Personal updates, business growth, and nonprofit work.
- Ravae and Denise are back after a 3-month break, catching up with listeners.
- They discuss their busy schedules, podcast hiatus, and future plans.
- Denise Bolds shares updates on her personal and professional life, including travel and business growth.
- Ravae Sinclair expands agency, launches online training programs, and supports nonprofit while taking breaks and enjoying personal time.
- Post-pandemic changes in the birthing space, including increased inductions and doula burnout. 7:33
- Denise Bolds highlights post-pandemic changes in the birthing space, including increased inductions, doula burnout, and hospital closures.
- Ravae Sinclair seeks Denise's insights on the energy and vibe in the birth world since the pandemic, with a focus on shifting dynamics and professionals leaving their roles.
- Birth workers' experiences with social media and reproductive rights. 10:28
- Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the importance of Facebook groups for doulas, providing emotional and financial support.
- Doulas need community building and connection, which Facebook groups can offer, despite being isolated in their work.
- Ravae Sinclair observes growth in realization of the impact of reproductive rights loss on birth workers, with some feeling the pinch and others seeking business building skills.
- Ravae Sinclair sees some people pulling back from social media due to life's challenges, while others continue to vocalize their opinions and priorities.
- The state of the birth world, including burnout, lack of leadership, and traumatic birth experiences. 15:10
- Ravae and Denise discuss the importance of continued learning and mentorship in the birthing industry.
- Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the challenges of being a doula, including burnout and the need for responsible and experienced professionals.
- Many doulas are experiencing burnout, with some leaving the profession entirely, while others are struggling to keep up with the demands of their work.
- Birth professionals describe chaotic and traumatic situations in the wild west of childbirth.
- Optimism and solutions for improving the state of birth in the US, with a focus on nurses' roles and accountability. 21.49
- Ravae Sinclair emphasizes the importance of nurses in the birth process and calls for accountability.
- Sinclair and others aim to develop into educators and leaders in the field, offering advanced courses and solutions.
- Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the state of birth work, innovation, and optimism post-pandemic.
- They reflect on their experiences during the pandemic, including working in hazmat suits and neglecting personal well-being.
- Pivoting and innovation in doula work, with a focus on childbirth education and virtual training. 26:45
- Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss innovative doula training programs, including NICU doula training and medical terminology for birth workers.
- Doulas can help families navigate traumatic gaps during childbirth and postpartum, including those in NICUs, with specific skills and support.
- Ravae Sinclair is focusing on supporting birth businesses and parents with convenient, accessible education.
- She is developing self-paced childbirth education modules and innovating her contracts for doulas and agencies.
- Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss their return to sharing tips and ideas after taking a break.
