Episodes
Today we have Katarina Polonska joining the show! Katarina is an internationally accredited Connection Coach. She specializes in coaching high-achievers, leaders, and founders how to get out of their heads. Katarina has a background in behavioral science experience and roots in Transformational Coaching and embodied cognition methodologies.    Over the next 40 minutes, we explore the power of mindset and connections for high achieving leaders and founders. Katarina shares her unique...
Published 09/25/23
Today we welcome Dani Sheriff to the show! Dani is a period recovery coach, Fertility Awareness Certified Practioner, Functional Nutrition Counselor, and founder of the HA Society. Her mission is to free up mental space for those stuck in the diet-hard mindset so that they can do their life’s greatest work.   During our empowering conversation, we dive into how you can recover your period and fertility even with hypothalamic amenorrhea. Dani shares her journey of becoming a period recovery...
Published 09/18/23
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 into navigating motherhood in the digital age and sharing your child's face on social media. We...
Published 09/11/23
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 with it. We chat about everything from our different working styles, the balance of creativity and...
Published 09/04/23
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 and reaching others, Kristen found confidence in her unique voice and perspective.   Kristen is...
Published 08/28/23
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 and share my top strategies for standing out from competitors, creating a consistent marketing...
Published 08/14/23
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 and how to recognize red flags when you are seeking help. Savana shares how to build a group...
Published 08/07/23
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 advocacy for the IBS patient community through social media, as well as her work in providing resources...
Published 07/31/23
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-figure businesses in doing so.    I also share tips on how you can figure out who your ideal...
Published 07/24/23
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 and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Find our more and apply here. 
Published 07/17/23
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.    Over the next 55 minutes, we discuss the nature of dietetic internships, what your options are...
Published 07/12/23
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 potential development of eating disorders, and the need for a more nuanced approach when it comes to...
Published 07/07/23
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 conversation, Mattie shares her journey of overcoming disordered eating, her severe My Fitness...
Published 06/26/23
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 episode, we cover:  Tips on using social media to build a business Content strategies for...
Published 06/19/23
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 world full of weight loss focused content. She aims to break through the misinformation to...
Published 06/05/23
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Published 06/01/23
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 her niche, connecting on a personal level and offering her group program, Gymnastics Nutrition...
Published 05/22/23
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 Academy has had on Kelly’s business, how to stay true to your values in business and even a few...
Published 05/18/23
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 Unhealthy food habits of dancers Should you let your daughter dance? How Amanda started her...
Published 05/08/23
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 life. Brooke shares about boundaries when it comes to checking your phone, communicating with...
Published 05/01/23
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 shares how she niched into the “almond mom” persona, where it got its name, what it means, and...
Published 04/24/23
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 to herself. Tune in to hear her journey into personal branding, an on the fly audit of my brand...
Published 04/17/23
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 online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high...
Published 04/04/23
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, into a career. We discuss the recent controversy surrounding Gwyneth Paltrow’s self care, and...
Published 03/27/23
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 The most adventurous thing I’ve done My guilty pleasure The best vacation I’ve ever taken ...
Published 03/20/23