I work for a national insurance company and have the benefit of working from home. I am able to collaborate with people who have an interest in working with an RD in many different capacities such as managing their diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, healthy eating, weight loss, among many other comorbidities or eating issues
Read MoreI became an RD after taking home economics in high school. I had a big interest in both cooking and health and once I took a nutrition course my freshman year of college and loved it, I knew I wanted to go into dietetics.
Read MoreI teach people how to make healthier choices based on their specific lifestyles and goals. I also motivate, encourage and support people to make nutrition a priority. I do a lot of public speaking so I’m sort of a cheerleader for nutrition!
Read MoreTruth is there are a TON of opportunities for dietitians that range from freelance writing, corporate wellness, academia and food blogging. It took me 9 years to break free from the hospital setting and that’s one of the many reasons I love helping other RDs discover their true passion and build a career they love.
Read MoreI started BUD in 2014 at a time when it felt like there was a lot of negativity and criticism about dietitians. I regularly saw groups/social media accounts and pages, individuals and the media accusing dietitians of lacking integrity. Having been a dietitian for almost two decades at that point I knew that our profession deserved better treatment and a more positive space to encourage each other and celebrate our accomplishments.
Read MoreI don’t worry about what people think. I focus on making an impact. If I were to feel concerned about what people think about my profession, then my mindset wouldn’t stay positive and focused. Instead of caring how people perceive my chosen title, I am busy creating content and solving the problems of my target audience. Once a dietitian confidently defines his or her business, at that point I ask you: Does it matter what other people think you do for a living? What matters is your end goal and I recommend to start by defining that. As Colon Powel said in his Ted Talk, “Have a vision and be demanding.” He didn’t say, “Have a vision and question what other people think about you while you’re on your journey.”
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