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Jun 2022
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1. How to Create a Fulfilling Career as ...

Jenny Westerkamp
About this episode

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

  • The career Jenny almost went into before switching majors to dietetics
  • Her journey as an entrepreneur, professional sports dietitian, private practice dietitian, author, speaker, smoothie shop manager, and consultant.
  • Why she almost gave up on All Access Dietetics in 2018
  • How she landed competitive jobs working with the Chicago Blackhawks, Cubs, and Bulls. 
  • 3 lessons for future dietitians on how to create a career that fulfills you and aligns with your values
  • How she got interviewed on Good Morning America 
  • Why she decided to retire from her career in sports nutrition 

  Resources Mentioned: 

  1. The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
  2. The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
  3. Radically Content by Jamie Varon
  4. All Access Dietetics - allaccessdietetics.com 

 

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