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The smart way to create a compassionate and professional lactation private practice, hosted by private practice IBCLCs Annie Frisbie and Leah Jolly. Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas. Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit. Tune in each week to learn all the ins and outs of running a successful private practice lactation busin ...
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People don’t know what they don’t know about breastfeeding. As a lactation consultant, you have the unique opportunity to educate families, other healthcare providers, and members of your community about the different feeding methods. By increasing awareness and understanding for breastfeeding, chestfeeding, formula feeding, and supplementation, yo…
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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 ma…
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Each 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 …
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Are 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 hers…
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Each 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 …
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Today we are discussing how hard it can be to keep up to date with all the new information that is thrown at us. Not to mention all the misinformation that is out there! Deciding what to implement in your lactation business and what you shouldn’t can cause such a headache. Listen in as we go down memory lane, reminiscing about our own learning adve…
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Each month, we host a Deeper Dive, which is a live Q& A with an expert in the field of lactation, business, or personal development. The following snippet is from our most recent Deeper Dive. This month, we got to meet with Hope Lima and we talked about all things allergies. Hope helped us understand what an IBCLC needs to know about allergies, the…
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In today’s episode, we're tackling a subject that can make hearts pound and palms sweat: raising your rates in your business. We open up about the challenges of pricing our services, sharing personal experiences and insights into the uncomfortable yet necessary discussions about when and how to raise rates. Listen in as we unravel the complexities …
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In 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 lactatio…
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In 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 in…
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You 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 che…
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In 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 forge…
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We have a big announcement for our listeners! In this special episode of The Bottom Line by Evolved Finance, Parker discusses the future of the podcast and the exciting things we have planned for 2024. As we move into the new year, we will be putting our podcast on pause in order to focus our time and resources on other areas of the business. Not o…
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We'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 payin…
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“I still learn every day. I haven’t figured it all out yet, but I definitely am in a way better place than when I started.” This week, Parker chats with Annie Frisbie about her financial journey. Annie Frisbie MA, IBCLC has been a lactation consultant in private practice in New York City since 2011. She is the author of Paperless Private Practice f…
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In 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…
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“Making sure that you make more than you spend, it is not always easy though, it's easier said than done. But that's how I managed my finances.” This week, Parker chats with Kimberly Wilson about her financial journey. Kimberly is a psychotherapist in private practice, president of the Pigs & Pugs Project, and the designer of an eco-fashion line. F…
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Today we are celebrating our five year podcast anniversary. So, we're taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing about how we first met and started this incredible podcast. It's been quite the journey! We can't thank our listeners enough for sticking with us throughout the years. You make this podcast so much fun and we couldn't do it without y…
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“Money will fuel things, just like food will fuel things. So I see money as an energy source now rather than something that should be feared.” This week, Parker chats with Melissa Dlugolecki about her financial journey. Melissa Dlugolecki is a “regular person” who has created “irregular results”. As a bereaved mother, she worked through the overwhe…
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Today 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 mak…
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“I love numbers, analytics, the whole shebang. It's fascinating to me because with school it's either right or wrong, you get 1 answer. But in business, you get an answer and it may not be the answer you want but you can fix it, you can change it.” This week, Parker chats with Mike Meiers about his financial journey. Mike is the founder of Songwrit…
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“I had built great relationships and I had always operated with integrity and still do. And I really think those things pay off when you start your own business because people are ready to support you.” This week, Parker chats with Richelle Fredson about her financial journey. Richelle is a book publishing coach and consultant who works with aspiri…
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Today, 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…
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“As time goes on, you understand how to start reading the data and you get a sense of the levers you can pull if you need to change something, like if you need to make more money or if you need to cut expenses.” This week, Parker chats with Becca Brown about her financial journey. Becca is the founder and CEO of Uppercase Industries, a consumer ins…
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“When I was younger I always wanted to save the money and then buy the thing. Now as a business owner sometimes that's challenging. Sometimes there's just things you need to do in your business that require a “now” moment.” This week, Parker chats with Jordan Duvall about her financial journey. Jordan works with women-led personal brands to create …
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In today’s episode, we are talking about something super important - connecting with babies and treating them like the little bosses they are. We've got some awesome tips on how to make those genuine connections during exams, and how it’s all about consent and involving the baby in the conversation. It's all about teamwork, baby! We also dive into …
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“I just don't feel like the education was there from school, family, anything… Money just wasn't a topic people talk about.” This week, Parker chats with Brooke Van Sickle about her financial journey. Brooke is the owner & founder of Journey to Kidlit, the online resource that teaches thousands of aspiring children's book writers from over 35 count…
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“I realized the massive potential, and the freedom and flexibility, that came from starting a business and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.” This week, Parker chats with Jamie DuBose about her financial journey. Jamie is an Email Revenue Strategist and the Founder and CEO of ZenplicityNow.com, a digital marketing agency that helps busin…
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“In the online space I feel like there's a lot of women who, for some reason, are ashamed of their money or don't want to talk about it or even try to hide the success of it, so I try to be really open about finances.” This week, Parker chats with Lauren Litt about her financial journey. Lauren is the owner and lead Social Media Manager at Lil Sham…
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Are you ready to stock up on all the office essentials for your lactation business? Well, you're in luck because we are here to guide you through the must-haves for your workspace. In this episode, we are discussing everything from safety gear to nifty tools that will make your office life a breeze. Supporting breastfeeding families is crucial, so …
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“I was willing to always forgo money for the sake of doing the right thing… and I think having good principles and having good ethics has helped me stay in business.” This week, Parker chats with Jess Tyson about her financial journey. Jess is a mother, author, speaker, community builder, and proud Director of Calm at Don’t Panic Management. She fo…
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