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Promoting Innovation for a healthier food system @Foodnicher | Educating students on the importance of food to health @foodniche_ed

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Julia Olayanju
7 months
Towards the end of last year, I gave a TEDx talk focused on drawing attention to the importance of food education in our schools and communities as well. The talk is published and publicly available here>> #foodhealth #NutritionED #foodED
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1 year
Everyday we do things that seem ordinary, but what makes people stand out is creating a habit of doing ordinary things extraordinarily well. #Mondaythoughts
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11 months
“If you wait until you feel ready to take on a new challenge, you might never pursue it at all. Few people wake up suddenly feeling prepared to lead or create. They become prepared by taking the leap anyway. Our greatest regrets are not our failures, but our failures to try.”-
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2 years
As you head out this week, choose to be kind. Our world needs it. Have a great day. #MondayThoughts
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
I realize that each day we do things that appear ordinary. However, people stand out when they create an habit of doing those ordinary tasks #extraordinarily well. As you head out this week, look for ways to add extra to those ordinary tasks. Have a great week #MondayThoughts
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” Success means doing the best we can with what we have. #Success is the doing, not the getting; .. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be.”- Z. Ziglar. Wishing you productive week!
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1 year
As we head out today, we all can make a choice to be kind or kinder to people we see. I remember this quote by Mark Twain. "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. Have a great week. #MondayMood #Mondaythoughts #MondayMotivation
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2 years
Every week we interact with people who can benefit from a kind gesture. An act of kindness may completely change someone's life and may not cost anything. Remember, "No one stands taller in the climb to success than when he bends over to help someone else." - John Maxwell
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9 years
@GermanyKent : Love it! Way to go Twitter😊
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1 year
My heart is full of gratitude. Simple #thankful ! #MondayMood #Thankful #Grateful
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2 years
“Success means doing the best we can with what we have. #Success is the doing, not the getting; .. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be.”- Z. Ziglar. Have a productive week! #YouWin #MondayMood
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1 year
#Growth in every area of life is intentional and it can come by simply changing where we spend most of our time or who we spend our time with. #growthmindset
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2 years
I love this quote by Zig Ziglar " When you see someone without a smile, give them yours". Someone out there may need your smile today and it costs you nothing... #HappyMonday
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
A lot of people are curious about gut health and how it impacts mental health. This is a well written article on the subject that anyone can read >> #foodhealth #healthylifestyle
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
I think the best investment anyone can make is investing in personal growth. Being intentional about becoming a better person each day. We all change, by the things we do regularly or the things we fail to do. The big question is...who are you becoming? #BeBetter #Believe
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Julia Olayanju
1 year
Happy Independence Day🎉🎉🎉 Hope you had a great day celebrating and connecting with people you care about. #July4th
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1 year
Hope your week is off to a great start. Often times, people set goals that stretch them, other set goals that can be easily achieved. Big or small it is important to aim at something . “If you aim at nothing you will hit it every time”-Z. Ziglar. Have a great week! #MondayMood
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Oftentimes, we find ourselves in places and situations where we just want to blend in. Why blend in with the crowd when you have all it takes to stand out. As we start a new week, we can make the choice to stand out for truth, integrity, & outstanding performance. #MondayMorning
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2 years
Wishing everyone a peaceful, healthy and fulfilling 2023.
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2 years
"Life most persistent and urgent question is : what are you doing for others" - Dr. Martin Luther King Happy MLK day. #MLKDay #MLKDay2023
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Julia Olayanju
5 months
This article by @WebMD shares different soups you can make with the veggies in the image below is worth checking out. It is here>>
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Julia Olayanju
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It was such a special moment last night watching @CocoGauff win the #USOpen . Her story is nothing short of inspiring! #Congratulations Many more to come!
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
Many people are eager to learn different ways they can optimize their health through nutrition. It is important to make sure you get your information from reliable sources. An example? >>
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
For the past 5 years we have bought stakeholders & global leaders in the #foodindustry together for thought-provoking conversation on building a healthier & sustainable food system. @FoodNicher team is working hard towards a remarkable 2022 experience.
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Julia Olayanju
4 years
Thank for fighting for justice, giving voice to the voiceless. #RIPJohnLewis #RIPsir
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
There are times we take things for granted because it happens without any effort on our part. Waking up each morning is a gift worth expressing #gratitude for. It does not matter if nothing else is working or everything is perfect. You have something to be #thankful for.
