#48 How Dr. Renee Korczak Turned Science Into a Media Career That Actually Fits Her Life
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:
- Renee’s journey from pre-med to becoming a dietitian and PhD researcher
- Working in the food industry before becoming an RD
- How mentors helped shape her career path
- Why adaptability matters more than having a “perfect” plan
- Building the Good Gut Family brand and finding a niche
- Translating nutrition science into consumer-friendly messaging
- The reality of working with brands ethically as a media dietitian
- Standing your ground when claims go too far
- Why community and mentorship matter in entrepreneurship
- What Renee learned from attending the Business Bestie Retreat
- The mindset shifts that helped her take big career risks
- Launching her upcoming women’s wellness coaching program
- Confidence, imposter syndrome, and putting yourself out there
Key Takeaways
- Your career path can evolve many times — and still make sense
- Every job teaches you something valuable
- Networking can completely change your future
- You don’t need to know the entire plan before taking the next step
- Confidence grows through action, not before it
- Being adaptable is one of the biggest entrepreneurial skills
- You can be evidence-based AND creative
- Community makes hard seasons easier to navigate
- Staying in the game long enough often leads to momentum
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.
