Dietitian Career Success Podcast

How can dietitians use AI to work smarter, grow their businesses, improve patient care, and create more career opportunities?

In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, I talk with Beryl Krinsky, MBA, MS, RDN, about The AI Advantage for Dietitians - and the many practical ways Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and other healthcare professionals can start using artificial intelligence right now.

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Beryl is a dietitian, entrepreneur, corporate wellness expert, educator, speaker, and business consultant who has been exploring how AI can help healthcare professionals save time, streamline their work, strengthen their businesses, and spend more time doing the work that requires a human connection.

We talk about AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and the AI technology already built into many of the platforms we use every day.

IN THIS EPISODE:

⭐ Practical ways dietitians can use AI in private practice and business
⭐ How AI can help develop courses, services, packages, and presentations
⭐ Ways to use AI for email, follow-up, scheduling, customer feedback, and business processes
⭐ How dietitians can use AI for content creation and marketing research
⭐ Using AI to translate complex nutrition research into consumer-friendly language
⭐ AI applications for clinical dietitians, including research summaries and comparing nutrition guidelines
⭐ How AI can help brainstorm nutrition interventions and assessment questions
⭐ Ways media and communications dietitians can use AI for pitches, press releases, story angles, and talking points
⭐ Why AI may give dietitians more time for patients, clients, creativity, and even self-care
⭐ How to start experimenting with AI even if you don’t consider yourself “tech savvy”
⭐ Ideas for learning and upskilling in artificial intelligence
⭐ How Beryl incorporates AI into her Komplete Business Method
⭐ Career and salary advice for dietitians who want to increase their income

By using AI to help with research, analysis, administrative tasks, marketing, presentations, emails, and other time-consuming work, dietitians may have more mental energy and time available for patients, clients, colleagues, creativity, and relationship-building.

Whether you're a clinical dietitian, private practice dietitian, dietetic intern, entrepreneur, corporate wellness professional, nutrition communicator, media dietitian, or simply curious about how AI may affect the future of dietetics, this episode is packed with ideas you can start experimenting with today.

🔗 CONNECT WITH BERYL KRINSKY, MBA, MS, RDN

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bfkrinsky/
Website: https://bkomplete.com
Social media: @bkomplete

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up

Search All Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com

Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup

Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup

Hire a Dietitian. Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs So Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Podcast Call-Out: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Sponsorships and Advertising: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

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LinkedIn: /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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Stand Out Before Your First Job with LinkedIn. If you think you need your first dietitian job before you belong on LinkedIn, then this episode is for you. You already have more to share than you think.

I’m joined by Dana Fryer, MS, RDN, CNSC, dietitian, RD exam tutor, and host of the Dietetics with Dana podcast. We explore how dietetic students, interns, and new dietitians can build a LinkedIn profile that showcases their experience and helps employers, recruiters, and future collaborators find them. Your projects, volunteer work, and clinical rotations count - let’s help people see them!

In This Episode:

✅ Why you should start building your LinkedIn presence before passing the RD exam.

✅ How to choose a profile photo and write a headline and About section that highlight your interests and skills.

✅ Ways to showcase internships, projects, recommendations, awards, and certifications when your paid experience is limited.

✅ How to grow your network through personalized connection requests, thoughtful comments, and posts.

✅ Dana’s perspective on creating income opportunities and communicating your value as a dietitian.

CONNECT WITH DANA FRYER, MS, RDN, CNSC

Website:
https://www.danajfnutrition.com/

Instagram - Dana J. Fryer Nutrition:
https://www.instagram.com/danajfnutrition/

Instagram - Dietetics with Dana:
https://www.instagram.com/dieteticswithdana/

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@dieteticswithdana

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danajfryer/

Recorded Course Library:
https://danajfryernutritiontutoring.teachable.com/

Dietetics with Dana Podcast:
https://www.danajfnutrition.com/podcast

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up

Search All Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com

Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup

Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup

Hire a Dietitian. Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs So Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Podcast Call-Out: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Sponsorships and Advertising: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

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LinkedIn: /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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Does your LinkedIn URL look like a strong password? In this solo career quickie, I walk you through how (and why) to customize your LinkedIn profile URL on your desktop and through the mobile app, where the setting takes a little more hunting to find.

