is a really great reminder all the time that I'm running a business, but if my children need me, I need to put the phone down. It's not urgent, I'm not doing brain surgery or anything. The emails will be there tomorrow. I show up authentically as myself and don't hide the fact that I'm a mom of multiple young children. I've had some people comment that I shouldn't have a toddler running in the background, but I work with perinatal professionals, so they all get it. I trust that whoever's supposed to be in my space will be. Having a good support system is also crucial. My husband helps take care of the kids while I'm doing work stuff, and he supports me when I have networking sessions or events at nights or on weekends. We also try to prioritize our relationship and our marriage, and have nights out at least once a month. It's about showing up in my best every day while balancing everything.