We had the good fortune of connecting with Rachel Rodriguez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rachel, how has your work-life balance changed over time?
With over 10+ years of experience as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) in the health industry, I intentionally choose to view health through a very different lens.

Throughout my career, my path has been distinct from that of other RDNs. At a Fortune 500 company, I advanced in operational management and ran one of Southern California’s largest dialysis clinics. Work-life balance became an understatement, a tug of war that no longer fit the life I desired. I simply craved more from life, a way to live.

My son has taught me that the little things in life that make you happy are the most important. With this in mind, I noticed him with a mouthful of purple grapes, and after finishing them, he looked up at me and said, “mommy, it’s delicious!” A moment frozen in time that I’ll never forget, one for which I’m “grape-ful”!

My world changed in the blink of an eye, and I craved a life of what is now an integrated way of living. One that didn’t feel like a balancing act, but more along the lines of everything feeling whole. Life feels right, and I’m exactly where I should be in this world.

Shape Your Grape, and this mompreneur were both born! Our approach is based on an integrated way of living that combines nutrition and exercise to create the healthiest, most sustainable lifestyle possible.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Shape Your Grape is different from others because we have an inner drive to take a different perspective on life because we believe in living a health-conscious lifestyle. The way we challenge and shift this perspective is by designing a realistic approach, integrating practical strategies, and then tailoring it for you. Together, we design the healthiest, most sustainable way of living. We are anchored in our beliefs, which have served as the foundation for everything we do for our clients:

Feed your intent
Fuel your path
Nourish your thoughts

Our challenge has been to break down complex issues that are well-known in the nutrition and health industry into digestible bite-sized pieces. Not to mention that we meet the client at their current stage of life. We’ve discovered that this approach can be used not only with our clients but also throughout the business… one bite at a time!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Wow, a week-long trip!… well I live in Los Angeles, CA so we’d start out by eating at Raffi’s Place in Glendale, one of the best and most authentic restaurants! Next, we’d drive down the 5 freeway to Disneyland to experience the magic! As the road leads further down south we’d stop at Laguna Beach, Dana Point. Not to mention, spending the day among the grapes of San Clemente wineries. Along the beaten path and where the beach is my happy place, the drive would engulf us along the coastline from Ocean Side to San Diego. Perhaps some stops of burger and fries, seafood, and places where the locals eat as well. This would be a fun trip with lots of memories under the sun!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
This is in honor of my husband and my son! They have stood by me every day through the trials of life, endless loving memories, and mountains of support. My son fills my heart, and my husband makes my eyes sparkle. Every breath I take is for them!

With their love and support, I’m now in the driver’s seat of my future by designing a new path for others. With my clients in mind, I founded Shape Your Grape and returned to my roots by doing what I do best: assisting others with a deep passion for food and exercise! My clients continue to amaze me with their courage in forging a new path.

Website: https://www.shapeyourgrape.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shapeyourgrape/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-rodriguez-shapeyourgrape/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shapeyourgrape

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shapeyourgrapelifestyle

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/shape-your-grape-glendale

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY3j9h4Zjsw

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