A personalized LinkedIn URL is easier to recognize and share on your resume, email signature, business cards, and presentation slides. Whether you’re searching for a job, building referral relationships, or preparing for a conference, this small update can help you show up looking polished and ready to connect.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to customize your LinkedIn URL on desktop and mobile
• How to choose a recognizable link that can grow with your career
• Why I recommend using your name instead of your business name
• Where to update your link once you’ve made the change

Watch the step-by-step tutorial on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/yoCOazAS67Q

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up

Search All Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com

Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup

Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup

Hire a Dietitian. Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs So Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Podcast Call-Out: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

Sponsorships and Advertising: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

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Instagram and Facebook: @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn: /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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Want to write best-selling cookbooks, write for national media outlets, and partner with food brands?

In this episode, Wall Street Journal best-selling cookbook author Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND, reveals the step-by-step career path she took to publish 12+ cookbooks and build a thriving media career.

IN THIS EPISODE

Writing a cookbook or working as a brand spokesperson doesn't just happen overnight. Today, Toby Amidor joins Stacey Dunn-Emke on NutritionJobs to pull back the curtain on how she transitioned from clinical dietetics and 10 years of culinary instruction into becoming one of the most prolific cookbook authors and media dietitians in the profession.

Toby Amidor shares how she broke into writing for the Food Network, how textbook writing opened doors to traditional book publishing, the realities of 4-month manuscript deadlines, and how dietitians can expand their income and impact through strategic networking, commodity board partnerships, and Nutrition communication.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SRjD6LV3ijA

⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction: Meet Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
01:58 - Choosing dietetics and recognizing a booming field
03:20 - Pivoting from clinical hospital work to teaching culinary school
05:20 - Getting media-ready: From local radio to 20 years with Food Network
08:35 - How a listserv writing gig led to Toby's first book deal
11:20 - Why in-person networking and Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs) matter
13:22 - The real craft of recipe development for dietitians
16:14 - Partnering with food brands and agricultural commodity boards
20:20 - Working as a spokesperson: Do you really need an agent?
25:39 - Developing an accessible writing style and "Toby's Tips"
31:02 - Hidden Easter eggs tucked inside Toby’s cookbooks
32:31 - A day in the life: Navigating 4-month cookbook deadlines
35:17 - Overcoming stage fright and building public speaking confidence
37:34 - Toby's top advice for dietitians looking to earn more money
40:45 - Where to connect with Toby Amidor

CONNECT
Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND, Owner, Toby Amidor Nutrition, PC
Award winning nutrition expert, WSJ best-selling cookbook author, Nutrition Expert, FoodNetwork.com, Spokesperson
Website: https://tobyamidornutrition.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyamidor/
Books: The Healthy Living High Protein Cookbook, The Greek Yogurt Kitchen, and more
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-amidor-ms-rd-cdn-fand-0b47981/

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
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LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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Can upskilling as a clinical dietitian help you earn more, expand your scope, and move into leadership? Absolutely.

In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, I’m talking with Hannah Randall, RD, LD, CNSC, an acute care clinical dietitian specializing in adult and neonatal nutrition support.

Hannah shares how earning her Certified Nutrition Support Clinician credential, training to place feeding tubes at the bedside, developing NICU expertise, and completing an emerging-leaders program helped her advance into a nutrition coordinator role.

Through continued upskilling and career growth, Hannah is now earning twice what she made when she first started working as a dietitian.

We also take you behind the scenes of electromagnetic-guided nasogastric feeding-tube placement. Hannah explains how she completed her training, stepped outside her comfort zone, built relationships across the hospital, and helped elevate the visibility of the dietitian team.

IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ How the CNSC certification can create new career opportunities
✅ What training to place feeding tubes can look like
✅ Why specialized clinical dietitian skills may increase your earning potential
✅ How to ask your leader for professional-development opportunities
✅ Why communication and relationship-building matter in acute care
✅ How committee work and leadership training can prepare you for a promotion
✅ Why you should say yes before you feel completely ready

Hannah’s advice is an important reminder: You do not need to feel 100% confident before pursuing your next opportunity. Find one skill you can begin developing this week and take the first step!

CONNECT with Hannah Randall, RD, LD, CNSC:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrandallrd2be

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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Do you feel like you need a roadmap for attending FNCE® - the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo?

This episode will help you approach conference conversations and networking with more intention and outcome. Dietitian Kelan Sarnoff, MS, RDN, founder of The RD Coach, joins Stacey Dunn-Emke to share her three-step approach to conference networking: prepare with a purpose, connect with curiosity, and follow up with a plan. We share conversation starters, ways to connect with potential employers and brands, and simple strategies to make following up easier when you’re back at work.

