In this final episode of the year we contemplate purposeful living and the beautiful friendships that blossom in the school the nutrition community with Vanessa Hayes and Jeremy West.  Vanessa and Jeremy are a culinary geniuses with extensive leadership experience in school nutrition.  They use their unique professional and personal backgrounds to deliver powerful and edutaining (educational and entertaining) presentations on a variety of subjects.  I am so grateful that they both made the time to come on the show.  

This episode we discuss:

Culinary resources for school food service operations

The importance of professional organizations 

Purpose driven work and living 

Connecting beyond labels

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Libby Parker, MS, RD owns the private practice, Not Your Average Nutritionist, LLC," Where she and her staff help people recover from eating disorders. Her background as a dietitian is in education, both creating curriculum and presenting in public health settings, as well as being adjunct faculty in the food science and nutrition department at Allan Hancock College. She also worked as a University campus nutrition counselor, and in corporate wellness. In 2019 Libby released her first book, "Permission To Eat: a practical guide to working yourself out of an eating disorder during college, while celebrating the awesomeness that is you!" 

This episode we discuss:

How eating disorders develop 

How to create a safe nutrition environment for students 

What diet culture is and how it puts true health at risk

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There are just a handful of dietitians specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder across the country. Since her brother was diagnosed with ASD over two decades ago, Brittyn Coleman has been immersed in learning about the diagnosis. Her master’s thesis studied food aversions and nutrient intake in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Before starting her private practice, she worked in interdisciplinary clinics and centers for kids with a wide variety of developmental disabilities, but her heart always stayed with ASD. She felt led to begin her own telehealth practice to increase the reach of nutrition therapy and nutrition education for families and individuals affected by ASD. 

This episode we discuss:

The autism nutrition connection 

Food aversions secondary to autism

Supporting families and students living with ASD

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School nutrition departments function as small businesses/restaurants within schools.  It behooves us to look to business owners that are killing it in the restaurant industry.  Today's guest is doing just that.  Shawn Walchef owns and operates Cali Comfort BBQ with over 60 employees and projected revenues of over $3M. After growing his brand for more than a decade through digital marketing, podcasting, social media, and community outreach Shawn is the perfect candidate to schools us on innovative marketing and building an engaged community around our operations.   

This episode we discuss:

The top reasons restaurants fail

Keys to building community around your operation 

How to turn customers into superfans

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In this special Parent Perspective episode Ivy Lee of the FOGO:Fear of Going Outside podcast shares her unique food experience as a 1st Gen American foodie. 

In this episode we discuss:

Vietnamese American food culture  

School lunch as an introduction to American food 

Parent personal food preferences vs child feeding preferences

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Jill Jayne, MS, RD, is the Rockstar Nutritionist. Jill is the creator of the rock & roll nutrition experience, Jump with Jill, where she serves as writer and executive producer. With the show’s growing popularity, Jill personally casts and trains a Jill army to perform Jump with Jill around the country. Now in its 12th season, the Jump with Jill show has been performed nearly a million kids around the world. This work has led to multiple Emmy Award nominations, two Telly Awards in the Education and Children categories, two Grammy nomination considerations for Best Children’s Album, and an invitation to the White House to meet Michelle Obama. Jump with Jill is a certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) with ten employees emanating from a 9,000 square foot production studio in Pittsburgh, PA. Jill’s knack for rock & roll nutrition is the result of her experience as a musician and credentials in nutrition. Jill spent years as a mainstream recording artist with her rock band including appearances on The Vans Warped Tour and the American Idol spin-off The Next Great American Band on FOX. In addition to being an accomplished musician, Jill is a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with an MS in Nutrition Education from Teachers College Columbia University and a BS in Nutritional Sciences and Theater from Penn State University. 

This episode we discuss:

Effective marketing in public health  

Finding and retaining self highly efficient self motivated employees  

Inspiring permanent dietary change in children

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Being the new kid on the block as a dietitian in school nutrition can be intimidating.  This episode Next Gen professional Shawn Sawko, RD shares what has worked for him, in the 8th largest school district in the nation.   

This episode we discuss:

Managing allergies without excess expense or inventory 

The reach of nutrition education in school nutrition 

Practical ways to bring nutrition education into the cafeteria and classroom

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November is National Diabetes Month.  There is a lot of misinformation out there about diabetes. As a number of us serve students living with diabetes, I’m excited to be have a national spokesperson for the American Association of Diabetes Educators (https://www.diabeteseducator.org) on today to clear up some of the confusion around diabetes management.     

Marlisa is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator Author and Chef.  She has been president of Total Wellness Inc., > 20 years, has a BS in Marketing and MS in Nutrition: she specializes in diabetes, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal disorders.   

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.  http://MarlisaSpeaks.com http:/www.linkedin.com/in/Marlisa-brown https://twitter.com/MarlisaBrownRD http://twellness.net/ http://glutenfreeez.com/

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We all want our kids to be more accepting of fruits and vegetables. Plant-based Food System Strategist Rebecca Portman, MS of Forward Food is with us today to explain best practices in plant forward menu development.  Forward Food aims to support foodservice directors, chefs, and dietitians to grow a healthier, more sustainable food system using plant-based foods.  

This episode we discuss:

Marketing plant based menu items 

The effect of plant based whole food on the bottom line 

Training resources to get programs started 

www.forwardfood.org

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Dionna Appling MSM is the creator of the Culture Building Like a Pro podcast and Owner of Business Advocates Pro Inc.  She has years of experience working  with organizations – new & established, small & large – to build engaging culture through performance management consulting, soft-skills training, and coaching. Dionna is passionate about helping professionals perform at their best and committed to connecting the “missing link” that helps leaders and employees engage more and create the best working dynamic possible 

This episode we discuss: 

Defining work culture 

What constitutes a good leader 

Improving work cultures in our districts where productivity and morale is slipping and retention rates and suffering 

How to stay professional in a toxic environment

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