DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship

With a decade of experience in People Operations in the corporate world, Kira is no stranger to the sensitive issues involved in the human side of running a business. There's a lot to learn from hiring, onboarding, training, and managing the performance of over 500 employees for a multimillion-dollar business. Kira founded Paradigm to bridge the gap between corporate HR policies and the modern nee...

FFB waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bc6d1437a7fb86b1f990f0   I post a lot of controversial things on social media, and sometimes when those posts do really well, they reach the wrong people. Because of this, I have experienced backlash on social media for promoting food freedom. But the most controversial posts I have made have to do with pizza, seed oils, sugar, and chemicals. Today, I...

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I am so excited to chat with my friend Cameron Rogers today! Cameron is a successful content creator, host of Freckled Foodie & Friends Podcast, and a mom. We are dishing it all in this episode! Cameron and I chat about motherhood, content creation, being a mom, the transition out of her career, and even the pressure to have a second baby.   In this episode, we cover: Struggling with mental health...

So many of you have been asking me how to overcome that fear around your body changing. As someone who has had to deal with this myself, I know this is definitely something we should be talking about. Even if you've been on your intuitive eating journey for a while, if you're having a bad week with body image, it can be easy to go back to wanting to restrict, which can turn into getting into even...

One of the questions I get asked often is about my journey into becoming a registered dietitian. It was definitely a process, so in today's episode, I want to dive into that journey. I'm sharing with you how I decided to become a dietitian, the process, and even the failures that I experienced along the way.   In this episode, we cover: My experience seeing a dietitian when I was in high school an...

Have you ever wondered how to take control of your finances as a female? We have our personal finance mentor Mal here today, and she is dedicated to helping others achieve financial freedom. She works on resonating with millennial women and helps empower them to feel good about their finances and not feel intimidated when it comes to negotiating, talking about money, or investing.   Mal is sharing...

In today's episode I am talking about the trends I see coming in 2023 for both the diet and the online coaching industries. I cover what worked in 2022, some differences coming in 2023 and how to set intentions for the new year.   In this episode, we cover: A review of popular trends in 2022 [2:38] Setting intentions for 2023 [4:52] Prioritizing sleep, copycat recipes, and mental health support  [...

If you are ready to make more money in your business while working less, then this episode is for you. I am talking to Maddie Saliba, a powerhouse who specializes in helping women incorporate flexible plant-based eating into their lives. Maddie came to work with me in August, and she's gone from hitting 4-5k months in her nutrition business, to her most recent month making 17k!   She is sharing wh...

As I reflect on my entrepreneurship journey, I want to share with you a list I made of the signs that you may be ready to become an entrepreneur. There are many things I wish I had seen a long time ago that made it clear that entrepreneurship was for me, and hopefully by listening to this episode, you'll realize that entrepreneurship is meant for you too. If you are saying yes to any of these thin...

I am so excited about today's episode because I am chatting with Sarah Galletti, the founder and chief creative officer of Tattooed Chef, the fastest growing plant-based frozen food company. Sarah is sharing all of the details on how she decided to start a plant-based food company, the work she has put in to make it grow, as well as her journey with mental health.   In this episode, we cover: Why...

Did you know that 1 in 2 American women will fracture a bone due to osteoporosis? As a woman, it is essential that you care about your bone health. For those that have struggled with an eating disorder and period loss, those can be huge contributing factors to early onset osteoporosis. But there are things that we can do in our daily lives to help us lower that risk of losing bone at such a quick...

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Kara Osburn. Kara is a registered dietician who specializes in the treatment of severe disordered eating and eating disorders. As a dietician, she is also someone who struggled with disordered eating herself.   Kara shares with us her transition into a private practice, the things she would change if she could go back to working in a residential treatment faci...

 In today's episode, I am talking about the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, which was in Orlando, Florida earlier this month. This is my fourth time attending the conference, so I consider myself an expert, and I am so excited to share my thoughts with you about my latest experience. I share more about what FNCE is, my own experience this time around having a booth, connecting with profess...

We all want to live a healthy lifestyle. Some may want to go on a diet and lose weight. Others may want to explore food freedom. However, those that want to explore food freedom may still struggle with body image and wanting to lose weight, and that can be confusing. Today, I'm speaking with the CEO of The New York Nutrition group, Lisa Moskovitz. She is author of The core 3 Healthy Eating Plan an...

Building wealth is something everyone wants to work towards but it can sometimes feel a bit daunting.  In today's episode I am talking to Hannah Koenig, an entrepreneur, and expert in helping other entrepreneurs build wealth. She is a business mentor, and wealth strategist and is passionate about helping others be successful in starting a business.    During our conversation, Hannah speaks about h...

Thin Privilege is a huge advantage to people residing in thinner bodies, meaning that those who are thin often have thin privilege. Today's guest is very familiar with thin privilege and the impact it's had on her life growing up.    In today's episode, I am talking to Lauren Ghiacy, a personal trainer and fitness influencer who resides in a thin body. She is passionate about promoting a nonaesthe...

In today's episode I am talking to Hannah, a Dietitian with over 12 years of clinical experience in nutrition helping women find the root cause of imbalances and hormonal health issues.   During our conversation, Hannah speaks about her how her own health problems led her to learn more about hormonal imbalances and women's health. She also talks about what exactly is functional nutrition, top nutr...

When it comes to your health journey, the first thing many people want to do is focus on weight loss. However, weight loss should not be the only goal for everyone, because if that's the only thing you are focusing on, it can become toxic and affect things like sleep, stress, digestion, and your relationship with food. As a weight-neutral dietitian, my goal is to help my clients improve these thin...

Anxiety can show up in your life in many different ways. It can show up in your health, in your food choices, and even in your parenting choices. And sometimes, the anxiety that you are struggling with can take over your life. When you are dealing with this, it is helpful to find ways to overcome the anxiety and realize that it is really just a friendly reminder that you've gone off track a bit.  ...

Raising kids is hard, especially in our society where diet culture is still very large. Our kids can be influenced anywhere – in school, by friends, by tv shows. Our goal is to help our children have a healthy relationship with food. In order to do that, it's important for us to be an example for them by working on our own relationships with food and with our bodies.   Today I speak with pediatric...

It seems that everywhere you look these days, there is a new food trend popping up somewhere on social media. And while people may have good intentions, these trends can be negative on the people that watch them.   In today's episode, I am talking with Marianna, a certified strength and conditioning specialist with a Master of Science in nutrition. Her mission is to help educate and coach individu...

In today's episode, I am talking to Vanessa and Tamar, two very amazing registered dietitians! These ladies not only work in the field of dietetics but also run a super successful business. Culina Health is a private practice nutrition clinic dealing with eating disorders, personalized lifestyle plans, and helping clients build a better relationship with food.    During our conversation, Vanessa a...

In today's episode I am talking to Kennedy, a recent dietician graduate and successful business owner. She helps empower women through mindset shifts & mindfulness, to bring women to their highest & best self around food, mind & body image   During our conversation, Kennedy shares why she felt called to be a business owner, the connection between our relationship with food and our self-worth, her...

In today's episode I am talking to my good friend Olivia Noceda, who's amassed a following on Instagram sharing everyday wellness tips along with nourishing recipes ranging from mouthwatering mocktails to sober curious cocktails and everything in between!    During our conversation, Olivia shares her experience traveling the country permanently with her partner, what keeps her motivated to continu...