From Clinical Dietitian to Full-Time Media Dietitian: How Chelsea LeBlanc Pivoted Her Career and Succeeded

Episode Description: Okay besties… this one is for anyone who feels stuck between “this isn’t it” and “what do I do next?”We’re sitting down with Chelsea LeBlanc — a media dietitian, mom, and entrepreneur — who shares how she went from clinical work (including the chaos of hospital life during COVID 😅) to building a career in media that actually fits her life.From starting her blog 10 years ago to finally going all in when life forced the decision… Chelsea is sharing what it really looks like to pivot, trust yourself, and figure it out as you go.We’re talking pitching, persistence, motherhood, messy systems (lol), and how this career can evolve with you in every season.If you’ve been waiting for the “right time”… this might be your sign.In this episode, we discuss:How Chelsea discovered media dietetics in collegeTurning a side hustle into a full-time careerLeaving clinical work and why it wasn’t the right fitThe moment everything changed (and forced her to go all in)What pitching actually looks like behind the scenesWhy most opportunities come from follow-ups — not first emailsHow to come up with creative, timely pitch ideasBuilding multiple income streams (TV, partnerships, toolkits, events)What it’s really like balancing work and motherhoodHow becoming a mom shifted her priorities and workflowWhy flexibility is one of the biggest advantages of media workThe reality of “figuring it out” in every seasonKey Takeaways:Your career doesn’t have to look like what you were taught in schoolStarting on the side builds confidence before going all inSometimes the “push” you need comes unexpectedlyFollow-ups matter more than your first pitchCreativity makes your pitches stand outYou don’t need a perfect system — you just need to keep goingMotherhood doesn’t stop your goals — it reshapes themEvery season of life requires a different approachChelsea’s story is such a good reminder that there isn’t one perfect path — just the one you keep showing up for.