Leveling Up in Lactation
By Erika Dudley
Leveling Up in LactationApr 11, 2022
"Pushing Past Fear"-Sophia Taylor, LPN, IBCLC
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
"It's A Calling"-Angelica Knight, MS, IBCLC
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
Reset
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
"Don't Compare Your Journey"-Zakela Mickens, BPC
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
"Evolving"-Tiffani Dickerson, RN, IBCLC
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
REWIND-"Divinely Aligned"-Tiara Caldwell, IBCLC
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
"New Territory"-Rhonesha Isreal, CBS, IBCLC
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
"Rebranded"- Kellie Green, SLP, IBCLC
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
Survive and Advance
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-Keyra Peraza, CBS
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
"Do It Anyway"-Leslie Owens RN, IBCLC
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
"Bloom In Lactation"-Tenise Hordge, IBCLC
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
"Full Circle"- Charline Ogbeni, IBCLC
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
"Ongoing Process"-Sierra Woods RN, IBCLC
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
"A Piece of The Puzzle"-Kiana Ayers, RN, IBCLC
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
"Continue to Become"-Sekeita Johnson-Lewis, DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC
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: @SMIBCLCsofColorHosted 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
"Ruffle Some Feathers"-Dominique Gallo, IBCLC
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
"The Blueprint Does Not Exist"-Dairian Roberts, OT, IBCLC
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
"Momentum"-Nasheeda Pollard, IBCLC
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
"Divinely Aligned"-Tiara Caldwell, IBCLC
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
"There's Not Enough of Us. Period."-Fallon Smalls, CBS
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
“The Point of it All” Preview- featuring Chanelle Andrews, IBCLC
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
"Stay Hungry"- Shondra Mattos, IBCLC
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
“Chaos Worker”-Kimberly Webb CLC
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
Bonus Episode! Remix of Season 1
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:
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
"Self Starter"-Erica Campbell BSN, RN, IBCLC
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
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
“Onward”-Nekisha Killings MPH, IBCLC
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
“It Is A Flex”-Nichelle Clark IBCLC, CBS
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
"Increase My Value"-Tikara Cannon, MPH, CBS, PPD
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
"Ripple Effect"-Deidra Washington IBCLC, CLC
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
“If Not Me Then Who?”-Nikki Greenaway FNP-C, IBCLC
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
Bonus Episode-Announcement!
“God Ordained”-Danielle Freeman, LPN, IBCLC
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
“It’s Not too Late to Pivot.”- Erika Dudley, IBCLC, CBS
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/
“I Know What Breastfeeding Did For Me.”-Courtney Polk, RN, IBCLC
Learn more and connect with Courtney at:
www.rnibclc.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 (enrichedlactation.com)
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: levelingupinlactation.com/
“Divine Intervention” - with Bianca Nash-Miot, CLC
Learn more and connect with Bianca at:
www.facebook.com/111462573951103/
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 (enrichedlactation.com)
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: levelingupinlactation.com/
“Make The System Work For You” with Whitney Dula, IBCLC, CBS
Learn more and connect with Whitney at:
www.themamasdula.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 (enrichedlactation.com)
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: levelingupinlactation.com/
“All The Things” with Aimbriel Lasley, IBCLC
Learn more and connect with Aimbriel at:
www.holisticlactationcare.com/
Learn more about Black Mama Vegan:
www.blackmamavegan.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 (enrichedlactation.com)
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: levelingupinlactation.com/
“Don’t wait. Just do it.” with Lydia O. Boyd, IBCLC, CLE, Doula
Learn more and connect with Lydia at:
lydiaoboyd.com/
Learn more about The B.L.A.C.K Course: theblackcourse.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 me 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 (enrichedlactation.com)
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: levelingupinlactation.com/
Generational Health, Honey with Jada Wingo-Metcalf, CBPC, CBS, Doula
Learn more and connect with Jada at:
milkandhoneycoatl.com and join her Facebook group “Future IBCLCs of Color” if you are BIPOC and need support on your journey.
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 (enrichedlactation.com)
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: levelingupinlactation.com/
“Hold Steady” with Chanelle Andrews, IBCLC, CBS
Learn more and connect with Chanelle at:
heymamalpc.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 me 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 (enrichedlactation.com)
Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe and share it with a friend!
Learn more about the podcast: levelingupinlactation.com/
Coming Soon: Leveling Up in Lactation
I created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join me every Monday morning for about 45mins as I have 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 (enrichedlactation.com)