Freelance Dietitian Podcast

In this episode I sit down with the inspiring and amazingly talented Kat Durston. She is a nutrition student and co-owner of a virtual assistant business that is blowing up! Tune in to hear Kat explain:

• What is a virtual assistant?
• How to successfully onboard new clients 
• The tech & tools a new VA needs to succeed 
• A typical salary range for someone starting out 

Virtual Assistant roles are a great way to start freelancing. The demand for VAs is shockingly high, so if you feel inspired to become a VA after this episode, do it!

Follow Kat on IG: NaturallyKat & FlourishVA

Follow me on IG: Freelance.Dietitian

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Curious how to break into the Youtube scene? This episode is for you! In this jam packed interview Amy shares valuable tips on how she built two successful youtube channels. Tune in to learn: 

• How often you should post to remain relevant in the algorithm 
• Freelance opportunities for RDs & Youtube 
• The requirements to monetize your channel 
• The tech she wishes she invested in sooner

Want to see Amy's channels?
Check out Colorado Mountain Living and Amy Hager, RDN

Follow me on instagram to learn more about freelancing: @freelance.dietitian

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This week I feel extremely fortunate to sit down and interview the incredibly talented, Ana Reisdorf. She has built her freelancing writing business into a literal empire over the last 10 years. Tune in to learn:

• The different types of writing RDs can excel in, outside of just blogging
• The Earning potential as a freelance nutrition writer (last year she pulled in 400k, this year she expects to double that!) 
• How to craft a successful pitch to secure potential clients 
• Why showing up everyday IS the secret weapon to succeeding as a freelancer 

Want to learn from the best? Take her freelance writing course for RDs (I did when I first started!). Above is an affiliate link to her course. If you chose to purchase through this link I will receive a small return, at no extra charge to you. Affiliate or not, I will always swear by Ana's course because she helped me launch my writing career.

Ana's Instagram: @nutrition_writers
Ana's FREE FB group: RDs Who Write

Want to stay connected to the Freelance Dietitian?
Follow me on IG: @freelance.dietitian 

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Freelance Dietitian Podcast! I am so excited to be back in the recording seat. This week I am lucky enough to be joined by the amazingly talented Sara Kerr! 

Sara is an RDN and a freelance nutrition artist. In this episode we talk about

• different projects she has worked on
• her step by step process on how to sign on new clients
• her predictions on freelance work trends that could be lucrative for RDs (and I agree 100%)  
• She also teases us with an answer to the controversial question: which coast is the best coast. 

What do you predict? East or West, Baby?! 

Follow Sara on Instagram! Her Instagram handle is @the.kerrminator, check out her website here for amazing merch, and join her free FB group here.

Want to learn more about freelancing? Follow me on Instagram @freelance.dietitian 

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HIGHLY REQUESTED EP COMING YOUR WAY!

In this weeks episode I address the most asked question: how do I manage freelancing while working full time!? 

I go over the essentials: 

• Time Management/Tracking Your Time
• The Importance Of Consistency 
• Leaning Into Your Creativity 
• Staying Motivated When You Just Want To Quit! 

AND, I add in some sneak peeks on what you can expect from the Freelance Dietitian in 2022. Courses, Interviews, New Webites, it's going to be a great year!

Want to be friends? Find me on instagram : @Freelance.Dietitian 

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In this weeks episode I take you behind the scenes of the Freelance Dietitian Biz. I share the sum of money I invested in my freelance education this year, as well as a detailed breakdown of where it all went! Tune in to learn: 

• Which free resources you should make the most of
• Which paid resources are worth every penny  
• What recurring business expenses will roll over into the next year

Let's connect! Follow me on instagram: @freelance.dietitian

Colleen Welch's  SEO Youtube Video
Jamie Brindle's Instagram for a ton of free content
Alex Fasulo's Freelance Fairytales Podcast

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In this episode I am joined by my first guest ever, the incredible Keith Jim! 
Keith is a Registered Social Worker with extensive experience in anxiety and mental health space. In this episode he shares valuable tips on: 

• how to recognize physical and mental manifestations of anxiety
• how to manage chronic anxiety as a health care provider
• how to manage perfectionism as a Dietitian 
• how to get ahead of imposter syndrome, especially when you first try freelancing! 

Resources Keith recommends:
Free and paid resources to learn more about practicing self-compassion: https://self-compassion.org/

Want to stay connected? Follow me on instagram: @freelance.dietitian

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In this weeks episode I teach you how to build a portfolio to showcase your amazing skills and secure your dream clients!

I walk you through five easy steps to build a portfolio from scratch.

These steps are also useful for individuals who have an existing, but limited portfolio, and want to expand.

Follow me on instagram for more updates: @freelance.dietitian

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This is part 2 and the final instalment for the Upwork series. 
This episode is dedicated to YOU, the listeners! As requested I am holding nothing back and I am sharing:  

• What type of jobs I've done on Upwork
• What are the rates I charged to help get me to 10k in under 8 months just from using this platform
• What type of projects do I love
• What type of projects do I dislike  

At the end I share EPIC RED FLAGS to look out for in potential clients. I wish I had known these when I first started freelancing!!

Follow me on instagram to stay connected: @freelance.dietitian

Please note that I am in now affiliated or linked to Upwork. All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely my own. 

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This weeks podcast episode is the first instalment of a 2 part series.  

Out of all the freelance platforms Upwork is by far my favourite and it has also been the most profitable. 

Tune in to hear WHY this free website is the perfect first step in your freelance journey and HOW you can flip your mindset to turn any cons into pluses. 

Follow me on instagram for more updates: @freelance.dietitian 

Note that I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by Upwork. All comments expressed in this episode are my own opinions. 

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