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

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Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end

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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  

Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end

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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.    

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http://MarlisaSpeaks.com 

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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

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Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end

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http://ervinwatson.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

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 

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Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonebron/

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  

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Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end

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Follow Amanda and Marlon's work

https://firsttastetv.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/FirstTasteTV 

https://www.instagram.com/firsttastetv/

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  

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Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end

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Listen to my new show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Body Liberation for All ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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

Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end

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Listen to my new show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Body Liberation for All ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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https://www.thenourishedprinciples.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thenourishedprinciples/ 

Kathleen Gage has owned and operated her business for over 26 years. An expert in changing with the times, Kathleen is known as the “no-nonsense, common sense” marketing strategist, speaker, author, and visibility expert. Her clients are driven by making a difference through their own unique voice.As a result of discovering the life-changing power of plant-based eating in her sixties, Kathleen has proactively shifter her focus to working with those who are open to the possibility of what plant-based eating can do for them and their bottom-line.  Randy Behr M.A., CSCS, MORR-CSPS, Cooper’s Biomechanics & Fitness, 25 + years in sports & fitness; coaching, teaching, strength & conditioning as an Athletic Director, Health Educator, Sports Information Director, P.T. Education Director and Fitness Director with the NJCAA, USA Track & Field, Arena Football League, Olympic Training Center, YMCA, Military and the California Football Association. He has trained over 1,000 athletes in multiple sports to include football, baseball, basketball, rugby, soccer, track and field, swimming, volleyball, tennis, mixed martial arts and golf. In addition, he has presented internationally and a published writer. This episode we discuss The connection between self-care and productivity  Steps you can take today to better care for yourself How to shift your outlook and get out of a funk  The key to finding an exercise routine that sticks  

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Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end

Keep in touch with Dalia

Listen to my new show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Body Liberation for All ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Purchase a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Decolonizing Wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Kathleen

www.PowerUpForProfits.com  

www.PlantBasedEatingforHealth.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleengage/ 

Connect with Randy

http://behrsportsperformance.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-behr-1006461a/

Former Child Nutrition Director and founder of Lunch Assist Jennifer McNeil answers pressing questions about running compliant menu service during COVID19. 

This episode we discus:

FFVP clarification during closures 

Making farm to school purchases 

Emergency procurement and micro purchasing 

Funding for programs that are under stress 

Positive things and creative problem solving Jennifer is seeing in districts around the country   

Resources

Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end

Keep in touch with Dalia

Listen to my new show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Body Liberation for All ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Purchase a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Decolonizing Wellness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with LunchAssist 

https://www.lunchassist.org

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchassist

Acronyms Mentioned CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp 

FFVP Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program 

https://www.fns.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program