Will You Be Our Next Success Story?
“I’ve earned over $150,000 in brand partnerships. Master the Media brought many paid opportunities directly to me.”
By the end of the six-month program, I’d secured $41,000 in brand partnerships. Within my first year of working with brands, I landed $90,000 in paid brand partnerships—and so far have secured over $150,000!
I expected my return on investment to take a long time because I had no media experience or social media following. But it happened so fast! Six months in, I’d already secured paid partnerships with six brands, including OLIPOP and NOW Foods, and I’m on track to DOUBLE last year’s income.
Plus, by the end of the initial six months, I was in talks with nine additional brands brands. I was getting quotes featured in more major media outlets than I could have ever dreamt of, pitching myself to TV segments, and applying to freelance writing opportunities—I never knew how to do that before!
Plus, I finally had a plan for how to leverage my social media platforms and am seeing growth there. I started with just 600 Instagram followers and now have over 2,300 engaged followers.
Kaytee Hadley, MS, RDN, gut health dietitian
“I’m one week into the program and have already secured $5,000 in collaborations for the next quarter—thanks to MTM’s guidance and contacts.”
I didn’t know it could be this easy. I’m one week into the program and have already secured $5,000 in collaborations for the next quarter. I pitched a brand using contact information provided by Master the Media, as well as guidance on pricing and negotiations. This is amazing!
Even though I already have an established business, I wasn’t charging my worth, and I was making things overly complicated. I feel so excited.
Kristy Baumann, RD, sports dietitian and marathon nutritionist
“So far, I’ve earned $34,000 in media work and brand partnerships with my favorite companies.”
I felt stuck in the grind of corporate medicine for the last few years. Medicine has become a really challenging field to find balance and quality of life in. The long hours, the lack of autonomy, and the constant pressure to do more with less can feel overwhelming.
Productivity-based palliative care was slowly sucking my soul out of me. Six months ago, I did something completely outside my comfort zone—I learned about leveraging media and working with brands.
Master the Media didn’t just teach me about media—it showed me I already have the expertise and credibility to make a massive impact. I realized I’m an expert with influence, not just another “influencer.”
And with that realization, I saw the incredible potential to leverage my skills and knowledge to reach tens of thousands of people through media and brand partnerships. For example, I recently landed a $2,400 per month brand deal with one of my favorite companies. On top of that, I’ve been featured in major outlets like TIME, Glamour, Yahoo, Buzzfeed, and more—all within the past six to eight months!
And now, so far, I’ve earned $34,000 in media work and brand partnerships with my favorite companies.”
Master the Media been a game-changer, not just for my business but also for the lives I’m able to touch through my message and experience! Take it from me—this could be the turning point you’ve been waiting for!
Dr. Simran Malhotra, MD, DipABLM, CHWC, FACLM, triple board certified physician in internal medicine, hospice & palliative care, and lifestyle medicine
“I’ve signed almost $40,000 in brand partnerships so far, and this is only just the beginning!”
I was really able to reach out to brands and feel confident in what I was doing and communicating with them.
I have been partnering with brands for a few years, guessing my way through. I felt overwhelmed and way out of my element. The Master the Media process is awesome! The tools, steps, and flow make sense and have given me more confidence when working with brands.
And MTM gave me all the tools I needed to be share pricing with brands and feel really good that I was partnering with brands that would best support my community.
I’ve signed almost $40,000 in brand partnerships so far, and this is only just the beginning!
Stephanie Militano, MS, RD, CSSD, sports dietitian
“A bread company is paying me thousands of dollars to write a blog post and create an Instagram reel. Thank you, Master the Media!!!”
After I was featured in Master the Media’s “Expert of the Week” email that gets sent out to thousands of brand representatives and publicists, a healthy bread company reached out to me.
They’re paying me thousands of dollars to write a blog post and create an Instagram reel. This is my first paid brand partnership, and I’m so excited. I can’t wait to do more, too! Thank you!!!
