Hot Tea with Umo & Bri

Umo Callins and Briana Butler
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Hot Tea with Umo and Bri is the go-to podcast for sports nutritionists, fitness pros, and wellness entrepreneurs who are ready to stop playing small and start building careers with purpose, power, and profit. Hosted by Umo Callins, a sports dietitian and fitness coach blazing trails in male-dominated spaces, and Briana Butler, a performance dietitian and former pro athlete, this show is your unfiltered backstage pass to what it really takes to thrive in this industry. Together, they bring over 30 years of experience and a no-gatekeeping approach. They will be sharing the lessons they learned (sometimes the hard way) on building brands, attracting clients, and creating multiple streams of income. From imposter syndrome to industry visibility, you’ll hear real stories, actionable strategies, and expert conversations designed to help you turn your passion into a sustainable, standout career. If you’re serious about growth, crave transparency, and are ready to rewrite the rules of your profession, pour a cup and join the conversation. Welcome to Hot Tea with Umo and Bri!

  1. 3d ago

    EPISODE 18: Hot Tea at FNCE: 9 Dietitian Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Business Tips and Lessons

    What does it really take to build a successful nutrition business without burning yourself out? In this special episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, Umo and Bri head to FNCE to chat with nine inspiring dietitian entrepreneurs about the lessons they’re learning while growing their businesses. From stepping outside your comfort zone and building strong connections to managing teams, setting your rates, and avoiding burnout, these conversations are packed with practical advice. Discover why LinkedIn can be a game changer, how following up creates opportunities, and why business owners must be willing to change their plans when things aren't working. Whether you're launching your first private practice or looking for fresh ways to grow, this episode offers real-life lessons, encouragement, and a reminder to stay true to yourself and enjoy the journey. Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian Join our communiTEA: hotteawithumoandbri.com/communitea-signup If you got something from today's Hot Tea, make sure you subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and spill the tea with someone else! Episode highlights: (0:06) Introduction: Hot Tea with Umo and Bri at FNCE (0:32) Saying yes to new opportunities and building meaningful connections (2:20) Growing a private practice and managing a larger team (3:06) Setting a healthy work pace and preventing burnout (4:15) Expanding your services and using LinkedIn to grow your business (5:27) Investor negotiations, knowing your worth, and charging more (5:48) Understanding social media analytics and the importance of following up (6:20) Finding mentors, networking, and making time for yourself (7:31) Adapting your marketing strategy and overcoming business challenges (8:48) Launching a food brand, embracing change, and finding joy in entrepreneurship Send love to these awesome ladies!  1. Clara Nosek | Your Dietitian BFF https://www.claranosek.com/ 2. Dalina Soto | Your Latina Nutritionist https://yourlatinanutritionist.com/ 3. Danielle Smiley-Daniel | SculptReady https://www.sculptready.com/ 4. Gisela Bouvier | Gisela Bouvier Nutrition https://www.giselabouvier.com/ 5. Kristen Carli | Camelback Nutrition & Wellness https://www.camelbacknutritionwellness.com/ 6. Gillean Barkyoumb | Expert with Influence https://expertwithinfluence.com/ 7. Mascha Davis | Nomadista Nutrition https://nomadistanutrition.com/ 8. Tamara Melton | LaCarte Wellness https://www.lacartewellness.com/ 9. Tiffany Ma | Personal Nutrition Website https://www.tiffanymardn.com/

  2. Oct 19

    EPISODE 17: How to Get Help in Your Business When You Have No Money

    What if getting the help your business needs doesn't have to break the bank? Feeling overwhelmed while trying to do everything yourself? You're not alone! In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, Umo and Bri share practical ways to get business support without a big hiring budget. Learn how to recognize burnout, identify tasks you can delegate, and find affordable help through virtual assistants, freelancers, interns, AI tools, and automation. They also discuss why hiring the cheapest person isn't always the smartest move, how to set clear expectations, and why building a bigger team doesn't always mean greater success. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or growing your private practice, this episode will help you save time, make smarter hiring decisions, and create more room for what matters most. Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian Join our communiTEA: hotteawithumoandbri.com/communitea-signup If you got something from today's Hot Tea, make sure you subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and spill the tea with someone else! Episode highlights: (02:17) Recognizing the signs of burnout and when your business needs help (06:30) Figuring out what kind of support you actually need (09:07) Starting with small tasks instead of hiring full-time employees (11:20) Setting clear expectations and testing new hires (14:02) Using AI tools to save time and create space for rest (15:17) Making smart hiring decisions when you're ready to invest (19:06) Working with interns and emerging professionals (22:30) Using automation and existing systems before hiring (24:47) Building your team in stages without unnecessary costs (27:32) Measuring whether your hires are actually helping your business (28:54) Three simple steps to get affordable business support

