Is your professional life in alignment with your life purpose? Is there a project that you want to take on that you keep putting off?Deneen Garrett is on a mission to elevate the voices of women of color through D&I and podcasting.  She didn't allow fear of new tech and uncertainty stop her from launching her show "Intimate Conversations with Women of Color" . This conversation will give you clarity around some of the reasons why we keep putting off our creative projects.  This Episode we Discuss  Fear of vulnerability as a creative block Starting small and giving yourself room to grow into your vision The fastest way to master new skills How to deal with creative blockages How to network authentically Resources Want group coaching to learn to leverage nutrition as a self-care and empowerment tool https://community.daliakinsey.com/ Join the free FB Group for personal and professional development support https://www.facebook.com/groups/missingpiececommunity Join the mailing list for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ inclusive wellness and self-help content https://www.sendfox.com/daliakinsey Connect with Deneen https://linktr.ee/IntimatewithWOC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/support

School Nutrition Dietitian

Start Before You are Ready with Deneen L. Garrett

If we want to be balanced and well-rounded in any profession we have to make sure to stay out of echo chambers. This interview with Chef Daniel Scherotter might challenge some of your ideas about healthy eating and school meals but stay open, here is so much value here.  Chef Dan has years of experience as a restaurateur and an educator in the K-12 environment. In this interview he shares his practical knowledge about maximizing flavor and explains how focusing solely on nutrition with no regard for taste is a detriment to the eating habits of students.   This episode we discuss: ?The key to employee satisfaction beyond salary  ?Offering students delicious meals  ?Meeting students where they are with dining experience  ?Giving students a leg up in building work and life skills through food ?Making simple dishes more interesting Episode Resources  https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielscherotter/ https://community.daliakinsey.com/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/to-cancel-or-not-to-cancel-keeping-friends-in-2020-tickets-125831564597?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/support

Maximizing Taste, Employee Satisfaction, and Life Skill Development in School Nutrition Programs with Chef Daniel Scherotter

Assistant Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Public Speaker & Educator, Leadership Development Professional Stefanie Giannini joins us to breakdown the leadership traits that shine in a crisis vs the traits that undermine our operations.  Learn what it takes to become self-aware leader and amplify your personal and professional growth through trying times.    This episode we discuss: ?Building strong teams ?Overcoming fear of failure in leadership positions ?How to use self-awareness to become the best version of yourself ?The power of a learning mindset  ?How to make room for uncomfortable emotions and setting constructive boundaries  Episode Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanie-giannini-ma-sns-b9b38060/ https://community.daliakinsey.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/schoolnutritionrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/schoolnutritionrd/support

Leading Through Uncertainty with Stefanie Giannini, MA, SNS

Laura Thomas is a Registered Dietitian with more than 30 years of experience in child nutrition programs and training. Her child nutrition and training expertise appears in resources developed for Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of USDA and the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN). Her work includes school nutrition standardized recipes, cycle menus, nutrition reviews. Most recently, she developed interactive online training for the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs for the ICN and USDA FNS scheduled for release Fall of 2020. Other USDA works include the Menu Planning Guide for School Nutrition Programs and Grow It! Try It! Like It!. This episode we discuss Meeting adult learning needs Recognizing and building on existing trainee knowledge Create successful Zoom based trainings  Keeping your remote team connected  Resources  https://selfactualizedpro.mn.co/ www.laurathomasnutrition.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurathomasmedrd/ Guide for Developing Training for Adult Learners (School Nutrition Association) https://schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/5_Learning_Center/9_Training_Techniques/SNA-Content-Development-Guidelines.pdf USDA website for Professional Standards, including the updated Training Tracker Tool (released summer 2020) https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/professional-standards  