Jamie Baham, MS, RDN, co-founder of Ladybug Nutrition
“So far, I’ve landed over $30,000 in brand partnerships. Master the Media brought one of them directly to me.”
I’ve secured paid partnerships with multiple brands since beginning Master the Media.
One of them was with an air purifier company that MTM directly connected me with. My partnership includes a testimonial, an Instagram reel, and two media interviews. So far, I’ve landed over $34,000 in brand partnerships.
Dr. Kara Wada, MD, a quadruple board-certified physician in pediatric and adult allergy/immunology, lifestyle, and functional medicine
“I landed $15,000 in brand partnerships last year, and the support I received from Master the Media helped me find and pitch these opportunities.”
I had experience and training in working with both media and brands, so I wasn’t sure if Master the Media would be that valuable for me.
But even with some prior experience, I have learned a ton from Amy and her Master the Media coaches and experts! My favorite part of the program is the Facebook group. The MTM team posts media and paid brand spokesperson opportunities for current students.
I also love the ability to get your questions answered, from helping me through the details of a contract to help in pricing out a brand proposal. In fact, I landed $15,000 in brand partnerships last year, and the support I received from Master the Media helped me find and pitch these opportunities.
Amy always has awesome advice! I appreciate this so much that I’ve now enrolled in a second 6-month term as a MTM student.
Jennifer House, MSc, RD, Canadian dietitian
“I’ve earned $82,000 in brand partnerships and freelance writing, and this is all just beginning. That was all while spending half a year as a stay-at-home parent with minimal childcare!”
Since joining Master the Media Training & Certification, I’ve learned how to give reporters better sound bites. This has resulted in more media mentions than ever before, to an audience of 835 million people! I’ve also secured a freelance writing gig with major publications and have secured a year-long brand partnership.
I’ve earned $82,000 in brand partnerships and freelance writing, and this is all just beginning. And that was all while spending half a year as a stay-at-home parent with minimal childcare! I’m having $20,000 months from working with brands and media.
The feedback from the coaches on my Master It! sheets (fun worksheets) and in the weekly coaching calls is priceless and helps me feel more confident pitching myself to brands as a healthcare professional with influence. In fact, the coaching is so helpful that I signed on for another round of the program!
Melissa Boufounos, media and sports nutritionist in Canada
“I landed a paid brand partnership through the Brand Box I received.”
“I landed a paid brand partnership with IM8 to create Instagram videos. I was introduced to the brand through the Master the Media Brand Box I received when I enrolled in Master the Media. Thanks for the Brand Box to allow the introduction!”
Vanessa Imus, MS, RDN, owner of Integrated Nutrition for Weight Loss
“I work full time and have earned over $17,000 in brand partnerships since starting Master the Media. My media and brand successes through this program have encouraged me to keep pursuing my goal of working for myself.”
I just enrolled in another round of Master the Media. I’m so excited for another 6 months of coaching! I’ve landed over $17,000 in brand partnerships so far.
It has given me confidence when I meet with other brands, and I am excited to see what future brand deals and media work I land to continue working toward leaving my full-time job.
I‘m also excited about being quoted in over 20 original media articles since I started Master the Media. These include Men’s Health, New York Post, MSN, and U.S. News & World Report. Many of the articles have been syndicated to MSN and other outlets, increasing my media reach greatly to over 850 million.
These wins have made me feel more confident in working with media and brands. I work full time and started my side hustle around the same time I started MTM.
My successes through this program encourage me to keep pursuing my goal of working for myself, and I decided to make my side hustle official by starting an LLC. MTM has given me the confidence to pursue my goal of becoming a full-time entrepreneur.
Also, I started MTM with around 650 Instagram followers, and now I have over 5,600!
Sarah Alsing, MS, RD, owner of Delightfully Fueled
“This is the most useful certification I’ve had in my career.”
I’ve been a dietitian for 25 years. I can say with confidence this has been the best training and most useful certification I’ve had in my career. I’m very grateful!
