145. Starting a Practice in your Dietetic Internship w/ Meg @megtypeone
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Release Date: 02/03/2025
How This Dietitian Built a Group Program While Working Telehealth w/ Morgan Yarborough
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
What does it actually look like to build a six-figure nutrition business in your very first year as a dietitian—while juggling multiple jobs, battling self-doubt, and trying to create a program women actually want? Today, I sit down with metabolism dietitian and OEA alum Morgan Yarborough for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, niche clarity, and the mindset shifts that took her from overwhelmed to fully booked. Morgan shares her journey from almost becoming a nurse, to skipping the traditional clinical path entirely, to building a thriving online coaching business rooted in...
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Trends for 2026 that you need to hear before planning your year with Jasmine Star
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
What does it actually take to grow a business in 2026, especially when the algorithm changes daily, your niche feels crowded, and you're trying to scale without burning yourself to the ground? Today, I sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and mentor Jasmine Star for a raw conversation on marketing, mindset, and what it really looks like to build an empire with intention. Jasmine pulls back the curtain on her journey from law school dropout to wedding photographer to multi–seven-figure CEO, sharing the exact principles she uses to help women hit consistent 10K months...
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How My Osteopenia Diagnosis Transformed the Way I Run My Business (and Eat)
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Ever had a moment where your personal health forces you to rethink everything about how you’re working, eating, and building your business? That was my reality this year. In this episode, I’m opening up about my unexpected osteopenia diagnosis in my thirties—how it shook me, what it revealed about my past with disordered eating, and why it’s reshaping the way I run my business heading into 2026. The truth? Even when you think you’re the “healthy one,” your body keeps the receipts. And sometimes the wake-up call isn’t just physical—it highlights the patterns you’ve...
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The Most Honest Conversation on Nutrition Entrepreneurship You’ll Hear This Year w/ Abbey Sharp
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Feeling stretched thin by the pressure to “do it all” online? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what the creator landscape really feels like in 2025. I’m sitting down with world-renowned dietitian and mega-creator Abbey Sharp, who’s built a multi-platform empire over 14 years… and is finally saying the quiet part out loud: the hustle, the burnout, the imposter syndrome, the pressure to keep performing. From navigating criticism to building multiple income streams to launching a supplement company with integrity, Abbey is as transparent as it gets and her...
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How to Handle Business in This Economy (and Why I’m Over the “Ease and Flow” Lie)
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Are you feeling like business just hits different right now? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually working in 2025—and calling out the fake “ease and flow” narratives that are leaving so many entrepreneurs feeling stuck and questioning their own hard work. The truth? The economy has shifted, ad costs are up, clients are more hesitant, and trust takes longer to build. But that doesn’t mean you can’t thrive—it just means the strategies have evolved. Tune in to hear: Why “passive income” isn’t really passive—and what...
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My 4th Year at FNCE and What Really Goes Down
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
What really goes down behind the booth at FNCE? Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s actually like to attend the world’s largest food and nutrition conference as a dietitian business owner. From booth setup chaos to VIP brand events and everything in between, I’m sharing the highlights, surprises, and behind-the-scenes lessons from my fourth year at FNCE. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth attending—or how to make the most of it—you won’t want to miss this recap. Tune in to hear: • What it’s really like to host a booth and why this year felt...
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Rating ways to make money online as a business owner
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Let’s talk about the real ways to make money as a business owner. After working with hundreds of entrepreneurs (and trying almost everything myself), I’m breaking down which income streams are actually worth your time—and which ones just aren’t it. From one-on-one coaching and group programs to brand deals, affiliate links, and more, I’m giving you my honest take on what works, what doesn’t, and how to find the right mix for your business. Tune in to hear: My zero-to-ten ratings on nine different ways to make money online Why hybrid programs are outperforming traditional...
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I Presented to a Room Full of Masters Students and Here Is What I Learned
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Ever wondered what it really takes to land speaking opportunities at top universities and use your business to impact the next generation? In this episode I'm sharing behind-the-scenes opf my experience presenting to Master’s students at UC Berkeley. From how I landed the opportunity to the powerful lessons I took away from their questions, I'm breaking down the truth about entrepreneurship, showing up online, and why you don’t need to have it all figured out to start. Here’s what you’ll take away: The networking moment that opened the door to speaking at UC Berkeley. The biggest...
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Why I Closed My Membership and Launched a Fitness Program w/ Leanne @movementwithleanne
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Feeling stuck in your body (and business) after baby? This week’s guest, Leanne Thomas, shares her powerful story of navigating postpartum depression, hip misalignment, and burnout—all while trying to build a business that truly helps moms feel strong again. A military spouse, fitness instructor, and OEA alum, Leanne transformed her struggling low-ticket fitness app into a thriving, high-touch postpartum coaching program—one that helped her out-earn her 2024 income in just one launch. In this episode, Leanne opens up about the mindset shifts that changed everything, the power of...
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From Courtrooms to Clean Living and Using Social Media to Quit Law
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Ever wondered what it really takes to pivot from a high-pressure career into building your own online business? In this episode of Deets with Deanna, Deanna sits down with Whitney Di Bona — lawyer turned social media strategist, mom of two, and founder of The Branded Professional. Whitney shares her journey from corporate law and representing women in landmark cases against cosmetic companies to realizing she wanted more freedom, impact, and joy in her work. After building a strong online presence, Whitney made the bold leap into entrepreneurship, helping lawyers, doctors, and other...
info_outline- How Meg built a six-figure business while still in her internship
- The power of community and authentic connection on social media
- Why she chose to go straight into entrepreneurship (despite being told she couldn't!)
- How she balances work, travel, and personal life while growing her business
- Her best advice for interns and new RDs looking to start their own coaching business