Dietitian Jenna Gorham knows a thing or two about the value dietitians bring to food companies… but in many cases, this potential is yet to be realised. Enter: The RD Link – a US-based platform, created by Jenna, connecting dietitians with brands to create meaningful partnerships. In this podcast, Jenna explains the endless opportunities she sees for dietitians on social media and beyond, and the immense impact this can have on the wellbeing of millions. Jenna also touches on some of her biggest challenges in business and the lessons she learnt from them (hint: follow your gut). Tune in to learn the how and why of partnerships, even if you aren’t a recipe developer, food photographer or Instagram influencer!Â
Biography
Jenna Gorham is a registered dietitian and the founder of The RD Link. She designed The RD Link to connect RDs and brands, to make dietitians and brands more accessible to each other so they can pursue more partnerships and reach more people with credible nutrition information. Out of the office, you can find her exploring the mountains of Montana!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Jenna’s love of the science behind nutrition
- How she ‘fell’ into brand partnerships and nutrition communications
- The importance of aligning with brands with shared values
- Why dietitians need to be less afraid of taking risks
- The joint obligation between dietitians and food companies to help people be healthier
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