Conversations with Anne Elizabeth

Conversation 125:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Dezi Abeyta, RDN and owner of Foodtalk Nutrition “Building the connections to the people you are working with is the most important thing because these are the people that might hire you someday. These are the people that might refer you. It’s all about your connections to people.” Dezi Abeyta, RDN Today’s conversation is with Dezi Abeyta, a reg...

Conversation 124:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Jonathan Valdez, MBA, RDN, CSG, CDN, CCM, CDE, ACE-CPT “It’s a different aspect when you don’t have a trampoline to save you if you fall. And I’ve been living like that since I left home. I need to make sure every step I take is careful. I have to be more conservation on what I do because if I fail and I don’t have money, what am I going to do a...

Conversation 123: April #EmbracetheHellYeah Conversation What makes you say “hellyeah” at the end of the day?  For any question I am asked or I ask myself, if I cannot 100% say hell yeah as my answer then it is a hell no. I want you to embrace saying yes with your whole heart and soul by enjoying every part of your authentic life. At the end of each month, I want to get more up close and personal...

Conversation 122:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Erin Kenney, Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN “We should be asking questions in all areas of nutrition. We should be asking why, we should be asking what’s in everything. We should always be educating ourselves because that’s the most important thing.” Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN Today’s conversation is with Erin Kenney, a registered dietitian living in Bo...

Conversation 121:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Briana, RDN, CPT and Founder of A Bit of Nutrition “What I love about being a dietitian and the field of nutrition is I do feel I get to marry the two things I originally started with in psychology and teaching. With nutrition, I can educate and also help people become healthier. I can do 2 things that I love with the information I love to put o...

Conversation 120:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Haley Hughes, RD “At the end of the day what I get the most job satisfaction out of is seeing a client make the progress or make it to their goals. Even though one-on-one is the most time consuming and stressful and almost feeling like a therapist at times. That is the definitely the most rewarding and I feel like I make a difference.” Haley Hug...

Conversation 119:  March #EmbracetheHellYeah Conversation What makes you say “hellyeah” at the end of the day?  For any question I am asked or I ask myself, if I cannot 100% say hell yeah as my answer then it is a hell no. I want you to embrace saying yes with your whole heart and soul by enjoying every part of your authentic life. At the end of each month, I want to get more up close and personal...

Conversation 118:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Dua Aldasouqi, RD “I love dietetics. I love the field. I love the applicability. I think that is the number one thing I really love about dietetics. I can take this wherever I go. Whether I’m working professionally or not, whether I’m with family, whether I’m in the community, whether I’m with friends. I can make this literally apply to every pe...

Conversation 117:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Ann Parker, RD, LD “Don’t close off your mind. I have to say, I was very set on community nutrition and that is where I ended up but I think certain aspects of clinical and food service would be enjoyable. There are so many paths for us as dietitians.” Ann Parker, RD, LD Today’s conversation is with Ann Parker, a registered dietitian with many c...

Conversation 115:  February #EmbracetheHellYeah Conversation What makes you say “hellyeah” at the end of the day?  For any question I am asked or I ask myself, if I cannot 100% say hell yeah as my answer then it is a hell no. I want you to embrace saying yes with your whole heart and soul by enjoying every part of your authentic life. At the end of each month, I want to get more up close and perso...

Conversation 114:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Sarah Gatien, RDN “There are definitely some tough days but I’ve actually helped people. It’s so rewarding to know that after all of this time and all of this struggle (to becoming a dietitian), I’m helping people now. There are people who say it’s just nutrition, it’s just food but you don’t realize how people base so much on food.” Sarah Gatie...

Conversation 113:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Aimee Sarchet, RDN “There are more conversations that come up and I see more conferences offering sessions on video. It is usually the basics and discussion afterwards (by dietitians) includes saying they are scared and don’t know where to start. It makes sense, it’s something we’re not trained in and is outside of our wheelhouse but I think vid...

Conversation 112:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Zach Cordell, RDN “Teaching gives me the opportunity to talk to somebody 2 times a week for 4 months and really give them a basis in nutrition rather than trying to chase after them every couple of weeks to make sure they are coming back. I love being able to be with these students at a place where they’re leaving their home, making their own fo...

