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How I Doctor with Dr. Graham WalkerWhat Happens When a Pediatrician Takes On Congress - Dr. Annie Andrews on Turning Clinical Advocacy into Political ActionDr. Annie Andrews is a pediatric hospitalist, public health advocate, and U.S. Senate candidate in South Carolina taking on incumbent Lindsey Graham. Known for her unapologetic advocacy for children’s health, Annie has spent over 15 years caring for sick and injured kids, only to realize that many of their challenges stemmed from broken policies far upstream of the hospital. From gun violence prevention to protecting Medicaid, she’s made it her mission to bring a physician’s voice into the rooms where decisions are made and to speak with a candor rarely heard in politics.In this e...
2025-08-1430 min
At Our Table with Jaime HarrisonDr. Annie AndrewsSouth Carolina pediatrician and mom Dr. Annie Andrews sits at the table to talk about her 2026 Senate race against Lindsey Graham. From kids’ health care and vaccine misinformation to political courage and campaign lessons, Dr. Andrews brings passion and heart. We reflect on running tough races in red states and why authenticity matters now more than ever. Plus: a sharp “Sit Your Ass Down” award and behind-the-scenes stories from the trail. This is a conversation about hope, grit, and fighting like hell for the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
2025-08-1250 min
jonandrews01Annie - G Live Summer Youth Project reviewRADIO WOKING
SUNDAY 10TH AUGUST
My review of the G Live Summer Youth Project production of Annie, led by the Creative Learning team and involving 100 young people over two weeks in all aspects of theatre.
G Live, Guildford | Theatre, music, comedy & more
2025-08-1004 minjonandrews01Annie - G Live Summer Youth ProjectRADIO WOKING
SUNDAY 03 AUGUST
Emma Jones, Creative Learning Manager at G Live in Guildford joined me to talk about the Summer Youth Production of Annie which has been put together with 100 young people over two weeks, learning all the different aspects of theatre through this project.
We also discuss the importance of The Creative Learning department which is a registered charity.
Performances on Friday 8th 7pm
Sat 9th 2.30 and 7pm
www.Glive.co.uk or Box Office 0343 310 0055
2025-08-0311 min
Chew's Views (Featured Interviews)WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Dr. Annie AndrewsRichard Chew is joined by Dr. Annie Andrews, pediatrician, public health expert and candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, where she is seeking to unseat Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. "My job over the next 15 months is to talk to everyone in South Carolina, Republican or Democrat, and talk to them about what I will do for them," Dr. Andrews told WCPT. "Folks out there are so tired of the divisiveness and the 'vote for me because I'm not Lindsey Graham,' 'vote for me because I'm not Donald Trump.' People need to be told...
2025-07-3126 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Colostrum Harvesting with Elizabeth Montez ILC, IBCLCEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.Elizabeth Montez ILC, IBCLC is our guest this month to talk about colostrum harvesting. It's popular on social media, but is there a harmful side to this practice?Elizabeth Montez, pronouns are she/her/kwe is a...
2025-07-3011 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahRebroadcast | Taking Risks to grow Your Private PracticeAre you a risk taker or do you tend to overthink before taking action?In this episode, we dive into the nuanced world of risk-taking, particularly in the context of growing a private practice.Leah shares her tendency to be risk-averse and the overthinking spiral that can result from facing risky decisions. Annie, on the other hand, describes herself as someone who jumps into ideas quickly, often figuring things out as she goes. We explore the idea that both cautious planning and spontaneous action require their own forms of bravery and c...
2025-07-1524 min
The Jack Hopkins Show PodcastWhen No One Comes to Save Us: Dr. Annie Andrews Takes on Lindsey GrahamWhat drives a pediatrician with nearly two decades of experience to challenge one of the Senate's most powerful Republicans? In this compelling conversation, Dr. Annie Andrews reveals the moment she realized "nobody was coming to save us" and decided to take on Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.From hospital rooms to campaign trails, Dr. Andrews shares how treating vulnerable children transformed her understanding of America's broken systems. She recounts heartbreaking stories of families making impossible choices between medication and necessities, parents worrying about insurance coding while their child lies critically ill, and her own six-year-old casually...
2025-06-2030 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Movement with Sheherezad Dubash PT, DPT, RYTEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month we are learning how movement can help your clients become and stay comfortable in their bodies while feeding and pumping with physical therapist Dr. Sheherezad Dubash.Sheherezad (Sherry) Dubash is a board-certified physical...
2025-06-1810 min
The MeidasTouch PodcastMeidas Health, Episode 8: The Nation’s Top Doctors Rise Up (Ft. Drs. Annie Andrews and Sean O'Leary)This episode packs an impactful punch and is a can't-miss! Host Dr. Vin Gupta is joined by recently declared U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews, who is looking to unseat Lindsey Graham in 2026, for an expansive discussion on her candidacy, policy priorities, and broader calls to action. Afterwards, Dr. Sean O'Leary, Professor of Pediatrics and Chair of the Committee on Infectious Diseases at the American Academy of Pediatrics, provides much-needed clarity on the chaotic messaging about childhood vaccines that came out of HHS last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
2025-06-0852 min
Blush & Burn Books PodcastLJ Andrews | Author Interview | Blush & Burn Books Podcast #17Episode 17: LJ Andrews Author Interview | From Reader to Writer and all the stories inbetween
In this must-watch episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, Laura and Annie sit down with the amazing LJ Andrews to talk all things writing for escapism from postpartum, Broken Souls And Bones, her editing process of reading out loud (in the accent) and the amazing sponsorship program she started!
🔥 Topics We Cover:
📖 Where her writing journey began
📖 The evolution of The Boken Kingdom Series
📖 Indie to Trad Publishing
📖 *Tap, Tap, Tap*
📖 Sponsorship Program she...
