Latch On to Success Summit
Coming to Louisville, KY- February 2-3, 2026
Confirmed Speakers with more to come!
DIVERSIFY YOUR PRACTICE featuring Anna Rodney
Anna is the owner and founder of Birth & Baby University, an online educational platform for perinatal professionals and expecting families and she also founded and created the largest doula agency in the United States, Chicago Family Doulas; which employs over 300 birth and postpartum doulas and is run by herself and 18 other admin.
Anna is a committed life long learner and has spent her entire adult life in the field of education. After the birth of her first child in 2009, Anna became incredibly committed to learning as much as possible about birth and babies. She first became a labor and postpartum doula and childbirth educator. Since then she has continued to grow her knowledge base and accomplishments. Early on in her career she realized that she had a special gift for business and through the process of trusting herself and committing to growth she was able to grow her businesses quickly. She is committed to growing her businesses and supporting others as they grow their businesses. She is an expert in developing an agency, designing trainings, courses and products and being a leader and mentor in this important space.
Why Lactation Advocacy Belongs in Your Business Plan featuring Tina Sherman
Tina is the National Director for Maternal Justice at MomsRising, where she leads work focused on improving the health, dignity, and economic security of mothers and birthing people across the country. A certified birth doula with formal training in public policy, Tina brings both head and heart to her work grounding national advocacy in the lived experiences of families, especially those most impacted by racial and economic injustice.
Tina’s path to this work is both personal and political. She began her career as a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate and went on to work with several child and women’s advocacy organizations. Guided by the belief that those closest to the challenges should shape the solutions, her work pushes for policies that reflect real lives and center care, equity, and dignity.
Tina and her husband, JP , are raising four sons ranging from 10 to 19, including 16-year-old twins. She remains deeply connected to her community, serving as chair of the Town Planning Board and Affordable Housing Committee in her hometown as well as several state level boards including the North Carolina Partnership for Children and as co-chairs the NC Maternal Mortality Review Committee.
The Productivity Puzzle: Fitting Systems & Basic AI into Your Business featuring Katie Nyberg
Katie has found a love of small business ownership through her Iowa based doula agency which provides support to families across the state. With 15 years of experience, she has built a reputation as The Iowa Baby Lady, helping parents navigate the joys (and chaos!) of childbirth and those first few weeks at home with their babies, while also training and mentoring other doulas just starting out in their careers.
Having had to readjust business tactics many times along the way, Katie has mastered the art of creating systems that help her find harmony between running a business and still being able to make time for her family’s activities. When she’s not working in Iowa, Katie can be found training doulas and speaking at international conferences all over the country
Boss and Brand Method: How to Build a Magnetic, Profitable Brand in 30 Days, Even if You Hate Marketing
Chanel is a visionary entrepreneur, personal brand photographer, and marketing strategist dedicated to empowering small business owners and professionals. With a passion for storytelling and a knack for creating impactful visuals, Chanel helps her clients clarify their message, elevate their brand, and connect with their audience. As the founder of Chanel Nicole Co. and Boss and Brand, she combines creativity with strategy to deliver polished, relatable, and results-driven solutions for modern entrepreneurs.
More speakers and sessions added soon! We are working hard to bring you the most dynamic and fun speakers from we can find! Stay tuned!