TEACHING AND SPEAKING
we are for hire to teach or speak on various subjects for birthworkers, conferences, teens, and special events
TEACHING, WRITING, & SPEAKING
Michele (“Misha”) is available for hire to teach, write, or speak on various subjects for birthworkers, conferences, teens, and special events.
TOPICS CAN INCLUDE
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Skills Workshops for Birthworkers
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Queer/Gender-Diverse Cultural Competency & Humility for Birthworkers
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Being a Body/Fat & Sex-Positive Healthcare Practice
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In-Depth Placenta Study Workshop
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Labour Progress Without Internal Examinations
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Non-Pharmacological Management of Haemorrhage
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Herbs for the Childbearing Year
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So You Want to be a Birthworker
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Have an idea? Contact us to see if it can be arranged!
RATES FOR CLASSES/WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKING
For most speaking-only events, Misha charges a rate of $275 for the first hour and $150 for each additional hour on the same day.
For appearances on podcasts, Misha charges a rate of $0-$150, depending on the podcast, topic, length, preparations, and expectations.
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Fees for classes & workshops vary based on topic, materials, and the number of students enrolled, but generally speaking, they run $125/student for a class/workshop lasting up to 4 hours, with discounts for groups larger than 12 participants and scholarships available for BIPOC/Q/T students.
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When travelling to present, in addition to the stated rate, Misha charges $100/day of travel by car that is farther than 3hrs along with a $150/day stipend for meals & hotel costs. If train or plane travelling is required, ticket costs are the responsibility of the hiring entity, along with a $150/day stipend for meals & hotel costs. All fees are to be paid in advance.
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RATES FOR WRITING
(subject to changes & negotiations)
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Guest Blog Post or Online Magazine Article: $100 per piece + bio blurb & picture with social links.
Print Magazine: $150 per piece + bio blurb & picture with social links.
Online Column: $50 per piece (guaranteed 12 pieces) + bio blurb & picture with social links.
Print Column: $75 per piece (guaranteed 12 pieces) + bio blurb & picture with social links.
Article in Book: $350 per piece + bio blurb with social links & 5 copies of the book.
Chapter in Book: quote based off chapter length & style + bio blurb with social links & 5 copies of the book.
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