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Creating a Life You Actually Want with Christina Manian, RDN
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- The Business Bestie Podcast
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- Jun 11, 2026
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- 2939
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Summary
Okay besties, this episode goes in a direction we did not expect and we loved every minute of it. We sat down with writer, media dietitian, and sustainability expert Christina Manian to talk about her career journey, how she built a successful freelance writing business, and why she's intentionally designed her life around what matters most to her. What started as a conversation about media work quickly turned into a deeper discussion about networking, entrepreneurship, manifestation, social media boundaries, mindfulness, creating a lifestyle you actually enjoy, and having the courage to pursue what feels aligned. Christina shares how she transitioned from working in intensive care at the Mayo Clinic to becoming a full-time freelance writer with nearly 700 published articles. She also opens up about building a career that supports her values, her love of nature, and her commitment to sustainability-focused nutrition. This conversation is thoughtful, inspiring, and full of reminders that success doesn't have to look the same for everyone. We’d also love to have you join us for our upcoming Media Mentorship in August. For more information and the application, check out the link below: https://expertwithinfluence.com/media-mentorship In This Episode, We Discuss: Christina's journey from clinical dietetics to full-time writing Working at the Mayo Clinic and realizing it wasn't her long-term path Building a freelance writing career from the ground up Why networking continues to be one of the most valuable career tools The realities of today's freelance writing industry How writing rates and media opportunities have changed Creating a career around lifestyle instead of status Sustainability-focused nutrition and why it matters Social media boundaries and protecting your ener…