Whether you’re attending FNCE or a local nutrition conference, you’ll learn how to meet potential employers and collaborators, start conversations when you feel nervous, and keep new relationships going after you get home.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Conference Experiences
02:12 Exploring Career Opportunities in Dietetics
05:29 Navigating Conferences: Networking Tips
11:05 Setting Goals for Conference Attendance
14:55 Strategies for Effective Networking
17:41 Engaging with Attendees and Presenters
20:27 Business Cards and Information Exchange
30:35 Post-Conference Follow-Up Strategies
38:24 Final Thoughts on Networking and Future Events

LINKS MENTIONED

Career Catch-up Networking Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/catch-up-toolkit

CONNECT WITH KELAN

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelansarnoff/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rd.coach/
• Free 5-Day Career Clarity Challenge: https://therdcoach.kit.com/careerclarity

SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES

California Correctional Healthcare Services (CCHCS) is hiring Registered Dietitians. Apply or learn more here: https://dietitian.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com/

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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What if your dietitian skills could help you build a fresh career in consumer packaged goods (CPG) - including CPG sales, brand strategy, product development, or consumer insights?

In this episode, I’m joined by Ed Coffin, RDN, a dietitian who has built his career at the intersection of nutrition, consumer packaged goods, brand building, and sales.

Ed takes us behind the scenes of the natural products industry and explains what it really takes to move a product from an idea to the retail shelf. He also shares why dietitians may be especially valuable to CPG brands - even when the available job titles don’t include the word “dietitian.”

In This Episode

✅ What a national key account manager actually does - from analyzing sales data to visiting stores and managing retailer relationships

✅ How a food product moves from an initial idea to distribution and placement on retail shelves

✅ The transferable skills dietitians already have that support careers in consumer insights, marketing, product innovation, sales, and brand strategy

✅ Four essential CPG terms to learn: distribution, velocity, margin, and trade spend

✅ Which job titles to search for and how to begin preparing for a CPG career - even without previous industry experience

CHAPTERS

00:00 Transitioning Dietitian Skills to CPG Careers
00:56 Essential Business Knowledge for CPG Success
02:18 Career Development and Job Opportunities in CPG as a Dietitian
33:42 Understanding the Role of Dietitians in Consumer Behavior
35:09 Navigating Career Opportunities in CPG

Whether you’re interested in working for a food or wellness brand, developing your own product, or simply exploring dietitian careers beyond traditional practice, Ed offers a practical introduction to the business side of CPG.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Startup CPG: https://www.youtube.com/@startupcpg

CONNECT WITH ED COFFIN, RDN

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-coffin-rd-7ab5aa25/

SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES

Do you want to be featured on the podcast? Submit your application here.

Get on The List! It's my weekly career newsletter with lots of jobs, career tips, and updates. Sign up here.

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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Help recruiters, clients, and collaborators find you with a stronger LinkedIn headline. Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS, RDN, shares her simple formula: targeted job title + keywords + signature achievement. Hear practical examples to highlight your expertise to attract jobs, referrals, speaking engagements and career opportunities.

In This Episode:

00:27 Introduction to Networking Opportunities

02:51 Highlighting achievements at any career stage

05:53 Crafting Your LinkedIn Headline: Choosing keywords for your specialty or target role

08:44 Optimizing Your LinkedIn Headline for Opportunities

11:29 Examples of Effective LinkedIn Headlines for traditional and nontraditional dietitian roles

14:44 Common mistakes and a 15-minute action plan

Do you want to be featured on the podcast? Submit your application here.

Get on The List! It's my weekly career newsletter with lots of jobs, career tips, and updates. Sign up here.

LINKS MENTIONED

How To Get Found On LinkedIn As A Dietitian

SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES

California Correctional Healthcare Services (CCHCS) is hiring Registered Dietitians. Apply or learn more here: https://dietitian.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com/

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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What does it look like to build a creative, non-traditional dietitian career rooted in nutrition, nature, storytelling, food literacy, and entrepreneurship?

In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, I’m joined by Stacey Woodson, MS, RDN, LDN, the Earth-Centered Dietitian, to explore how dietitians can combine their interests, skills, and passion projects to create a career that is uniquely their own.

Stacey Woodson has brought together nutrition, urban agriculture, food literacy, storytelling, children’s books, media, speaking, consulting, and entrepreneurship. But she didn’t build it all at once. Her creative side gigs gradually became a distinct and financially sustainable dietitian career.

