They’re three dietitians whose names are up in lights in the world of nutrition: Joy Bauer, Ellie Krieger and Maye Musk. In this very special panel discussion, DC founder Maree Ferguson chats to these superstars to learn why they each wanted to become a dietitian and how they’ve leveraged their respective strengths and passions to create successful careers. Joy, Ellie and Maye will share their top tips for new graduates and dietitians who want to pursue a career in the media, and also touch on some of their biggest challenges and triumphs in their careers to date.
Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, is one of the nation’s leading health authorities. She is the nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert for NBC’s TODAY show and the host of NBC’s Health + Happiness. Joy is also a monthly columnist for Woman’s Day magazine, the official nutritionist for the New York City Ballet and the creator of JoyBauer.com. Joy is a #1 New York Times best-selling author with 14 best-sellers to her credit. She is also continuously featured in prominent publications including The New York Times, Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, People, US Weekly, Life&Style, Parade, and more. Her newest book, Joy Bauer’s Superfood! 150 Recipes For Eternal Youth, features mouthwatering dishes to enhance health, boost energy and increase longevity.
Ellie Krieger, MS, RD, is well known from her hit Food Network show “Healthy Appetite.” She is also the host and executive producer of the cooking series “Ellie’s Real Good Food” on Public Television and a New York Times bestselling, IACP and two-time James Beard Foundation award winning cookbook author. She is a weekly columnist for The Washington Post and has also been a columnist for Fine Cooking, Food Network magazines and USA Today. Ellie is a registered dietitian nutritionist who earned her bachelors in clinical nutrition from Cornell University and her masters in nutrition education from Teacher’s College Columbia University. Her latest book is Whole in One: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Skillet or Sheet Pan.