This week, Morgan DeBaun sits down with Elaine Welteroth, the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, to discuss the inception of BirthFUND, her impact-driven organization that is bringing midwife care to more mothers. This episode is brought to you by: Sign up now for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/journey For a limited time, kids eat FREE! Visit HelloFresh.com/journeykids to unlock this offer. Go to cozyearth.com/journey and use code JOURNEY for an exclusive 40% discount. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome to the Journey Podcast 00:47 Family Adventures at Martha's Vineyard 04:01 Redefining Success and Finding Balance 06:14 A New Chapter: Love and Life in Nashville 14:44 Navigating Motherhood and Birth Challenges 21:04 Rethinking Maternal Care: A Call for Change 22:26 The BirthFUND: A New Beginning 24:33 Empowering Parents: A Shift in Focus 27:39 Building a Movement: From Vision to Reality 30:41 The Power of Community and Collaboration 36:51 Midwifery Care as a Solution 39:43 Personal Journeys and Professional Impact 45:40 Final Thoughts and Future Hopes In this episode, the two friends start by catching up on their lives, with Elaine reflecting on her Covid-era wedding and Morgan recalling how she met her fiancé Josh. Morgan shares her birth story, and Elaine discusses how she learned of the positive impact that midwifery can have on birth outcomes, particularly for Black mothers. They move into a conversation on BirthFUND, Elaine's organization that funds midwifery care for women in the US. Elaine offers insight into how she turned her vision for BirthFUND into a reality and provides practical advice on how others can take action on important causes. Tune in, and get ready to feel inspired by Elaine's commitment to the cause! If you are a fan of The Journey with Morgan DeBaun, be sure to leave a rating and review to show your support! More from Elaine: https://www.instagram.com/elainewelteroth/ https://www.elainewelteroth.com/ https://www.thebirthfund.com/ Join the Newsletter for More Exclusive Content: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast Make sure you are following Morgan's journey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun?_ Visit Mormatcha.com to make a purchase. Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb Produced by MicMoguls.