In This Episode:

✅ Learn how to combine what you know with what you genuinely enjoy

✅ Learn how to start small, pitch your ideas, and learn from the no’s

✅ Hear how to capture and share your work so one opportunity can lead to another

✅ A practical three-step path you can use to begin building your own unconventional career

✅ How she organizes multiple income streams, manages competing priorities, developed skills she wasn’t born with, and turned personal interests into workshops, media appearances, consulting work, speaking engagements, and paid opportunities.

CONNECT WITH Stacey Woodson, MS, RDN, LDN
Website: staceywoodson.com
Children’s books: staceywoodson.com/books
Instagram: @earthcentereddietitian
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-woodson-ms-rd-ldn/

LINKS MENTIONED

NutritionJobs Work Journal Template

Dietitian Side Hustles to Boost Your Salary

SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES*

Book: Dietitian Side Hustle: A Comprehensive Guide for Starting a Side Hustle, Making More Money, and Loving What You Do by Katie Dodd*

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, I’m joined by male fertility dietitian Dara Bergen, MPH, RDN, CDCES. Dara takes us inside this overlooked nutrition niche, including the nutrition interventions she uses, the health markers she follows, and the outcomes she tracks.

In This Episode:

✅ Why sperm health deserves more attention in fertility nutrition

✅ How nutrition and metabolic health can affect male reproductive health

✅ The specific lab values and metabolic markers Dara considers when working with clients

✅ How sperm analysis can be used to track measurable outcomes over time

✅ How dietitians can build on their existing skills to learn about this niche focus area

Dara shares how her experience in metabolic health, behavior change, and goal setting prepared her to work with male fertility clients.

CONNECT WITH DARA BERGEN, MPH, RDN, CDCES

Male Fertility Dietitian:
https://malefertilitydietitian.com

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-bergen-rd/

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
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LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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As we move into more nontraditional roles as dietitians, many of us are joining meetings with marketing, operations, product development, finance, technology, corporate leadership, and other decision-makers. Unlike patient-care meetings, no one may call on us or clearly define when it’s our turn to contribute.

In this career quickie episode, I’m sharing practical ways to prepare for these new types of meetings, get your voice into the room, and communicate your expertise with confidence and authority. You’ll learn how to recognize when your perspective is needed, introduce your ideas clearly, and make recommendations that are easier for others to understand and act on.

In this episode:

✅ A simple strategy for getting your voice into the conversation before speaking starts to feel intimidating
✅ How to stop weakening good ideas with qualifiers and dismissive language
✅ A practical framework for presenting in a meeting: the problem, supporting it with research, explaining its impact, and recommending a solution - IRIS:

I - Identify the Problem
R - The Research behind the Problem
I - The Impact of the Problem
S - A Solution to the Problem

Whether you’re new to the workforce, entering a nontraditional dietitian role, or finding yourself at a table with a completely different group of decision-makers, this episode will help you contribute with friendly confidence and persuasion!

LINKS MENTIONED

Speak Up In Meetings: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/speak-up-in-meetings

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

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LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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🙌 Think retail dietitians are mostly giving grocery store tours? Actually, there’s an exciting and dynamic career path happening behind the grocery store scenes!

Modern retail dietitians are now building visible and financially forward careers in the grocery store setting.

In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, I’m joined by Anne Elizabeth Cundiff, RD, LD, FAND, a corporate retail dietitian, media dietitian, speaker, podcast host, author, project manager, and proud dietitian cheerleader.

Anne Elizabeth shares how retail dietitians can document their value, track outcomes, think like entrepreneurs, and advocate for higher pay. Her conversation will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, mindset, and opportunities that make this niche so impactful.

Whether you’re a dietitian, dietetic student, nutrition professional, or someone exploring non-traditional dietitian jobs, this episode will help you see the possibilities in retail dietetics and beyond.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why grocery stores are a powerful place for preventive health and nutrition education
• How retail dietitians provide nutrition counseling, virtual care, and medical nutrition therapy
• The role of worksite wellness, health screenings, and corporate partnerships
• How retail dietitians can think like entrepreneurs inside a larger company
• Why documenting outcomes, revenue, and ROI matters for dietitian salary growth and how to advocate for your value as a dietitian

CONNECT with Anne Elizabeth Cundiff, RD, LD, FAND:

Podcast: Conversations with Anne Elizabeth:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZIqDZU50jLaPaA3qfIi7M

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-elizabeth-cundiff-nutrition/

https://www.anneelizabethrd.com

Book: I’m a Registered Dietitian… Now What?

