Highly recommended to watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gg5Tx_d5dCQ

Across these standout clips, you’ll hear powerful reminders you don’t need to be ready or perfect to begin. You’ll hear why starting small beats waiting too long, how looking inward instead of outward can change the way you grow, and why systems, boundaries, and rest are not luxuries, they are requirements. This episode touches on everything from hiring with intention and packaging your services with confidence to navigating slow seasons, preparing ahead, and building a business that can actually support your life.

You’ll also hear deeply human reflections on faith, obedience, resilience, and trusting the process even when outcomes feel uncertain. These are the lessons learned through experience, repetition, missteps, and courage, not theory.

If you’re building a career or business in wellness and want clarity, steadiness, and real talk without the fluff, this episode is a powerful reminder of what truly moves the needle.

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What if the way you parent, show up, or even just exist is your version of art?

In this powerful and honest conversation, Dezi Abeyta, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, performance strategist, and founder of Food Talk Nutrition, shares why he believes creatives should be treated like elite athletes. From getting real about burnout and rebuilding his life after Red Bull to creating performance teams for touring musicians, Dezi drops gems on owning your identity, taking risks, and rewriting your roadmap. He also talks about parenting with intention, being “professionally petty,” and the power of your pen. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by traditional career paths or wondered if you’re “too different” to succeed, this one’s for you.

Connect with Dezi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deziabeyta/
Can't Believe I Made It Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cbimi/

Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian
Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian

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Episode highlights:
(2:22) Who was Dezi before the career & podcast?
(6:01) What sparked his passion for wellness & performance
(8:54) His first unconventional career move & “kill list” motivation
(13:53) Realizing he didn’t need permission to create his own lane
(17:23) Why creatives are the new athletes
(25:21) How he supports musicians like athletes
(29:20) Gatekeeping vs. sharing: Where Dezi stands
(36:04) Advice for breaking into a brand-new space
(42:02) Diversifying income & the Men's Health journey
(47:17) Parenting, risk-taking & working with purpose
(59:41) What’s next? Dezi’s vulnerable relationship with writing
(1:06:07) A message to aspiring BIPOC professionals
(1:09:09) Staying grounded with inner child work
(1:17:10) Dezi flips the script: Umo & Bri’s vision for the podcast
(1:22:42) Soft launch hint: Something BIG is coming!

What do you do when life feels too heavy to carry? In this honest episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, the hosts open up about how 2025 pushed them to their limits: personally and professionally. From unexpected pregnancies and loss to burnout and business stress, they share how therapy, faith, and stepping back helped them move forward. If you’ve had a hard year too, this one’s for you. Raw, real, and full of hope.

Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian
Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian

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Episode highlights:
(2:17) Social media vs. real life: balancing motherhood, business & emotions
(5:20) When fitness isn't the answer—learning to rest
(6:22) The hardest year yet: pregnancy, loss, and leaning on faith
(12:10) When stress impacts your health: a wake-up call
(16:09) What worked and what didn’t in 2025
(19:05) Stepping back from client work: finding new roles
(21:10) Planning for peace and purpose in 2026
(24:25) Building a better business while showing up for family
(28:00) Protecting your peace online and offline

Are you already feeling behind and the new year hasn’t even started yet? In this energizing episode of Hot Tea with Uma and Bri, your favorite duo shares real, practical steps to help you close out Q4 with intention, and hit the ground running in Q1. From setting clear, trackable goals to refining your systems, team, and tech, they break down why “doing it all” isn’t the move, but planning smart is. You'll hear personal stories, hard lessons, and honest truths about what didn’t work, and what finally clicked. They also dive into how to avoid burnout, set strong boundaries, and why financial planning (yes, taxes too!) is a non-negotiable. If you're a health, wellness, or fitness entrepreneur, this one’s your must-listen game plan.

Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian
Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian

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Episode highlights:
(1:26) Why year-end reflection is crucial for a smooth Q1
(2:45) Celebrate your wins—and learn from the misses
(4:35) How to avoid a Q1 scramble in the healthcare space
(6:00) Real talk: setting realistic, trackable goals
(8:10) Mini-goals and aligning systems, team, and tools
(10:15) Year-end tech, team, and tool audit
(13:16) What you should outsource (and when)
(15:33) Why it always circles back to the business owner
(16:26) Avoid overcommitting during Q4
(18:10) Boundaries and saying “no” the smart way
(19:59) Taxes and financial planning: do not skip this
(24:47) Don’t ignore industry trends because your business depends on it
(25:34) Final thoughts: You don’t need a new you. You need a clear plan.