2025-06-051h 21
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciJoni Ernst, Medicaid Cuts, and Taking on Lindsey Graham with Dr. Annie AndrewsIs Joni Ernst f’ing kidding me? We’re breaking down the viral Joni Ernst “we’re all going to die” Medicaid response and what it reveals about the GOP’s approach to healthcare. Then, special guest Dr. Annie Andrews—a pediatrician, public health advocate, and Democratic Senate candidate taking on Lindsey Graham in South Carolina—joins for a conversation about the real consequences of Republican Medicaid cuts, the fallout from RFK Jr.’s controversial tenure as HHS Secretary, and the party’s escalating attacks on children’s health, SNAP, and basic decency. Dr. Andrews shares her front-line perspective as a doctor and mom, wh...
2025-06-0337 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Low Milk Supply with Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCAEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.We are chatting all things low milk supply with Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCA, co-author of Making More Milk.Lisa Marasco has been working with breastfeeding mothers for over 35 years and has been Internationally Board...
2025-05-2110 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah97 | Annie and Leah get Interviewed!Today we are the ones being interviewed. Julia, a rockstar student in UCSD's Pathway to Lactation program, slid into our DMs to share her journey and fangirl over the podcast (and reminded us that, yes, people actually listen to this thing).The conversation begins with an exploration of a typical workday, punctuated by our varied responsibilities as lactation consultants. We also share what we love about our jobs like baby snuggles and supporting new mothers.But let’s keep it real—our job isn’t all a...
2025-04-1526 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah96 | Stocking Your OfficeIn this episode, we take on the high-stakes world of office supply management, because nothing says “thriving professional” like frantically searching for a missing flange insert.We discuss how to stockpile just enough essential supplies without drowning in a sea of unnecessary purchases. Plus where we store them in our small office spaces.But it’s not just about space; it's also about the emotional rollercoaster of supply management. Annie confesses to the soothing yet regrettable power of retail therapy, which once resulted in an office overflowing with p...
2025-03-1823 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah94 | Scheduling TetrisToday we are diving into the crazy world of scheduling. From juggling multiple locations to dealing with holiday madness, we are sharing our secrets and survival tactics. Leah explains her scheduling system, which involves multiple providers and locations, and the crucial role that her administrative assistant, Amanda, plays in orchestrating the chaos (and why she should get a raise). Annie explains how she navigates the nuances of handling interns and a recently expanded office schedule by implementing a more automated system to minimize the back-and-forth with her cl...
2025-01-1435 min
The PR Pace PodcastOne on One with Stephanie Graves of the Lee Andrews GroupThis week, we dedicate the episode to one interview with Stephanie Graves, the President + CEO of the Lee Andrews Group. Many of us in the industry already know Stephanie, a powerhouse of a publicist based out of LA. The Lee Andrews Group is deeply embedded in government and public affairs work in the state of California. I truly enjoyed this discussion, which covered a lot. Enjoy!
2024-11-1129 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah91 | Well hey there! (It's been a minute)We’re back! Did you miss us?We are reconnecting after a summer break where Leah was recovering from major back surgery, a significant event that shifted not just her physical circumstances but profoundly affected her approach to both life and business. Also, Annie reveals her previous mindset regarding health issues and the unrealistic standards she sets for herself, which led to detrimental consequences. The painful truth is that, too often, we delay seeking medical attention until our conditions require urgent action.“It’s...
2024-10-0823 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBonus | Tongue TiedEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we talked with Allison Alexander, LPN IBCLC about the contentious debate surrounding tongue tie. We explore the recent uproar ignited by a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which has set the la...
2024-09-1005 min
Speaking of Kids...SECOND LOOK: Prioritizing Kids in Politics with Dr. Annie Andrews and Renee Harvey of Their Future. Our Vote PAC.We are past Labor Day and just 62 days from the 2024 election and children are on the ballot. We wanted to bring back this very relevant podcast for a SECOND LOOK. In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with pediatrician and former congressional candidate Dr. Annie Andrews and political strategist Renee Harvey about their new political action committee (PAC) for children, Their Future. Our Vote. Dr. Andrews, a children’s hospital doctor, highlighted the invisibility of children in policymaking during her recent run for Congress. When the race didn’t end the way they...
2024-09-0450 min
The Mighty Is Her Call PodcastA Rebel Heart, Feat. Thu-Lan AndrewsToday on the Mighty Is Her Call Podcast, Annie and Kathryn introduce you to Thu-Lan Andrews. Thu-Lan’s story begins in Vietnam as an only child in a military family. Her mother’s curiosity about the faith led to the family’s conversion, and when Thu-Lan was ten, they moved to America. Thu-Lan’s rebel spirit led to her fearless acceptance of the vocation of motherhood, even when it meant defying the tradition and the wishes of her family. Today she shares her story about the joys and surprises of being a mother of ten.
2024-06-0436 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Planning with Tenise N. Hordge MBA, IBCLCEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we got to chat with Tenise N. Hordge MBA, IBCLC about planning. She dives into time blocking, setting priorities, learning to say no, and delegating.Each month we host a...
2024-05-3005 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah90 | Taking Risks to Grow your Private PracticeAre you a risk taker or do you tend to overthink before taking action?In this episode, we dive into the nuanced world of risk-taking, particularly in the context of growing a private practice.Leah shares her tendency to be risk-averse and the overthinking spiral that can result from facing risky decisions. Annie, on the other hand, describes herself as someone who jumps into ideas quickly, often figuring things out as she goes. We explore the idea that both cautious planning and spontaneous action require their o...
2024-05-1425 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Reflux with Cathy Watson GennaEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we got to chat with Cathy Watson Genna about reflux. She dives into what reflux is, the causes of reflux, and strategies for IBCLCs to support families when dealing with reflux....
2024-04-2203 min
Friends & FictionFriends & Fiction with Anna QuindlenOn this episode, Mary Kay Andrews and Kristy Woodson Harvey welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Anna Quindlen to discuss her latest instant bestseller AFTER ANNIE, a hopeful novel about how adversity can change us in profound ways. Anna Quindlen is a novelist and journalist whose work has appeared on fiction, non-fiction, and self-help bestseller lists. She is the author of ten novels including, Object Lessons, One True Thing, and Black and Blue. Her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, which was published in 2012, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Her book, A...
