{"podcast":{"title":"The Business Bestie Podcast","slug":"the-business-bestie-podcast-7055744","podcast_index_feed_id":7055744,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fb771900/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expert-with-influence","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42088864/42088864-1727465365853-aca439f7aee01.jpg","author":"Expert with Influence","episode_count":54,"summary":"Welcome to the Business Bestie Podcast – the place where business goals, wellness dreams, and working mom life all come together. We are Kristen and Gillean, two registered dietitians and powerhouse moms, this podcast is your go-to for real talk on juggling it all while keeping your sanity intact. From launching a business to nailing brand partnerships, and from chasing kiddos to finding time for self-care, we’ve got you covered. We're here to share our best tips, tricks, and laughs, proving that you don’t need to have it all together to keep moving forward.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T02:20:27.747317+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-bestie-podcast-7055744"},"episode":{"title":"How Dr. Renee Korczak Turned Science Into a Media Career That Actually Fits Her Life","slug":"how-dr-renee-korczak-turned-science-into-a-media-career-that-actually-fits-her-life","published_at":"2026-05-14T14:12:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-bestie-podcast-7055744/how-dr-renee-korczak-turned-science-into-a-media-career-that-actually-fits-her-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-bestie-podcast-7055744","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expert-with-influence/episodes/How-Dr--Renee-Korczak-Turned-Science-Into-a-Media-Career-That-Actually-Fits-Her-Life-e3jc6fb","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fb771900/podcast/play/119986091/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-14%2F424147403-44100-2-27ed55478437b.m4a","summary":"Okay besties… this episode is SUCH a good reminder that your career path does not have to be linear. We’re sitting down with Dr. Renee Korczak — media dietitian, researcher, entrepreneur, and founder of Good Gut Family — to talk about the winding road that brought her from pre-med student to food industry scientist to PhD researcher to building her own business in the media space. This conversation is packed with wisdom around adaptability, confidence, networking, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and learning how to trust yourself even when the next step feels uncomfortable. We also talk about building credibility online, working with brands ethically, creating opportunities for yourself, and why sometimes the biggest growth comes from simply staying in the game long enough. If you’ve ever questioned your direction, wondered if you’re “too late” to pivot, or needed a reminder that your experience matters, this episode is for you. (And yes, there’s also a very passionate discussion about press-on nails 😂) In this episode, we discuss: Renee’s journey from pre-med to becoming a dietitian and PhD researcher Working in the food industry before becoming an RD How mentors helped shape her career path Why adaptability matters more than having a “perfect” plan Building the Good Gut Family brand and finding a niche Translating nutrition science into consumer-friendly messaging The reality of working with brands ethically as a media dietitian Standing your ground when claims go too far Why community and mentorship matter in entrepreneurship What Renee learned from attending the Business Bestie Retreat The mindset shifts that helped her take big career risks Launching her upcoming women’s wellness coaching program Confidence, imposter syndrome, and putting yourself out there Key Take…","meta_description":"Okay besties… this episode is SUCH a good reminder that your career path does not have to be linear. We’re sitting down with Dr. Renee Korczak — media die…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2659,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-business-bestie-podcast-7055744/episodes/how-dr-renee-korczak-turned-science-into-a-media-career-that-actually-fits-her-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-business-bestie-podcast-7055744/how-dr-renee-korczak-turned-science-into-a-media-career-that-actually-fits-her-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}