  3. Oct 5

    EPISODE 16: Building a Business Around Your Life

    What if the business you worked so hard to build is no longer supporting the life you actually want? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, they talk about creating a business with more freedom, flexibility, and purpose. They share why success has to be defined on your own terms, how to identify your non-negotiables, and why copying someone else’s business model can quickly lead to burnout. You’ll also hear practical advice on building systems, using automation, protecting your time, setting communication boundaries, and knowing when to say no. Plus, they explain why your business must change as your life changes. If you’re ready to grow without sacrificing your health, family, or peace, this conversation will help you rethink what sustainable success really looks like. Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian Join our communiTEA: hotteawithumoandbri.com/communitea-signup If you got something from today's Hot Tea, make sure you subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and spill the tea with someone else! Episode highlights: (2:37) Define what success looks like for you (5:43) Identify your non-negotiables (7:08) Stop building your business based on trends (9:55) Build systems and support that create freedom (11:53) Protect your time like you protect your revenue (15:46) Regularly audit your business as life changes (17:01) Recognize when you’ve entered a new season of life (21:24) Freedom requires intentional business decisions (23:43) Build a business you actually enjoy running (25:52) Your business should support the life you want

  4. Sep 23

    Best Sips of Hot Tea with Umo & Bri | 2026 Edition

    Season 2 was filled with honest conversations about what it really takes to build and grow a business. From pricing, systems, hiring, partnerships, and client experience to AI, focus, burnout, and trusting your own vision, these standout moments highlight the lessons entrepreneurs often learn along the way.  This special episode brings together some of the season’s best insights on creating a business that works for both you and the people you serve.

  5. Sep 7

    EPISODE 14: Stop Creating New Offers: Build Multiple Revenue Streams the Right Way

    Are multiple income streams really the key to growing your business, or are too many offers quietly slowing you down? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, they break down when adding new revenue streams makes sense and when it becomes a distraction. They share why every entrepreneur needs a strong foundational offer before creating more services, how to spot signs that your business is ready to expand, and why your next offer should solve the next problem your clients face. You’ll also learn how to build an offer ladder, create a connected business ecosystem, use your team wisely, and avoid copying what other entrepreneurs are doing online. If you want sustainable business growth without burnout, this episode will help you grow with more purpose and clarity. Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian Join our communiTEA: hotteawithumoandbri.com/communitea-signup If you got something from today's Hot Tea, make sure you subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and spill the tea with someone else! Episode highlights: (1:16) The myth of needing multiple income streams (3:01) Why mastering one offer comes first (6:00) When diversification helps your business (7:30) Avoiding social media distractions (8:06) Signs you may be ready for a new offer (10:01) How to build an offer ladder (11:08) Creating offers that solve the next client problem (12:52) Growing revenue from existing clients (13:37) Making sure every offer supports the client journey (14:44) Team capacity and launching new services (16:26) Think ecosystem, not random products (17:18) Final advice for sustainable revenue growth

  6. Aug 24

    EPISODE 13: How to Get Paid Brand Partnerships as a Dietitian, Coach, or Wellness Entrepreneur Without Being a Full-Time Influencer with Special Guest Amy Gorin

    What if your credentials and expertise could earn you thousands from brand partnerships, even without a massive social media following? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, Amy Gorin, founder of Master the Media, breaks down how healthcare, fitness, and wellness professionals can turn their knowledge into paid brand opportunities. Amy shares why follower count matters less than credibility, how to choose brands that truly fit your values, and why pitching is key to landing the partnerships you actually want. She also explains how to price your work, handle rejection, build long-term brand relationships, and create partnership packages worth thousands of dollars. Plus, Amy shares why overdelivering, staying authentic, and trusting the value of your expertise can help turn one-time opportunities into lasting income. More about Amy Gorin and Master The Media: Upcoming FREE brand partnership Masterclass: masterthemedia.co/masterclass/Free Facebook group for health professionals who want to work with media/brands: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mediamasterywithamyMaster the Media podcast: https://masterthemedia.co/podcast/Free Pricing Guide for health pros wanting support on setting media pricing https://masterthemedia.co/pricing-guide/ Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian Join our communiTEA: hotteawithumoandbri.com/communitea-signup If you got something from today's Hot Tea, make sure you subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and spill the tea with someone else! Episode highlights: (4:14) Why you do not need a huge following to work with brands (7:19) What brands are really looking for in experts (10:09) Why choosing a clear niche matters (15:21) Why you should pitch brands instead of waiting (17:27) Handling rejection and staying consistent (20:26) How to create a strong brand pitch (23:07) When and how often to follow up (26:07) How profitable brand partnerships can be (29:32) How to set your rates and price your work (31:26) What to do when someone underbids you (35:47) When free product partnerships can make sense (39:05) How to build long-term brand partnerships (45:51) Simple ways to strengthen brand relationships (47:42) Building bigger partnership packages (50:23) Expert writing, AI, and brand content (53:25) Why your expertise is more valuable than you think