2024-03-2235 min
Speaking of Kids...#8 - Prioritizing Kids in Politics with Dr. Annie Andrews and Renee Harvey of Their Future. Our Vote PAC.In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with pediatrician and former congressional candidate Dr. Annie Andrews and political strategist Renee Harvey about their new political action committee (PAC) for children, Their Future. Our Vote. Dr. Andrews, a children’s hospital doctor, highlighted the invisibility of children in policymaking during her recent run for Congress. When the race didn’t end the way they’d hoped, Harvey and Dr. Andrews created the PAC to offer financial support to urgently needed kid-first policies, such as improving the Child Tax Credit, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and...
2024-01-1750 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah85 | 5 Years of Lactation Business CoachingWe're taking a trip down memory lane and sharing some hilarious moments from our podcasting journey. Let's just say, it's not always glamorous dealing with breastfeeding challenges!So grab your headphones and get ready for some laughs and insights as we celebrate 5 years of the podcast!“Does it feel good for your clients to pay what they're paying but also does it feel good to work for what we're charging?"In this episode, we will cover:The emotional side of pricing (1:49)The...
2023-12-1228 min
PODCAST NBE - Nutrição com EvidênciaRoda de conversa para mães - saúde e nutrição completa para mãe e bebêNessa roda de conversa, eu trouxe especialistas na área de materno infantil para conversarmos sobre saúde e nutrição
Trouxe a ginecologista Dr Gabriela Andrews para falarmos sobre parto, suplementação e pre natal
A fisioterapeuta pélvica Rachel Pereira para conversarmos sobre a importância do dessa prática antes, durantes e depois da gestação. Os benefícios da físio pélvica para a saúde da saúde da mulher e também sobre a tão temida diástase.
A dra Marcella Ribeiro é dentista que atende o público infantil e t...
2023-10-161h 40
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsWhy Am I Lonely? (With Al Andrews) - Build Your Board SeriesToday we kick off a special series called Build Your Board where we want to help you find the voices you need to live the life you want…because in a world of influencers, you get to decide who is influencing you. I am so honored to have Al Andrews with me today talking all about loneliness. We knew before we started talking about the voices you need in your life, we wanted to get to the root of it all…loneliness. I think you’re going to love him and the wisdom he brings.For a full l...
2023-10-021h 01
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah83 | Annie Talks Leah Down about ChartingToday, we are chatting about Leah’s charting struggle. Let me tell you, it's been a real headache! We are just dying to find a better, more efficient way to handle it all.We both have had our fair share of charting challenges and we are spilling the beans about it.In this episode, we dive into the nitty-gritty of finding the time and focus to get those charts done.“Good enough is good enough.”In this episode, we will cover:The co...
2023-09-1223 min
Keeping Up With The Windsors | A Royal Family Podcast - News and UpdatesWho Styles The Royals? | Behind-The-Scenes of a Royal Stylist | Royal Summer Series | Episode 133If you have ever wondered "Who styles the Royals?" then look no further than this Royal podcast episode.
As part of our Summer series, we are answering your Royal fashion. So, if you ever wondered...
What's the difference between a Royal stylist and a Celebrity stylist?
Who styles the Princess of Wales?
Has The Duchess of Edinburgh stepped up her Royal fashion game?
Who is the most fashionable Royal?
Is The King, the King of Stealth Wealth dressing?
Stick around to find out more.
🐶 Welcome to episode 133 of the ’Keeping Up With The...
2023-09-0229 min
Explore The SpaceAnnie Andrews on “Their Future” and “Rock The Ride”“We can accelerate change in this country”
Dr. Annie Andrews is a Pediatrician, a leading gun violence researcher and the founder of “Their Future, Our Vote”, an organization focused on supporting lawmakers who put the needs of children first in policy decisions. She comes back to Explore The Space Podcast to discuss “Their Future”, the importance of positive self-talk, and her upcoming appearance at “Rock The Ride”
Link to register for Rock The Ride on 6/24/23
Archive of Explore The Space Podcast episodes related to gun violence
If you would like to have Mark presen...
2023-06-1429 minExplore The SpaceAnnie Andrews on “Their Future” and “Rock The Ride”“We can accelerate change in this country”
Dr. Annie Andrews is a Pediatrician, a leading gun violence researcher and the founder of “Their Future, Our Vote”, an organization focused on supporting lawmakers who put the needs of children first in policy decisions. She comes back to Explore The Space Podcast to discuss “Their Future”, the importance of positive self-talk, and her upcoming appearance at “Rock The Ride”
Link to register for Rock The Ride on 6/24/23
Archive of Explore The Space Podcast episodes related to gun violence
If you would like to have Mark presen...
2023-06-1429 min
The Visible VoicesLois Lee and Annie Andrews Pediatricians on Gun Violence AwarenessLois K. Lee is a Senior Associate in Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine at The Boston Children's Hospital. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School Dr. Lee is a researcher passionate about health policy and injury prevention, including firearm safety and children. She was the inaugural Nick Littlefield health policy fellow at the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation (NEHI; www.nehi.net). During this time she worked as a health policy staffer for Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI).
Dr. Annie Andrews is the Founder and CEO of Their Future Our Vote, an organization f...
