Dear Future Dietitian

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why you don't need to be an influence or have a large following to work with brands
• The value you can bring to brands as a dietetics student
• Mistakes to avoid when starting to build relationships with brands
• The different ways you can work with brands as a dietitian

About Jenna

Jenna Gorham is a registered dietitian and the founder of The RD Link. Starting her career in private practice, Jenna quickly had a need for collaborating with brands. She has since spent her career working with brands to help them leverage dietitian expertise to help them become credible, authoritative companies. Jenna built The RD Link so that dietitians and food companies are more accessible to each other for pursuing partnerships. Out of the office you can find her on the trails, exploring the mountains of Montana!

About The RD Link

The RD Link is the only one-stop-shop platform to connect RDs and brands. Our mission is to create relationships between health and wellness 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.

Resources mentioned:

1. The RD Link - Sign up for a free membership to make a profile and get found by top health and wellness brands: https://therdlink.com/
2. Use code AAD20 for 20% off Link Premium Annual Membership: https://www.therdlink.com?fpr=jenny29

In this episode you'll learn:

• The new pathway options to become a registered dietitian
• How to access our guide that describes your possible pathways
• How to access our database to determine your next step to becoming a registered dietitian

Resources mentioned:

1. How to Become a Registered Dietitian Guide- https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/ultimate-guide-how-to-become-a-registered-dietitian/
2. Dietetics Program Database- https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/database
3. Get Matched Coaching - No longer offering these services, please explore our free application resources here: https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/dietetics-admissions-toolkit/
4. All Access Dietetics - [email protected] to email us

This fireside chat was a popular session at the RD2BE Summit virtual conference in August 2022. In this episode we have three amazing entrepreneurs that started their businesses as future dietitians.

About the Speakers: Hailey Gorski, RD | Content Creator & Coach, Tipsy Kale & JT Barnett Hailey Gorski is a nutrition content creator and coach who helps women achieve fat loss without sacrificing the fun! She graduated from UW-Madison in 2019 with a bachelors in dietetics and certificate in entrepreneurship. She went on to complete her dietetic rotations at Loyola University Chicago and shortly after, joined the AAD team! After moving to Los Angeles, she joined a TikTok strategy company full time while building her nutrition side hustle! Lauren Sharpe, RD | Business Strategist The Empower Method Lauren is a cacio e pepé pasta loving Registered Dietitian and Business Strategist. She is the founder of The Empower Method where she helps women to create their healthiest relationship with food, stop thinking about food all of the time, and finally eat pizza without a side of guilt. She is also the founder of The Instagram Reboot where she teaches nutrition professionals how to turn followers into paying clients to build profitable private practices.

Abbie Stasior, MS, RD2BE | Health/Life Coach, Founder, Be About Being Better Abbie is a bubbly and driven RD2BE! With a Master's in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from Columbia University and Intuitive Eating Counselor Certification, Abbie is also the founder of Health & Life coaching company, Be About Being Better LLC that has helped hundreds of people, across 5 continents, develop a diet-free, healthy lifestyle that they can sustain over the long-term!

About Pass Class: Imagine studying for the RD exam with an evidence-based study method, clear study plan, access to a tutor, accountability, and expert instruction. It's all included in Pass Class - the complete RD exam solution for studying with less overwhelm and more confidence. Learn more and enroll at www.allaccessdietetics.com/pass-class.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How to approach your dietetics journey with finances in mind
• Why it is important to change your mindset around money before you become a dietitian
• Creative ways to reduce the financial burden of becoming a dietitian
• Programs where you can get paid

Resources mentioned:

1. How to Become a Registered Dietitian Guide - https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/ultimate-guide-how-to-become-a-registered-dietitian/
2. Dietetics Program Database- https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/database
3. Get Matched Coaching - No longer offering these services, please explore our free application resources here: https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/dietetics-admissions-toolkit/
4. All Access Dietetics - [email protected] to email us
5. You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
6. Mint - financial app

In this episode you'll learn:

• The new type of graduate programs that don't require a DPD verifications statement or a bachelor's degree in nutrition
• How DICAS, the application system for applying to dietetics programs, is changing this fall
• Jenny's top 5 ways to be a competitive applicant for the upcoming application season
• How to research dietetics programs using our database and guide

Resources mentioned:

1. How to Become a Registered Dietitian Guide - https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/ultimate-guide-how-to-become-a-registered-dietitian/
2. Dietetics Program Database - https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/database
3. Get Matched Coaching - No longer offering these services, please explore our free application resources here: https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/dietetics-admissions-toolkit/
4. Email [email protected] for slides from the webinar

For this episode, we are sharing a crowd-favorite presentation from the 2nd Annual RD2BE Summit (August 1 and 2, 2022).

In this episode you'll learn:

• The actions you can take to actually feel confident as a future and new dietitian
• What Shani does personally to advocate for herself and for dietetics at her job
• How to take Shani's pep talk into your day - including a few fun mantras!