LINKS MENTIONED

Work Journal for Dietitians - Start keeping track of your work wins, accomplishments, and career growth with this easy template

SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES*

Penn State World Campus Master of Professional Studies in Nutritional Sciences - Master the science behind nutrition and dietetics online. No matter where your life takes you, you can enhance your knowledge in nutrition, dietetics, and leadership with a nutritional sciences master’s degree from Penn State.

• Register for an Informational Webinar - Join the program for an upcoming webinar on Thursday, September 17 at noon (EDT) to learn more and get your questions answered.

Penn State World Quick links:

• Program Overview
• Experiential Track
• How to Apply

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

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LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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Salary negotiation can feel especially intimidating when you’re a new dietitian - but being new doesn’t mean you have to accept the first number you’re offered.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kelan Sarnoff, MS, RDN, founder of The RD Coach, to talk about salary negotiation - even as a new dietitian. Whether you are a new dietitian or a seasoned dietitian, Kelan shares how to prepare before an interview, when to talk about compensation, what to do when an offer comes in lower than expected, and how to negotiate without making the conversation feel awkward or confrontational.

In This Episode

✅ Why salary negotiation is a normal part of the hiring process - even for new dietitians

✅ When to talk about salary during the interview process and when it may be better to wait

✅ How to research a realistic salary range before your interview

✅ Why relying only on AI for salary information could underestimate your earning potential

✅ What you may be able to negotiate beyond salary, including flexibility, CEU support, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and work schedules

✅ What to do when an employer makes an offer that’s much lower than you expected

✅ Why you should almost never accept a job offer on the spot

✅ Kelan’s simple three-step framework for making your salary ask with confidence

✅ And one bonus surprisingly powerful negotiation tool

Whether you’re preparing for your first dietitian job offer or simply want to get more comfortable advocating for your value, this conversation will give you practical language and strategies you can actually use.

Do you want to be featured on the podcast? Submit your application here.

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LINKS MENTIONED

https://www.nutritionjobs.com/compensation-action-planner

CONNECT With Kelan Sarnoff, MS, RDN

www.therdcoach.com
Career Clarity Challenge: https://therdcoach.kit.com/careerclarity
https://www.instagram.com/the.rd.coach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelansarnoff/

SPONSORS and AFFILIATES*

EmpoweRD Comprehensive Perimenopause Nutrition Counseling Certificate Program* (20 CEUs) - Save 20% with code NUTRITIONJOBS

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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🦚 Networking can open doors in your career - for sure - but what happens when all that networking starts getting in the way of actually doing your work?

In this Dietitian Career Success Podcast Career Quickie, I’m talking about how much networking is enough, when it starts becoming a distraction, and how to build genuine professional relationships without turning networking into another part-time job.

I share how to network more efficiently so you can stay visible, learn what is happening in our profession, and keep meaningful relationships going - while protecting your actual work time.

In This Episode

✅ Why more networking isn't necessarily better networking

✅ Simple ways to network efficiently

✅ How LinkedIn messaging, career catch-up calls, speaking, volunteering, and introductions can all count as networking

✅ 3 strategies for putting boundaries around your networking time

✅ How often you might actually need to network to stay connected and visible

LINKS MENTIONED

Career Catch-up Networking Toolkit: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/catch-up-toolkit

How to Network as a Dietitian Through Career Catch-Up Calls: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/catch-up-networking

How To Feel Motivated About Job Searching (And Avoid Burnout): https://www.nutritionjobs.com/job-search-burnout

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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🙌 Are dietitians with advanced certifications earning more money?

In this episode of the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, Stacey is joined by Sara Griffin, MS, RDN, CNSC, founder of Edge Clinical Nutrition, to talk about dietitian salaries.

In this episode:

✅ How becoming a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician may impact dietitian salary
✅ Why the CNSC credential can help clinical dietitians stand out
✅ What nutrition support dietitians need to know about salary negotiation
✅ How dietitians can use salary data to benchmark compensation
✅ Why job hopping may increase salary more than staying in the same role
✅ How malnutrition coding, ICU nutrition, and nutrition support skills demonstrate dietitian value
✅ Why benefits and fringe compensation matter beyond base salary
✅ How Sara built Edge Clinical Nutrition to help dietitians pass the CNSC exam

Whether you are a new dietitian, clinical dietitian, ICU dietitian, nutrition support dietitian, or RD considering the CNSC exam, this conversation will help you think more strategically about your career, compensation, and professional growth.