2023-06-0837 min
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryDr. Annie Andrews: Pediatrician, Congressional Candidate, & Founder of Their Future, Our VoteSend us a textDr. Annie Andrews has an incredibly unqiue political story...a pediatrician turned House candidate turned founder of the new organization Their Future, Our Vote. In this conversation, she demystifies what it takes to become a practicing medical doctor, mines her background studying gun violence, talks her jump to become a candidate for Congress in 2022, what it's like to run for House as a first-time candidate, & the decision that led her to start a new advocacy group focusing on a "kids first agenda".(To donate to support The Pro Politics Podcast,
2023-05-2346 min
Unscripted51. Annie Andrews, MD, MSCR - Pediatrician on running for Congress, then starting a Political Action Committee focused on childrenAnnie Andrews, MD, MSCR, is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist at MUSC Health and ran for the Congressional seat of SC-1 in 2022. After the election she founded a political action committee (PAC), one of the first focused on children, called ‘Their Future. Our Vote.’ We talk through her decision to shift careers away from medicine and run for Congress as well as her campaign experience. In addition to being a pediatrician she is recognized as an expert in gun violence prevention. We also talk through her n...
2023-05-0331 min
On Democracy with FPWellmanIt’s Time We Fight For Our Kids With Annie Andrews and Renee HarveyWho is fighting for our children’s best interests before anything else? Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and mom who was the Democratic nominee in South Carolina’s First Congressional district in 2022 and is now doing just that. With her cofounder Renee Harvey they have launched Their Future. Our Vote. to be the voice for children and the issues impacting their lives and future.
2023-04-2748 min
Say Your Story with Dean StephensDr. Annie Andrews / Founder of Their Future. Our Vote.She is a mother, a doctor, a one time Congressional candidate and now Dr. Annie Andrews is paving a new path to secure a safe and healthy future for our kids. Annie recently announced the formation of an advocacy group focused solely on building a brighter future for children but mobilizing resources and support for policies that put the needs of children first. #tfov #kidsfirst #theirfutureourvote #podcasts #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #safekids #childsafety #drannieandrews
2023-04-2126 min
Let's Talk with Carolyn MurrayLet's Talk with Dr. Annie AndrewsWe talk with the Democratic candidate for South Carolina's First Congressional District, Dr. Annie Andrews in this edition of Let's Talk.
2022-11-0617 min
Mount Pleasant PodcastFrom Pediatrics to Politics: Meet SC's Dr. Annie Andrews (candidate for 1st Congressional District)On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Dr. Annie Andrews, Professor of Pediatrics at MUSC Children's Hospital and Candidate for SC 1st Congressional District discusses the need for a child advocacy-focused person to represent South Carolina in Washington DC. Dr. Andrews also shares her stance on important issues such as gun violence prevention, abortion, climate change legislation, inflation, and congressional and senatorial term limits. Watch this video to learn more about Dr. Annie Andrews, Democrat Candidate and Republican Nancy Mace opponent for SC 1st Congressional District political race. Tune in!
2022-10-2027 min
Bourbon in The Back RoomChildren's Advocacy, Gun Violence, Healthcare, and a Path into Politics - With Dr. Annie Andrews (D) Vincent and Joel sit down with South Carolina 1st Congressional District Candidate, Pediatrician, and political newcomer Doctor Annie Andrews. They discuss her path into politics, her background and life practicing medicine, her passion for helping children, the trust she has built in her community, and her powerful dedication to healthcare, advocacy, and equity for South Carolinians. They breakdown her reasons for running for office, what she hopes to change about gun violence, children's education, and so much more as they walk through her impressive campaign and her opposition's abhorrent rhetoric about the healthcare she provides. Hear how a...
2022-10-1347 min
The Modern PhoenixWhen Women Remember Their Political Power with Dr. Annie AndrewsThis week on the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase sits down with Dr. Annie Andrews, mom of 3, pediatrician, and a candidate running for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Dr. Annie shares her heart for service, her views on gun control and women’s rights, and her vision to make the world safer for the women and children of South Charleston and beyond. In this episode Gervase and Annie dive into: [02:05] How Annie juggles life as a wife, mom, community leader, and congressional candidate [7:28] What fills her cup after serving the needs of others [17:58] The ne...
2022-09-2654 minThe Modern PhoenixWhen Women Remember Their Political Power with Dr. Annie AndrewsThis week on the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase sits down with Dr. Annie Andrews, mom of 3, pediatrician, and a candidate running for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Dr. Annie shares her heart for service, her views on gun control and women’s rights, and her vision to make the world safer for the women and children of South Charleston and beyond. In this episode Gervase and Annie dive into: [02:05] How Annie juggles life as a wife, mom, community leader, and congressional candidate [7:28] What fills her cup after serving the needs of others [17:58] The ne...
2022-09-2654 minExplore The SpaceAnnie Andrews On Sprinting Towards Election Day“I’ve been able to do this and stay very true to who I am and why I’m running”
Dr. Annie Andrews is a Pediatrician and the Democratic nominee for Congress in the South Carolina First District. Her campaign has been electric and she is a dynamic & compelling candidate. She joins Explore The Space Podcast to discuss how she has been changing minds across the Low Country and the final sprint towards Election Day. She is absolutely outstanding!
Click here to make a campaign donation to Dr. Andrews
Read Dr. Andrews’ positions here at he...
2022-09-2125 min
Are You For Real?Episode 82: House Calls with Dr. Annie AndrewsOn today’s episode Sarah sits down with the woman of the hour, Dr. Annie Andrews. Annie is a mom and a pediatrician here in Charleston South Carolina who is running for Congress to solve real problems for the people of the lowcountry. Annie is currently running against Nancy Mace and on this episode, Sarah passes the mic to Dr. Andrews to hear all about what she plans to fight for (hello, REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM!) if she’s elected to Congress on November 8th. If you listen to this amazing woman speak it’s hard not to feel the authenticity and pa...
2022-09-1900 min
The PoliticsGirl PodcastCandidate Conversations with Christy Smith (CA-27) and Dr. Annie Andrews (SC-1)We are starting a new series leading up to the midterms called Candidate Conversations, where we chat with candidates from across the country to highlight races and people that you might not be as familiar with, but whose victories are essential and need your support. Today’s podcast will be split into individual conversations with 2 amazing Democratic congressional candidates, Christy Smith from California’s 27th congressional district, and Dr. Annie Andrews from South Carolina’s 1st. Both women are running in flippable districts where there is currently a Republican incumbent, and with the right support both candidates can, and will, tur...
