The Wellful: Women in Wellness

Monica Mo: Founder & CEO WellSeek

On this episode Monica Mo, PhD, talks about her transition to entrepreneurship as founder and CEO of her creative media and brand consulting company, WellSeek. We discuss the reality and challenges of starting your own business, what health and wellness mean to her and how she helps other health professionals stay true to their authentic selves and purpose. Monica also shares great tips and insight on how entrepreneurship is a mindset game and not getting stuck in the comparison trap.  Monica is also the curator and editor of WellSeek Collective, a health and wellness publication featuring health professionals who are spreading science-based truth and positivity in the health and wellness space. Monica is also a Council of Directors Member at True Health Initiative Monica started her career in biotechnology specializing in genome-based metabolic engineering and data analytics. She was a member of the academic teams that pioneered the "Google map of human metabolism." Monica holds her Ph.D., M.S., in Bioengineering and B.S. in Bioengineering: Biotechnology from the University of California, San Diego. WellSeek Website: WellSeek.io [wellseek.io] WellSeek Collective: WellSeek.co [https://wellseek.co/] WellSeek on IG: @WellSeek [https://www.instagram.com/wellseek/]

Jennifer Franck: Assistant Chief, Department of Nourishment Arts at The Center For Discovery

On this episode of The Wellful's Women in Wellness podcast, we’re chatting with Jennifer Franck who is a registered dietitian and Assistant Chief of the Department of Nourishment Arts at The Center for Discovery. Jennifer shares her background in television production and how she ended up pursuing a career change in nutrition and an integrative approach to health.  Jennifer discusses the interdisciplinary work of The Center for Discovery, how it takes a 360 degree innovative approach to health and how she sees the space of health and nutrition changing in the near future. Jennifer also shares her favorite sources for staying up to date on the latest in nutrition, food and agriculture and her advice for bringing innovative approaches into traditional healthcare settings.  To learn more about Jennifer and the work of The Center for Discovery, follow their work here: thecenterfordiscovery.org [thecenterfordiscovery.org] The Center for Discovery IG: instagram.com/thecenterfordiscovery [instagram.com/thecenterfordiscovery] The Department of Nourishment Arts IG: instagram.com/dnatcfd [instagram.com/dnatcfd]

Nekisia Davis: Owner Early Bird Foods

Nekisia Davis is the founder and creator of Early Bird Foods & Co, known for their signature granola made with olive oil, salt and love. Nekisia was managing at the famous Brooklyn pizzeria, Franny’s, when she started baking, bagging and selling her own granola. Her signature recipe and unique ingredients made her granola an immediate hit at the Brooklyn Flea and local NYC markets. Martha Stewart was one of the first outspoken fans of Early Bird Foods, and others quickly followed suit. Early Bird Foods now offer 6 granola flavors and even granola bars. Beyond making delicious granola - Nekisia is passionate about sharing enjoyment and pleasure through food, and life. We talk about living without the rules or restrictions, finding enjoyment and spreading love through her brand and it's message.  I can’t wait for you to hear more about Nekisia and Early Bird Foods!  Website: EarlyBirdFoods.com [https://earlybirdfoods.com/] Early Bird IG: @earlybirdfoods [https://www.instagram.com/earlybirdfoods/]

Jackie London: Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Director of Good Housekeeping

Jackie London is a registered dietitian, the Nutrition Director for Good Housekeeping and a recent author of the book, ‘Dressing on the Side (And Other Diet Myths Debunked)’. On this episode Jackie talks about how she landed her #goals job at Good Housekeeping, advice for someone who wants to break into the food and media space, the behind the scenes of food marketing, nutrition myths and the one wellness fad she wants to see gone - plus so much more!  Jackie earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and briefly worked in beauty and lifestyle PR before heading back to school to complete her Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. Before working at Good Housekeeping, Jackie was a Senior Clinical Dietitian at The Mount Sinai Hospital. In her current role as the Nutrition Director of Good Housekeeping, Jackie writes and reports on nutrition news, myths & trends and oversees taste-tests and reviews of all food products interested in earning the Good Housekeeping Seal. Jackie is also a regular expert on Dr. Oz, The Today Show and widely quoted in the media.  Follow Jackie on IG: @jaclynlondonRD [https://www.instagram.com/jaclynlondonrd/?hl=en] Buy Jackie's Book: dressingonthesidebook.com [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jaclyn-london/dressing-on-the-side-and-other-diet-myths-debunked/9781538747452/]

Maddie Pasquariello: Founder of East Coast Health & Content Manager for Charley St.

Maddie Pasquariello, is a content manager, and Jane of all trades currently part of the core team at Charley St, a fast-casual Australian Cafe in New York City owned by Chef Dan Churchill, where her roles includes partnerships, weekly events, creative strategy, social media and much more. Maddie also founded her own lifestyle platform in 2014, East Coast Health @eastcoasthealth on IG where she shares creative and healthy recipes,  and all things wellness and fitness.  Maddie has her Master’s Degree in Nutrition from Tufts University and plans to become a Registered Dietitian by 2021.  Maddie has carved her own path in wellness, food and brand strategy through her many roles in from social and digital media to events, recipe development and branding.  On this episode we chat about non-traditional careers, not being afraid to carve your own path in the field of dietetics, working for food and restaurant startups and so much more.  Follow Maddie on IG: instagram.com/eastcoasthealth [https://www.instagram.com/eastcoasthealth/]