Next Steps

Congratulations! What began as a dream and an idea is now your reality.

With From Plate to Platform, you’ve taken your expertise and transformed it into a strong and impactful social media brand. You’ve set up your accounts, defined your brand, created content, engaged your audience, addressed misinformation, and even stepped in front of the camera. That is huge. Seriously, give yourself some credit! You turned fear and hesitation into action, and that’s no small feat.

Social media can feel crowded, intimidating, and overwhelming, and many dietitians never move past the idea stage, worry about judgment, or struggle to communicate their expertise in an approachable way. But you didn’t let that stop you. You confronted uncertainty, pushed through self-doubt, and showed up consistently. Along the way, you’ve learned how to share credible, evidence-based nutrition information in a way that feels human and accessible, building trust and credibility with your audience. You’ve established a platform that positions you as both knowledgeable and relatable, and in doing so, you’re helping combat misinformation, empowering people to make informed choices, and changing lives.

Now is the time to take everything you’ve learned and build on it. This module will help you turn your skills into consistent, actionable habits that are sustainable for the long term. You’ll discover what’s working, identify opportunities to grow, and continue refining your online brand in ways that support both your career and your audience. As a reward for all your hard work, I’m providing you with the 30-Day Social Media Challenge, which is a practical, step-by-step tool to plan content, stay organized, and maintain momentum.

Remember: you should feel incredibly proud of how far you’ve come, but this is just the beginning. With your platform, you have the ability to grow your professional influence, open new career opportunities, connect with people who truly need your expertise, and shape the way the public understands nutrition. Consider this a reminder to keep showing up, keep creating, and keep sharing your knowledge with authenticity and confidence. You never know which opportunities or connections will come from this journey. Step into the next chapter as the approachable, trusted expert your audience is excited to follow. Honor the effort you’ve put in, celebrate the progress you’ve made, and carry this energy forward to create a lasting impact in the digital world.

What This Module Covers:

In this module, you’ll learn:

how to reflect on your growth and recognize what’s working while identifying areas to improve
strategies to maintain and consistently grow your social media presence over time
techniques to evaluate your approach, focus on what’s effective, and make adjustments that strengthen your influence.
how to intentionally plan your next steps so your social media brand continues to thrive and make an impact

How to Move Through This Module:

Take time to reflect on your progress and celebrate your wins. Focus on the areas you want to grow and use the 30-Day Social Media Challenge at your own pace to build sustainable habits. Let each step guide you toward consistent, intentional growth that lasts.

What You'll Use

Interactive reflection prompts to celebrate wins and uncover areas for growth
The 30-Day Social Media Challenge Template

Let's Go!

Why Social Media Matters

Social media isn’t just popular anymore.

It’s how people are learning about nutrition and health. Over 5 billion people use social media worldwide, spending more than 2.5 hours per day scrolling, liking, and sharing content. That’s billions of daily impressions shaping beliefs, behaviors, and food choices faster than research can keep up. In fact, only about 50% of adults report checking the credibility of health information online, meaning misinformation spreads unchecked.

For dietitians, this isn’t optional. It’s a call to step in. Viral trends and influencers can promote unsafe diets, excessive supplement use, or fad advice, affecting followers’ health, long-term habits, and trust in credible sources.

Yet, professional adoption among dietitians remains uneven. Studies show only 38–90% of dietitians are using social media professionally. That gap between qualified experts and untrained influencers is growing, leaving audiences vulnerable to unsafe advice. Unchecked nutrition misinformation has real consequences: poor dietary habits, rising chronic disease rates, disordered eating, and even mental health challenges. Your knowledge, expertise, and evidence-based guidance are needed now more than ever.

Every post you make is a chance to educate, correct myths, and guide people toward safer, smarter choices. You can reach thousands instantly, improve health literacy, and establish yourself as a trusted voice in nutrition. Social media moves fast, but that speed is exactly why your expertise is so powerful.

By stepping into this space, you’re not just sharing information—you’re shaping behaviors, influencing habits, and making a tangible impact on people’s lives. At the same time, you’re building professional credibility, expanding your influence, and creating career opportunities in healthcare, wellness, and media. Your voice can outpace misinformation, your guidance can improve health outcomes, and your presence can inspire trust and confidence in nutrition knowledge.

Before You Move On...

By the end of this module, you’ve reflected, tried new strategies, and started planning for what comes next. You are ready to take on the online world with confidence and purpose.

Module VIII: Additional Resources is completely optional, but it’s here if you want extra guidance, inspiration, and tools to keep growing, stay curious, and continue building the online presence you’ve worked so hard to create.

Think of it as a space to explore fresh ideas, connect with other professionals, and find ways to make your content meaningful, accurate, and impactful. These resources are designed to help you turn everything you’ve learned into habits that stick, so your influence continues to grow not just today, but for the long term.

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