Effective Employee Training in a Post COVID World

Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE has always had a passion for eating healthfully, which fueled her desire to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a nutrition educator. She has over 20 years of diverse experience in clinical care, nutrition management, nutrition counseling, nutrition education, brand and product promotion, media, and writing. In 2006, she realized her true purpose…to save the world one healthy food at a time™. As a new mom, she was surprised to find limited expert resources on childhood nutrition. So, she decided to develop SuperKids Nutrition Inc., a mega nutrition resource for child and family nutrition that provides easy-to-read, credible information for parents and healthcare professionals, as well as engaging tools to educate children on the importance of eating healthy. This episode we discuss ?Get the most out of your free time ?Connect with the people you love in a meaningful and energizing way ?How to teach children to eat in a present way ?The connection between physical inactivity and fatigue   Resources https://www.superkidsnutrition.com/ https://selfactualizedpro.mn.co/feed

Learning to Make Nutrition Fun with SuperKids Nutrition

After overcoming disordered eating as a teenager and training in the ‘Non-Diet’ approach as a clinical Dietitian, Kali is a passionate advocate for health free from diets. She believes that you don’t need to starve yourself or punish your body in order to be healthy. In fact, Kali’s advocates a joyful approach to health, aligned with self-compassion, mindfulness and positive body image. Visit Kali's site and subscribe to her new My Food Culture Podcast https://www.mfcmyfoodculture.com This episode we discuss Food Culture and School Nutrition in Australia How to raise balanced eaters The biggest risk factor for developing an eating disorder Health at Every Size Resources Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/daliakinsey Get the newsletter https://sendfox.com/lp/1wk60r Support the show on Patreon and access Exclusive Content https://www.patreon.com/daliakinsey  

How to Protect Kids from Disordered Eating with Body Confidence Expert Kali Gray

Cordialis Msora-Kasago, MA, RD has a unique understanding of both the science of improving health through changing diets and lifestyles as well as improving health on the African continent. Cordialis believes in the power of good nutrition and healthy lifestyles for both prevention and management of medical conditions and works to help consumers cut through all the conflicting diet and lifestyle information circulating in both mainstream and new forms of media. The African Pot Nutrition works to translate the science of healthy living into bite sized action plans that you can incorporate in your day to day activities. No gimmicks, magic bullets just science driven results.   In this episode we discuss ·        Zimbabwean cultural foods ·        Diversity within the African continent ·        Shared foods in Africa and in the African diaspora ·        Examples of high nutrient Zimbabwean foods    Resources https://www.schoolnutritiondietitian.com/bodylibplaylist https://theafricanpotnutrition.com/  

Zimbabwean Food Culture: Plant Forward and Health Promoting

This week Shawn O’Neal gives us a fascinating glimpse into the world of child food service in Taiwan.    This episode we discuss How to approach mastering new skills (from cooking to language) The key to happiness in any environment The fundamental differences between Taiwanese and American student food demands 

School Nutrition in Taiwan with Shawn O'Neal

Whitney Bateson, MPH RD has spent nearly a decade in the child nutrition industry, developing menus, training, and marketing programs for districts across the country during her time in contract foodservice management. Seeing a need for more focused marketing services for the nutrition industry, two years ago Whitney founded Whitney Bateson Digital Strategy to deliver marketing services specifically for nutrition professionals and the school nutrition industry. Her agency specializes in web design, marketing consulting, and graphic design. Whitney has a passion for teaching others how to more effectively talk about and promote the great work nutrition professionals do everyday. This episode we discuss The difference between merchandising and marketing How to conduct market research in school nutrition 5 steps to create a marketing plan in one sitting How to keep employees engaged with the marketing plan  Measuring your success  Resources  Support the show and Access Premium Benefits https://www.patreon.com/daliakinsey Download the Marketing Tools  go.whitneybateson.com/sn-marketing-project-plango.whitneybateson.com/sn-social-media-template

