This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Sophia Taylor, LPN, IBCLC! If you were already in a career for a decade would you take the leap to change it? This is part of Sophia's story into the field and how she continued to evolve. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Sophia at-
Email: sophiataylor@relatable-lactation.com
On social-
Instagram: @relatable_lactation
Website: Relatable Lactation
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Want to learn more about how she became an IBCLC? Read more here!
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
This weeks episode was just a reminder that "delayed does not mean denied". Angelica Knight, MS, IBCLC shares her journey on how being on a research study exposed her into birth work and all it comes with. As she learns about a barrier she not only acknowledges it but takes action to be a part of the solution. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Angelica at-
Email: Angelica.knight94@gmail.com
On social-
Instagram: @Bluemoon_doula
Facebook: @BlueMoonDoulaNC
Website: Blue Moon Doula
Resources mentioned:
North Carolina A&T P2P Program
Our Black Birth Life Podcast
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Want to learn more about how she became an IBCLC? Read more here!
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Another solo episode this week! Do you have a memory of playing a video game in the 90's and when someone would get frustrated they'd rip the power cord out of the wall? Yea. That's the gist of what this episode is about lol. Enjoy!
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Want to learn more about how she became an IBCLC? Read more here!
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Zakela Mickens a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor who is blazing trails down in Jacksonville, FL. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Zakela at-
Email: Hello@pbcmco.com
On social-
Instagram: @poweredbychocolatemilkco
Website: Powered By Chocolate Milk
Resources mentioned:
R.O.S.E. Community Transformers
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Want to learn more about how she became an IBCLC? Read more here!
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
This weeks colleague wishes she could go back and "just do it". Tune it to hear how NICU Nurse turned NICU Mom evolved into working in lactation. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Tiffani at-
Email: tiffanid@thebreastchoicels.com
On social-
Instagram: @breastchoicelactation
Website:https://www.thebreastchoicels.com
Resources mentioned:
The Lactation Private Practice Essential Toolkit
Episode #27 with Tenise Hordge
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Want to learn more about how she became an IBCLC? Read more here!
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Enjoy this rewind interview with me. New interviews return next week!
Tune in to learn why Tiara wished she took a different pathway when becoming an IBCLC and how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Tiara at:
Email: info@crownedandcradled.com
Website: Crown and Cradled
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land. Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Who said once you become a lactation professional it has to be your main/only focus? Rhonesha Isreal CBS, IBCLC is a Master level Social Worker and in this episode she shares why she summarized her journey with the word "revolutionary". Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Rhonesha at-
Email: askrho@milkingwithrho.com
On social-
Instagram: @Milking_with_Rho
Facebook: @Milking With Rho LLC
Website: https://milkingwithrho.com
Resources mentioned:
Email to inquire about the next IBLCE exam study group: admin@diversityinlactation.org
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Want to learn more about how she became an IBCLC? Read more here!
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Tune in this week to hear this vetted Speech Language Pathologist and newly minted IBCLC Kellie Green talk through the rebrand of her private practice! Hear how she was ready to go work at the mall after covid shifted her plans. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Kellie at-
Email: kellie@greenlivingandwellness.com
On social-
Instagram: Green Living and Wellness
Facebook: Green Living and Wellness
Website: www.greenlivingandwellness.com
Resources mentioned:
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Want to learn more about how she became an IBCLC? Read more here!
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Solo episode this week where I talk about coming out of a survive and advance season of life.
I’ve been trying to record his episode for months. It is a very personal and vulnerable conversation that I went back and forth on publishing. But, it was cathartic for me to record and hopefully it can be helpful to someone.
Trigger warning: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and pregnancy loss discussed
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Want to learn more about how she became an IBCLC? Read more here!
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Endurance is an UNDERSTATEMENT when talking about Keyra Peraza's journey. This episode brings about the discussion of what how envision our lives going and the beauty that can come from faith and support. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Keyra at-
Email: Keyraperaza@gmail.com
On social-
Instagram: @keyraperaza.cbs
Resources mentioned:
Black Breastfeeding Mamas Circle Group
Southwest Washington Healthy Families Scholarship
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Want to learn more about how she became an IBCLC? Read more here!
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
This week I had the pleasure of connecting with Leslie Owen's RN, IBCLC. If you feel stuck or second guessing the direction you should be going in, THIS is the episode for you. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Leslie at-
Email: info@mothernurtureatl.com
Websites:
Mother Nurture Maternity Lactation Services
On social-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothernurtureatl
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mothernurtureatl
Resources mentioned:
Leslies' waitlist referenced
Lactation Education Consultants Cram Course
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
After stepping away from an 18 year career in corporate engineering and program management, Tenise bet on herself to step fully into the field of lactation. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Tenise at-
Email: info@mothersmagicalmilk.com
Websites:
On social-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothersmagicalmilk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mothersmagicalmilk
Resources mentioned:
Arizona State University Lactation Program
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Tune in to hear how a warm referral from School Counselor Charline evolved into diving into the field of lactation. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Charline at-
Email: admin@somiclients.com
Websites:
On social-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somiclients/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somiclients/
Resources mentioned:
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Tune in to learn how colleague Sierra didn't let the delay of not getting into nursing school derail her getting to her goal. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Sierra at-
Email: info@lovemelamama.com
Websites:
On social-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemelamama
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovemelamama
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melamama
Resources mentioned:
Nikki & Nikki Lactation Career Coaching
Future of Lactation Facebook group
Want to be an IBCLC Facebook group
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Tune in to learn how colleague Kiana is intentional on collaboration and how she's creating pathways to serve the community that's important to her. Add some motivating conversation into your day and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Kiana at:
Email: kianaayers@readysetpush.org
Websites:
On social- Instagram: @readysetpushinc and @mamasandtatas
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Tune in to learn how Dr. Sekeita, class president in high school, initially didn't have plans to go to college. The evolution of this #littlegirlfromflint will undoubtedly blow you away and leave you inspired to elevate. Follow your gut and press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Sekeita at-
Email: slewisjohnson1@gmail.com
Website: Mommy and Me Lactation Consulting
Southeast Michigan IBCLCs of Color: SEMI
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Tune in to learn how Dominique's curiosity of why others were having such trouble with breastfeeding led her into the field after her initial plan fell through...... Press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Dominique at- email: Dominique@Dominiquedoula.com
Website: https://www.dominiquedoula.com
Podcast: Two Broke Cheer Moms
On social- Instagram: @andniquesays @Dominique_Ibclc Facebook: @GalloBirthServices
Learn more about USLCA: https://uslca.org
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Tune in to learn how Dairian landed her dream job right after grad school as an Occupational Therapist but surprisingly was left burnout and needed to make a career pivot. Press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Dairian at: Email: hello@humbledbymotherhood.com Website: https://humbledbymotherhood.com On social: @humbledbymotherhood
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Tune in to learn how Nasheeda continued to evolve until she found a fit within the lactation profession. Press play to hear how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Nasheeda at: Email: info@lactationgoddess.com Website: Lactation Goddess Purchase: Magical Milk
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land.
Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
Tune in to learn why Tiara wished she took a different pathway when becoming an IBCLC and how she's Leveling Up in Lactation!
Learn more and connect with Tiara at:
Email: info@crownedandcradled.com
Website: Crown and Cradled
Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every other Monday morning for about an hour as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land. Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation.
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com
