The Lactation Consultant Launchpad Podcast: Your Guide to Successfully Becoming a Lactation Consultant
The Lactation Consultant Launchpad Podcast helps aspiring IBCLCs, doulas, nurses, and birth workers navigate the path to certification with clarity and purpose. Hosted by RN + IBCLC Leslie Owens, each episode gives you mentorship, insider strategy, and practical steps to launch your lactation career. Hit subscribe and start your journey toward becoming an IBCLC, minus the overwhelm.
Episodes
What if the thing holding you back from becoming an IBCLC isn’t a lack of education or discipline, but an identity shift you haven’t been given permission to make yet?
In this episode, Leslie talks about the hidden fears many aspiring IBCLCs carry, why preparation can become a form of self-protection, and how confidence actually develops over time.
We cover:
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Why over-preparing can keep you stuck
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Fear of failure vs fear of b...
It’s the day before Christmas Eve, it’s late, and this is a real-time pep talk.
Someone just completed my entire (breastfeeding counselor training + all clinical hours needed) program in nine months and applied to sit for the IBCLC exam. No shortcuts. No hustle culture. Just consistent effort, support, and permission to move forward without waiting for “perfect timing.”
What does it really look like to go from aspiring lactation consultant to IBCLC?
In this episode, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Leslie Owens shares two major milestones: the graduation of new Community Breastfeeding Counselors through her IBLCE recognized peer support organization, and the announcement of the very first IBCLC to complete the Lactation Consultant Launchpad program.
Leslie breaks down wha...
Struggling to choose an IBCLC pathway? Stop overthinking it. In this episode, lactation consultant Leslie Owens tackles the biggest misconception holding aspiring IBCLCs back: worrying about which pathway is "legitimate."
Here's the truth: Families don't care which pathway you took—they care about co...
In this episode, we break down why Pathway 1 is a legitimate, respected route to becoming an IBCLC and why online lactation education is the future. Learn how healthcare fields everywhere use online programs, why real learning happens in the field, and why no one cares where or how you trained once you’re certified. If you’ve questioned your path, this episode gives you clarity, confidence, and permission to move forward.
Before you dive into the IBCLC pathway, there are a few non-negotiable steps that will save you time, money, and months of confusion. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what aspiring lactation consultants should do before they start their IBCLC journey — whether you’re a doula, nurse, birth worker, breastfeeding advocate, or brand-new to the field.
You’ll learn how to get clarity on your pathway, understand your eligibility...
Wondering which IBCLC pathway is right for you? In this episode, I break down all 3 IBCLC pathways: Pathway 1, Pathway 2, and Pathway 3, so you finally understand what each route requires and how to choose the one that fits your life.
We’ll cover:
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IBCLC education requirements
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Clinical hour options
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How to choose the right pathway for your goals
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Why Pathway 1 is an attainable and flexible route for aspiring lactation cons...
Think you have to be a nurse or go back to college to become an IBCLC? Think again. RN + IBCLC Leslie Owens debunks the biggest myths about certification. Learn how to start your lactation career with clarity.
Subscribe to The Lactation Consultant Launchpad Podcast for more insider guidance, mentorship, and practical tips to launch your lactation career.
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