Develop a Marketing Plan in One Afternoon with Whitney Bateson, MPH, RD

Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator Author and Chef Marlisa Brown has been supporting patients managing nutrition related illnesses in Manhattan and on Long Island since the start of the COVID pandemic.  Today's she shares what is working for individuals living with diabetes, high blood pressure, and celiac disease as they navigate special diets during COVID.    Today we discuss The cause of binge eating in quarantine What to do when gluten free products can't be found in stores Why hydration is a crucial part of diabetes management How and why to include children in your cooking process   Marlisa has made numerous television appearances including 5 years on “International Healthy Cooking” for AHA. She is author of “Gluten-Free Hassle Free”,  and “Easy, Gluten-Free”, other contributions include: Shape, Food Service Management, Newsday, Parenting Magazine, Weight  and Training for Dummies.  She has developed many programs including, Richard Simmons’  Food Mover Program, cookbooks, recipe cards, Kathy Smiths’ Project You II for Diabetes, Jorge Cruises’ 3-Hour Diet Cookbook, Dr. Vincent Pedres’ Happy Gut & Leslie Sansones’ Walk Away the Pounds.  Resources   http://MarlisaSpeaks.com http:/www.linkedin.com/in/Marlisa-brown https://twitter.com/MarlisaBrownRD http://twellness.net/ http://glutenfreeez.com/

Eating Well During COVID-19 with Marlisa Brown, MS, RD CDE, CDN

Ervin Watson has been training teams for over 20 years and been an inspirational speaker and motivator for 15 years. This decorated veteran of the US Air Force is an entrepreneur, and author, a loving father and husband. Ervin has been studying bias and researching ways that it clouds our decision-making and weakens our teams. This episode we discuss Defining and identifying bias What real diversity and inclusion looks like Confirmation Bias Communication and validation as keys to healing trauma Resources http://ervinwatson.com/ https://black-joy-summit.heysummit.com/ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/23/us/in-tamir-rice-shooting-in-cleveland-many-errors-by-police-then-a-fatal-one.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/25/emmett-till-long-wait-for-justice https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/emmett-till

Bias and Blind Spots Twin Barriers to Better with Ervin Watson

 Food Service Director Shannon Ebron shares her journey into school nutrition and insightful professional insights that she has learned over the years as a  child nutritionist, school cook, nutrition educator, and grant writer. This episode we discuss Using social media to connect with district employees Effectively communicating with administration Breaking down barriers to grant writing  The best resources for new school nutrition employees Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonebron/

Collaboration and Team Work as Keys to Success with Shannon Ebron, MS, RDN, LD

In today's chat with Amanda Venezia and Marlon Gordon we get to sneak peek behind the curtains of First Taste TV,  an innovative new platform especially for food service professionals showcasing cutting edge products, services, technologies and equipment.  This episode we discuss Serving children by supporting the professionals that feed them  The value of sharing your gifts Innovation in small districts Thriving and adapting in a post COVID world  Resources Mentioned https://firsttastetv.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstTasteTV https://www.instagram.com/firsttastetv/

Informing and Inspiring Innovation with Amanda Venezia and Marlon Gordon

Mindfulness trainer Josta Kolkman from Simply Unplug explains how mindfulness can help us through difficult times.  Josta offers us a simple guided meditation in the later part of this week's interview.  Right now we all need moments of calm to ground and center us so that we can continue walking our individual paths and working on the things that we find meaningful.     This episode we discuss A simple definition of mindfulness Health benefits linked to mindfulness Mindfulness with or without meditation  Resources Mentioned https://simplyunplug.nl/   

Mindfulness during Stormy Times with Josta Kolkman

As a public health advocate Stephanie is passionate about supporting schools. Kids spend over 1,000 hours at school per year. Nourishing Principles see the school environment as a perfect place to boost student health and happiness for life. Stephanie believes that incorporating more physical activity into the school day, especially in the classroom, allows students to release energy and focus so that they are ready to learn. This, along with providing healthful foods in the cafeteria fuels students and enables them to reach their utmost potential. This episode we discuss  Making the most of summer feeding Getting involved in political advocacy Using community partnerships to reach more hungry children Maximizing the Food Buying Guide as a menu planning tool Resources Mentioned https://www.thenourishedprinciples.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thenourishedprinciples/ https://www.instagram.com/schoolnutritionrd/ https://www.facebook.com/schoolnutritionrd/  

Leveraging Community Partnerships with Stephanie Hodges, MS, MPH, RDN

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