• One Year Look Back: The Abrupt Dismissal from DONA International's Board (recorded on April 11, 2023)

  • Jan 1 2024
  • Duración: 1 h y 31 m
  • Podcast

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  • Resumen

    • The impact of leadership change on doula career and black maternal health. 0:09
    • Ravae Sinclair reflects on the abrupt transition out of leadership with DONA International and its impact on her doula career and the Black maternal health crisis.
    • Race and dysfunction in a doula organization. 1:30
    • Denise Bolds shares her personal experience with disappointment and betrayal after a unanimous vote to prioritize black birth workers was ignored by some board members.
    • Ravae Sinclair echoes Denise's shock and disbelief at the lack of follow-through on initiatives to uplift Black birth workers, despite unanimous support from the board.
    • Ravae Sinclair felt relieved and liberated after leaving a dysfunctional organization, realizing the importance of setting boundaries and taking care of personal relationships.
    • Denise Bolds experienced a harsh lesson on personal growth and relationships, recognizing the need to prioritize self-care and set boundaries in toxic situations.
    • Organizational dysfunction and resistance to change. 6:41
    • Ravae Sinclair and Denise Bolds discuss their experiences in a dysfunctional organization, with Ravae realizing she's good at operating in dysfunction and Denise mentioning the importance of negating not just the board but also the management office.
    • DONA's leadership faced criticism for prioritizing financial interests over cultural fit and diversity.
    • Organization prioritizes white privilege over equity and change, despite harmful past actions.
    • Diversity and inclusion in a non-profit organization. 12:17
    • Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss experiences with racism and bias in DONA International, with Bolds sharing how the organization's leadership was resistant to change.
    • Ravae Sinclair emphasizes the importance of prioritizing and supporting marginalized groups within the organization.
    • Denise Bolds was motivated to continue Ravae's work as leadership due to the benefits she received from the new web page and policies.
    • Denise refused to fire Ravae despite board members' requests, leading to bullying and harassment.
    • Race, power dynamics, and betrayal in a non-profit organization. 18:12
    • Denise Bolds refused to comply with the board's request to terminate the community doula program, leading to her removal from the board.
    • Ravae Sinclair questioned the board's decision to mix the termination of the contract with Denise's role on the board, feeling it was a separate issue.
    • Ravae Sinclair expresses outrage at being removed from a board and not being paid for contract work, despite years of free labor, and accuses the organization of not valuing Black women.
    • Sinclair questions the organization's credibility in providing training and workshops on black maternal health when they cannot honor their contract with a black woman.
    • Race and leadership in a doula organization. 23:15
    • Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discussed the challenges of implementing innovative ideas in a predominantly white organization, with Denise Bolds expressing frustration at the fear and intimidation they faced.
    • The two women highlighted the importance of providing valuable member benefits, such as legal support and tech support, to enhance the lifestyle, work, and skills of paying members.
    • Denise Bolds and Ravae Sinclair discuss their dismissal from the board of DONA, with Bolds criticizing the lack of member involvement and Sinclair expressing frustration with the lack of accountability.
    • Bolds and Sinclair argue that the organization is not member-led, with Bolds stating that she has yet to see what is better than her leading the group.
    • Leadership and backstabbing in a non-profit organization. 28:15
    • Ravae...
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