What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? I’m a science nerd with a love for food. When I learned about a career path that could combine the two, it was a match made in heaven. The opportunity to be working in the nutrition tech space is the cherry on top.

Your Job Title? Community & Outreach

Company you are with now? EatLove

Website:
http://www.eatlove.is/

Social Media:

WORK
– Instagram: eatloveis
– Twitter: @eatloveis
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatloveis
– Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eatloveis 

PERSONAL
– Instagram: gastroexplorer
– Twitter: @gastroexplorer
– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minhanguyen
– Website: https://www.gastroexplorer.com (coming soon!)

Describe a typical (or not so typical) day-in-the-work-life for you? Being in startup, no two days are ever the same, and I LOVE IT. I do anything and everything that needs to get done. Don’t know how to do something? I figure it out and make it happen. I’m sure all the entrepreneurs here know where I’m coming from.

I’m currently working on launching the newest version of our online meal plan generator created for dietitians, EatLove PRO. It’s been a nonstop marathon since, getting all the pieces aligned. Never a dull moment.

Here’s a list of some of the things you might find me doing:

• Host social and networking events
• Create newsletters and blog posts
• Manage social media accounts
• Conduct beta testing with users
• Pitch to potential content partners
• Recipe ingestion and nutrition analysis
• Curate meal plans
• Collaborate with engineering team for product development
• Present at conferences/workshops
• Nutrition research
• Customer support

How did you get your current job in dietetics? I had attended EatLove’s consumer launch party awhile back, and met the CEO (now my boss) at this event. I provided some insightful feedback about the product and helped connect the team with some of my RD friends around the states for their launch tour. Fast forward one year later, I see a job posting alert in my inbox for EatLove. Instead of applying online, I sent over my resume directly to the CEO, along with my cover letter expressing my interest and why I’d be a good fit for the position. A 90-day plan, one take-home project, and 3 lunch interviews later, here I am.

What skills were you born with and what skills have you learned along the way? I was born to eat! Other than that, I don’t think I possess many innate skills. I work hard and I’m persistent. That I learned from my mother. Everything else, there’s Google. Luckily, I’m a fast learner.

What advice do you have for others wanting to be just as successful and fulfilled as you?

• Do something daily that makes you uncomfortable. It’s the best way you’ll continue to grow.
• Network like crazy. Not just in your own field, but branch out. There’s so many inspiring people with a great story to share. Who knows, you just might meet your next boss.
• Always have “ME” time. I find it easy to get engulfed in work because I really enjoy what I do. A little R&R can go a long way and leave you feeling refreshed, so treat yourself!

If you could be paid for your job with something other than a paycheck, what would it be? Frequent flyer miles and food vouchers. I love to travel, while eating my way around the world.

Sarah Koszyk is founder of Family. Food. Fiesta. A family-based wellness program and blog focusing on recipes, family health tips, and videos with kids cooking in the kitchen. She is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach specializing in sports nutrition and adult and pediatric weight management. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or LinkedIn.