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
At the beginning of any new day or new week I realize that each of us have a choice. A choice to show up with average performance, good performance or to go above and beyond expectations. Remember, "Success is built on the ability to do better than good enough" -Zig Ziglar
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2 years
I have learned this: people may have their opinion on how far you can go, what you can accomplish or what you are capable of. However the truth is, it is just an opinion! No one can place a limit on you if you do not place a limit on yourself. #Nolimits #mondaythoughts #youcan
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1 year
My Ph.D. mentor made a strong positive impact on my career. His influence is also obvious in the way I mentor people today. Looking back, I realize that one action can create a chain of positive actions. At work or at play, let's be intentional about treating people #kindly .
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I am who I am today because of my mum’s relentless love and support! Words cannot fully express how much I am grateful for her. Happy Mother’s Day Mom😘😘❤️❤️ To all Moms: Wish you a truly wonderful #MothersDay2023
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2 years
So much happening around us lately! It is important to remember that you have within you all it takes to handle whatever the new week brings your way. Head into the week confident! You win! #MondayMood #YouWin #BeConfident
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2 years
There are some activities that are part of my daily routine that gets me energized and ready to get the day started. Top two for me are: exercise and prayer do you mind sharing yours? #successtips
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Julia Olayanju
8 months
Every day we interact with people who can benefit from a kind gesture. An act of kindness may completely change someone's life & most times cost nothing. Remember, "No one stands taller in the climb to success than when he bends over to help someone else." - John Maxwell #Monday
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1 year
Thank you @NYCFoodPolicy for featuring our mission to support educators as they teach the next generation the importance of food to health. #scienceeducation #nutritioneducation #foodeducation
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Julia Olayanju
1 year
Saw this quote recently and it really resonated with me. "Don't join an easy crowd; you won’t grow. Go where expectations and demands to perform are high.” ~ Jim Rohn Have a great week! #MondayThoughts #growthmindset
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2 years
This quote is so true...make everyday count. "Today matters! You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. What you become is the result of what you do today, so the only adequate preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today."- @TheJohnCMaxwell
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2 years
Often times, we find ourselves in places and situations where we just want to blend in. Why blend in with the crowd when you have all it takes to stand out. As we start a new week, we can make the choice to stand out for truth, integrity and outstanding performance. #MondayMood
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1 year
One thing I realize through my research work and also studying the work of others is that food plays a very critical role in our overall well-being. For something this important, we need to do more to educate people on the importance of food to #health
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2 years
Maybe last week was a remarkable week for you, great! Or maybe things didn't quite work out as expected... Since we cannot go back and change past, don't allow the set back of the past hold you back. I hope you set your mind to make this week exceptional...I plan to. #Mindset
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I just want to say thank you to everyone that connect and engage with me here! You make time spent on #twitter worthwhile. #Thankful #Gratitude #MondayMood
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Thankful for the gift of a new day! Simply #thankful .
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
(1/2) I was fortunate to have been raised by a truly remarkable man who believed in me and taught me to believe in myself. Even though my father is no longer here, I look back with gratitude because I know I am who I am today because of the great man I call Dad.
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In US Schools, kids receive less than 8 hours of nutrition education per year. There is a need to help students learn early about the importance of food to health from a young age.