2022-09-1348 min
Like Nobody's Business with Emily CasselThe political IS personal with Dr. Annie AndrewsThis is a don’t miss episode with Emily + Dr. Annie Andrews where they discuss:
Annie’s evolution from not identifying as a political person to running for Congress this year.
The 4 primary urgent + critical challenges we face right now on a state, local, + national level — and how Annie plans to solve them once she’s elected.
Overcoming the resistance we face to making space + time to prioritize getting involved politically (and why we have that resistance in the first place as women today).
The importance of contributing your gifts, skills, + expertise to organizations that align with your values + vision for the...
2022-09-051h 02
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah71 | How do we take care of future Annie & Leah?Do you find yourself working really hard right now so that you can give your future self a break?Have you actually taken that break that you promised your future self? (be honest!)We realized that we were doing things to benefit our future selves but then not actually taking advantage of all the things we were doing.In this episode, we discuss how what you do today can help your future self and that you actually need to step into that version of your...
2022-07-0525 min
The Dabble Co. PodcastProtecting Her Patients With Dr. Annie AndrewsIf working and momming full time weren't enough, Dr. Annie Andrews was finally fed up enough with seeing things in her practice directly affecting the very patients she works hard to protect, and not being able to do anything about it. She decided to run for Congress in the #SC01 district and our conversation could not be more timely. We discussed gun violence being moved to the top of the list as the #1 cause of death in children, and this episode was recorded prior to Uvalde,TX.
2022-06-0644 min
NOW CharlestonInterview: Dr. Annie Andrews on gun violence, its impact on children, and how she would fix it in CongressSubscribe to NOW Charleston on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via RSS.Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram.Annie Andrews for CongressPediatric Firearm Injury Mortality Epidemiology - PediatricsFBI background check figuresFOLLOW:twitter.com/nowcharlestoninstagram.com/nowcharlestonWE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK:sam@nowchs.com843-474-1319INFO AND SHOW NOTES:nowchs.com
2022-05-2713 min
Democracy on the MoveDr. Annie Andrews on Gun Violence PreventionThis week we return to the topic of gun violence prevention in our discussion with Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Dr. Andrews has first-hand experience dealing with child victims of gun violence, and she cares enough about preventing this violence that she is running to represent South Carolina’s 1st congressional district in the U.S. Congress. South Carolina is a deeply conservative state, where the second amendment resonates loudly among the people. Yet, there is a rising tide of folks who readily acknowledge the problem of gun violence and wo...
2022-05-0139 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah66 | Emotional Side of Taking InsuranceDoes your heart start pounding when you hear the word insurance?It does for us.Maybe it’s because not all insurances even recognize us as providers plus there’s the uncertainty about getting paid.We also worry that money will negatively impact our relationship with our clients. It can be so stressful.In this episode, we discuss the emotional side of insurance and how frustrating it can be.“I get so worried that even talking about money or any st...
2022-03-2214 min
The BulletinMass Resignation in America-In Conversation with Annie CerriaWriter Annie Cerria explains why America is suddenly experiencing a mass exodus in its offices and factories.
2021-11-1518 minExplore The SpaceDr. Annie Andrews On Deciding To Run For Congress“I want to be effective. I want to help the children of South Carolina and the children of this country”
Dr. Annie Andrews is a Pediatrician and a remarkable advocate who joins Explore The Space Podcast to discuss her decision to run for Congress in South Carolina’s First Congressional District. She is a true inspiration. Enjoy!
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2021-11-0829 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP57 | Nurture Your Private Practice, Expand the Circle of Care (part 2)What does expanding your circle of care mean? What does it look it?Treating your practice as a business is not just good for you, but it’s good for the families you take care of. This includes finding support so the burden of nurturing your business is not solely on you.There’s no way to be a hundred percent independent in your business so building that foundation of support at the beginning of your business is important. The goal is to have a compassionate and sustainable priv...
2021-10-2628 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP 56 | Nurture Your Private Practice: Expand the Circle of Care (part 1)You are passionate about the clinical work you do but sometimes you can get so focused on your clients that you forget you need to nurture your business also. You didn’t become a lactation consultant because you wanted to be an entrepreneur - but here you are!We didn’t start out with a business mindset, both of us were just excited about the opportunity to help more families. It was a hard lesson to learn that we can’t just serve our clients, but that we also need to run a...
2021-10-1226 min
The Anxiety Savvy PodcastNavigating Anxiety About the Delta Variant and Kids with Annie Andrews, MD | Episode 6With the delta variant of COVID-19 making more and more kids sick, many parents are feeling anxious right now about how to best protect their kids. In this episode, I talk with Annie Andrews, MD who is an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Department of Pediatrics as well as the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Director there. Dr. Andrews is a board certified pediatrician, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, an expert in gun violence prevention, and a fierce advocate for children. Listen in to hear us discuss what we know about...
2021-08-1800 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo: Deeper Dive in Private Practice With Shelly Taft, LPN, IBCLC, ISE, CBEThe Lactation Business Coaching Deeper Dives feature experts from inside and outside of lactation sharing their wisdom, insight, and practical hands-on tips. Enjoy this free 10-minute sample with our June guest, Shelly Taft LPN, IBCLC, CBE, ISE.Shelly runs a busy practice just outside Boston, MA. She created and is the host of The Baby Pro Podcast and founder of The Baby Pro Bistro, a unique membership site for new and expecting parents. Shelly also crawls through mud under barb wire for fun and I bet she'll answer questions about that, too.
2021-06-1112 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 55 | Sparking Joy with a PP Cleanout‘Sparking joy’ became a nationwide sensation after clutter consultant Marie Kondo’s show Tidying Up landed on Netflix in 2019. Her de-cluttering KonMari method is based on the idea that you should throw away anything that doesn’t bring you joy —and this method isn’t just effective for de-cluttering your home, but your private practice workflow as well!Are there aspects of your private practice that don’t bring you joy? Do they leave you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out? Are they taking up space that could create room for exciting new opportunit...
