The Fruits of Cancel Culture and Mob Mentality: A Tell-All with Yolande Norris-Clark

The Fruits of Cancel Culture and Mob Mentality: A Tell-All with Yolande Norris-Clark

Author: Emilee Saldaya August 8, 2025 Duration: 1:32:16

What happens when the work you love, your life’s devotion, collides with public scrutiny, betrayal, and cancel culture?


In this intimate conversation, I sit down with my closest collaborator and soul sister in this movement, Yolande Norris-Clark. Together, we unpack what it’s been like to build groundbreaking programs for women, like our 10-month mentorship, The MatriBirth Mentor Institute (MMI), while simultaneously weathering the storm of online harassment, public misrepresentation, and the many initiations that come with success.


This is a raw and honest reflection on navigating backlash, strengthening boundaries, and staying anchored in your values while walking a path most don’t understand. We speak to the complex dance of sisterhood and collaboration, and how our friendship has been both tested and deepened by the work we continue to stand for.


This episode is for the women who know they’re here to disrupt the norm, build what’s never been built before, and stay the course even when darkness tries to push back.


Inside this episode, we explore:


  • What hate groups taught us about privacy, protection, and spiritual hygiene
  • Why we chose to rebrand the name of MMI to something that feels more aligned
  • How scrutiny and slander can catalyze profound personal evolution and maturity
  • The beauty and necessity of sisterhood that doesn’t flinch under fire
  • Why being rooted in purpose is the only sustainable strategy for enduring cancel culture
  • What it really takes to keep showing up when you know you’re being watched in bad faith


We created The MatriBirth Mentor Institute because we know the sovereign birth-work path isn’t easy—but it’s necessary. MMI is the container for women called to lead in truth, in integrity, and in devotion. This episode is a glimpse into the lived experience of harvesting the fruits of “mob mentality” and doing the inner work to become “uncancellable”.



Timestamps:


[00:00] Introduction

[04:22] Fear of visibility and public backlash in sovereign birth work

[12:54] Processing betrayal and loss of support

[22:28] Birth as a political and spiritual battleground

[42:05] Finding freedom and accountability in the face of public criticism

[54:59] Growing into leadership and re-evaluating boundaries

[01:08:32] Building a lasting movement for sovereign birth and mentorship


Resources Mentioned:


Matriarch Rising Festival | Website

The Lighthouse | Website

Radical Birth Keeper School | Website

The MatriBirth Mentor Institute | Website


If you want to connect further with Yolande, give her a follow on Instagram.


Find more from Emilee on Instagram, YouTube and the Free Birth Society website.


Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact info@freebirthsociety.com. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms.


Emilee Saldaya hosts Free Birth Society, a podcast that delves into the profound and personal choice of freebirth. This is not a discussion about home birth with professional support, but an intimate exploration of childbirth that unfolds without midwives, doulas, or medical intervention, guided solely by the birthing person and their family. Through conversations with wild women from around the globe, each episode presents a raw and unfiltered narrative, focusing on the lived experiences, the emotional landscapes, and the deep, often unspoken trust in the body's innate wisdom. These stories are honest, sometimes gripping, and frequently transformative, challenging mainstream perceptions of safety and authority. The dialogue within this podcast serves as both education and a form of self-improvement, examining the reclaiming of autonomy and the reconnection to ancestral knowledge. Listeners will hear not just the mechanics of unassisted birth, but the philosophical and personal journeys that lead individuals to this path. Emilee, as founder and guide, facilitates these discussions with a clear, grounded presence, allowing the complexity and beauty of each story to resonate. This podcast is for those curious about the edges of conventional maternity care, seeking to understand a paradigm where birth is treated as a private, powerful, and physiological event rather than a medical procedure. The Free Birth Society podcast creates a space for these rarely heard voices, offering a tapestry of experiences that are, above all, true to themselves.
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