Resources mentioned:

1. Nutrition Cheat Sheets - http://nutritioncheatsheets.com
2. Shani's email - [email protected]
3. Follow Shani at @nutritioncheatsheets (IG, FB)

About Shani Jordan-Goldman:

Shani Jordan-Goldman is a registered dietitian and diabetes educator from Brooklyn, NY. She's worked in almost all capacities as a dietitian – in acute care, LTC, doing outpatient counseling, done private practice and teaches clinical nutrition and nutrition counseling at the graduate level. For the past 3 years, Shani has also been running Nutrition Cheat Sheets, supporting new dietitians to be able to grow with real world advice, in all aspects of their new careers. She is also the creator of All Access Dietetics' Real World Clinical Toolkit.

For this episode, we are sharing a crowd-favorite presentation from the 2nd Annual RD2BE Summit (August 1 and 2, 2022).

In this episode you'll learn:

• The need for nutrition education with a focus on culture
• What EatWell Exchange does and how you can get valuable experience with them
• What you can do now as a future dietitian to educate with a focus on culture

Resources mentioned:

1. EatWell Exchange - eatwellexchange.org
2. EatWell Exchange email - [email protected]

About EatWell Exchange:

EatWell Exchange, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses nutrition education with a focus on culture to prevent negative health outcomes both locally and globally to help increase nutritional well-being for all. The organization was founded by registered dietitians (and friends!) Ashley Carter, RD/LDN and Jasmine Westbrooks, M.S., RD/LDN, CDCES.

About All Access Dietetics:

Since 2009, we've been supporting future dietitians on their journey to the RD credential. Our RD exam prep tools have been used by over 5,000 examinees since 2020! Learn more at https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/pass-class/ and use code WEBSITE for $100 off!

For this episode, we are sharing a crowd-favorite presentation for the 2nd Annual RD2BE Summit (August 1 and 2, 2022).

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why they are so passionate about helping future dietitians overcome impostor syndrome
• The research supporting impostor syndrome in the dietetics field
• How (and why) to manage impostor syndrome
• Evidence-backed advice for how to improve your confidence

Resources mentioned:

1. Matt's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theguyititian/
2. Get Matched Coaching - No longer offering these services, please explore our free application resources here: https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/dietetics-admissions-toolkit/

About Matt and Dylan:

In this episode you'll learn:

• How Erica started her brand, The Unconventional RD
• Why she is so passionate about SEO and giving dietitians a voice on the Internet
• What SEO mistakes she made (that you can avoid!)
• How (and why) to get started with SEO as an RD2BE
• The qualities you have that may make you awesome at SEO
• The first steps you should take if this interests you

Resources mentioned:

1. The Unconventional RD Podcast - Episode #69 with Jenny Westerkamp
2. SEO Freebie from Erica - http://seofreebie.com
3. The Unconventional RD Website - https://www.theunconventionalrd.com/
4. The Unconventional RD Facebook Group (A MUST join!) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheUnconventionalRD
5. The Unconventional RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunconventionalrd/
6. Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericajulson/
7. Pass Class - The complete solution to pass the RD exam with less overwhelm and more confidence: https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/pass-class

About Erica:

Erica Julson is a registered dietitian and proponent of online entrepreneurship for RDs. She is the founder of The Unconventional RD - a podcast, Facebook community, and set of online courses dedicated to helping wellness professionals learn how to think outside of the traditional employment box and start, grow, and scale their own digital empires. She loves talking about all things SEO, passive income, and email marketing!

About Pass Class:

Imagine studying for the RD exam with an evidence-based study method, clear study plan, access to a tutor, accountability, and expert instruction. It's all included in Pass Class - the complete RD exam solution for studying with less overwhelm and more confidence. Learn more and enroll at www.allaccessdietetics.com/pass-class

In this episode you'll learn:

• Abbie's journey from almost becoming a doctor to becoming a dietitian
• Her tips for starting a business as an RD2BE
• What mistakes she made early on when working with her first clients
• How to get started with diving into being a business order
• Abbie's top tips for managing her energy and time while in school
• Resources to help you get started with your business before you're a dietitian

Resources mentioned:

1. Earth is Hiring by Peta Kelly
2. The Big Leap by Gay Henricks
3. Abbie's Website: https://www.beaboutbeingbetter.com/
4. Instagram and TikTok - @abbie.stasior
5. Email abbie@beaboutbeingbetter if you're interested in private business coaching!
6. Pass Class - The complete solution to pass the RD exam with less overwhelm and more confidence: https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/pass-class

About Abbie:

Abbie is a bubbly and driven RD2B! She has her Master's in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from Columbia University and Intuitive Eating Counselor Certification. She is also the founder of Health & Life coaching company, Be About Being Better LLC that has helped hundreds of people, across 5 continents, develop a diet-free, healthy lifestyle that they can sustain over the long-term! She is a published researcher and her most notable media features have been on the Medium, Thrive Global, a spread in Her Story magazine, and the She Persisted and Food Freedom Lab podcasts.

She is also an All Access Dietetics Ambassador and a speaker at the 2022 RD2BE Summit!

About Pass Class:

Imagine studying for the RD exam with an evidence-based study method, clear study plan, access to a tutor, accountability, and expert instruction. It's all included in Pass Class - the complete RD exam solution for studying with less overwhelm and more confidence. Learn more and enroll at www.allaccessdietetics.com/pass-class