From Cajun Roots to YouTube Star: Shelly Redmond on Storytelling, Private Practice & Low-Carb Cooking

In this episode, Libby Rothschild, Podcast host, CEO, and owner of Dietitian Boss, interviews Shelly as she shares her inspiring journey from participating in cooking competitions in her youth to creating her brand Skinny Louisiana. She discusses how 4-H competitions shaped her love for cooking and her decision to pursue a career in dietetics and culinary arts. Shelly highlights the importance of integrating personal stories into brand building, offering practical advice for dietitians on how to start sharing their stories and building a brand. She emphasizes the role of social media, email marketing, content repurposing, and leveraging personal connections in growing a business. Shelly also provides tips on time management, prioritizing tasks, and identifying target markets. Lastly, she shares her personal anecdotes and the key moments that signaled the growth and success of her brand. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Transition to Dietetics and Culinary Arts Building a Personal Brand\ Encouragement for Aspiring Dietitians Challenges and Tips for Private Practice Managing Time and Target Market Realizing Brand Success BIO:  Having won her first cooking contest at the age of 12, Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN, lives for the kitchen. Shelly is an award-winning dietitian and the author of the Skinny Louisiana™ Cookbook series. Born in Louisiana, Shelly started her career developing recipes and conducting food demonstrations marrying the authentic and delicious flavors of Louisiana cooking with principles of healthy eating. These principles are in her cookbooks, Skinny Louisiana Facebook page, and her private practice. Shelly quickly realized not everyone loves Cajun cooking and that is ok! Shelly took this to YouTube and started the channel, Dietitian Shelly, where she focuses on low carb and diabetic recipes. It’s been a wild ride, and you can find her embracing her Cajun roots in her kitchen with her husband, 2 children, and 2 cats, William Tucker and Jefferson James. Connect with Libby: Instagram: @libbyrothschild | @dietitianboss  YouTube: Dietitian Boss Connect with Shelly: Email: [email protected] YouTube: Dietitian Shelly Facebook: Skinny Louisiana with Shelly Marie Redmond Resources: Discover the seamless experience of Practice Better through our referral link! Join us on a journey of enhanced wellness and efficiency. Start here! Join our membership The Library HERE 🚀 Ready to Grow Your Dietitian Business? Download our Free Dietitian Business Starter Kit and plug in our proven scripts to save time and get paid with confidence. Want to hear client success stories? Review here. Disclaimer: This episode contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we genuinely use and believe in. Your support helps keep the podcast running—thank you!

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