We’re Kristen & Gillean, your biz besties keeping it real about partnerships, parenting, pivots, and the chaos in between. You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful — just some courage, coffee, and a bestie by your side.

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:
Key Takeaways
Renee’s story is such a powerful reminder that success rarely looks perfectly planned.
Sometimes the next chapter starts because you were willing to say yes before you felt fully ready.
And honestly? That’s where some of the best things begin.
We’re Kristen & Gillean, your biz besties keeping it real about partnerships, parenting, pivots, and the chaos in between. You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful — just some courage, coffee, and a bestie by your side.