2021-05-2525 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 54 | Supporting self care and boundaries in your practiceLife is stressful enough. As you may know, life as a business owner is even more stressful.While many people think of self-care as spa days or long yoga classes, effective self-care doesn’t have to take up an entire afternoon or cost you any money. There are many small things that you can fit into your schedule each day to maintain a healthy balance and keep you calm and centered.This episode is all about reducing (and preventing) stress through easy-to-implement self-care hacks. We share our top ti...
2021-05-1126 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 52 | Organizing your home office“Organized” can mean a range of things. You could have everything in your office down to your pens organized by type, color, and function. You could have a perfectly organized filing system and a chaotic decorating scheme. Or you could have a gorgeously minimalist office aesthetic… and messy desk drawers. What’s important is that the systems and setups you put in place work for you. When organizing your office, you should have one major goal in mind: making it easier for you to do your very best work in that space...
2021-04-1321 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 50 | Budgeting & TaxesWhile there are always parts of running a business that some people will love more than others, most people can agree on one thing: tax season is a pain.But it doesn’t need to be. There are things that you can do to make tax season run much more smoothly for your practice.From setting up systems and accounts to choosing your business structure, to dealing with financial complexity, this episode is a primer for getting your practice through tax time with fewer headaches. “How c...
2021-03-1627 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 48 | Hiring an Administrative AssistantIt takes a village to run a thriving practice and hiring an administrative assistant is a crucial step toward building the business of your dreams.Hiring a great admin pays off financially but also emotionally, as you’re able to focus on the tasks within your skillset. This helps you feel less drained and more fulfilled and allows you to provide better care to your clients.Leah has worked with admins for nearly seven years, and they have handled all aspects of her business apart from the clinical wo...
2021-02-0923 min
How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science - Dog Training with Annie Grossman + Anamarie Johnson PhDDog training with Mary Poppins, Professor Harold Hill and Little Orphan AnnieDuring the dark days of 2020, Annie has been self-medicating. Her drug of choice? Watching clips from old movie musicals she loved as a kid. It turns out that there are a lot of lessons about behavior in these films, and storylines that unwittingly relate to dog training. In this episode, Annie gives a dog-trainer’s-eye-view analysis of Mary Poppins, The Music Man, and the movie Annie. See the full clips played in this episode when you join our new app: http://schoolforthedogs.com/communityMentioned in this episode: Animals Make...
2020-12-1137 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 45 | Setting Business GoalsMost of us in private practice set out with the goal to help parents and babies breastfeed. All of a sudden, we find we have a private practice business in our hands. And just like those bundles of joy in the arms of the parents with which we work radiate endless potential, our business pulses with a similar potential for growth and a life of its own. Goals begin to ruminate and make their voices known. Which goal to grow? Which to hold on to until another date? This can be especially difficult when...
2020-12-0828 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEp 41 | Combining Virtual Visits + In-Person CareFew of us could have foreseen how the landscape of our practices would change so abruptly last spring. Many of us found ourselves scrambling to develop new protocols and explore the nuances of telehealth while also managing massive changes in our personal lives. It's been more than half a year, and we thought it was time for us to sit and reflect with all of you about how we can combine virtual tools with the tried and true in-person visits most of us love. We'll dig into time management, pricing, usage of each type...
2020-10-1322 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP 37 | Prenatal VisitsToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Prenatal Visits". Annie and Leah dive into what prenatal visits mean to them and if either of them offers it as a service. Leah shares her motivation tip for us today around not feeling the pressure and guilt of offering every service under the sun as lactation consultants. They talk about how offering prenatal classes in your community could be a great way to market your business and develop rapport with clients before the baby even arrives. We learn s...
2020-06-1622 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahUsing Podcasts to Tell Your Story with Rob Scheerbarth from Podcast Rocket [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]In this bonus episode of Ask the Expert, Annie & Leah interview Rob Scheerbarth of Podcast Rocket about his journey of starting a podcast agency with his wife, and how they help brands share their stories and expand their marketing efforts to a world where your ideal clients are already listening. Rob Scheerbarth is the Creative Director at Podcast Rocket, the podcasting agency he started with his wife. He’s always loved telling stories and that’s why he originally got involved with video games, because the idea of being able to tel...
2020-06-1220 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahCaring for Yourself While Pivoting Your Business with Brandie Mitchell, RN [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]You started out with one business model, but for one reason or another, you’ve had to make a shift. Maybe you’re adding a new service, or maybe you’re pivoting in an entirely different direction. Either way, transition is a challenge, and you need to make sure you’re giving yourself extra love to get it all done.In this bonus episode of Ask the Expert, Leah interviews Brandie Mitchell, RN about her experience of pursuing a career and field she never thought she would see herself in - nurse co...
2020-05-2224 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP35 | 10 Tips for Virtual VisitsToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "10 Tips for Virtual Visits.” From prepping yourself to get into the right headspace to setting up your space and having the right tools ready to tech tips and best practices, Annie and Leah have ideas for every aspect of your consult workflow to best maximize every second for the benefit of the family on the other end.“You know, where you're adapting to a new situation, they're really hampered right now because of the conditions and maybe even what they...
2020-05-1928 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahCoordinating and Planning a Virtual Event Online with Chanelle Andrews, CBS [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]In this bonus episode of Ask the Expert, Annie & Leah interview Chanelle Andrews CBS about her experience working with a dream team of non-local lactation colleagues to sponsor a virtual screening of Death by Delivery as an advocacy event for Black Maternal Health Week. Spoiler alert: it was a big success. Chanelle Andrews owns and operates her own practice, Hey Mama Lactation and Perinatal Care, while also interning as a breastfeeding peer counselor at WIC. During her experience as a new mother, while struggling to figure out all the things including b...
2020-05-0830 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP34 | Why We're Falling in Love With Virtual VisitsToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Why We’re Falling in Love with Virtual Visits." They talk about some ideas for moving forward with your private practice, continuing to help families, even if you're doing something you've never done before if this is your first time doing virtual visits.Annie and Leah also talk about how these virtual visits don’t have to be the reaction to what’s going on and something we're forced into doing. We can take this opportunity to start to seek o...
2020-05-0530 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahTaking In Person Services Virtual with Amber McCue [BONUS: ASK THE EXPERT]We're stepping outside the lactation world to talk with Amber McCue, owner of Three Boudoir, an in-person photography business that recently went virtual.Amber is the founder of Amber McCue.com where she consults with small business owners on their growth. She is also the co-founder of threeboudoir.com and thevirtualphotoshoot.com. Amber has a talent for overcoming obstacles and helping others do the same.We talked with Amber about her thought process in creating and marketing these new offers and got insights that we could easily translate...
2020-04-2925 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahUsing your website to reach your ideal client [REBROADCAST]We feel like we're updating our websites every other day as we add new services in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since so many of you may be doing the same, we thought we'd rebroadcast our episode all about website creation.As a private practice IBCLC your website is usually the first contact your prospective clients will have with you and your business. Making your website easy to navigate and quickly get the necessary information is essential for a new and tired parent. In this episode, Leah and Annie share...
2020-04-2139 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP33 | Policies and Procedures for Lactation Private PracticeToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Policies and Procedures for Lactation Private Practice". They talk about its importance, from training new hires to ensuring your own well-being to render the best service possible.Annie and Leah also talk about the most efficient tools they use to share procedures and organize: Loom videos and Annie's Workbook. If you are feeling stress or anxiety about your private practice, this might be the best time to review which of your policies actually work for you."...
2020-03-2025 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah31 | Lactation in the Office: Pros and ConsThis episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Is an Office Right for Your Lactation Practice?" There are several options to move into an office setting as an IBCLC, from setting up in a physician's office to sharing an office space to building your own home office.Of course, there are pros and cons to each office setting. It would be wise to evaluate on a quarterly basis to see which option is best for you or if an office setting is even the best...
2020-02-1822 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah30 | Why IBCLCs Need TherapyToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is called "Why IBCLCs Need Therapy." There are so many layers of challenges, from staying ahead at the clinical level to compassion fatigue to conflict with third parties, that self-care has become a primary concern.The good news is that there are many healthy coping mechanisms and strategies, such as leaning on a trusted support team to seeking therapy from mental health professionals. Getting the help we need improves our stress levels and, by default, makes us more effective in providing...
2020-02-0425 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah29 | How Not to Panic When You Make a MistakeIn this episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah talk about all those moments when things do not go as planned and how to work around them. From minor issues like calling a baby by the wrong name to more major problems like wrecking your scale during a consult, Annie and Leah share some real life disasters that they had to deal with and, by the end of it, the solutions they came up with right at that moment. They also explore an...
2020-01-2135 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah28 | Life Hacks for #IBCLCLIFEToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah is all about life hacks. For IBCLC's, being able to do things faster and with less stress translates to a better job done.As an IBCLC, there are several key aspects where life hacks shine—from taking care of your body to managing your business logistics to nurturing your emotional and spiritual needs, there are ways to get around the overwhelm and make sure you tick off everything from that list."What's the next right move that I...
2020-01-0741 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah27 | Finding Confidence, Not Putting Classes to Sleep, and Tech Challenges - Listener QuestionsToday's episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah features three interesting and practical questions that were asked by the podcast's listeners.From actionable tips to becoming an IBLC, to learning your audience for the best teaching strategies, to fixing processes when switching to a new EHR, this episode is dedicated to improving your experience as a current and future IBCLC."I am telling you, it is so hard to move from one (EHR) that you're already using to another one. That can be for many different...
2019-12-2440 min
We Want To Be BetterSuperannuationAfter last week’s episode, in which special guest Laura Wells revealed just how crucial ethical superannuation is for the environment, Annie and Bianka decided to find out more about super. They are joined by super special guest Alex Andrews, co-founder of Verve Superannuation - Australia’s first ethical super fund for women, by women. Note - You can find out more about Verve Superannuation at https://vervesuper.com.au/ and follow them on Instagram at @verve.superDo you have a topic you think we should cover? Do you need advice on something? Well...
2019-12-1059 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah24 | Creating Safe Spaces for You and Your Clients During Lactation Home VisitsWhen a family reaches out to you for a home visit to help them with breastfeeding/chestfeeding or other lactation-related concerns, it’s natural to want to take some precautions to protect your own safety in an unfamiliar situation with someone you’ve never met before. Our clients also need to feel safe with us because if they don’t trust us, we can’t help them. You are coming to them at a raw and vulnerable time and you want to come across as someone who is understanding and accepting of them w...
2019-11-1248 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah19 | Even Lactation Consultants Need a VacationLactation consultants are especially prone to burnout because our work is so intense. It can be hard to disconnect from your clients and from your business, but it’s essential to recognize the importance of taking regular breaks. In this episode of the Lactation Business Coaching Podcast, Leah and Annie offer practical steps to take when you’re prepping for your vacation.“Burnout affects the families that we’re caring for.” In this episode, we will cover:Burnout is real. It’s just not physically...
2019-07-1629 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah18 | 3 Ways to Collaborate with other IBCLCsWhether you’re in solo private practice or feeling ready to expand into a group practice, making local connections with other IBCLCs and lactation helpers is good for you and good for the families you serve.Why go it alone when community and collaboration can strengthen your skills and combat compassion fatigue? In this episode of the Lactation Business Coaching podcast, Annie & Leah share three ways you can grow your local connections and create more opportunities for all of you. From informal to formal, there’s something in here...
