We recently had the chance to connect with Crystal Jackson C.D. and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Crystal, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
“Music. Truly anything connected to it ,documentaries, films, live performances, or even just turning something on in my living room. Music feels like a portal through time and a raw expression of the heart and soul. If you can’t feel that, I think that’s a real loss.”
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Crystal Jackson, and I am a birth worker, educator, and visionary dedicated to reshaping how women experience their bodies, their power, and their stories. At the heart of my brand is a commitment to sacred support blending evidence-based education with intuition, softness, and a deep reverence for womanhood.
What makes my work unique is the way I hold space: I don’t just support births, I help women remember who they are. My approach is rooted in culture, connection, and a genuine desire to elevate the entire journey from the earliest conversations about sexual health to the transformative moment a new life is welcomed into the world.
I’m currently expanding my educational offerings, including a holistic teen sexual health and womb-cycle program, while building the foundation for a wellness brand that will one day reach far beyond doula support. Everything I create is guided by purpose, legacy, and the belief that birth work can be both beautiful and revolutionary.
This is more than my profession, it’s my calling, and I’m honored to bring this work to every family and community I serve.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I like to say I’ve lived entire lifetimes within this one. I’ve been a dancer, a Dominatrix, an event planner, a podcaster, a musician, an athlete truly, I’ve tried on more worlds than I can count. My motto has always been “why not?” I chase experiences because each one teaches me something, stretches me, or reveals a part of myself I didn’t know was there. Whether I adored it or outgrew it, every chapter left its imprint.
Those roles took me everywhere from stages to studios to the most unexpected corners of my own spirit. Some of the experiences were wild, some sacred, some beautifully chaotic but all of them were divine assignments in disguise. At the time, it felt like the world was trying to tell me who to be. Now I see it differently: each version of me was preparing the ground, shaping my voice, sharpening my purpose.
I’m grateful for every twist, every reinvention, every “why not?” Because they’re the reason I stand in this moment as the woman I am and the woman I’m still rising into. I’m so grateful.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I would tell her this: You don’t have to. You are allowed to say no. Your boundaries are real, they’re sacred, and they matter just as much as the ones you work so hard to respect in others. You never have to carry everything alone—asking for help doesn’t make you a burden; it makes you human. And above all, don’t stop praying. Your faith will be the thread that guides you, heals you, and leads you back to yourself every single time.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
For me, the biggest issue is empathy. We’re in a time where everyone claims to be an expert, but so few people have truly done the work. And the ones who have—the ones with real experience and heart—are often overlooked, or they get drowned out by people chasing personal gain instead of genuine impact. It’s disheartening to watch.
Basic humanity feels like it’s at an all-time low. We’ve become so desensitized, so used to saying “that doesn’t affect me,” that we forget how deeply we need one another. Community used to be a virtue, a value, a lifeline. Now it feels like an afterthought. And that, to me, is the saddest part.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing?
Speaking up! This isn’t just about finding my own voice, it’s about honoring the voices of all women, especially as a Black woman. I carry that responsibility with intention. I speak for myself, for my daughter, and for the daughters and granddaughters still to come. Being a Black woman is a sacred privilege, a divine gift that I don’t take lightly. It calls me to show up with courage, consistency, and purpose not just for my own growth, but to open doors, shift narratives, and create a softer, safer world for those who will walk this path after me.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thebirthhomie@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebirthhomie
