Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Williamson.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I graduated from FIU in 2015 with my Master’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. After passing my RD exam, I wasn’t sure which direction to take my career, but I knew I was passionate about working with children. I blindly emailed the Clinical Nutrition Manager at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and it just so happens that they were looking to hire a new RD. After a couple rounds of interviews, I accepted the job, and for 2 years, I worked as a pediatric clinical dietitian. After having kids, I realized that the demands of working in the hospital setting were too high, and I needed to take some time off. During this time, I decided to direct my energy toward developing my private practice, Diets By Dani.
Has it been a smooth road?
As a new mom, I’d say the most difficult part of starting a business is finding uninterrupted time to focus on what needs to get done. When you work from home, there is always some sort of distraction, whether it’s a diaper that needs to be changed or a load of laundry that needs to be washed. It helps to set aside an hour each day where I close the door and focus solely on Diets By Dani (usually while they’re both napping). This way, I feel accomplished at the end of every day, and I never feel guilty for missing out on important moments with my babies.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Diets by Dani is a private practice specializing in nutrition education for mothers, babies, and children. I offer pre- and post-natal nutrition therapy, information on starting solids with your baby, or navigating meal times with picky toddlers. There are plenty of nutritionists out there, but not everyone is a Registered Dietitian. RDs are held to rigorous standards including completing a specifically designed nutrition curriculum by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, fulfilling a supervised practice in a clinical setting, passing a national registration exam, and meeting criteria for continuing education credits to maintain our licensure. If you’re looking for reliable information on nutrition, I would only trust someone who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
I think Miami is a great place to be a nutritionist. There is a huge focus on health here, and a growing health food restaurant scene. New dietitians would likely do well in this town because the market isn’t fully saturated with RDs yet. That being said, there are still plenty of people without appropriate credentials who are giving out bogus nutrition advice. It’s hard to find a city without that, but we are more likely to crowd out those unwanted voices when we have more educated dietitians offering reliable, factual information.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.dietsbydani.com
- Phone: 305-504-3183
- Email: dani@dietsbydani.com
- Instagram: @dmwnutrition
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