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
At the beginning of each week, I love setting my intention for the week. I think of each day or week like a blank canvas, it is what we make it. I hope you set the intention to make this week the best possible. #mondaythoughts
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2 years
You really do not know what they are going through unless you are in their shoes experiencing exactly the same thing. I have learned not judge but instead extend grace, in the workplace or at home. As we start a new week let's choose to be kind...our world needs it. #MondayMood
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Julia Olayanju
1 year
Looking forward to reading “The one thing - the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results“ by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan this weekend! What are you reading? #FridayFeeling #Thankful
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Julia Olayanju
8 months
When was the last time you just sat down and simply counted your blessings? I just did and I want to challenge you to make time to do this. It is absolutely energizing! #HappyMonday #MondayThoughts . #Thankful #Gratitude
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that left you discouraged or one that made you #believe in yourself more than ever before? That's the power of words, words can tear down, words can lift up. You can use your words to get yourself fired up about the new week. #Youwin
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10 months
It was great giving my first TEDx talk today. Sharing about the importance of helping people understand the critical role food plays in our overall wellbeing #foodhealth #foodeducation
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
Happy Monday!! I hope you are excited about this new week...and making it the best possible. This quote by Zig Ziglar came to mind today " If you don't see yourself as a winner then you can't perform as a winner". I see myself win... how do you see yourself? #Mindset #Win
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
One thing worth remembering is that the past does not define you. Keep your eyes on your goals and keep showing up strong! As @BrianTracy puts it: "It does not matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going." #Mondaythoughts #Youwin
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
Every day we make several choices. A #choice to #ShowUp or not, a choice on how to show up. Our choices define our day, more importantly, our choices define our lives. As we start a new week, can you be more intentional about your choices? #choices #Believe #YouCan
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Julia Olayanju
3 years
I am thankful for the gift of a new week! What are you thankful for today? #Grateful #Gratitude #MondayMood #MondayThoughts
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Happy #NewYear #2024 🎆🎇
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
If you are working hard on goal and it seems to be taking time, don't quit. Quitting is too easy. Get help where needed, and press on. Remember …"the only guarantee for failure is to stop trying" - John Maxwell #Believe
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Julia Olayanju
1 year
I have not been on X (Twitter) in a while and I have missed connecting with people here. Looking forward to connecting more in the coming days.
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5 months
The future of food is being redefined by innovative products and approaches that people are taking to tackle problems facing our food systems. Discover some of these innovative companies at the #foodnichesummit2024 . Learn more @FoodNicher
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I think the best investment anyone can make is investing in personal growth. Being intentional about becoming a better person each day. We all change, by the things we do regularly or the things we fail to do. What personal growth plans do you have in mind for 2024? #BeBetter
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2 years
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas... love the light snow we had today😘 #BeSafe
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
Every new week or new day presents opportunity to challenge ourselves, to take new risks... it's never easy but absolutely worth it. Remember "If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary".- Jim Rohn . #Believe #YouWin #Comfortzone
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2 years
Happy 4th of July!!!🎉🎉🎇
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Julia Olayanju
10 months
It was disheartening to watch the news from Israel and Gaza this morning. Praying for peace in that region. #peace
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
One thing that helps people go further faster regardless of their area of endeavor is an aptitude for learning. "If you're not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you" - Zig Ziglar #mondaythoughts
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2 years
According to CDC 1 in 5 children in America is considered obese. Nutrition education which is considered an integral part of a well rounded education lags behind in US schools. Its really exciting that the team @FoodNiche_Ed is working to to tackle this problem. #NextGen
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Julia Olayanju
7 months
Wishing you all a truly #MerryChristmas
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
I am looking forward to this listening session this evening. More importantly, I looking forward to seeing the implementation of national strategies that will be developed as a result of the series listening sessions. If this is of interest to you join us:
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It is really important for kids to learn early about the importance of #food to their overall well-being. So that they can make intelligent food choices. I am happy about what we are doing @FoodNiche_Ed and I am thrilled about the feedback we are getting from #teachers
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
(2/2) To my amazing husband and other fathers out there creating impact and shaping lives. Happy Father’s Day #FathersDay
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
I have a team member based in #Ukraine and I can’t imagine what they are really going through right now. Even though, people are strong, the reality of war is unthinkable. My heart goes out to Ukrainians this morning. Praying for peace.
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2 years
"The greatest source of happiness is the ability to be grateful at all times" -Zig Ziglar Want to be happy? The journey starts by counting your blessings. Have a great day! #grateful #mondaythoughts #Thankful
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2 years
When it comes to optimizing health through nutrition, people have more power than they realize. You can improve your health long term by making small changes now & consistently making changes. The journey starts by learning, discussing with your physician & taking action.
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8 months
One thing I have realized lately is how our daily choices shape the person we are becoming. A #choice to #ShowUp or not, a choice on how to show up. Our choices define our lives. As we start a new week, I hope each of us is more intentional about our choices?
