On this episode of the Stay Broke Podcast, Randy sits down with Nicole Bazinet, founder of bwellbaby, an occupational therapist and board-certified lactation consultant who helps babies eat, move, and develop properly during the earliest stages of life.
Nicole shares her journey from working in neonatal intensive care units to starting her own pediatric therapy practice. Through her work, she helps families navigate infant feeding challenges, breastfeeding struggles, bottle refusal, and developmental milestones that can cause stress and uncertainty for new parents.
In this conversation, Nicole explains what she sees most often when working with infants, what warning signs parents should watch for, and why early intervention can make such a powerful difference in a child’s development.
Randy and Nicole also discuss the entrepreneurial side of healthcare, including what it takes to start and grow a specialized therapy practice, building trust with families, and the challenges of launching a business centered around helping others.
Topics discussed include:
• Infant feeding challenges
• Breastfeeding and bottle feeding support
• Baby development milestones
• Crawling and early movement development
• NICU experience and infant therapy
• Starting a pediatric therapy business
• Advice for new parents and entrepreneurs
Whether you're a new parent, expecting a baby, or interested in entrepreneurship in healthcare, this episode offers valuable insight into the early stages of childhood development and the journey of building a purpose-driven business.