Leveling Up In Lactation

06/09/2023

Episode #37 is live!

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Sophia Taylor, LPN, IBCLC! She is the owner of Relatable Lactation out of Raleigh, NC. If you were already in a career for a decade would you take the leap to change it? This is part of her story into the field and how she continued to evolve.

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30/08/2023

28/08/2023

Episode #36 is here! Happy Black Breastfeeding Week! 🙌🏾🖤

This weeks episode was just a reminder that "delayed does not mean denied". Angelica Knight, MS, IBCLC owns Blue Moon Doula Services in Greensboro, NC. She shares her journey on how being on a research study exposed her into birth work and all it comes with.

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https://anchor.fm/erikadibclc/episodes/Its-A-Calling-Angelica-Knight--MS--IBCLC-e28aei6

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25/08/2023

Tomorrow on 8/26 we will be hosting our 3rd Annual Black Breastfeeding Week Giveaway here in Jacksonville Florida from 12-3! Scan the QR code to register!

21/08/2023

Episode #35 is live!

This solo episodes I talk through being forced to reset and to continuously work towards your overarching goal in this work.

🎧 Listen now: https://anchor.fm/erikadibclc/episodes/Reset-e27vlhp

✨Listen then circle back around to let me know what you think!

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https://levelingupinlactation.com

14/08/2023

Episode #34 is live!

I had the pleasure of interviewing a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and trail blazer down in Jacksonville, FL, Zakela Mickens! She owns Powered By Chocolate Milk Co. and is having her 3rd Annual Black Breastfeeding Week Giveaway event on Saturday August 26th at 12p. Be sure to giver her page a follow then click the link below to listen to her journey!

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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erikadibclc/episodes/Dont-Compare-Your-Journey-Zakela-Mickens--BPC-e281n4v

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https://levelingupinlactation.com

12/08/2023

Hi future Black lactation professionals, Nourish & Thrive wants to bless your pockets with a lil sumthin!
We are making 2 $50 grants available to those currently pursuing a career in lactation. The grant application opens today 8-10-23 through 8-24-23. Winners will be announced on 8/31! Click the link in our bio or visit our website under grants and scholarships for the application!

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Latation Counselor (CLC), Certified Lactation specialist (CLS), Certified Lactation Education (CLE), Certified Lactation Educator Counselor(CLEC), Certified Lactation Education Specialist (CLES).

05/08/2023

Have you all had the chance to checkout our new merch?!

We have notebooks, mugs, stickers and more!

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31/07/2023

Episode #33 is live!

I had the opportunity to interview Tiffani Dickerson RN, IBCLC this week. She is the owner of The Breast Choice Lactation Services based in Dallas, TX and she just finished celebrating her 1 year business anniversary! We discussed her evolution from NICU Nurse to NICU Mom to IBCLC.

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https://anchor.fm/erikadibclc/episodes/Evolving-Tiffani-Dickerson--RN--IBCLC-e27hqjd

Learn more about the podcast:
https://levelingupinlactation.com

17/07/2023

**Reposting with a sincere apology for the misspelling of Rhonesha’s last name! 🖤**

Episode #32 is live! (if you're subscribed you probably already knew that 😉) We're staying in Ohio this week!

The interview this week was just....fun! It truly felt like I was just chopping it up with a friend I'd known for years.

Rhonesha Isreal CBS, IBCLC is a Master level Social Worker and the owner of Milking With Rho LLC based out of Cincinnati, OH. We discussed why her journey is perfectly summarized as "revolutionary" and how it feels being on the other side.

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16/07/2023

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10/07/2023

Happy new episode Monday! Which is now...EVERY Monday. That's right we are returning to weekly episodes so settle in. 😎

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing newly minted IBCLC and vetted SLP Kellie Green. She is the owner of Green Living and Wellness (https://www.greenlivingandwellness.com) based out of Columbus, OH. Like most of us, Covid had us rethinking A LOT. Press play to hear why she was ready to go work at the mall. 😁

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Listen now!
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ELoFOIoCkBb

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https://levelingupinlactation.com

03/07/2023

New episode alert! Coming out of a survive and advance season.

Imma be honest, 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.

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**Trigger warning: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, pregnancy loss discussed**

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 b...

28/06/2023

The new website is now LIVE! Go over and take a look around then come back to let me know what you think!
www.levelingupinlactation.com