Calling the Game-Changers:

Step Up and Speak Out

The Business of Breastfeeding is looking for Speakers for BOTH the 2027 Latch On to Success Summit & our monthly Practice Mastery Series

Do you have real-world strategies that actually help perinatal professionals build sustainable, ethical, profitable businesses?

We are now accepting speaker applications for:

Latch On to Success Summit

Louisville, KY

June 28–29, 2027

Practice Mastery Series (Ongoing Monthly Continuing Education)

Virtual. Impactful. Business-forward.

Who We Want

You’re not just passionate, you’re practical.

You bring insight that people can use immediately. You understand the balance between heart-centered care and running a business that actually works.

If you’ve been in the trenches and have something real to say, we want you.

Topics We’re Actively Seeking

We’re building programs that helps professionals stop surviving and start thriving. Think:

  • Business strategy for perinatal professionals

  • Marketing, branding, and content that actually converts

  • Funnels, systems, and automation (yes, including AI)

  • Pricing, profitability, and financial sustainability

  • Insurance, billing, and contract work (real talk, not theory)

  • Starting, and scaling, a private practice

  • Diversifying income (courses, memberships, speaking, products)

  • Equity-centered and inclusive business practices

  • Legal and structural foundations of a business

  • Social media strategies

If it helps someone build a smarter, stronger business, we want to hear from you!

What Sets Our Stage Apart

We don’t do boring. We don’t do theory-heavy lectures with no takeaways.

We want:

  • Clear, actionable strategies

  • Fresh thinking (not recycled conference content)

  • Honest conversations about what actually works

  • Speakers who can teach and move a room

Who Should Apply

  • IBCLCs, CLCs, doulas, midwives with thriving practices

  • Health and business coaches

  • Marketing, branding, and systems experts

  • Legal and financial professionals in maternal-child health

  • Entrepreneurs in wellness and healthcare

  • Emerging voices with something bold and useful to share

Want Visibility Too?

If you’re looking to promote your business, platform, or product, we also welcome sponsored presentations. Please note that when applying.

Ready to Shake Things Up?

If you’re ready to teach, inspire, and elevate this field, we’re ready for you.

Apply now to speak

Questions? Reach us at: hello@thebusinessofbreastfeeding.com

We’re always looking for passionate voices to join The Business of Breastfeeding community. If you have expertise in business, lactation, or the birth world—and a story, strategy, or skill you’re eager to share—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to add your name to our roster of inspiring speakers to be considered for future events and opportunities.

We are dedicated to helping lactation professionals grow, innovate, and excel in their leadership roles.

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We want You!

We welcome speakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who can offer practical, actionable insights on topics such as:

  • Business development & strategy for lactation & birth professionals

  • Marketing, branding, and social media mastery, and using funnel systems 

  • Profitability, pricing, and financial management for service-based practices

  • Diversifying income streams (courses, products, memberships, speaking, etc.)

  • Building equity-centered and inclusive business practices

  • Contract billing, private practice expertise

  • Starting a lactation business from the ground up

  • AI use for business

  • Growing an established private practice

  • Business formation

What we’re looking for:

  • Fresh, actionable, real-world strategies

  • Speakers who can blend heart-centered service with business savvy

  • Diverse voices and emerging leaders

  • Presentations that inspire confidence, provide real skills, and actionable steps toward business growth

Who should apply:

  • IBCLCs, CLCs, doulas, midwives

  • Health coaches, business coaches

  • Legal and financial professionals who serve the parental-child health field

  • Marketing and branding experts with values alignment

  • Experienced entrepreneurs in the wellness or healthcare space

  • Change-makers with fresh ideas for the lactation profession

    This is not your typical lactation community.

    We’re flipping the script—our events are about YOUR business, YOUR voice, and YOUR worth.

    Ready to inspire, teach, and shake up the industry?

Apply to Present