Have you always dreamed of helping families with breastfeeding? In today’s episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie & Leah, we talk about how we became International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, also known as IBCLCs. We discuss the different pathways to becoming eligible to sit for the board exam and break down the biggest things we have learned in the years since we first certified.Annie and Leah break down what it looks like logistically to become certified and bust some myths on what some people might think it takes to become an IBCLC. They share with us their biggest takeaways now that they have both been certified for many years and some eye-opening experiences they’ve had. We get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become an IBCLC and who this might be a great path for."The piece of advice that I got and so grateful for was kind of like, Hey, heads up, you're going to have to always be learning.” In this episode, we will cover:Defining what IBCLC even stands for (02:32)The 3 pathways to becoming an IBCLC (03:48)The truth around the complex work as an IBCLC (11:44)Learning never stops even after your exam (17:28)Annie & Leah’s biggest surprises when becoming IBCLCs (16:49) Like this episode? Want more?The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters. Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member! All contributions count; join at one of our starter levels here! Links and ResourcesListen on Patreon: patreon.com/lactationbusinesscoachingHow To Become An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) paperlesslactation.com/blog/2018/5/18/how-to-become-an-international-board-certified-lactation-consultant-ibclcWhat Do You Wish You Knew When You First Started Out? (Podcast) https://paperlesslactation.com/the-podcast/what-do-you-wish-you-knew-when-you-first-started-outStep 1: Prepare for IBCLC Certification https://iblce.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/Is Covid-19 a Detour on the Road to Becoming an IBCLC https://www.lactationtraining.com/nikki-nikki-7Contact Us: hello@lactationbusinesscoaching.com If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. You can email us questions and comments at hello@lactationbusinesscoaching.com. About UsLeah 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.Many thanks to Stephanie Granade for her production assistance, and to Silas Wade for creating our theme musicSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lactation-business-coaching-with-annie-and-leah/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy