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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
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah87 | Taking the Longview of Your Private PracticeIn our lactation businesses, we want to plan long-term while also remaining open to new challenges and opportunities.None of us can predict the future, but having a plan in place is a great way to know what you want your business to look like as it grows.In this episode, we are diving headfirst into the wild ride that is running your own lactation private practice and letting you in on the things we wished we knew when starting out."Even if you...2024-02-1326 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBonus | ChartingIn this bonus episode of one of our very first Deeper Dives, we're talking about our charting adventures and spilling the tea on all the electronic charting platforms we've tried.Plus we share our top-secret strategies for nailing that documentation, and let me tell you, customizing those charting templates is a game-changer. And checkboxes for intake? Total lifesavers!This episode is all about mixing things up with our charting methods to make sure they fit just right in different settings."One way to think...2024-01-301h 02
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 Leah86 | Listener QuestionsYou have questions, we have answers!In today’s episode, we are answering listener questions. Everything from burnout, internships, and patient privacy.We also talk about financial strategies for your private practice, because we know that money matters.The most important thing is to stay focused on your own journey and remember we're here to cheer you on every step of the way.“I got a lot of friends out there going through the same things that I am and figuring this out too...2024-01-0955 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBonus | Business SetupIn this bonus episode of one of our first Deeper Dives, we are diving into the exciting world of setting up your own private practice.We'll be chatting about all the juicy stuff like deciding what kind of practice to have, how to handle follow-up services like a boss, and setting those all-important boundaries with clients. Oh, and let's not forget about actually making money! We'll be dishing out some killer tips on managing the financial side of running a practice, like offering payment pl...2023-12-2642 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
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBonus | Imposter SyndromeIn this bonus episode, we dive deep into the topic of imposter syndrome and share our own fears and anxieties surrounding it.Oh boy, do we know how tough it can be for lactation consultants! The expectations and pressures can be sky-high. And let's not forget about the impact imposter syndrome can have on our professional growth and confidence. It's a real bummer, but don't worry, we've got some great advice coming your way.“When you're connected and things are flowing out of you, tha...2023-11-2851 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
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBonus | Care PlansToday we are sharing one of our very first Deep Dives. We are going to dive into what makes a care plan truly amazing. We're all about keeping things flexible and personalized, but we'll also give you some handy guidelines to follow.One thing we can't stress enough is the importance of involving the family in creating the care plan. We want to make sure everyone is on the same page, so using language that makes sense to them is key. We'll also chat about how to transmit those care plans...2023-10-1038 min
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
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah79 | What makes Lactation Consultants Different from Other Perinatal ProvidersAs more and more parents seek lactation support, it is important to understand the unique role that lactation consultants play in providing care to families. We know that lactation consultants are different from other healthcare professionals in many ways but how do you convey what we do to others?In this episode, we are discussing how our relationships with patients are very different from other providers and how we can provide a unique perspective to the care of families.“I think that our role is so...2023-05-1633 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 #drannieandrews2023-04-2126 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
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah73 | Finding your Goldilocks Case LoadRemember the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears and how she found the perfect porridge and chair? It seemed it was made just for her.That got us thinking about what is our perfect amount of work cases to be taking on at a time in our private practice.We soon came to realize that this is a very hard thing to figure out. Being a lactation consultant is an emotional rollercoaster then add running your own business into it and the ups and downs get even...2022-11-0126 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.com2022-05-2713 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah69 | Different Stresses Families Face and Creative Ways We Can HelpNobody is immune from stress. (If you are, then please tell us your secrets).Everyone experiences life in different ways so everyone has things that stress them that may not be obvious or logical to you. As lactation consultants, sometimes we have to get creative in how we communicate with families.In this episode, we're talking about ways families might be stressed and how can we help them work through that stress.We are giving you our tips and tricks that we use i...2022-05-1021 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 Leah67 | Bouncing Back when Life Issues Impact your Private PracticeSometimes events or issues in our personal lives affect our lives as business owners and IBCLCs. Today we are discussing how to bounce back when these things happen.Let’s be honest, life happens and we can’t always prepare for things that happen but there are some things we can do ahead of time to make sure that our private practices and our clients are taken care of.We are not always in the right mindset to handle these situations when we have an emergency going on or w...2022-04-1232 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
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah64 | Nurture SustainabilityYou want your private practice to be sustainable but where do you begin?We want to let you in on a little secret, nurturing your business is actually not just about your business. It’s also about nurturing yourself.You have to pour into yourself because behind the business is a person. As a lactation consultant, you've been called to do something amazing in the world, and being able to come at that from a place of wholeness and strength, only happens when you take care of yourself fi...2022-02-0824 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP62 | What we're looking forward toHappy New Year!Can you believe that it’s 2022 already? It seems so crazy that we crossed into another year.The pandemic has changed our lactation private practices so much but not all of it was bad. It has actually given us new ideas on how we want to run our businesses and serve our clients.In this episode, we are going over what we are looking forward to in 2022 and what we are ready to leave behind.“Here we are two year...2022-01-1119 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahEP61 | Reflections on 10 Years as an IBCLCWe can not believe that it has been 10 years since we became IBCLCs!No matter how long you’ve been in business, it’s important to always reflect on what you’ve learned and how you will keep growing.In this episode, we are doing just that! We are talking about how our businesses have grown, what we would have done differently, and the danger of thinking you have learned it all. “I wish I'd recognized that the only person I needed to prove s...2021-12-2125 min