Taste Life Blog

The NEdpg EML has been the most helpful member benefit for me as I make the transition to starting my own consulting and coaching practice. NE members are extremely supportive and knowledgeable and always willing to lend a hand no matter what the ask. It’s comforting to know as entrepreneurs that we are far from alone; we have a dynamic support network at our fingertips.

–Kara Lydon  RD LDN:: www.peaceloveandfood.com

NE has helped me start to learn everything that my undergrad course work could not teach me. Since more ‘alternative’ career tracks for dietitians are still the minority in our profession, NE became my targeted go-to resource as an entry level entrepreneur.

–Carlene Thomas RDN LD :: www.healthfullyeverafter.co:: NE Incoming Director of PR and Marketing

I joined years before I started working for myself. Honestly never really thought I would have my own business or thought I was an entrepreneur but recognized the value of the benefits, so joined. Just having the EML to ask questions and ‘lurk’ at others’ questions gave me a huge education. At that time the NE toolkit was not free, but even so, it was a worthwhile investment (and of course, tax deductible!) Now that it is available at no cost to members, I’m thrilled. It’s such a valuable tool. Plus all of the newsletters are categorized and archived on the website – the content is fabulous and timeless.

Had it not been for NE, I would have never learned about coaching and become a Wellcoach Certified Health Coach – one of the best investments I’ve made. It’s expanded my business beyond what I expected. Also, I love being involved beyond the member level. Although much better at it, saying ‘no’ is not always easy for me. That’s not a bad thing though because by saying ‘yes’ to volunteer opportunities, I’ve met the most amazing network of people around the country. I’m looking forward to completing my year as Chair of this dynamic group and moving into the past Chair role.

–Jennifer Neily, MS, RDN, LD:: NeilyonNutrition.com :: NE Chair

I value the connections NE has helped me make. Working as a solopreneur can be lonely but being a member of NE is just like having office mates you can ask questions of.  Being on the board has also been like a mini degree…learning so much, and meeting such amazing RDNS (who will be my life long friends) that have truly helped grow my business…all for free!

–Chere Bork MS RDN:: www.cherebork.com:: NE Chair Elect

The Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG has helped me from the time I was a dietetic intern. Not only did it connect me with some inspiring dietitians, it increased my confidence for going after my career goals of being an entrepreneur. It is the first DPG I joined and by far my favorite!

Olena Gudz Danko, M.S., R.D.N., L.D:: www.olenanutrition.com