This training motivated me to creatively adjust my business plan and integrate work I love into a revenue stream. Also, there’s so much misinformation in the media, which is confusing and harmful to the consumer. This training motivated me to get out there and share my knowledge as an expert.
Amy Goldsmith, RDN
“Amy’s ability to connect students—with each other, and with media and brands—builds confidence.”
I feel like Master the Media is the OG of the media dietitian world. Amy’s ability to connect the community—first with each other, and then with media and brands—builds confidence in the media profession and encourages communal growth.
As a frequent contributor to TV, I have been able to secure paid packages for segments. In fact, after MTM connected me with OLIPOP, I was able to pitch and secure two paid segments with them.
Also, based on Amy’s encouragement, I’ve done a lot more of stepping into the shoes of the brand to enable me to better fulfill their needs. I believe I am forming great working relationships!
Annessa Chumbley, RD, Emmy-nominated TV host
“I got my first major brand partnership with a brand that Master the Media directly connected me with.”
I have been featured in so many publications since enrolling in the Master the Media Training & Certification program, which has resulted in reaching more people than ever before and more of my followers trusting me because of my media features.
Also, I got my first major brand partnership with a brand that Master the Media directly connected me with.
With that under my belt, I can leverage it for other brand deals in the future. Plus, an unexpected result is that more brands and PR companies have contacted me to discuss future work! Thank you for all the continued support. You are wonderful! 🙂
Alyssa Smolen, MS, RDN, New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics media representative
“I’ve landed a social media partnership with a vegan burger company and a nutrition editing role on Wiley’s new Living Vegan for Dummies book. And I am creating a course for DailyOM!”
I am so glad I joined Master the Media Training & Certification—it’s been super helpful. Amy has been amazing. Their guidance and support really have been what I needed for that extra push to get me closer to where I want to be this time next year.
Prior to joining the program, I hadn’t monetized anything I do, including my blog, writing, and TV segments. But now I’m working on monetizing all of these things, thanks to the program. It’s been amazing so far.
And guess what?! So far, I’ve landed a social media partnership with a vegan burger company and a contract position doing nutrition editing for Wiley’s new Living Vegan for Dummies book, and I’m creating a course for DailyOM! These amazing opportunities are all within my plant-based niche.
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN
“I’ve earned $50,000 in brand partnerships so far, and I secured $15,000 of that a month into starting the program!”
After having my second baby (two under two!), I felt the urge to reconnect with my professional identity—something beyond being “just Mom.” After joining Master the Media, I had a fire under me to prove I could really do this. A protein bar company was the second brand to respond to my pitches. I leaned heavily on what I learned from Master the Media—especially tips from the weekly coaching calls—to confidently navigate the conversation.
The brand agreed to a 3-month partnership worth almost $15,000 for a testimonial, blog post, and me being their on-site talent at a nutrition trade show. Honestly, I would have had zero idea how to work with brands if it weren’t for Master the Media.
The guidance on how to leverage my professional credibility to support brand partnerships was a total game-changer. I learned what types of deliverables I could offer, how to price them confidently, and how to pitch myself effectively using my niche.
The program also taught me how to build credibility through media quotes (opportunities hand provided in the Facebook group) and how to respond to them strategically. I gained valuable insight on how to navigate discovery calls with brands and felt so much more prepared going into those conversations.
It was really helpful being able to use the contract template provided by Master the Media. It gave me peace of mind and a professional foundation when entering my first partnership.
Kaitlin Hippley, MEd, RDN, CDCES, Clinical Dietitian at University Hospitals in Cleveland
“Master the Media gave me the confidence to pitch and connect with brands and media outlets.”
Master the Media has been an absolute game-changer for me. The program not only taught me how to effectively position myself as an expert but also gave me the confidence to pitch and connect with brands and media outlets.
The practical strategies, personalized guidance, and supportive community made navigating the world of media feel achievable, even as someone new to the space, considering my time has been exclusively in healthcare. Since joining, I’ve secured media opportunities that have elevated my visibility and helped me share my message with a broader audience.
