45. Transforming Postpartum Care Into Beautiful, Functional Support for Moms With Courtney Boylan
Postpartum can be one of the most raw, vulnerable, and identity-shifting seasons in a woman’s life. It’s a moment filled with contradiction—deep love, deep exhaustion, healing, disorientation, joy, and grief for who you once were. For many mothers, it feels clinical, sterile, or worse, invisible. But what if it didn’t have to be that way?
In this episode of The WandHERwild™ Podcast, host Monica Virga Alborno sits down with Courtney Boylan, the visionary founder behind Le Lolo, a postpartum essentials brand designed to honor the mother with beauty, functionality, and softness. Born from Courtney’s own struggles after birth, Le Lolo is more than a product line—it’s a love letter to mothers, reminding them that they are seen, supported, and worthy of care.
Together, Monica and Courtney explore the messy beginnings of entrepreneurship, the rawness of early motherhood, and the gentle rituals that can bring us back to ourselves.
From Fear to Power
When Courtney left the hospital with her newborn for the first time, she was not prepared for the whirlwind that followed.
“I was so scared. I remember standing in my bathroom, crying, thinking—how am I supposed to take care of another human when I barely know what I need?”
That moment, as vulnerable as it was, planted the seed for something powerful. Amid cracked nipples, stitches, hormones, and sleepless nights, Courtney realized that postpartum care was not designed with the mother in mind—it was clinical, cold, and treated her as a secondary character in her own story.
Then came the flower-shaped nipple shield.
Yes, a nipple shield. But not just any one. Courtney reimagined it with a soft, petal-like design—something that didn’t feel medical, but maternal. Something that felt beautiful.
That tiny shift sparked the beginning of Le Lolo.
A Brand Born From the Body
Courtney wasn’t a product designer. She didn’t have an MBA. She didn’t know how to start a business. But she had heart—and a deep desire to help other moms feel less alone.
“I had no experience. But I had an idea, a vision, and a whole lot of lived experience as a new mom. That was enough to start.”
Leaving her corporate job behind, she took the leap. What started as a small idea in a postpartum haze grew into a thriving brand that is now changing how women feel in their healing bodies.
Le Lolo creates postpartum essentials—from the signature flower-shaped nipple shields to beautiful, absorbent underwear, mesh bras, and recovery-friendly tools—that feel as comforting as they are functional.
Beauty Is Not a Luxury, It’s a Lifeline
One of the biggest misconceptions around postpartum is that mothers should feel lucky just to have a healthy baby. And while gratitude is real, it doesn’t cancel out the hard.
Courtney believes that bringing beauty into postpartum is not frivolous—it’s essential.
“Mothers deserve to feel held, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Beauty helps us remember we’re still human, still women, still worthy of softness.”
When everything feels chaotic—your body, your hormones, your sleep—something as simple as a soft floral ice pack or thoughtfully designed bra can make a profound difference. It’s not just a product; it’s an affirmation.
The Confidence Is in the Little Things
Courtney opens up in this episode about the imposter syndrome she still feels. Some days, she says, it still feels like she’s faking it. But instead of waiting to feel ready, she takes one small step at a time.
“Confidence doesn’t show up in a wave. It comes in little pieces—every small thing you do, every time you show up for yourself or your dream, you collect a little more.”
Whether it’s journaling, affirmations, or simply choosing to rest, these tiny practices became her rituals—sacred anchors in the storm of new motherhood and business building.
She and Monica talk about how these daily mindset tools don’t have to be big. In fact, it’s better when they’re not. A five-minute breathwork session. One sentence in a journal. One moment of reminding yourself that you’re doing your best.
Redefining Support: Beyond Diapers and Dinner Trains
There’s often support for moms right after birth, but it fades quickly. Courtney believes we need to expand the window. Not just the “fourth trimester,” but the fifth, sixth, and beyond.
She speaks to the importance of financial planning, partner involvement, and community—whether that’s a circle of friends, a WhatsApp group, or simply one other mom who “gets it.”
Monica adds that postpartum support also means being seen as a whole person, not just a baby-feeder or nap-scheduler.
This is why Courtney’s mission resonates so deeply: it’s not about fixing mothers, it’s about affirming them. Seeing their strength. Meeting their needs.
The Power of Creating From Pain
So many businesses are born out of necessity—and this one is no different. Courtney didn’t set out to be a founder. She set out to survive.
But by listening to her pain, trusting her creativity, and staying rooted in her values, she’s built something bigger than a brand. She’s built a movement.
“We don’t need to wait until we’re experts to begin. Sometimes, being in the experience is what makes you the perfect person to create the solution.”
That’s the heartbeat of Le Lolo: a brand born from lived experience, built with empathy, and grown through courage.
Picture of sunlit space with pregnant mom meditating and connecting with baby bump.
Key Takeaways
The early days of postpartum are raw and often isolating, but they can be transformed with beauty, softness, and intentional support.
Le Lolo was created by a mother for mothers, with products designed to bring comfort and confidence to postpartum recovery.
Daily rituals like journaling and affirmations help rebuild confidence after birth.
Entrepreneurship often begins with personal pain, but that experience becomes the foundation for building something meaningful.
Mothers deserve support beyond the hospital stay—support that honors their wholeness.
Featured Quotes
“I was so scared. I remember standing in my bathroom, crying, thinking—how am I supposed to take care of another human when I barely know what I need?”
“I had no experience. But I had an idea, a vision, and a whole lot of lived experience as a new mom. That was enough to start.”
“Mothers deserve to feel held, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.”
“Confidence doesn’t show up in a wave. It comes in little pieces.”
“We don’t need to wait until we’re experts to begin.”
Final Thoughts
Courtney Boylan reminds us that sometimes the best solutions are the ones born from our most tender wounds. Postpartum doesn’t have to be cold, clinical, or invisible. With intention, beauty, and a little bit of flower power, we can rewrite the story of motherhood—one soft petal at a time.
Connect with Courtney Boylan
Website: wearelelolo.com
Instagram: @wearelelolo
Courtney Boylan is the founder of Le Lolo, a brand dedicated to making postpartum essentials beautiful, functional, and empowering for new moms. Inspired by her own experience as a mom of three, she created Le Lolo to fill a gap in the market—offering stylish, high-quality accessories that remind new moms of their strength, beauty, and worth.
With 16 beautiful breastfeeding accessories that launched in June of 2025, Le Lolo is on a mission to revolutionize and beautify the postpartum market. At its core, the brand is a reminder that self-care and self-love are essential during postpartum—because no one is more deserving of beautiful accessories than a new mom.
Pictured is Courtney Boylan.
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