Are you interested in starting a career in sports nutrition or entrepreneurship? Jenny describes how you can make your dreams a reality in the webinar below!
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Background in Sports Nutrition & Entrepreneurship
Jenny Westerkamp, RD, CSSD is the founder of All Access Dietetics and Chicago Bulls Nutritionist. Jenny started All Access Internships in 2008 with Katie Proctor, MBA, RD. They developed the idea as way to provide as much info as possible in a way that was easy for other people interested in dietetics to use. They were both completing the Dietetic Internship full time and working for All Access Internships in their spare time. Katie then moved on to be a coach after about 2 years and Jenny managed All Access Internships. In 2019, Jenny changed the name to All Access Dietetics to incorporate all stages of the dietetics journey, including excelling in your dietetics program, getting a dietetic internship, passing the RD exam, getting hired, and starting your own business.
Jenny got exposure to sports nutrition the summer of her senior year of college by interning with Chicago Blackhawks dietitian Julie Burns, MS, RD, CCN. She emailed her with the subject “I want your life” and she sold her skills to Julie. Jenny has also worked for the Chicago Cubs and now works with the Chicago Bulls.
Key takeaways to make your dreams a reality:
- Create and cultivate relationships. Figure out how you can get your foot in the door. Always think about who you can reach out to and how to create a positive relationship. How can you make opportunities for yourself? Keep looking for the right people to connect with.
- Sell yourself. Be a go-giver instead of go-getter. Think about what you can give instead of what you can receive. She strongly believes that what you give you will get back in return. It is a constant flow.
- Mindset is everything. Positively reframe your thoughts. As an entrepreneur you constantly need have a good attitude.
- Ready. Fire. Aim. Explore, try new things, and adjust your interests accordingly.
- Jump in and figure out how to fly on the way down. We tend to limit ourselves. We need to go for it and not withhold our gifts.
- Find your joy! Make a list of what you want and what you do not want. Adjust accordingly.
- Define your own version of success. Success is not a straight line up. It involves highs and lows. You have to know what you want to get what you want. Figure out why you are striving for this success.
- Most importantly get out there and go make your dreams come true! The possibilities are endless!
For daily positive thoughts check out notes from the universe.
Check out Jenny’s complete career story here!
PS. We created a have FREE sports nutrition handout! Make sure to check it out.