2019-07-0228 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah17 | Home Consult Bags, Office Visit Efficiency, and Feeling like a Know-Nothing Newbie: Listener Questions!Annie and Leah have more listener questions in this episode of the Lactation Business Coaching podcast. From what’s in their home consult bags to running an office visit when you don’t have all the time in the world, they’ll share what works and what doesn’t in their own private practices. And if you’re a new IBCLC wondering if you’re ready to launch your practice, they’ve got some special words just for you.“You can’t do this on your own, you need other people a...
2019-06-1834 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah16 | Coffee, Social Media, Working with Referrals, and Handling Payments: Listener Questions!Do you bring your coffee inside? What do you do when someone tags you on social media? What happens when the doctor disagrees with you? And finally—when is the best moment in the visit to take payment? Annie and Leah respond to some truly great listener questions about things that only lactation consultants will relate to.“We don't diagnose, we say what we see and explain what we're seeing.” In this episode, we will cover:How not to be a jerk: Learn from Ann...
2019-06-0441 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah15 | Care Plans Can Be the Heart and Soul of Your Lactation Private PracticeWhen you leave a lactation consult, you have no idea what will happen next, because it’s entirely up to that individual family. But by providing your clients with a clear, detailed, and rich care plan, you can guide them towards meeting their infant feeding goals, whatever those may be. A good lactation care plan increases client self-efficacy and improves health outcomes for parents and babies, and learning how to maximize this powerful tool is critical to the success of your private practice.From choosing your resources to the most effective de...
2019-05-2143 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah13 | What Do You Wish You Knew When You First Started Out?Are you new to the independent IBCLC practice? This episode is for you!Being an entrepreneur is tough work and it takes a brave soul. Go you for venturing out there! But how do you get things moving forward as a new business?We’re here to share what we wish we’d known when we started in order to help you along in your own journey. We’re touching on three main areas that we feel are essential to building and growing your business.“I would...
2019-04-2337 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah12 | What Actually Happens During a Home Visit with a Lactation Consultant?Leah and Annie take you through their individual routines for home visits. Home visits are personal and relational and it’s important to create a safe and comfortable environment for your clients. If you’ve ever wondered how another lactation consultant runs a home visit, this is your chance to be a fly on the wall.“Home visits have my heart” In this episode, we will cover:The difference between Home Visits vs Office VisitsAn Insider’s Look at Home Visits in NYC - Annie take...
2019-04-0951 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah11 | Imposter Syndrome: When You Think You’re a Terrible IBCLCHave you ever wondered when everyone around you is going to realize that you’re the worst lactation consultant on the planet? Well, we have! It’s called imposter syndrome, and we’re pretty sure this is going to be a terrible episode on the topic where you figure out we have no idea what we’re talking about.“Reflecting on our wins in the past is way more helpful than trying to push yourself into an unknown future” In this episode, we will cover:What...
2019-03-2634 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah10 | The Delicate Balance: Personal and Professional TimeWhen you have a private practice, it’s so easy for your work life to bleed into your home life. Finding a rhythm for your days can help prevent you from working all the time. In today’s episode, Annie & Leah share their own schedules and give ideas for finding the right time for all the personal and professional things you need to do.“Don’t forget about the power of a little bit of white space”In this episode, we will cover:A Day in the...
2019-03-1253 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah8 | Compassion fatigue and the IBCLCOverwork, compassion fatigue, burnout. It’s a common cycle for anyone in a helping profession, and it feels especially intense for lactation consultants because the stakes are so high—I mean, we’re working with babies who can’t eat! Compassion fatigue is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be the end of you."If you don’t take care of yourself there won’t be anyone to take care of the families that need you" In this episode, we will cover:What to do when...
2019-02-1242 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah7 | Setting your fees: Charge what you’re worth, and make yourself worth itIn this episode, Annie and Leah talk about the tough topic of setting your fees for your private lactation practice.It’s so important to know your worth as a business owner and to represent that fairly within your specific market. Once you’ve set your rate, you can begin working towards long-term goals for your business as a whole."You are literally changing the world! If you can’t own your worth, no one will" In this episode, we will cover:How do you...
2019-01-2943 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahUsing your website to reach your ideal clientAs a private practice IBCLC your website is usually the first contact your prospective clients will have with you and your business. Making your website easy to navigate and quickly get the necessary information is essential for a new and tired parent. In this episode, Leah and Annie share their resources for online scheduling, HIPAA compliance, website design, and more.“You never want people leaving your website while they’re still deciding if they want to work with you” In this episode, we will cover:How to make...
2019-01-1539 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah5 | Pediatrician reports—why bother?It's so important for IBCLCs to be seen as part of the care team for the breastfeeding families we serve. One way we can impact our presence in the care team is to communicate with the other providers working with the breastfeeding family. Today we will discuss what we need to send to the other providers on the care team as well as strategies to make this process effective and efficient. So if you struggle with motivating yourself to write and send pediatrician reports, or if you’re wondering if anyone eve...
2019-01-0241 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah4 | How to boost your skills as a solo private practice lactation consultantThe world of lactation is constantly changing and evolving which means it’s critical to be up to date on current practices as well as always working to hone and improve your skills. Continuing education is critical not just for improving your clinical skills, but for the networking opportunities gained from connecting with other lactation consultants. In this episode, Annie and Leah share strategies for reaching out, getting support, and finding community.“You’re never too far in your career that you can’t learn from someone else”
2018-12-1842 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah3 | Too Busy, Too Slow: The Goldilocks Paradox of Lactation Consultants in Private PracticeIn this episode, Leah and Annie are talking about the ever-present swinging pendulum of busy-ness as the owner of your private practice. They open up about the emotional and financial implications of both the busy and the lean times and how important it is to know that you’re not alone in this struggle. Leah and Annie both share their own perspectives and unique ways of tackling this trend and how to make the most of your downtime so you are continuing to grow your business.“You’re not exp...
2018-12-0438 min