One of the biggest challenges that students face in their training is figuring out what path to take, what skills to obtain, and how to get started on their career journey. In this episode, a diverse group of panelists from major career areas in nutrition discuss the invaluable lessons they have learned during their inspiring career paths, exploring the intersections of nutrition, research, and personal growth. Megan Nechanicky, RD, MSc is the Nutrition Manager for North America Retail and Global Health & Wellness communications at General Mills where she and her team provide strategic direction for business and Research and Development partners related to health and wellness. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, PhD, RD an assistant professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy at Université Laval and researcher in the Centre Nutrition, Santé et Société (NUTRISS) of the Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF) where he focuses on the prevention and management of cardiometabolic diseases with diet and medication. Shirin Panahi, PhD is the Scientific Director at the Canadian Nutrition Society where she provides scientific leadership, guidance for programs and educational initiatives. She is also an adjunct professor at Université Laval where she focuses on the role of diet and its components in the prevention and management of obesity. William Yan, PhD is a Scientist Emeritus from Health Canada where he was Director of the Bureau of Nutritional Sciences in the Food Directorate and led several high profile ministerial priorities under the Healthy Eating Strategy. Dr. Yan has also been an adjunct and part-time professor at the University of Ottawa for over 25 years. This podcast is supported by the CIHR INMD Training and Community Support Grant.