Meet Ravae Sinclair | Birth & Postpartum Doula/Agency Owner/Trainer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ravae Sinclair and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ravae, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
My decision to start my own business was shaped by two careers that, at first glance, seem very different but are deeply connected.

Before working full-time in maternal health, I spent years as a Public Defender representing individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges. Through that work, I noticed a recurring pattern: many of the people who found themselves struggling later in life had experienced significant instability at the very beginning of life. They often came from families facing poverty, limited support systems, trauma, educational barriers, or challenges within the home.

Before becoming an attorney, I had worked as a birth doula, and I found myself drawn back to that work. I realized that while the legal system allowed me to help people during some of their most difficult moments, I wanted to make an impact earlier—before families reached a point of crisis. I wanted to support parents as they prepared for birth and parenthood, helping them build confidence, stability, healthy relationships, and strong foundations for their children.

Starting my business allowed me to combine my passion for advocacy with my commitment to strengthening families. Today, through doula services, childbirth education, professional training, and maternal health leadership, I have the opportunity to support families at the beginning of their journey and contribute to healthier outcomes for parents, babies, and communities.

What should our readers know about your business?
What sets me apart is that I have never lost sight of the people at the center of this work. After more than 26 years in birth and postpartum care and nearly 1,000 births attended, I still approach every family as unique. I have always had the ability to see where someone is trying to go and help them build a path to get there. Whether I am supporting a family through birth, mentoring a birth professional, or leading a maternal health initiative, I am always thinking about the long-term outcome and helping people make decisions that align with the future they want to create.

One thing I am particularly proud of is that I stayed connected to the work itself. Many businesses eventually scale by stepping away from direct service, but I chose to remain actively involved with families. Even when I had a team, I continued to meet with clients, attend births, teach classes, and provide support personally. I believe that consistency, accessibility, and genuine care have been a big part of why families continue to trust me and refer others to my work.

The journey certainly has not been easy. Building a business as a solo practitioner required perseverance, sacrifice, and faith. I did not have investors, commercial funding, or a large organization behind me. Like many small business owners, I learned through experience, mistakes, and determination. There were moments of uncertainty, but I kept moving forward one family at a time.

Throughout the journey, my faith has been one of my greatest sources of strength. It has grounded me during difficult seasons and reminded me of my purpose when challenges arose. Looking back, I can see that every step of the journey prepared me for the work I do today.

If there is one thing I want the world to know about my brand, it is that it is rooted in love for people. I believe every family deserves to be seen, respected, educated, and supported. I believe there is no such thing as a perfect parent, a perfect pregnancy, or a perfect birth. What matters is that families have the information, support, and confidence they need to make decisions that are right for them. My life’s work has been helping people begin parenthood with intention, dignity, and hope, and I am honored to continue doing that every day.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’ve lived in Atlanta for about six years, and while I still feel like I’m discovering new places all the time, there are definitely a few spots that have earned a place on my “must-visit” list.

If a friend came to town for a week, we’d start with food. I’d take them to Rumi’s Kitchen in Sandy Springs for an incredible meal, Little Azio’s on East Moreland Road for a more casual local favorite, and Mexico Lindo in Mableton for some of my favorite Mexican food. We’d definitely make time for brunch at Toast on Lenox, because no Atlanta visit feels complete without a great brunch experience.

For sightseeing, we’d spend a day downtown visiting the Georgia Aquarium and walking through Centennial Olympic Park. We’d take a stroll through The Battery Atlanta, do a little shopping, people-watching, and enjoy the energy of the city. Depending on the season, we’d catch an Atlanta Dream game, a concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, or check out one of the many festivals that Atlanta hosts throughout the year.

Of course, we’d also spend some time outdoors. Atlanta has some beautiful parks and green spaces, and I think they’re one of the best ways to slow down and enjoy the city.

But if I’m being honest, my favorite thing about Atlanta isn’t a restaurant, attraction, or event—it’s THE PEOPLE. Some of my most memorable experiences here haven’t happened at tourist destinations at all. They’ve happened at backyard cookouts, dinner parties, community gatherings, and celebrations with friends. Atlanta has a way of bringing people together, and there’s an energy here that’s hard to describe unless you’ve experienced it yourself.

So if I really wanted to show someone the best of Atlanta, I’d make sure they saw the sights, tasted the food, and enjoyed the entertainment—but most importantly, I’d introduce them to the incredible people who make this city feel like home.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There are two groups that deserve tremendous credit in my story.

First, my family. They have supported this work from the very beginning, whether by referring friends, inviting me to attend their own births, celebrating milestones, or simply encouraging me through the challenges of entrepreneurship. Most especially, I want to recognize my mother, Avera. For more than two decades, she has shared this journey with me in her own way. After every birth, she wants to know how everyone is doing and whether the baby was a boy or a girl. She has celebrated every family, every birth, and every success right alongside me. In many ways, she has kept vigil with me throughout my entire career, and I am deeply grateful for her unwavering love and support.

Second, I want to recognize the families who have trusted me during some of the most important moments of their lives. As I approach my 1,000th birth after 26 years in this work, I find myself reflecting on what an incredible privilege that is. Each family who invited me into their home, birth room, or postpartum journey placed an enormous amount of trust in me. They allowed me to witness moments of strength, vulnerability, joy, and transformation. I am profoundly grateful to every family I have served, because without them there would be no career, no business, and no legacy to celebrate.

Reaching nearly 1,000 births is a milestone I once could not have imagined, and it is only possible because of the thousands of parents, babies, and family members who have allowed me to walk alongside them. They deserve as much credit for this journey as I do.

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