Have you ever felt like you don’t fit into the career “box” everyone else seems to thrive in? In this episode, Umo and Bri shares their biggest takeaways from presenting at FNCE 2025 in Nashville, where they spoke on Using Your Uniqueness to Thrive in Sports Dietetics. Tune in for an episode packed with encouragement, real stories, and practical advice to help you take that next bold step forward.

Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian
Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian

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Episode highlights:
(1:13) Recap of FNC 2025 presentation and theme
(4:59) Resilience and redefining your own path
(7:01) Umo’s winding career journey
(10:59) Bri’s story: athlete to entrepreneur
(17:28) 3 core strategies to build a standout career
(20:32) Why a personalized career roadmap matters
(23:03) The power of authentic networking
(27:02) 3 simple takeaways you can apply this month
(31:27) Free roadmap template in the show notes

Is your business ready for the slow season, or does it leave you stressed every year? In this episode, we open up about the common fears that fitness and wellness entrepreneurs face when client demand dips, especially around the holidays. From tracking trends and managing your cash flow to building recurring revenue and keeping client relationships strong, this conversation is full of practical advice. We also share why rest, reflection, and authenticity matter just as much as your next big idea. Whether you’re using the downtime to recharge, revamp your marketing, or beta test a new offer, this episode will help you feel more confident about embracing the quiet seasons with intention.

Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian
Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian

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Episode highlights:
(1:20) What is a slow season, and why it happens
(2:44) Identifying slow periods in your business
(4:32) Budgeting and cash flow tips
(5:15) Revenue ideas during slower times
(7:14) The power of group challenges and beta testing
(9:08) Local events and talks for visibility
(11:08) Marketing check-in and audience feedback
(13:32) Staying authentic on social media
(16:05) Preparing clients mentally for the holidays
(17:45) Supporting clients through real-life challenges
(20:10) Investing in professional growth or rest
(25:01) Fancy conference announcement + community sneak peek
(27:01) Final words: Embrace the slow season with purpose!

Are one-off sessions leaving you feeling burnt out and financially stuck? Bri and Umo share how building a membership model transformed their income, their impact, and their clients’ results. They open up about the ups and downs of creating a community that works with the seasons of your business and your life. From starting small to testing out ideas through beta launches, they break down how you can offer consistent value and create predictable income, even when business feels slow. Whether you're a dietitian, trainer, or coach, this episode gives you honest insight, tech tool tips, and a supportive nudge to take the leap, without taking on the world all at once.

Learn more about Amy: https://reimbursementdietitian.com/

• Umo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassy.sports.dietitian/
• Bri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathletitian/

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Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:02) The real problem with one-off sessions
(5:06) How to build a membership your clients actually want
(10:28) Using memberships to support your income in slow seasons
(19:58) Why starting small saves you time, money, and stress
(22:40) What a beta test is—and why you should do one
(26:42) Tools and platforms to keep your membership simple and smooth
(35:13) Outro

Can one free talk really launch a six-figure practice? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Amy Plano (aka The Reimbursement Dietitian) picks up where she left off, diving deeper into how dietitians can grow a successful insurance-based business without burning out or overspending. She shares how saying “yes” to free, strategic opportunities opened massive doors in the sports performance space, and why mindset is what separates those who succeed. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen to how Amy’s story started, it’s the foundation of everything she shares here.

Learn more about Amy: https://reimbursementdietitian.com/

• Umo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassy.sports.dietitian/
• Bri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathletitian/

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Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:45) How Amy’s first free challenge led to huge growth
(4:01) Using insurance for sports nutrition clients
(5:44) The power of free talks (and why they’re worth it)
(14:50) Common mistakes dietitians make with insurance
(19:49) Hiring lessons Amy learned the hard way
(27:31) Tools she actually uses (and what she avoids)
(33:50) Creating content people actually care about
(39:04) Amy’s programs, clients, and how to work with her
(47:30) Outro