11 Succeeding as a Clinical Nutritionist and Podcast Host at Freedom Wellness, with Shelley McKenzie

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Shelley McKenzie is a Clinical Nutritionist and soon to be Naturopath. She founded her business Freedom Wellness, where she sees one-on-one clients, runs nutrition workshops, collaborates with health brands and has her very own podcast. Someone who can inspire us all, Shelley shares so much valuable advice about how to succeed in the nutrition space and how she got to where she is today.

In this episode, Shelley covers:

  • The ‘health storm’ that led her to find her passion in natural health and how her personal experience benefits her career as a practitioner.

  • Ways she uses networking to find clients and why it’s so important to build community and utilise the tools we have available to us.

  • Behind the scenes of running regular nutrition workshops and how they are a powerful marketing tool.

  • Working with brands to provide goody bags or food at her events and how to approach them.

  • The benefits of having a mentor straight out of uni and how this can fast track your career.

  • Ways she collaborates with other businesses to reach more people.

  • Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to other people in the industry.

  • How business coaches can help you build your brand.

  • Her podcast journey, including how to start your own podcast, tips around approaching guests and the benefits of seasons opposed to weekly episodes.

  • Photography and editing tips that everyone can do.

  • Skills you need to be a successful clinical nutritionist and/or podcaster.

  • The main thing she attributes her success to.

  • Benefits of having a clear direction.

  • The importance of finding what makes you happy.

  • Why gratitude is a powerful tool for all of us.

  • And so much more!

The book Shelley recommended we all read was Loving Yourself To Greater Health by Louise Hay

Follow her journey via instagram @freedomwellness and head over to her website www.freedomwellness.com.au to learn more about Shelley and her services. 

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