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End of The Year/Beginning of the Year Tips for Doulas

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Backup doula coverage during holiday season. 0:04
Be ready for the end of the year with induction times, weather considerations, and illness preparation.
Choose a backup doula early and get their commitment in writing to ensure peace of mind during emergency situations.
Prepare the family for potential switch from in-person to virtual support if needed, and activate the backup doula as a last resort.
Ravae Sinclair advises preparing families for potential illnesses and discussing backup doula coverage during the season.
Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of having a plan for inductions and clear communication with providers to avoid unwanted interventions.
End-of-year prep for doulas, including email management and self-care. 6:21
Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss end-of-year tasks, including inventory management, tax preparation, and email cleaning.
Organize emails by archiving older ones and creating a "23" folder for searchability.
Ravae Sinclair suggests using an out-of-office message to set expectations and provide a link to a birth doula service, while also including a personal touch to show professionalism.
Ravae and Denise Bolds discuss the benefits of taking a nap during the day, including recalibrating energy levels and feeling cozy and relaxed.
A viral video of a mother dancing provocatively at a party. 12:41
Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss a viral video of a man dancing with a woman at a formal event, with the woman's back turned and her hips gyrating in a provocative manner.
The hosts analyze the video, finding it enjoyable and impressive, but also noting that it could be seen as inappropriate or disrespectful due to the woman's lack of consent.
Ravae Sinclair observes a son's reaction to his mother's provocative dancing, finding it heartbreaking and noting the lack of attention given to his emotions.
Denise Bolds shares her thoughts on the situation, agreeing with Ravae's assessment and finding it sad that no one addressed the son's hurt.
Blending personal and professional life in birth work. 17:10
Denise Bolds shares her experience as a black single mom raising her son Jordan, highlighting the societal pressure on black men to become the man of the house.
Denise and Ravae Sinclair discuss the importance of maintaining boundaries and being a good role model for their children, with Denise emphasizing the need to be a responsible and present mother.
Ravae Sinclair discusses the blending of personal and professional online, highlighting the importance of maintaining a consistent brand image for businesses in the birth work industry.
Sinclair suggests that birth workers may need to elevate and make shifts in their online presence to provide consistency and predictability for clients, while also maintaining a personal connection.
Ravae Sinclair advises business owners to be mindful of their online presence, as a lack of privacy settings and personal content can repel potential customers.
Sinclair suggests creating separate personal and business social media accounts to maintain privacy and professionalism.
Social media consistency for business owners. 25:06
Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss the importance of maintaining a professional image on social media, with Denise sharing her approach of only posting business-related content and Ravae agreeing that she only posts minimal personal content.
Denise and Ravae suggest considering a separate page for personal and business content, and reflecting on how they want to show up privately versus publicly.
Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the importance of consistency in social media for businesses, highlighting the "know, like, trust" factor that can impact consumer purchasing decisions.
Denise Bolds plans to host a Zoom reunion for families she supported in 2023, a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate the end of the year and connect with loved ones.
Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss end-of-year tips for business owners, including sending holiday cards, hosting parties, and writing off expenses.
Ravae promotes her upcoming business booster class and offers a limited-time pre-sale discount.

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17 episodes

Backup doula coverage during holiday season. 0:04
Be ready for the end of the year with induction times, weather considerations, and illness preparation.
Choose a backup doula early and get their commitment in writing to ensure peace of mind during emergency situations.
Prepare the family for potential switch from in-person to virtual support if needed, and activate the backup doula as a last resort.
Ravae Sinclair advises preparing families for potential illnesses and discussing backup doula coverage during the season.
Denise Bolds emphasizes the importance of having a plan for inductions and clear communication with providers to avoid unwanted interventions.
End-of-year prep for doulas, including email management and self-care. 6:21
Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss end-of-year tasks, including inventory management, tax preparation, and email cleaning.
Organize emails by archiving older ones and creating a "23" folder for searchability.
Ravae Sinclair suggests using an out-of-office message to set expectations and provide a link to a birth doula service, while also including a personal touch to show professionalism.
Ravae and Denise Bolds discuss the benefits of taking a nap during the day, including recalibrating energy levels and feeling cozy and relaxed.
A viral video of a mother dancing provocatively at a party. 12:41
Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss a viral video of a man dancing with a woman at a formal event, with the woman's back turned and her hips gyrating in a provocative manner.
The hosts analyze the video, finding it enjoyable and impressive, but also noting that it could be seen as inappropriate or disrespectful due to the woman's lack of consent.
Ravae Sinclair observes a son's reaction to his mother's provocative dancing, finding it heartbreaking and noting the lack of attention given to his emotions.
Denise Bolds shares her thoughts on the situation, agreeing with Ravae's assessment and finding it sad that no one addressed the son's hurt.
Blending personal and professional life in birth work. 17:10
Denise Bolds shares her experience as a black single mom raising her son Jordan, highlighting the societal pressure on black men to become the man of the house.
Denise and Ravae Sinclair discuss the importance of maintaining boundaries and being a good role model for their children, with Denise emphasizing the need to be a responsible and present mother.
Ravae Sinclair discusses the blending of personal and professional online, highlighting the importance of maintaining a consistent brand image for businesses in the birth work industry.
Sinclair suggests that birth workers may need to elevate and make shifts in their online presence to provide consistency and predictability for clients, while also maintaining a personal connection.
Ravae Sinclair advises business owners to be mindful of their online presence, as a lack of privacy settings and personal content can repel potential customers.
Sinclair suggests creating separate personal and business social media accounts to maintain privacy and professionalism.
Social media consistency for business owners. 25:06
Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss the importance of maintaining a professional image on social media, with Denise sharing her approach of only posting business-related content and Ravae agreeing that she only posts minimal personal content.
Denise and Ravae suggest considering a separate page for personal and business content, and reflecting on how they want to show up privately versus publicly.
Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss the importance of consistency in social media for businesses, highlighting the "know, like, trust" factor that can impact consumer purchasing decisions.
Denise Bolds plans to host a Zoom reunion for families she supported in 2023, a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate the end of the year and connect with loved ones.
Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss end-of-year tips for business owners, including sending holiday cards, hosting parties, and writing off expenses.
Ravae promotes her upcoming business booster class and offers a limited-time pre-sale discount.