Creating a Life You Actually Want with Christina Manian, RDN

<p>Okay besties, this episode goes in a direction we did not expect and we loved every minute of it.</p><p><br></p><p>We sat down with writer, media dietitian, and sustainability expert Christina Manian to talk about her career journey, how she built a successful freelance writing business, and why she&#39;s intentionally designed her life around what matters most to her.</p><p><br></p><p>What started as a conversation about media work quickly turned into a deeper discussion about networking, entrepreneurship, manifestation, social media boundaries, mindfulness, creating a lifestyle you actually enjoy, and having the courage to pursue what feels aligned.</p><p><br></p><p>Christina shares how she transitioned from working in intensive care at the Mayo Clinic to becoming a full-time freelance writer with nearly 700 published articles. She also opens up about building a career that supports her values, her love of nature, and her commitment to sustainability-focused nutrition.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation is thoughtful, inspiring, and full of reminders that success doesn&#39;t have to look the same for everyone.</p><p>We’d also love to have you join us for our upcoming Media Mentorship in August. For more information and the application, check out the link below: </p><p><a href="https://expertwithinfluence.com/media-mentorship"><u>https://expertwithinfluence.com/media-mentorship</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, We Discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Christina&#39;s journey from clinical dietetics to full-time writing</p></li><li><p>Working at the Mayo Clinic and realizing it wasn&#39;t her long-term path</p></li><li><p>Building a freelance writing career from the ground up</p></li><li><p>Why networking continues to be one of the most valuable career tools</p></li><li><p>The realities of today&#39;s freelance writing industry</p></li><li><p>How writing rates and media opportunities have changed</p></li><li><p>Creating a career around lifestyle instead of status</p></li><li><p>Sustainability-focused nutrition and why it matters</p></li><li><p>Social media boundaries and protecting your energy</p></li><li><p>Meditation, mindfulness, and manifestation</p></li><li><p>Finding work that feels aligned with your values</p></li><li><p>Why doing things you love often creates unexpected opportunities</p></li><li><p>Building a business that supports the life you want</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>There is no s