  7. Aug 10

    EPISODE 12: Why Your Business Isn't Growing (Even Though You're Working Hard)

    What if the habits that built your business are now the very things holding it back? In this episode of *Hot Tea with Umo and Bri*, Umo and Bri share how founders can recognize when they have outgrown their current business stage. They discuss why longer hours, outdated marketing habits, and doing everything yourself can lead to burnout and stalled growth. You will hear real stories about shifting services, becoming a parent, building a team, and learning to delegate with trust and grace. They also explain how routine business audits, clear systems, expert coaching, and strong professional relationships can support steady growth. Whether you are facing a slow season, decision fatigue, or fear of letting go, this conversation offers practical encouragement to help you become the leader your next level requires. Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian Join our communiTEA: hotteawithumoandbri.com/communitea-signup If you got something from today's Hot Tea, make sure you subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and spill the tea with someone else! Episode highlights: (1:15) Recognizing when your business has outgrown its current stage (2:24) Umo’s shift from fitness bootcamps to dietitian services (4:22) Bri’s experience changing business models and avoiding burnout (5:52) Signs that old marketing and referral methods need improvement (7:26) Letting go of past strategies that no longer work (10:13) Finding blind spots during successful business seasons (12:48) Using admin time to audit your business (13:25) Moving from business operator to team leader (15:52) Identifying tasks you can delegate (17:27) Why hustle alone will not help you scale (19:46) Taking action on systems and delegation plans (21:06) Managing decision fatigue and changing with each season (23:34) Investing in coaching, mentorship, and expert support (28:29) How to research coaching programs before investing (29:59) Final advice for growing your business with intention

  8. Jul 27

    EPISODE 11: Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Execution

    What if your next big idea is actually pulling you away from the business you’re trying to build? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, Umo and Bri share why entrepreneurs often get stuck chasing new ideas instead of finishing what matters most. They talk honestly about shiny object syndrome, perfectionism, burnout, and the pressure to always stay busy. You’ll learn how to judge an opportunity based on revenue, capacity, timing, and long-term business goals. They also explain how clear deadlines, smaller action steps, AI tools, and accountability partners can help you turn one strong idea into real progress. If your notes app is packed with plans but your projects remain unfinished, this conversation will help you slow down, choose wisely, and stay focused. Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian Join our communiTEA: hotteawithumoandbri.com/communitea-signup If you got something from today's Hot Tea, make sure you subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and spill the tea with someone else! Episode highlights: (1:33) Why entrepreneurs struggle with too many ideas (3:22) When exciting opportunities become distractions (5:34) Shiny object syndrome and entrepreneur burnout (7:38) Testing an idea before fully committing (9:02) Does the opportunity support your business goals? (11:08) Prioritizing ideas based on revenue and impact (12:30) Checking your time, resources, and capacity (14:51) Knowing when to put an idea on the shelf (16:34) Choosing one idea and using AI for support (18:15) Breaking projects into clear action steps (19:53) Why focused work can feel uncomfortable (21:08) Using community and accountability to stay on track (23:19) Why consistent execution builds strong businesses

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Hot Tea with Umo and Bri is the go-to podcast for sports nutritionists, fitness pros, and wellness entrepreneurs who are ready to stop playing small and start building careers with purpose, power, and profit. Hosted by Umo Callins, a sports dietitian and fitness coach blazing trails in male-dominated spaces, and Briana Butler, a performance dietitian and former pro athlete, this show is your unfiltered backstage pass to what it really takes to thrive in this industry. Together, they bring over 30 years of experience and a no-gatekeeping approach. They will be sharing the lessons they learned (sometimes the hard way) on building brands, attracting clients, and creating multiple streams of income. From imposter syndrome to industry visibility, you’ll hear real stories, actionable strategies, and expert conversations designed to help you turn your passion into a sustainable, standout career. If you’re serious about growth, crave transparency, and are ready to rewrite the rules of your profession, pour a cup and join the conversation. Welcome to Hot Tea with Umo and Bri!

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  • Creator
    Umo Callins and Briana Butler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hot Tea with Umo & Bri
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