DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship

Joining the show today is lifestyle and recipe content creator, Sari Diskin. Sari focuses on sharing easy recipes and daily life navigating new motherhood. She is passionate about sharing her everyday joys but doesn't shy away from real conversations. Sari left the corporate world back in 2017 and has grown her online community to over 50k people.    During our empowering conversation, we dive int...

Today's episode, I am joined by a very special guest, my husband, Zack Matthews! This is an episode that has been a long time coming and what many would consider an intriguing and sometimes taboo topic- the dynamics of working with your spouse in your business.    Over the next 32 minutes, we discuss our experience working together and how we have had to navigate the challenges that come along wit...

In this episode, Deanna sits down with Kristen Allen, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and Pediatric Dietitian known online as the "The Lactation Mentor". Kristen opens up about her journey from her clinical role to entrepreneur and how she overcame initial feelings of imposter syndrome comparing herself to other popular accounts in her field. You'll her how after beginning to create content an...

You know the saying…what got you here, won't get you there! If you are looking to make more than 10k a month or you are just starting out, today's episode is for you. I share the priorities you should be focusing on to get you there and my personal tips that I have tested in my own business.    Join me as I chat about the importance of personal growth and evolution at every milestone in business a...

Joining the show today is body image therapist and PCOS warrior, Savana Antonation! She is a dog mom, a recovered chronic dieter who now helps other women rewrite what they say about their bodies and break free from food rules.    During our conversation, Savana shares her journey from a chronic dieter to her PCOS diagnosis to becoming a body image therapist. We dive into what is emotional eating...

We all do it, now it is time to talk about it! You know we aren't shy around here and today's episode is all about your gut health and poop and joining the show today is registered dietitian and nutritionist, Erin Judge! Erin is the founder of Gutivate, a virtual nutrition counseling practice for digestive disorders and gastrointestinal conditions. She is proud of her work in education and advocac...

To niche or not to niche, that is the question often debated on the internet. My vote is to niche and better yet, niche to bring in the most profit in your business. In today's episode, I dive into the power of niching down and how having a clear idea of your target audience will get you maximum profit. I share real-life examples of those who have successfully found their niche and built seven-fig...

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program...

If you have been thinking about going the route of a dietetic internship, this episode will be invaluable to you! Today, I am joined by one of best entrepreneur friends, Jenny Westerkamp who is CEO of All Access Dietetics and owns her own private practice. Jenny is no stranger to the dietetic word, she was in sport nutrition for over 13 years and was the team nutritionist for the Chicago Bulls.   ...

You're probably here because you want to hear my breakdown on Bobby Parrish aka FlavCity. Of course, I am going to spill the tea but I also share the positive aspects of educating our kids on healthy food habits. I dive into food education and the impacts that is has on children and the toxic relationship and shaming that exists around food in our society. I address the misinformation, the potenti...

Romanticizing your life can make it feel like you're that much closer to achieving your dreams and today's guest, Mattie Rose, shares her secrets to do just that. Mattie is a dietetic intern at the University of Virginia, fitness influencer and entrepreneur. She is your future fitness dietitian bestie and believes you can find food freedom and exist in the fitness space.    During our important co...

Amandina Altomare a powerhouse female and founder of Media A La Carte joins the podcast today! She has helped over 150+ businesses and individuals grow their online presence and has grown her business to multi-six figures. Amadaina shares her secrets to growing on social media, how to stop letting perfectionism stop you from showing up, and her journey from PR to social media maven.    In today's...

Today's episode I am joined by Heather Lasco, a registered dietitian and founder of Confidently NourishED, a group practice that specializes in helping people with eating disorders, disordered eating, and weight inclusive care for chronic conditions. She is passionate about helping people heal their relationship with food.    Heather shares the importance of being a health focused practice in a wo...

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Taylor Krippner is a gymnastic dietitian and former Auburn University gymnast. She shares her personal struggles with food and body image as a gymnast and how that led her to starting her private practice where she helps gymnasts and gymnast parents learn to fuel with ease and confidence.    She has scaled her business to almost 6-figures with less than 1000 followers on social media by finding he...

Kelly Cahen joins me for today's podcast where we chat about her entrepreneurial journey from growing her salon to the creation of her mastermind and everything in between. Kelly is a powerhouse stylist with a seven figure salon who also teaches other small business salon owners how to grow their businesses.    Over the next 40 minutes, join us as we talk about the impact the Online Entrepreneur A...

Amanda is a former Professional Dancer turned Registered Dietitian and Private Practice owner who specializes in helping young professionals find food freedom and body acceptance. After surviving her own battle with an eating disorder, she knew her calling was to help others the way her dietitian helped her. Listen in to hear: Amanda's history with an eating disorder as a Professional Dancer Unhea...

Brooke Sager is a lifestyle entrepreneur for six and seven figure female business owners as well as a great friend of mine. I first hired Brooke in the fall of 2020, shortly after I left my full time job, to help with my Cyber Monday launch, which hit six figures, tripling what I had done in the past.   In today's episode, she shares seven non negotiables so you can stop letting work control your...

Today's guest is Alex Labson. Alex has her Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics and is a mom to a 1 year old little boy. Today, Alex and I talk about the domino effect through the generations before us that created the "almond mom" culture and how our generation recognizes its effects, and we are passionate to change the script for ourselves, our children, and generations that follow.   Alex first s...

Personal Branding expert, Jessica Zweig, joins me for today's episode. Jessica is CEO and founder of Simply Be Agency, Forbes expert, and author of the #1 bestselling book, "Be."    Jessica reflects on her background with body dysmorphia and previous experience with her first blog turned online magazine, Food and Fashion, which led her to building her own brand while staying authentic and honest t...

Connect with Andie: Instagram: @dietitian.andie Connect with Kristie: Instagram: @type2diabetes.nutritionist   This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an on...

Today's guest is Taylor Elyse Morrison, who takes a practical and accessible approach to self-care that meets you where you're at. She is a founder of a media company, author of the book Inner Workout, and was recently named one of Fortune's 10 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health.   Taylor first shares how she turned being bad at self-care, and being firmly convinced of every human's potential...

This episode is in honor of my 35th birthday. Going on with the challenge spurred by the Vogue 73 questions that different celebs are doing, a special guest joins me for a fun episode to ask me 35 questions. These range from my favorite time of the day, preferred seat on the airplane, biggest pet peeves, favorite cocktail, and everything in between. Tune in to hear: What people don't know about me...

Many female entrepreneurs have the goal of making 6 figures and $10K months. In today's episode, I share five myths that are commonly believed that are required in order to hit this milestone and then share what you need to do instead. Whether you are starting a side hustle, or not yet making your income goals, there is a lot of noise about how to show up online, audience size, and your offers. To...

Erin is a celebrity health & life coach, meditation teacher and host of the Raw Beauty Talks podcast. Her practice is rooted in intuitive eating, mindfulness, self love and mind/body wellness, forging a new paradigm of wellness for women. Over one thousand women have participated in her signature program, The Raw Beauty Reset. Erin's work has been featured in publications including Elle magazine,...