LINKS MENTIONED

• Dietitian Side Hustle Podcast episode 249 with Katie Dodd and Stacey Dunn-Emke:https://katiedodd.libsyn.com/dsh-249-dietitian-salaries-with-stacey-dunn-emke
• https://www.nutritionjobs.com/can-advanced-certifications-increase-income
• https://www.nutritionjobs.com/how-to-negotiate-salary
• https://www.nutritionjobs.com/compensation-action-planner

CONNECT

Sara Griffin, MS, RDN, CNSC:

• Instagram: @edgeclinicalnutrition
• YouTube: @edgeclinicalnutrition
• Website:http://www.edge-clinical.com
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/saragriffinrdn/
• Her Study Guide: https://edgenutrition.mykajabi.com/cnsc-study-guide

SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES*

• Want to make money working with food brands as a media dietitian? Master The Media can show you how! Watch FREE Masterclass* to get started.

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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You don't have to be looking for a new job to be ready for your next opportunity.

In this episode, I'm sharing a few simple career habits that can help you stay prepared - whether a conference organizer wants you to give a keynote talk, a recruiter reaches out, an interesting role catches your eye, or you simply start wondering what else might be out there.

We'll talk about the things that are easiest to do before you need them, how to stay visible without living on LinkedIn, and why a little career maintenance now can make your next job search much easier later.

You'll also hear:

✅ What you should be keeping track of now - before you need to update your resume
✅ How to avoid scrambling when a new opportunity pops up
✅ Easy ways to stay visible in the dietitian community
✅ Why networking is much easier when you aren't asking for anything
✅ One simple way to explore new roles, specialties, and career paths before making a move

LINKS MENTIONED

Work Journal for Dietitians - Start keeping track of your work wins, accomplishments, and career growth:
https://www.nutritionjobs.com/work-journal-for-dietitians

Catch-up Networking Toolkit - Templates and prompts to make reconnecting with your professional network easier:
https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/catch-up-toolkit

SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is hiring Registered Dietitians across California. Explore open positions and apply here:
https://dietitian.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com/

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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🙌 Welcome to the Dietitian Career Success Podcast, your hub for practical career tools and strategies designed for dietitians and other healthcare professionals.

I'm your host, Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS, RDN, Founder of https://www.nutritionjobs.com/, https://www.exercisejobs.com/, and http://dietitiansalaries.com.

Through solo podcast episodes and my conversations with amazing career development experts and successful dietitians with unique career paths, you’ll get actionable advice, recruiter insights, and exciting inspiration to help you grow your own career as a healthcare professional.

Whether you are here for a job search pep talk, want conversations to remind you to always be ready for a new job, or need solid, actionable steps to actually advance your career - you are in the right place.

Think of this podcast as your personal mastermind group, in your ear, to help inspire and motivate you - keeping your career development top of mind, all the time!

Please follow or subscribe to this show!

If you found any episode helpful, I would be so grateful if you could please rate the show up to 5-stars so I can tell my mom that I’m helping people.

Speaking of helping people, please share any episode with a friend, a relative, your student or intern or mentee, or your boss.

If you are in need of a new job, head over to http://nutritionjobs.com or http://exercisejobs.com, to browse jobs, apply to some awesome jobs in just a few clicks, set up email job alerts that land in your inbox, and post your own super brief resume profile that you control so employers can find you.

And if you want to geek out with a salary calculator, head over to http://dietitiansalaries.com and participate in the salary survey, anonymously, to get access to the massive database of dietitian salaries, corresponding job titles, and lots more juicy variables.

Thanks for being here! - Stacey

RESOURCES

Let Employers Find You With a Brief Resume Profile on NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/profiles/sign_up
Search All Dietitian Jobs on www.nutritionjobs.com: https://www.nutritionjobs.com
Search Featured Dietitian Jobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/jobs/search/featured-hot-job-roundup
Subscribe to Free Newsletter, The List: https://mailchi.mp/nutritionjobs/newsletter-signup
Hire a Dietitian - Post Your Jobs on NutritionJobs so Dietitians Can Find You: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Podcast Call-Out: Become a Featured Top Employer: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products
Sponsorships and Advertising: Partner with Stacey at NutritionJobs: https://www.nutritionjobs.com/products

SOCIAL
Instagram and Facebook — @nutritionjobs
LinkedIn — /nutritionjobs and /staceydunnemke

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