Conversation 111:  #EmbracetheHellYeah Conversation What makes you say “hellyeah” at the end of the day?  For any question I am asked or I ask myself, if I cannot 100% say hell yeah as my answer then it is a hell no. I want you to embrace saying yes with your whole heart and soul by enjoying every part of your authentic life. At the end of each month, I want to get more up close and personal with...

Conversation 108:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Jason Lau, BSc, RD “I am very happy I have able to find what I am passionate about.  I know people struggle with theirs and they go through 2 or 3 career changes and they still can’t find what they actually love. I know without one bit of doubt and say this is what I want to do forever and ever. I get so excited about it.”  Jason Lau, BSc, RD To...

Conversation 109:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Julia Heos, RD “Sometimes I will have customers come in for one-on-one appointments and we’ll be talking and they will mention how early childhood experiences prevented them from liking certain foods. I really like allowing the kids to choose if they’re going to eat and how much and where the parents choose what’s offered, where and when. I thin...

Conversation 107:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Stephanie of The Sarcastic Nutritionist “Dietitians are so unique and are one of those driven (groups) of people. We have this thing that is so awesome and applies to everyone. It can be something you can really get into with people and we’re excited about it and that is something I have loved in the span of my career.”  Stephanie, The Sarcastic...

Conversation 106:  December Top 5 in 5: Up Close and Personal Conversation with Anne Elizabeth Each week, I put out my Weekly Wisdom Blog which includes my Top 5 Nutrition Noshes: my Weekly Wisdom, my Weekly Conversations, my Weekly Hellyeah, my Weekly Kick Ass Jams  and What I Love Right Now. At the end of each month, I want to get more up close and personal with you all on the other side of the...

Conversation 105:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Anita Davila, RD2Be “I feel like students want to connect. We want to network, we want to find some inspiration and so I feel like Dietetics Practice Groups (DPG’s) recognize that more and more. Students are important and we have to consider how we can support them and value them as members in the field.” - Anita Davila, RD2Be Today’s conversati...

Conversation 104:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Tonya Huenink, RD, LD “While I was working in different settings, so many people said “I will eat what you tell me to.” I realized I am passionate about families eating together and I do think I have the knowledge and the resources to help people with this.” - Tonya Huenink, RD, LD Today’s conversation is with Tonya Huenink, a registered dietiti...

Conversation 103:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD “You just have to go for it. You never know when you’re not going to have time or when something happens. You’ll regret it if you don’t go for it. Work for what you want.” - Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD Today’s conversation is with Stephanie Miezen, a registered dietitian who has found joy in combining culinary and sports nu...

Conversation 102:  Top 5 in 5: Up Close and Personal Conversation with Anne Elizabeth Each week, I put out my Weekly Wisdom Blog which includes my Top 5 Nutrition Noshes: my Weekly Wisdom, my Weekly Conversations, my Weekly Hellyeah, my Weekly Kick Ass Jams  and What I Love Right Now. At the end of each month, I want to get more up close and personal with you all on the other side of the airwaves....

Conversation 101:  Cocktails and Conversation with Carrie Moody I feel every great conversation is had over a meal or a cocktail (or mocktail if you choose). These conversations take on their own life and travel into unique directions, which is what truly matters. Periodically, I will putting on my party pants, pouring myself something refreshing to drink and inviting a guest to just see where the...

Conversation 100:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Sam Osterhaus, MPH, RD, LD “I really thought long and hard about what I wanted to do next. It was a lot of self reflection and thinking about setting myself up for what will happen in the next 10-20 years. Having that honest conversation with myself and also talking to some of the people who know you best to get their outside opinions. Sometimes...

Conversation 99:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Caroline Weeks, RDN “I always think out of the box and I always think big. I do feel like I can be detailed-oriented  but I always think bigger picture. I am a concept person, I am an idea person and I love visual art, I love musical art and I am inspired by art. I think having a creative mindset and being able to think outside of the box and col...