Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine interviews Shelley Rael, MS, RDN. Shelley is a current member of Embody Academy and has achieved great results! If you've been on the fence about how Embody can support you in achieving your career goals, take a listen for inspiration and motivation. Life is too short to be stuck in a job you hate. If starting a nutrition business has been a dream of yours, we can help you make it a reality.    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE What Shelley was struggling with before joining Embody Academy. The one thing that made her say yes to herself and join. Shelley's biggest takeaway from being a member of the Embody Academy community. Shelley's biggest mindset shift while in the program.   MORE ABOUT SHELLEY: Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN, is a dietitian in private practice and is an author, speaker, and consultant. She helps people have improved health, wellness, and energy without dieting and constantly dispels nutrition myths and misinformation. People can enjoy eating without guilt and have better health. She is the author of The One Pot Weight Loss Plan, a cookbook for anyone who wants to eat healthier and have simple and easy recipes that the whole family can enjoy. And she recently launched a podcast: Real World Nutrition, in which she discusses how we can all eat in real world settings.   In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Shelley is with her husband, three rescue pups, and a nearby granddaughter. Learn more about her work at ShelleyRael.com   SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram  Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Website   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Learn more about Embody Academy and enroll today. Spots are limited, so don’t delay! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook

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EP.120: Shelley Rael - Real World Nutrition

Having the proper systems in place in your nutrition business is important, if not necessary. Because when you don't, you'll find yourself flying by the seat of your pants and feeling overwhelmed REAL FAST. Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine interviews Sarah Achleithner of Nutrium. Nutrium is an all-in-one nutrition software that includes nutrition analysis, meal planning, and practice management in one place. If you've been searching for an all-in-one solution to manage your clients and your nutrition business, Nutrium may be for you!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How Nutrium can help you attract more clients to your nutrition business. What Sarah believes is the most important thing before you start working on attracting clients. How Nutrium's SEO-optimized website landing page can help you attract clients to your nutrition business. Nutrium's features that will help you consolidate all the programs you're currently using & paying for. How Nutrium's all-in-one program helps with mindset issues like overwhelm and decision fatigue. How the Nutrium client app helps to increase client retention rate. And, so much more!   MORE ABOUT SARAH & NUTRIUM: Sarah Achleithner is Nutrium’s regional manager for North America and is passionate about helping other dietitians streamline their online nutrition practices. She has her bachelor’s degree in nutritional dietetics from the University of Nevada, Reno, and worked in a local hospital before creating her own digital marketing consulting firm. Sarah established herself as the go-to marketing consultant for nutrition professionals with an online business, and for the past six years, she has helped dozens of award-winning dietitians grow their businesses with SEO, social media, content creation, and website design. Because of her work with dietitians, Sarah knows what it takes to have an online nutrition business and succeed. From automated schedulers to tracking platforms, there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work that goes into a successful nutrition business, and Sarah knows how to skillfully manage all of that. After living and working in Reno, Nevada, Sarah moved to Europe in 2017 with her husband, dog, and cat, and spends her free time reading, traveling, and running. SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram  Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Website   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Learn more about Embody Academy and enroll today. Spots are limited, so don’t delay! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook  

EP.119: Sarah Achleithner - Nutrium

Are you an aspiring cookbook author? If you've been wanting to write a cookbook, but you don't know where or how to start, this episode will guide you in the right direction. Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine interviews Maggie Green of The Green Apron. As a cookbook author, registered dietitian, and the creator of the Cookbook Writers Academy, Maggie shares her wisdom on how you can get your dream of writing a cookbook accomplished sooner than you think!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why balancing free writing and speaking gigs with those that offer compensation, can help your business. How Maggie started her career in dietetics and how it led her to the work she does today. She has truly had a very unique journey! How Maggie makes time for her creative expression when writing a cookbook. Clarification on plagiarism when writing recipes. Clarification on copyright protection in regards to recipes. The designing & publishing phase of cookbook writing. And how Maggie's Cookbook Writer's Academy can help you get your cookbook written with ease.   MORE ABOUT MAGGIE: Cookbook author, podcaster, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Maggie Green, is the and owner of The Green Apron Company. The Green Apron specializes in culinary nutrition, food and nutrition writing, and recipe and cookbook development. As a professionally trained chef and registered dietitian, Green is a sought-after culinary nutrition expert and cookbook industry consultant. After a career in clinical dietetics and food service management, Green transitioned to the publishing industry as the editorial liaison for the 2006 edition of American’s favorite cookbook the Joy of Cooking. As a food and nutrition writer, Green creates custom content for food, health, and wellness brands and cookbook authors. In 2018 Green founded the Cookbook Writers Academy, and offers online training and coaching for aspiring cookbook writers.   SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram  Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Website   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Learn more about Embody Academy and enroll today. Spots are limited, so don't delay! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!

