The conversation discusses Kara's personal journey into nutrition and her transition to a nutrition professional role in a food company. The conversation then explores Kara's experience as an intrapreneur in the food industry, her role and responsibilities at Factor, the growth and impact of the nutrition coaching team, advice for dietitians and nutrition professionals, and the future of nutrition.

Takeaways

• Personal journey into nutrition
• The role of nutrition professionals in food companies

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Nutrition Connection Podcast
• 06:54 Becoming an Intrapreneur in the Food Industry
• 16:07 Growth and Impact of Nutrition Coaching Team
• 25:45 The Future of Nutrition

Connect with Kara:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-kash/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionnerd/?hl=en

Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/

Check out the Nutrition Connection website

https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

The conversation covers Ashley Carter's journey to becoming a nutrition professional, her passion for nutrition and science, embracing cultural foods, the power of effective communication, overcoming challenges and persistence, teaching and impacting communities, becoming a nutrition professor, day-to-day work at Eat Well Exchange, the role of scientific evidence and impact, proud moments and legacy, starting a nonprofit and teaching, and the future of nutrition.

Takeaways

• Passion for nutrition and science
• Embracing cultural foods in nutrition

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey to Nutrition
• 05:52 Teaching and Impacting Communities
• 14:56 Day-to-Day Work at Eat Well Exchange
• 21:31 Proud Moments and Legacy
• 26:31 The Future of Nutrition

Connect with Ashley:

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

EatWellExchange: https://www.eatwellexchange.org/about-us

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleycarter/?hl=en

Enochs Little Lunch: https://www.amazon.com/Enochs-Little-Lunch-Exploring-Lunchtime/dp/1737401428

Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/

Check out the Nutrition Connection website

https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

The conversation covers the journey of Colleen Sloan, a dual credential dietitian and PA, as she shares her non-traditional route to becoming a nutrition professional, her experience balancing career and motherhood, and the impact of evidence-based nutrition in her practice. Additionally, the conversation delves into the role of dietitians in healthcare, the impact of misinformation on nutrition, and the creation of Exam Room Nutrition as a platform to address these issues. The conversation covers nuanced nutrition advice, the challenges of podcasting and teaching, the transition from RD to PA, considerations for starting a podcast, the role of AI in nutrition, and the future of nutrition education.

Takeaways

• Non-traditional route to becoming a nutrition professional
• Balancing career and motherhood
• The role of dietitians in healthcare
• The importance of evidence-based nutrition
• The impact of misinformation on nutrition Nuanced nutrition advice
• Challenges of podcasting and teaching
• Transition from RD to PA
• Considerations for starting a podcast
• The role of AI in nutrition
• The future of nutrition education

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 05:30 Transition to Pediatrics
• 10:57 Starting Exam Room Nutrition
• 16:19 Podcast Impact and Speaking Engagements
• 41:06 The Future of Nutrition Education

Connect with Colleen:

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

IG : https://www.instagram.com/examroomnutrition/

Exam Room Nutrition: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/homepage

Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/

Check out the Nutrition Connection website

https://www.nutritionconnection.us/