Wish I Knew . . .
A podcast where I speak with people about their career path. Focusing on their decisions, success, advice, key traits, career moves, mentoring and listening to interesting stories. This podcast is an interesting perspective on how careers can take a linear path to success, but all often career paths take a zig-zag path. Fun Stuff to learn about. Enjoy!
Wish I Knew . . .
Rachel Begun - 20+ years Health Nutrition / Founder and CEO Communication Strategy / Nationally known / Acting like a man
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Gary Nowak
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Season 2
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Episode 64
Find Rachel Here - https://rachelbegun.com/
Career Background:
- 20+ years as a health and nutrition communications expert
- Founder and CEO of a communications strategy firm for 12 years
- Nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist conducting 1,000 + interviews with top media outlets and writing for trade and consumer publications
- Transitioned to being a leadership development coach and organizational culture consultant
- Respected advisor and board member to organizations, including:
- Chair of Western Region Board and National Board of Directors Member to Step Up
- Advisory Board Member to Food + Planet
- Master of Science in Nutrition Education and Dietetic Internship Program at Columbia University
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Emory University
Highlights
- First job at the Gap to get Spring Break cash
- High school science teachers encouraged her love of the biological sciences, which led to being a pre-med student and biology major in college, where she identified her love for nutrition
- Worked for three years between undergraduate and graduate programs to confirm passion for studying nutrition. Gained great experience in business development and account management
- With academic background focusing on the sciences, she discovered her agility and affinity for business and communications and developed these skills on the job
- Coming out of graduate school with a degree in nutrition, forged her own path to focus in communications
- Spent her 20s and 30s in the workplace as a woman "trying to be a man”; given great advice (by a man) to be her authentic full self
- Bear Naked unleashed her entrepreneurial spirit and changed her career path
- Unique background wasn't always easy to sell
- Stayed true to her values when selecting clients/partners to work with
- And you’ll have to tune in to hear Rachel's great advice
Want to be a guest? Email me at gpnowak@gmail.com!