What does it really take to become an IBCLC?

People see the credential. They see the expertise and confidence.

But they rarely see the transformation behind the journey.

In this special IBCLC Day episode, registered nurse and IBCLC Leslie Owens shares the personal story behind her path to becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and why she believes the future of lactation care cannot be gatekept.

Drawing inspiration from Maya Angelou’s words and her own experiences navigating the lactation profession, Leslie opens up about the hidden challenges aspiring lactation consultants often face including confusing pathways, lack of mentorship, and professional barriers.

She also shares why she created Lactation Consultant Launchpad, a mentorship program designed to help aspiring IBCLCs gain clinical hours, build confidence, and step into leadership in maternal and infant health.

If you have ever wondered:

• How do I become an IBCLC? • Where do aspiring lactation consultants get clinical hours? • Is mentorship necessary to succeed in the lactation field?

This episode will inspire you to begin your own transformation.

Because while gatekeeping may have shaped the past of this profession, mentorship will shape its future.

check out www.tinyurl.com/ibclcpath for our 4 episode podcast series Unlocking The IBCLC Path: A Secret Podcast for Birth Workers & Breastfeeding Advocates