When her hospital department shut down, registered nurse Katie Wiechnicki chose to build something new.
In this episode of Bearing It All, Katie joins host Kate Ginsberg to share how she co-founded Diabetes and Nutrition Partners in Austin, Texas.
- Turning unexpected setbacks into opportunities
- The challenges of running a healthcare practice from scratch
- Combating isolation and imposter syndrome
- Why community and mentorship matter for entrepreneurs
Shifting mindset from fear to possibility
Katie’s story is proof that resilience, vision, and the realization that “if others can do this, so can I” can turn obstacles into thriving ventures.
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Diabetes and Nutrition Partners is a clinical practice based in Austin, Texas, co-founded in 2023 by Katie Wiechnicki, Joanne Scott, Beverly Seagren, and Laura Smith. Their mission: helping Texans lose weight, manage diabetes, and live healthier lives through personalized medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, and health coaching.
You can reach them by phone at (512) 737-4112 or via email at info@diabetesandnutritionpartners.com
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