150. Two Girls Yapping about Writing a Cookbook, Celebrities and Being a Dietitian Online w/ Kylie @NutritionbyKylie
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Release Date: 04/07/2025
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...
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What I’d Do to Build a 7 Figure Business in One Year (If I Had to Start Over From Scratch)
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to build a 7-figure business—and do it fast? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the exact strategies I’d use if I had to start all over again today. From choosing a profitable niche to launching offers quickly, building client retention systems, and staying accountable, I’m breaking down the nine steps that would allow me to scale a business to seven figures in just one year. Tune in to hear: Why choosing a niche you live and breathe creates the fastest path to success The secret to standing out—even in a “saturated” market How...
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Multipassionate but Still Focused: How to Niche Without Losing Yourself
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Feel like you're passionate about everything and struggling to niche down? You're not alone—and I promise, it's not a bad thing. Today, I’m walking you through exactly how to embrace being multi-passionate without getting stuck. I’m sharing the real reason why niching down feels hard, what finally helped me get clarity, and how I coach my clients through this inside OEA. From personal stories to client case studies, you’ll see what happens when you pick a clear “front door”—and how it opens up so many more opportunities once people are inside. If you’ve ever felt...
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162. Inside a 7-Figure-to-8-Figure Mastermind
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
What really happens behind the scenes of a high-level mastermind retreat? In this episode, I’m breaking down everything I learned (and didn’t expect to learn) after spending four days in Newport Beach with 20 seven-figure business owners. I went in hoping for a 50-step plan to scale—but left with something so much better. I’m sharing what I’m changing in my business moving forward, the unexpected clarity I gained, and why this experience was the best investment I’ve made in years. Whether you're dreaming of your first six figures or scaling toward eight, this episode is packed with...
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161. Turning down a fully-paid brand trip?
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Ever struggle with saying no—even when the opportunity looks amazing on paper? In this solo episode, I’m getting personal about a tough decision I made recently to turn down a fully paid brand trip. Yep, the flights, hotel, meals—everything was covered. But I’m walking you through why I said no, and what it taught me about alignment, boundaries, and honoring the season I’m in as a mom, entrepreneur, and dietitian. If you’ve ever felt torn between “should” and “what’s right for you,” this one’s for you. Tune in to hear: Why I turned down a dream brand trip (even...
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160. From ICU Dietitian to Social Media Influencer & Brand Deals w/ Gabrielle @dietitian.gabrielle
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
What does it really take to grow a brand and business as a dietitian today? In this episode, I sit down with Gabrielle Palmeri, a dietitian and social media creator known for her no-nonsense approach to nutrition and business. Gabrielle shares her journey from clinical hospital work to running a thriving private practice, building a social media following, and landing brand deals — all while staying authentic to her mission of helping people improve their gut health. We get into the messy, behind-the-scenes truth of entrepreneurship, social media strategy, and what it really takes to turn...
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159. 7 Things in my Business Day that Just Make Sense
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
What are the little things that actually keep my business running smoothly? In this episode, I’m sharing seven habits, routines, and tools that make my workday feel seamless and sustainable. From morning rituals that help me switch from mom mode to CEO mode, to strategies for staying focused (and sane) during the workweek, I’m giving you an inside look at what’s working for me as a seven-figure entrepreneur. If you’re looking for ways to feel more aligned, efficient, and energized in your business, this one’s for you! Tune in to hear: The simple “commute” that shifts...
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158. Why You Don’t Need a Job Title to Be a Leader w/ Becky @beckyschmooke
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
You don’t have to be at the summit to start leading. In this episode, I sit down with author and leadership coach Becky Schmooke to talk about healing, self-leadership, and what it really means to take control of your life. Becky shares her 20+ year journey with an eating disorder and how her recovery—alongside her work in Stoic philosophy—inspired her to write Choose the Handle That Holds. We talk about redefining leadership (hint: it’s not a job title), communicating clearly with your team and loved ones, and choosing the harder, healthier path—especially when it's...
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157. it's not a dream job if it's costing you your mental health w/ Priya @priyasam
DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship
Ready to ditch the “dream job” that’s draining your soul? In this episode, I sit down with former national TV anchor turned storytelling strategist Priya Sam to explore what happens when a role that looks perfect on paper starts chipping away at your confidence, mental health, and sense of purpose. Priya gets candid about the racism, sexism, and office politics that pushed her to walk away from the spotlight, the crisis-counseling that saved her sanity, and the bold framework she now uses to help women rewrite their own career narratives. If you’ve ever cried on the commute, questioned...
info_outline- What Kylie wishes more people knew about cookbook writing (hint: it’s not just glamour shots and taste tests)
- How she balances content creation, creative burnout, and life offline
- The surprising emotional growth that came from standing her ground during the publishing process
- Her honest take on disordered eating recovery and how it shaped her approach to food today
- Why “being a little delulu” might be the secret to chasing big dreams