Leveling Up in Lactation

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: Mamas and Tatas Ready, Set, Push Thrive Lactation Collective 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

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 On social- Instagram: @semi_ibclc.oc Facebook: @SMIBCLCsofColor 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Tune in to hear how current PR Specialist, Fallon Smalls aka "Your Breastie", pivoted into lactation field. Press play and learn how networking and finding her groove using social media has her Leveling Up in Lactation!  Learn more and connect with Fallon at:  Email: yourbreastfriend@heybreastie.com  On instagram: @yourbreastie  Website: YourBreastie 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Tune in to this bonus episode to hear about our collaboration for Black Breastfeeding Week 2022! Submission sign up for the round table discussion: https://forms.gle/v7DPMfUnWeNq6NNv6  Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook Follow Chanelle on Instagram and Facebook Tune in to The Point of it All round table on Saturday August 27, 2022 @ 3p EST on Facebook Live! Learn more about: Black Breastfeeding Week Learn more about: The Melanated Milk Atlas  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Tune in to hear how former Army Linguist Shondra Mattos pivoted into lactation and made it continue to work for her with each move. Press play and learn how she's Leveling Up in Lactation! Learn more and connect with Shondra at: smattos@mattoslactation.com Mattos Lactation and Shondra Mattos 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Tune in to hear what called Kimberly to lean into her target audience and what kept her motivated when she considered exiting the field. Press play and learn how she's Leveling Up in Lactation! Learn more and connect with Kimberly at: kwebb@melanatedmaternal.com Melanated Maternal Support 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Tune in to hear what my colleagues from season 1 were doing before getting into the lactation field! Learn more and to hear their full episodes: Chanelle Andrews Jada Metcalf Lydia O. Boyd Aimbriel Lasley Whitney Dula Bianca Nash Courtney Polk 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Tune in to hear this candid interview of why Erica Campbell, a RN, IBCLC transitioned from the hospital setting into private practice and why she's unsure she'll ever return. Take a listen and hear how Erica made her way into the lactation field and why keeping lactation education chill and attainable is important. Truly a fun episode full of transparency! Press play and learn how she's Leveling Up in Lactation! Learn more and connect with Erica at: themilkmanual@gmail.com The Milk Manual Learn more: YouTube TikTok  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Take a listen and hear how Nekisha Killings made her way into the lactation field and why community is our greatest resource. Trust me, it will blow you away! Press play and learn how she has BEEN Leveling Up in Lactation! Learn more and connect with Nikki at: connect@nekishakillings.com Nekisha Killings MPH, IBCLC Learn more about: The Melanated Mammary AlasTM and Nikki and Nikki Lactation Career Consultants 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Take a listen and hear how Nichelle Clark aka Pumpiana went from serving in the Navy and Corporate America to running her own private practice and embracing her authentic self. Press play and learn how she is Leveling Up in Lactation!     Learn more and connect with Nichelle at:   nichelle@sonshineandrainbowslactation.com Sonshine and Rainbows Lactation  Facebook support group: Black Breastfeeding Mamas Circle Group  Webinars taught by Nichelle:  Pumping is Breastfeeding. Period.  Rethinking the Definition of Breast/Chestfeeding: Where Does Pumping Fit In?  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Take a listen and hear how Tikara Cannon is working in the waiting room on her way to be an IBCLC. Press play and learn how she is Leveling Up in Lactation!   Learn more and connect with Tikara at:  info@milkandcradle.com Milk and Cradle LLC *Trigger warning*: infertility and pregnancy loss discussed during episode. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Take a listen and hear how Deidra Washington went from Collegiate Athlete, Coach, Nutritionist and THEN into the world of lactation. Press play and learn how she is Leveling Up in Lactation!   Learn more and connect with Deidra at:  deidra@loveontopbirth.com  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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Take a listen and hear what has kept Nurse Nikki going in this lactation space for 15 years. Press play and learn how she is Leveling Up in Lactation!   Learn more and connect with Nikki at:  Nurse Nikki NP nikki@nursenikkinp.com  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. Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe, review and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: LevelingUpInLactation.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Tune in to hear more about my day to day life as an IBCLC and an update on the podcast. Learn more about the podcast at levelingupinlactation.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Take a listen and hear how Danielle kept the faith after failing an exam that would prove to be apart of God's plan for more. Press play and learn how she is Leveling Up in Lactation!  Learn more and connect with Danielle at:  Milkin' Melanin info@milkinmelanin.com 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 45mins 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 and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: Leveling Up In Lactation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support

Tune in to hear MY journey of becoming an IBCLC in two years. Settle in, it’s a lengthy but good episode!  Resources mentioned: Nikki & Nikki Lactation- https://www.nikkiandnikkiibclc.org/ Sophia- https://www.sophia.org/ Modern States- https://modernstates.org/ LER- https://www.lactationtraining.com/ Centre of Excellence- https://www.centreofexcellence.com/ The Future of Lactation Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefutureoflactation/?ref=share  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 45mins 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 (https://enrichedlactation.com/)  Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: https://levelingupinlactation.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/support