Is Getting The RD Worth It?

Entrepreneurship, Podcast

If you have been thinking about going the route of a dietetic internship, this episode will be invaluable to you! Today, I am joined by one of best entrepreneur friends, Jenny Westerkamp who is CEO of All Access Dietetics and owns her own private practice. Jenny is no stranger to the dietetic word, she was in sport nutrition for over 13 years and was the team nutritionist for the Chicago Bulls. 

Over the next 55 minutes, we discuss the nature of dietetic internships, what your options are in the field of nutrition, and how to determine which path is right for you. We also chat about Jenny’s journey from sports nutrition to private practice owner and everything in between. Jenny shares invaluable advice for those who want to pursue a dietetic internship and tips on how to start your own business. 

In today’s episode, we cover:

  • What are the different options in the field of nutrition
  • The unpaid nature of dietetic internships
  • Clinical vs. academic path
  • Advice for people who want to pursue dietetic internships
  • Tips on how to start your own business

Connect with Jenny:

IG: @allaccessdietetics

Website: https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/

This episode is sponsored by Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that’s feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you’re doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

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