I highly recommend Master the Media to any professional looking to amplify their expertise and make a lasting impact.
Robin Valadares, MSc, PT, personal finance educator in Canada
“This program has really changed my career path in such a positive way.”
My first brand reached out to me for a collab! I am so excited. And a writer for a major website contacted me for another article he is writing. I feel like the program and all my hard work is paying off. I truly am grateful—this program has really changed my career path in such a positive way. I want to say how grateful I am for your guidance, Amy.
Haley Bishoff, RDN, vegan media dietitian and Kendama USA Pro Team member
“I am working on a partnership I never would have gotten without the coaches’ advice and guidance about brand partnerships.”
The weekly calls are so insightful. I see questions frequently on other Facebook groups that Amy and the other coaches answer during these calls. They are so knowledgeable and always willing to help us.
I have been in featured in more articles, I have made connections and started writing for a magazine and website more specific to my niche (which I would have never discovered without the instructors’ guidance), and I am working on a partnership I never would have gotten without the coaches’ advice and guidance about brand partnerships. I even signed up for a second round of Master the Media.
Katie Breazeale, MS, RD
“Master the Media taught me a lot about maximizing my reach as an RDN without compromising or overstepping my license.”
I cannot thank you enough for all that you’ve poured into this program! It has changed my life. Literally. Over the past year or so, I’ve been working diligently toward a long-time business dream, and I’ve leaned on Master the Media so many times along the way.
This program is SO thorough and insightful! I only have good things to say about Master the Media. I learned a great deal about how to use my credentials and expertise in the media to expand my career and further the field of dietetics. MTM taught me a lot about maximizing my reach as an RDN without compromising or overstepping my license.
As a result of what I’ve learned, I’ve expanded my freelance writing to Health, Forbes, and other outlets and am pursuing brand partnerships that financially honor an RDN’s input.
The instructors were very easy to contact, and they offered their time on multiple platforms to be accessible to students.
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RDN, writer for Health and Forbes
“So far, I’ve earned $10,000 in brand partnerships. I’m a pet nutritionist. I’m developing recipes for a dog food company—and getting paid for it!”
I landed a paid brand partnership with a dog food company. I’ve been developing their recipes, and we’re working together on a long-term basis. I’m also partnering with a supplement company to help get the word out about their pet line. So far, I’ve earned $10,000—and this is just the beginning.
Dani Dominguez, MS, RDN, certified holistic pet nutritionist and founder of SunBright Wellness
“I landed $40,000 in brand partnerships. Almost $30,000 of that came directly from Master the Media opportunities.”
Although I have many years in the field as an entrepreneur and have accomplished a lot, Master the Media is pushing me to be a more well-rounded professional. In my first round of the program, I secured more than $40,000 in paid brand partnerships, with almost $30,000 of that coming directly from opportunities that Master the Media connected me with.
I’m finding I really enjoy working and having a presence in the media and with brands. The modules, resources, and weekly coaching calls are so valuable. The program has allowed me to expand my creativity and grow my expertise. If you join, I know you’ll gain so much knowledge whether you’re new or experienced working with brands.
Umo Callins, MS, RD, CPT, fitness coach and sports dietitian
“I now have secured more than $25,000 in income from brand work.”
Since starting the Master the Media Training & Certification, my media reach is up to over 1 billion and continues to grow. I’ve been an expert source for over 20 different media outlets, such as HuffPost, Fox News, Forbes, Men’s Health, and Newsweek—and I’ve been featured in over 100 articles.
And my income has increased! I’ve learned to charge my worth, have landed my biggest brand partnerships to date, and have secured more than $25,000 in income from brand work over the next year.
Ashley Kitchens, MPH, RDN, vegan dietitian
“I’ve made $10,000 in brand partnerships so far!”
Master the Media Training & Certification is one of the best investments I’ve made for myself and my business. Why? Because it helped guide me on how to navigate the media landscape.