EP.118: Maggie Green - The Green Apron

If you've been struggling with growing your nutrition business, or even getting it started, this episode is for you! Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine interviews Alma Simmons about her experience in growing her business over the past year using the unique mindset & marketing practices taught inside Embody Academy.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Alma's unconventional path of becoming credentialed as an RD originally credentialed in Mexico Why Alma decided to do the work on her mindset in order to succeed in her nutrition business, even after investing in other programs Why looking for the external answers to what creates business success isn't the most sustainable way to build a nutrition business with longevity Alma's biggest takeaways after doing the mindset work for almost a year How Alma's confidence has shifted as a result of her mindset work The importance of being happy NOW in your current circumstance in order to be truly happy in your future role as an entrepreneur And, so much more!   MORE ABOUT ALMA: Alma Simmons, RDN, LD is a bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Inspired Soul Nutrition LLC. She has over 14 years of professional experience and has counseled hundreds of patients and clients in the fields of maternal and infant health, lactation, and chronic disease management. Alma has also taught many nutrition and healthy lifestyle courses in both languages English and Spanish. Her passion is to empower women in midlife so they can break free from yo-yo dieting and find their personal and unique path to a healthier lifestyle. She teaches her clients how to master lifestyle nutrition so they can reclaim their physical and emotional health back. As a result, they are able to either lose weight sustainably, prevent or reverse chronic illness and live a nourished, vibrant life.   SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram  Facebook LinkedIn Website   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Get on the list to be notified when Embody Academy opens for enrollment! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!  

EP.117: Alma Simmons-Inspired Soul Nutrition

When it's time to decide how much to charge a prospect for a project, what do you do? Or if you're just getting started in business, do you know what to charge clients for your unique services? On this week's re-release episode, I’m sharing with you a few important mindset shifts to consider when it comes to deciding how much to charge for your services.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How to think like a CEO so you charge what your services are worth. Why I don’t think it’s a good idea to ask other colleagues what they think you should charge for a particular project. The importance of crunching the numbers in your unique business A quick tip on how to respond when a prospective client calls to offer you work on something you've never done before (and you have no idea what to charge)   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Join me for my 3-day live virtual training “Create a Success Mindset & Thrive as an RD Entrepreneur” Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!   

EP.116: RE-RELEASE (EP.25) Deciding What to Charge

Today's re-release episode is all about taking personal responsibility for your life and your career. There are 3 distinct ways you can become more responsible for your actions and ultimately your results in life, and I'm sharing them with you right here in this episode!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The definition of Personal Responsibility 3 ways you can claim personal responsibility for your life The benefits of adopting more "How's" in your decision-making process What "mindset" really means The detrimental effects of the spirit of entitlement   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Join me for my upcoming 3-day live virtual training “Create a Success Mindset & Thrive as an RD Entrepreneur” Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!   

EP.115: RE-RELEASE (EP.09) Personal Responsibility

Is perfectionism holding you back from succeeding in your business? As an RD Entrepreneur, you may be experiencing this because we have a history of being type A perfectionists (where did this come from, btw??). In this re-release episode, I talk about the 4 perils of perfectionism and how they hold you back from succeeding as an RD Entrepreneur.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How perfectionism is used as an EXCUSE for inaction. How fear masks as perfectionism. The unrealistic false reality of perfectionism. How perfectionism is considered self-abuse. How perfectionism steals your joy.  FEATURED ON THE SHOW Join me for my upcoming 3-day live virtual training "Create a Success Mindset & Thrive as an RD Entrepreneur" Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts! 

