In this episode of The Dietitian Success Podcast, I interview Letisha Garcia Bates (founder of Endocrine Collective). Letisha shares her journey from building a massive social media following to walking away from it all in pursuit of a fresh, intentional start. Together, we discuss: How Letisha’s own PCOS journey inspired her transition from nursing to health coaching and eventually dietetics.The challenges Letisha faced with a social media audience of &gt;250,000 people, including the emotio...

199: Business Lessons We've Learned the Hard Way, with Kristen Carli, RD and Gillean Barkyoumb, RD

The Dietitian Success Podcast is your go-to resource for building a thriving, fulfilling business as a dietitian entrepreneur.Whether you’re starting a private practice, exploring consulting or freelance work, or growing a business of your own, this podcast is here to support you with practical strategies and real-world insights.Each week, your host, Krista Kolodziejzyk, RD, MPH, MBA, shares actionable business strategies, marketing insights, and honest conversations about what it really takes to build and grow a business as a dietitian. You’ll also hear from dietitians who are doing things differently—creating impactful, sustainable businesses across a variety of niches and practice settings.Through Dietitian Success Center, Krista and her team support dietitians with the tools, education, and community to succeed in business:Practitioner Membership – A comprehensive library of evidence-based client handouts, resources, and continuing education to help you save time, feel more confident, and deliver high-quality care in your practice. Entrepreneurship Membership – Strategic training, coaching, and resources for dietitians looking to start, grow, and streamline a business that feels aligned and sustainable. Learner Membership &amp; Exam Prep Support – Study tools and resources designed to help future dietitians build confidence and succeed on their registration exams.Krista brings a unique perspective as a dietitian entrepreneur—she’s built a leading membership platform for dietitians, led and scaled a growing team, and worked with major brands in the food and beverage industry.If you’re looking for practical strategies, real talk, and a supportive space to grow your business, you’re in the right place.Hit play and let’s take your dietitian business to the next level!