Being somewhat new to this, I didn’t know a lot of things—like how to contact people, proper etiquette, and what to do to best market myself. The live coaching sessions are where I found the most value. I was able to get my questions answered in real time and got support from the other people in my group. Plus, I’ve made $10,000 in brand partnerships so far!
Amanda Sauceda, RDN, gut health dietitian
“I secured $30,000 in paid brand partnerships, including one that Master the Media directly brought to me!”
I’m so excited that I secured paid brand partnerships with six brands, including ones with IM8, Alaska Seafood, Love Beets, the Almond Board of California, Cloud Chips, and Metapause. Master the Media directly brought one of these partnerships to me.
Your program is truly excellent. I wish I had started sooner! When I joined Master the Media, I felt a surge of motivation. I’m still feeling incredibly inspired and creative, excited to keep going. Thank you, Amy! Your program truly has the power to change lives.
I’ve wanted to collaborate with brands for years but couldn’t figure out how to make the connection. After watching countless YouTube videos on “getting started,” nothing seemed to click. Following several glowing testimonials about Master the Media and feeling lost and burnt out, I realized it was now or never to take the leap.
The student-only Facebook community has been invaluable. And the modules offer incredible value and step-by-step guidance on working with media in ways I hadn’t considered. I truly love working with brands.
If you’re a dietitian looking to break into media—whether it’s writing, broadcast, or content creation—this is the program I highly recommend. It feels like it was specifically designed for our profession. I only wish I had started sooner!
Jacqueline Gomes, MBA, RD, owner of Busy Woman Weight Loss & health and wellness manager for the family of supermarkets
“I’m speaking for a brand—and getting paid several thousand for it!“
I’ve secured a speaking engagement for a brand I love. And I’m getting paid several thousand for it, thanks to the guidance I’ve received in Master the Media.
Dr. Liz Daniels, DO, RD, FAAP, pediatrician and dietitian
“Within just a few weeks, I signed my first paid brand partnership. I’ve earned $5,000 so far!”
I joined Master the Media and Brand Partnership School because I’m really passionate about spreading a positive non-diet, weight, and food-inclusive message far and wide. And I really wanted to learn how to use my unique strengths in new and innovative ways, partnering with value-aligned companies.
I learned so much from Amy and her team. Within just a few weeks of Brand Partnership School ending, I signed my first paid brand partnership. And I am so excited to continue in this additional line of work and learn from Amy.
So far, I’ve earned $5,000 in brand partnerships!
Elizabeth Harris, RDN, certified intuitive eating counselor
“I secured a paid sponsor for an event I’m hosting!”
With Master the Media’s help, I secured a substantial brand sponsorship for a speaking event I’m running at a local wellness retreat.
Jordan Langhough, RD, CPT
“My first quarter income is up $25,000—and I’m only three months into Master the Media!”
I’m only three months into the Master the Media Training & Certification program, and I already have so many wins. My first quarter income is up 57 percent, from $15,556 last year to $24,800 this year!
That’s an increase of over $9,000! I have three new brand partnerships and one new editorial outlet that I’m writing for. I’m on pace to have my first-ever six-figure year!
Kelsey Kunik, RDN, writer for Well+Good and Healthline
“I’ve landed $30,000 in brand partnerships, including an opportunity from a Master the Media introduction.”
I started Master the Media only a few months ago, and I’ve already landed $30,000 in brand partnerships!
One of these partnerships is creating a dietitian toolkit for a brand that Master the Media helped me set up a meeting with.
Laura Hershey, MBA, RDN
“I’m so excited that I secured a $4,500 partnership to create Instagram content!“
I secured a $4,500 partnership to create Instagram content, with a brand that was featured in the Master the Media Brand Box I received. I’ve also been invited to (and I’m attending) a dietitian immersion event hosted by the brand. The trip is fully covered by the brand, so that’s exciting!
I appreciate the thoroughness and nuances that are provided within Master the Media to help me land this partnership.
