5 Working in Freelance Nutrition and Recipe Development, with Steph Geddes
Introducing Steph Geddes, business owner and freelance nutritionist who is doing big things in the industry. Steph is a registered nutritionist, recipe developer, speaker and ambassador. She runs cooking classes, has her own wellness diary, runs a successful online detox program and owns a gym, Linked Training & Nutrition with her personal trainer husband, Jack. Her recipes are featured in numerous books and publications and she works with brands, businesses, cafes and gyms to provide nutritious and delicious recipes for their customers. She is one inspiring lady and someone we can all learn a lot from!
In this episode, Steph shares with us:
How her studies in exercise science lead to her passion for nutrition and health.
The evolution of her business from seeing one-on-one clients to what it has become today.
What it means to be a nutrition freelancer and all of the opportunities available.
The benefits of gaining work experience during or after your studies.
Her experiences writing recipes for cafes, brands and businesses. Including more insight into writing recipes for books by Sally Fitzgibbons, Tim Robards, Shannons Kitchen, as well as contributing to the Recipes for Life cookbook.
The ins and outs of recipe development and what exactly is involved. Including tips on how to price your services.
All about her Body Good Diary, filled with seasonal produce lists, seasonal recipes, weekly health tips, health check reminders, places for goal setting and more.
How she has evolved to love public speaking and her tips to anyone that wants to go down this path.
The day-to-day tasks of running a business and the areas she has people help her with as it continues to grow.
Her experience running cooking classes and they involve.
Why it’s so important to have a good website and social media, including how to attract your ideal clients.
The importance of networking and meeting others in the industry.
The reason it’s important to stay open minded and be courageous when going after the career of your dreams.
And so much more…
Steph’s recommended book was The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, which you can find here.
You can find Steph over on instagram at @nutritionist_stephgeddes or her website www.bodygoodfood.com.au. Be sure to check out her Body Good Diary while you’re there.
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