EP.114: RE-RELEASE (EP.13) Perfectionism

 Do you often feel like you're holding parts of yourself back in your business because you're afraid to show up as your truest self? On this re-release episode of the Make More Money as a Dietitian podcast, I’m discussing why it's so important that you're fully expressed and authentic in the way you serve your clients and how it's related to how much money you earn in your nutrition business.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The importance of letting your true personality shine through in your business How being 100% authentic can lead you to the perfect clients for you  A tidbit about my "true self" and how I plan to operate in my own business going forward    FEATURED ON THE SHOW Get on the list to be notified when Embody Academy opens for enrollment! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!   

EP.113: RE-RELEASE (EP.18) Authenticity

The insidious Impostor Syndrome…It’s a real thing, y’all. And it’s very prevalent in our RD profession, as well. I talk about why this is the case, and more in today’s episode. In this re-release episode of the Make More Money as a Dietitian podcast, I’m also sharing the steps you can take to overcome Impostor Syndrome. It really isn’t hard, as long as you do the work!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The true definition of Impostor Syndrome. How long this “condition has been around. Who this affects more than others, in gender and personality type. Steps you can take to overcome Impostor Syndrome.   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Get on the list to be notified when Embody Academy opens for enrollment! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts! 

EP.112: RE-RELEASE (EP.22) Impostor Syndrome

Collaborating with food & beverage brands as a nutrition professional can be fun, but it can also be challenging to get started when you don't know which brands to collaborate with. Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine interviews Jenna Gorham, about the vast possibilities of partnerships between RDs & brands, no matter what your niche or specialty is. Jenna is the creator/founder of The RD Link and she's talking about how her unique platform can help you build up this part of your business.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why Jenna created the RD Link and how the platform benefits the RD community Jenna's "origin story" of becoming an RD How The RD Link "works" Reasons why you would want to collaborate with food & beverage brands as an RD How to pitch yourself to brands that are a good fit for you and your area of expertise How well dietitians are getting compensated by brands Jenna's future vision for The RD Link and how it will support dietitians in collaborating with brands MORE ABOUT JENNA: Jenna Gorham is a registered dietitian and the founder of Gorham Consulting Group and The RD Link. Her mission is to create relationships between health-driven food and beverage brands and registered dietitians to foster credibility and the spread of accurate nutrition information while helping brands and dietitians alike grow their businesses in meaningful ways. She designed The RD Link, which is the only one-stop-shop platform to connect RDs and brands, to make dietitians and brands more accessible to each other so they can pursue more partnerships and reach more people with credible nutrition information. Out of the office, you can find her exploring the mountains of Montana!   SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram  LinkedIn Website   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Get on the list to be notified when Embody Academy opens for enrollment! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!  

EP.111-Jenna Gorham - The RD Link

Is the fear of being rejected by potential, or current, clients holding you back from putting out your best work in your business? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how you can overcome that fear so you can position yourself as unique and different from all the rest.    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The ways you may be succumbing to the fear of rejection in your business. How to recognize the behaviors associated with this irrational fear The consequences of operating in the fear of rejection and how it affects your quality of life. The 2-step process of overcoming your fears.   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Get on the list to be notified when Embody Academy opens for enrollment! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!   

EP.110-RE-RELEASE (EP.15) Overcoming Rejection

In this episode, Christine's addressing one of THE biggest hangups preventing most RD entrepreneurs from moving forward: VICTIM MINDSET. You can’t be a victor and a victim at the same time, so if you want to prosper in your business, you must release the victim mindset. You are never a victim to your circumstances…ever. But this is a very sneaky and insidious mindset because you may believe your circumstances are so true to the point that you don’t believe you have control over them. That's just not true!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE 5 Ways you could be living with a victim mindset The reason asking yourself “How” is more powerful than asking yourself “Why” How to increase self-confidence to do the things that’ll move your business forward How to reframe “the fear of failure” in a way that’s more empowering   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Get on the list to be notified when Embody Academy opens for enrollment! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!   