Ali McGowan, MS, RD, owner of Spout Out Loud
“One of my favorite things about the program is the transparency about every aspect, including rates. The coaches really pull back the curtain.”
One of my favorite things about the Master the Media Training & Certification is the transparency about every aspect of working with the media and brands, including rates. When you invest in the program, you get real applicable, adaptable information. The coaches really pull back the curtain and show you how media and brand partnerships are done.
Dr. Lisa Leslie-Williams, PharmD, former host of TLC’s “Mom Prescribed” and holistic lifestyle expert
“I landed a paid brand partnership with a fiber company.”
Through Master the Media, I learned how to connect with brands and landed a paid partnership with a fiber company. Thanks for the help and mentorship!
Heather Gosnell, MD, pediatrician
“In JUST the past two weeks, I had two Time magazine articles published highlighting my interviews, a quote in EatingWell,my first live radio appearance, and two very promising calls with brands.”
I can’t believe it has been 6 months already! I really do want to say THANK YOU for building such an amazing program and community with Master the Media.
Literally in JUST the past two weeks, I had TWO Time magazine articles published highlighting my interviews, a quote in EatingWell (about kidney stones!), my first live radio appearance and two very promising calls with brands, and I have another scheduled next week.
Since starting the course, I’ve had 17 mentions in major publications and my very first live radio interview on NPR today! Being a guest on an NPR show was my media goal from the get-go!
This course was worth every penny and was so much fun to take! I found huge value in it, even though I’m fairly far along in my brand partnership journey, already have a very clear niche, and am well established on social media and via my blog. Thank you so very much!
Melanie Betz, MS, RD, author of “Stop Kidney Stones from Your Kitchen”
“I’ve landed $8,000 in brand partnerships so far.”
Since beginning Master the Media, I’ve signed a contract for a $8,000 brand partnership with a fruit marketing board. The deliverables include blog posts and social shares.
Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD
“I have paid partnerships with two brands.”
Thanks to what I’ve learned from Master the Media and the connections I’ve made, I’m now partnering with two brands. Our work together includes media interviews, Instagram reels, and a visit to one of the brand’s facilities.
Lara Clevenger, MSH, RDN, CPT, ketogenic dietitian and keto coach
“Pitching using the coaches’ guidance led to partnerships with SharkNinja, Aldi, and Wonderful Pistachios.”
The Master the Media program provides all the tools on how to get more experience in the media—but more importantly, it gave me the confidence to know that the media needs me just as much as I need them.
I started pitching to local news stations and publications using the coaches’ guidance, which eventually led to partnerships with very reputable brands like SharkNinja, Aldi, and Wonderful Pistachios.
The coaches truly care about their clients and are accessible to help in any way they can. They are the definition of collaboration!
Gillean Barkyoumb, MS, RDN, media dietitian
“I landed my first paid brand partnership!”
I’m working with a new company to feature them on social media and my e-newsletter. In addition to getting paid, I’m also getting thousands of dollars in product to share with my patients.
Natalie Ledesma, MS, RDN, CSO, CLT
“I’m so excited that I’ve landed my first paid brand partnership, thanks to Master the Media!”
Why do I love Master the Media? Let me count the ways. The reason why I decided to join MTM in the first place is because Amy has the same mindset and growth and accomplishment goals as I do. I knew I’d be in really good hands. We’re surrounded not only by just subject matter experts but the creme de la creme of their own fields.
The tips and tricks are priceless. There’s no way I would have known what to do without trial and error. When I went to FNCE and was talking with brands, I had a certain level of confidence and that’s because I had the prep from Amy and everyone at MTM. The fellow students are also just amazing. There really isn’t competition between anyone. It’s really collaborative and everybody’s always trying to teach and help.
Jessica Villalvir, MS, RDN
“I’m two months into the program, and I’ve already earned thousands in brand partnerships!”
Just two months into Master the Media, I’ve earned thousands in brand partnerships so far, which I know is just a start! I’ve also onboarded several new one-on-one clients from them finding me in the media.