Meet Sara

We recently connected with Sara and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Sara, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I think my resilience might be partly genetic — my grandparents were immigrants who built a life from the ground up, and that determination definitely runs in the family. Moving to a new city on my own also pushed me to grow; when you’re far from home, you don’t really have a choice but to build resilience. I’ve also learned to see rejection as redirection, and I genuinely thrive on constructive criticism — it helps me improve and stay open to growth rather than taking things personally.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m a Registered Dietitian who helps people build healthier, more sustainable relationships with food. I love simplifying nutrition science and showing that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive — small, consistent habits really do lead to lasting changes. I work closely with my clients to find practical, affordable ways to eat well, whether it’s making the most of simple pantry staples or exploring fresh, seasonal foods at the farmers market. I’m also a bit of a cookbook collector — I love flipping through them for inspiration, and they make my kitchen feel aesthetically pleasing too!

I’ve been fortunate to be featured in Vogue, ShoutoutLA, and interviewed on the global radio station Mornings with Simi, where I talked about individualized nutrition and the importance of moderation. Those experiences reminded me how meaningful it is to bring credible, compassionate guidance to a wider audience — and how powerful the right message can be.

Next up, I’m pursuing my master’s in Integrated Marketing. My goal is to blend my nutrition background with strategic communication, marketing, and brand storytelling — ultimately helping people engage with health information in ways that inspire real, sustainable change.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, the qualities that have been most impactful in my journey are resilience, adaptability, curiosity, and patience. Resilience has allowed me to navigate challenges, whether it was moving to a new city on my own or facing professional setbacks — I’ve learned to see rejection as redirection. Adaptability has been crucial in working across various clinical settings and with many different personalities, learning how to communicate effectively, build trust, and adjust my approach to meet each person’s unique needs. Curiosity has fueled my growth, keeping me eager to learn, whether it’s the latest in nutrition science or the best ways to communicate wellness to a wider audience. And patience has been essential — with myself as I develop new skills, and with others as I guide them toward sustainable change.

For those early in their journey, my advice would be:

Build resilience by embracing challenges rather than avoiding them. Every setback is an opportunity to grow.

Practice adaptability — be open to new environments and personalities, and adjust your approach to fit the situation.

Cultivate curiosity — ask questions, seek mentors, read widely, and stay genuinely interested in learning.

Develop patience — meaningful progress takes time, whether it’s personal growth or helping others make lasting changes.

Ultimately, success comes from combining these qualities and staying committed to growth, even when the journey is long and unpredictable — which, of course, it always is.

What’s been one of your main areas of growth this year?

Over the past 12 months, my biggest area of growth has been gaining clarity on my personal and professional priorities and taking intentional steps to shape the life I want. I spent two months traveling over the summer to get away from the noise, which gave me space to reflect on what truly fulfills me and what I need to do to improve my quality of life. During that time, I also began researching graduate programs, slowly started applying, and visited family and friends in other cities while working remotely.

This period taught me the value of slowing down, reflecting, and making deliberate choices about both my career and personal life. It also reinforced the importance of aligning my professional growth with my long-term goals. I intend to combine my master’s degree in Integrated Marketing with my nutrition background to pivot, grow, and create opportunities that bridge evidence-based nutrition with strategic communication.

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