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This quote resonates so well with me can't help sharing " No one stands taller on the climb to success than when they bend over to help someone else" -John C Maxwell As you head out today, I hope you make time to add value to someone else. #Mondaythoughts #Believe
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9 months
Understanding the #science behind #food and #health helps people develop a compelling rationale for why their #foodchoices matter. For something that has such a great impact on people's health, it should be an integral part of our educational system. Learn more @FoodNiche_Ed
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2 years
Is there someone at work or home you can express gratitude to today? As the saying goes, "the more we express gratitude, the more we attract things to be thankful for."- Jack Cranfield #Thankful #Gratitude
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Hope you have had a great week! This quote resonates so much >>" Life is a matter of choices, every choice you make makes you." John C. Maxwell. Have a great weekend
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
"She embodies that no dream is too big...regardless of where you come from, your background ..."- Ajla Tomljanovic. Thank you @serenawilliams for inspiring generations. 🐐 #serenawilliams
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2 years
Simply thankful for the gift of a new day! Happy Monday everyone! #Grateful
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Julia Olayanju
5 months
I am really excited about the upcoming FoodNiche Summit 2024. As usual, it promises to be a remarkable time of discovery, insight, and networking. Save the date for April 22-23, 2024, and sign up here>> #foodhealth #foodniche #foodnichesummit2024
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Julia Olayanju
6 years
So glad to feature these amazing women in my first @Forbes article. Check it out here: 5 Women Led Companies Breaking Barriers In Food & Beverage Industry. #Food #foodandbeverage #foodanddrink
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
Every month I send out a newsletter which is focused on sharing practical success tips I have found useful or lessons I am learning on my journey. I just thought to share the one for this month here on twitter. Hope you find it useful xx #Believe #Youcan
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Julia Olayanju
1 year
#HappySunday everyone! I am just curious...what #book are you reading this weekend? I am wrapping up "Leaders Eat Last by @simonsinek , what are you reading? #BooksWorthReading
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Julia Olayanju
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There is an urgent need to start #nutritioneducation early, so the younger generation does not have to deal with some of the challenges adults are dealing with now. Per CDC reports> 50% of Americans struggle with food-related chronic diseases. We can change that #EducationIsKey
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3 years
@BarackObama @MichelleObama @BarackObama . Sorry for your loss. Hope the memories you created with Bo will bring smiles to your face and warm your heart during this difficult time.
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Happy New Month! Every month I send out a newsletter sharing practical success strategies and resource recommendations with subscribers . The most recent newsletter is: Are You Busy & Running On "Empty"? - Subscribe here: #Believe
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5 years
Just saw #BreakthroughMovie , it is one the most inspiring movies I have seen till date. Thanks @DeVonFranklin for sharing that story in a very powerful way!
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3 years
I love this quote by Zig Ziglar " You were born to win. However, to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win and expect to win." As you start this new month, #plan , #prepare and #expect to #win because you can. #MondayMood #MondayMotivation
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Julia Olayanju
2 years
It was great reading and learning from @BreneBrown 's book last weekend. It was down-to-earth, practical, real and applicable. Worth checking out>>>The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection, & Courage #leadership
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Thank you to all who sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy today! We salute you! #Memorialday
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Julia Olayanju
3 years
"Gratitude makes sense of the past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Betty. Expressing gratitude is a choice, what are you thankful for? #MondayMood #ThankfulHeart
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Julia Olayanju
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When looking for snacks, I am always happy to discover nourishing snacks my kids will enjoy. It was great speaking with @KuliKuliFoods CEO @lisacurtis about innovating healthier snacks. Listen to #FoodHealthTalks podcast on @apple here:
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Julia Olayanju
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@iamwodline , I just finished reading your book : Still I Smile. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s quite inspiring to see that you did not allow your past to define or limit you. Keep moving forward, wishing you continued success!
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The important role #teachers play in #educating the next generation on the importance of #food to #health cannot be overemphasized. Learn more about how to empower them to do more @FoodNiche_Ed
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4 years
I am so thrilled beyond words at the announcements #VPPick today. This has nothing to do with political affiliation. #RegisteredIndependent It’s a great day for female leadership, it reflects progress in our quest for diversity and inclusion. #Greatday @KamalaHarris @JoeBiden
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Julia Olayanju
3 years
I recently had a very engaging conversation with @drdeannaminich on optimizing #health through #nutrition . We shared practical tips grounded in science. Listen to the conversation on Food + Health Talks via any of your favorite podcast app. @Spotify :
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I am so excited about this conference, inspiring female leaders sharing practical strategies to get through this difficult time stronger! It starts at 4:30pm EST today. You can get your free tickets here: #femalefounder
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