EP.109: RE-RELEASE (EP.08) Victim Mindset

Are you an RD2BE interested in a more non-traditional path in dietetics? This episode will inspire you! Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine interviews Jenny Westerkamp, RD, CSSD of All Access Dietetics about how she carved out a unique career in dietetics and how her mindset played an integral role.   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How Jenny started All Access Internships while in her dietetic internship What Jenny also does part-time as her dream RD job What inspired Jenny to be an entrepreneur from the start of her RD career Why Jenny transitioned from All Access Internships to All Access Dietetics Jenny's take on mindset and how important it is when you're in business for yourself The difference between having a hustle & grind mindset vs a passion & purpose mindset Why VALUE actually creates money, and not TIME And so much more! MORE ABOUT JENNY: Jenny Westerkamp, RD, CSSD is the Founder of All Access Dietetics. She started the company when she was a dietetics student in 2008, and has since grown it to help thousands of future dietitians each year. All Access Dietetics provides dietetic internship application coaching, RD exam prep, career coaching, and more to help future dietitians launch their careers with confidence. Jenny is also a veteran sports dietitian, having worked for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, and now in her 4th season as the Team Nutritionist for the Chicago Bulls.   SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram  Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Website

EP.108- Jenny Westerkamp - All Access Dietetics

Are you an RD who loves the culinary side of food, nutrition, and wellness? This episode is for you! Today on the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine interviews Cynthia Samanian about how to make money teaching cooking classes online. Whether you want to create an entire business that focuses on teaching online cooking classes, or you want to offer classes as a part of your current nutrition business, you'll be inspired by what Cynthia shares today!   WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE How Cynthia started her culinary marketing agency Where the name of her business "Hidden Rhythm" originated from How her signature program, Cooking Class Business School, supports clients in creating online cooking classes What some of her students say are their biggest takeaways from enrolling in her program And so much more! MORE ABOUT CYNTHIA: Cynthia Samanian is the founder of Hidden Rhythm, a culinary marketing agency. Through her signature program, Cooking Class Business School, Cynthia helps culinary pros create and market online cooking classes and memberships, so they can unlock more freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment in their lives. She also hosts the weekly podcast, The Experiential Table. Growing up as a first-generation American in a Persian family, Cynthia is no stranger to the power of food to unite people across cultures. Cynthia earned her MBA at Harvard Business School, but often thinks that culinary school might have been a better fit. Her career has been filled with twists and turns from working in finance at a large conglomerate to product management at a 25-person tech startup. She eventually left it all in 2015 to begin her entrepreneurial journey in food. Cynthia currently lives in sunny Oakland, California with her husband and baby daughter...with another one on the way!   SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram  Facebook Website FREE MASTERCLASS!   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Get on the list to be notified when Embody Academy opens for enrollment! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!  

EP.107: Cynthia Samanian - Cooking Class Business School

 If YOU don't believe in your offer, why should a potential client? In this episode of the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, Christine talks about the importance of having a strong belief in your services. This could be 1:1, a group, a membership, or a course. It doesn't matter WHAT you offer, it's how much you believe in it that potentially seals the deal between you and the client.    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The 3 things that’ll have the greatest impact on your belief in what you offer.  Why believing in your services before you even start seeing clients is important.  How your belief in your services affects the end results your clients will achieve. 3 journaling questions that'll help you build clarity and a stronger belief in what you offer.   FEATURED ON THE SHOW Get on the list to be notified when Embody Academy opens for enrollment! Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook   SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts! Are you subscribed to the podcast? If you’re not, I encourage you to do that today. You don’t want to miss an episode, so Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!   

EP.106: The Belief Triad, Part 3: Belief in Your Services

This is a show where we talk all things money, mindset and marketing for the registered dietitian business owner. If you're struggling with making (good) money in your nutrition business, there's a great chance your thoughts and beliefs about money are holding you back. Money issues are mindset issues, and each episode of this podcast will help you resolve them so you can reach your full earning potential and be seen as the nutrition expert that you are.

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